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September 28, 2020

Vitamin D Cuts SARS-CoV-2 Infection Rate by Half

Even after adjustment for gender, age, ethnicity and latitude, the risk of having a positive COVID-19 test result was far lower among those who had more of this in their blood. Why does the media endorse masks, without proof, while ignoring a proven...

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Oregano Oil Benefits Immune System and Fights Infection

Oregano oil helps fight bacteria and small intestine bacterial overgrowth; it may also prevent foodborne norovirus. Consider this when using it topically or internally.

week 149 health quiz — Weekly Health Quiz: EMFs, Vaccines and COVID

Take this week's quiz to see how well you remember what you read on Mercola.com last week.

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Study Shows First Proof That a Safer UV Light Kills Coronavirus

A Hiroshima University research team became the first in the world to discover that using ultraviolet C light with a wavelength of 222 nanometers — which is safe to use around humans — effectively kills SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes...

September 28, 2020

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September 27, 2020

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New Report Claims to Shed Light on SARS-CoV-2 Origin

If only her supervisors had shared her findings with others back in January, 2020, this scientist's discovery may have helped prevent the global COVID-19 pandemic from developing. Now she's published her report for all to see, as alarming as it is.

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The Little-Known Sordid History of Psychiatry

Known as 'the conscience of psychiatry,' he says 'there is no promising medical treatment and probably there never can be,' as depression is primarily rooted in this. Sadly, millions are increasing their risk of suicide, diabetes and heart attack -...

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Cancer Patients May Not Have Higher COVID-19 Risk

Medical experts have assumed that cancer patients are an at-risk group for COVID-19, but a first-of-its-kind study finds that these patients do not get infected any more than the general population and do not suffer from more severe disease symptoms...

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Studies Show Coffee May Help Stop Cancer Progression

So, you’re one of those who can’t really function until you’ve had your morning cup o’ joe? Well, there’s some good news for coffee lovers — that cup of java could be helping ward off colon, liver and endometrial...

September 27, 2020

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September 26, 2020

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What You Need to Know About the Act of 1986

Imagine being forced to buy a car that shielded the manufacturer from liability, and drive it against your will without proper safety testing. This is now a very real possibility with the COVID-19 vaccine and it was set up way back in 1986. I urge...

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Sunlight Makes Coronavirus Tests Turn Negative

The number of positive tests for COVID-19 have dropped in the summer months. Sensible exposure to UV radiation may have contributed to the lower rates. Here's what else you can do to protect your health.

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Plastic Face Shields Don’t Stop Spread of COVID-19

A new Japanese study has bad news if you’re one of those who have opted to wear plastic face shields as opposed to masks to fight COVID-19: You may think the shields are a great alternative, but they’re basically useless. The study found...

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Vaccine Awareness Week Centers on Your Right to Informed Consent and Freedom of Choice

During the week of September 20 to 26, Mercola.com will highlight Vaccine Awareness Week to raise public awareness about vaccine risks and failures and the need to defend informed consent rights. Right now, and during this week, with just a click,...

September 26, 2020

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September 25, 2020

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US Military Fears EMFs Are Causing Pilots to Crash

Both the U.S. and Canada have reported an uptick in unusual military jet and helicopter crashes, prompting a governmental investigation. Fighter pilots are known to operate in a very high-EMF environment. Could EMFs be causing the confusion and...

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Eating Less Has Positive Effects on Your Metabolism

Eating less may be the key to a longer and healthier life. While scientists seek pharmaceutical solutions, you can enjoy the same benefits without negative side effects simply by changing your eating habits.

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FDA Admits Mercury Fillings Are Dangerous for Pregnant Women and Children

In an astounding about-face to its previous stance regarding amalgam (mercury) fillings for pregnant women, children and other individuals who could be adversely affected by amalgam, the U.S. FDA quietly posted updates September 24, 2020, to its...

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Research Suggests That THC Can Help Treat and Even Prevent COVID-19 Death

Previous research has already shown that cannabidiol (CBD) may be protective against acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Now, new research shows that THC, the psychoactive form of cannabis, not only may also protect against ARDS, but even...

September 25, 2020

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September 24, 2020

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Mexico Tackles COVID-19 Pandemic With Junk Food Bans

COVID-19 doesn't distinguish who it infects, but it does distinguish who it kills. And even a mild degree of this common condition can put you at much greater risk of respiratory failure, admission to the ICU and death. States in Mexico are thinking...

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NVIC's 2020 Annual Report on US State Vaccine Legislation

In 2020, no state eliminated vaccine exemptions, but there continues to be a significant increase in vaccine-related legislation, including a trend to publicly disclose vaccine exemptions to shame schools and bills that allow minor children to be...

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COVID-19: Does Sweden Have Herd Immunity?

When Sweden broke ranks and refused to lockdown with the rest of the world for COVID-19, most restrictions on its citizens were self-imposed. Although government did recommend such things as those older than 70 staying inside and that everyone try...

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Coke Funded Study to Promote Twinkie Diet

It’s been a decade since CNN reported on a professor of human nutrition who ate Twinkies for every three hours for 10 weeks, adding a few Doritos, sugary cereals and Oreos for variety, and lost 27 pounds doing it. He did admit to lowering his...

September 24, 2020

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September 23, 2020

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Winter Is Coming — How to Stop a Second Wave of COVID-19

It's a simple, yet powerful action - and it may be one the most important strategies for defending against the second wave of SARS-CoV-2 that health officials expect to happen this fall. Strengthen your immune defense now to help fight off all...

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Interferon Finally Investigated for COVID Treatment

Interferon is used to treat multiple conditions and is now considered for COVID-19. You don't have to wait for medication to help relieve the effects of this infection.

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CDC Says It Erred in Posting New Information on How SARS-CoV-2 Is Spread

New guidelines on how SARS-CoV-2is spread appeared without fanfare on the CDC website Friday, September 18, 2020, and disappeared just as quietly Monday, September 21. In a short disclaimer on its website Monday, the CDC said the changes had been...

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Experts Question Use of Repeated COVID-19 Tests

While the world talks about the casualties of COVID-19 — all the people who have died so far — one casualty that isn’t getting enough attention, or only sporadic notice at most, is the fact that false-positives to the COVID tests...

September 23, 2020

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September 22, 2020

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Vaccination: What’s Trust Got to Do With It?

Depending on which state you live in, refusing a COVID-19 vaccine next year could become a living nightmare as public officials, doctors, billionaire technocrats, attorneys and politicians are beating the drum for swift enactment of 'no exceptions'...

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Warp Speed Vaccine Will Be Shielded From Liability

The Health and Human Services' Operation Warp Speed pledges to deliver 300 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine by 2021. Many worry that a fast-tracked vaccine will be harmful - and companies making vaccines are legally shielded from liability for...

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Merck Changes Chickenpox Vaccine Insert to Include Shedding as a Side Effect

The U.S. FDA quietly approved a change in the package insert for Merck’s Varivax, or chickenpox vaccine, to include secondary transmission of the virus as a side effect of the vaccine. What this means is that Merck is admitting that recently...

September 22, 2020

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Why Are Moderna Executives Dumping Their Stock?

After cashing in stock options and raking in tens of millions of dollars in personal profit, top executives at Moderna have now dumped all or nearly all of their stock holdings. What do these executives know that we don't as their COVID-19 vaccine e...

Zinc Is Key to HCQ Protocol

When zinc is combined with HCQ, the results are impressive, suggesting the importance of the mineral. Consider using this combination at home for viral illness.

Weekly Health Quiz: Lungs, COVID and Vaccines

Take this week's quiz to see how well you remember what you read on Mercola.com last week.

Vaccine Awareness Week Update 2020

While you've been distracted by COVID-19, the highest number of bills ever have been introduced in state legislatures - including ones sought to eliminate your right to make a choice altogether. Join us at this event to discover what Big Pharma want...

Ketones: The Fourth Fuel

Have you heard of the term metabolically flexible? It's perhaps the most effective weapon against COVID-19, because it drives two of the biggest risk factors off the road, and over the cliff - no wonder it was a standard of care for this disease in ...

How the Government Uses Fear to Control

'You have something to fear and we can protect you' has been the mantra of totalitarian nations through the years to make citizens comply. Today, the technology exists to track, trace, control and manipulate individuals in their own homes, tremendou...

Is There a Dead Wasp in Every Fig?

The figs you eat may contain a dead wasp, but it's not what you think. Learn how and why wasps get into figs, why this is mutually beneficial and why you don't have to be grossed out by it.

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Vaping Increases Youths’ Risk of COVID-19

It may be because you're more susceptible to start with, but this habit appears to create more inflammation and lung and vascular damage that raise your risk for testing positive and suffering more severe symptoms. If you're concerned about your hea...

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Beets for Better Lung Efficiency

With COVID-19 in the limelight, many are looking for ways to improve lung efficiency. New research shows the nitrates in beets may help, especially in older populations.

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Vitamin D Cuts SARS-CoV-2 Infection Rate by Half

Oregano Oil Benefits Immune System and Fights Infection

Weekly Health Quiz: EMFs, Vaccines and COVID

Study Shows First Proof That a Safer UV Light Kills Coronavirus

New Report Claims to Shed Light on SARS-CoV-2 Origin

The Little-Known Sordid History of Psychiatry

Cancer Patients May Not Have Higher COVID-19 Risk

Studies Show Coffee May Help Stop Cancer Progression

What You Need to Know About the Act of 1986

Sunlight Makes Coronavirus Tests Turn Negative

Plastic Face Shields Don’t Stop Spread of COVID-19

Vaccine Awareness Week Centers on Your Right to Informed Consent and Freedom of Choice

US Military Fears EMFs Are Causing Pilots to Crash

Eating Less Has Positive Effects on Your Metabolism

FDA Admits Mercury Fillings Are Dangerous for Pregnant Women and Children

Research Suggests That THC Can Help Treat and Even Prevent COVID-19 Death

Mexico Tackles COVID-19 Pandemic With Junk Food Bans

NVIC's 2020 Annual Report on US State Vaccine Legislation

COVID-19: Does Sweden Have Herd Immunity?

Coke Funded Study to Promote Twinkie Diet

Winter Is Coming — How to Stop a Second Wave of COVID-19

Interferon Finally Investigated for COVID Treatment

CDC Says It Erred in Posting New Information on How SARS-CoV-2 Is Spread

Experts Question Use of Repeated COVID-19 Tests

Vaccination: What’s Trust Got to Do With It?

Warp Speed Vaccine Will Be Shielded From Liability

Merck Changes Chickenpox Vaccine Insert to Include Shedding as a Side Effect

What Is Saffron Good For?

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What Is Activated Charcoal Used For?

Evening Primrose Oil May Help Improve Skin and Hair Health

Black Tea May Be Good for Your Heart Health, Gut Flora and More

The Many Benefits of Sage, the 'Savior' Herb

What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Gluten?