Similarly to the short-lived monkeypox scare, hantaviruses’ potential for producing a pandemic event is extremely low, primarily due to their poor transmission efficiency. Although they are single-stranded RNA viruses (and RNA viruses [e.g., Sars-Cov-2, influenza] have a greater capability for rapid mutation compared to DNA/double-stranded DNA viruses [e.g., mpox, HSV]), they are unlikely to acquire … Hantavirus
Seeing a sea of seemingly sensible people so easily succumb to patent disinformation disseminated by clout-chasing “influencers,” disingenuous politicians, and mendacious media (both mainstream and alternative) buttresses my conviction that judicious discernment is a scarce commodity. Ironically, the dearth of Reason is flagrant even among self-proclaimed “critical thinkers” whom one would expect to possess at … The Dearth of Discernment
In most cases, death is not an instantaneous event but a gradual, protracted process. The average person begins to biologically decline as soon as they enter their second decade of life. If you are therefore past your teenage years, you are presently dying. Three primary factors determine the pace of this process: physiology, psychology, and … On Death and Dying
A recent class-action lawsuit against Mountain Valley Spring Water (Nadel v. Primo Water Corporation, et al.) alleges the presence of contaminants, including arsenic, uranium, and bromoform, despite what the complaint terms “promises of exceptional purity.” Some bottled spring waters contain small amounts of arsenic and uranium because these minerals occur naturally in rocks and dissolve … Alleged Contaminants in Popular Spring Water
Mainstream veganism promulgates practices that are often at odds with health. Below are several examples: Despite these deficiencies, mainstream veganism is still a net positive, I contend, owing to its staunch stand for animal rights and rejection of animal exploitation.
Large-scale food firms and family-run producers alike are now plastering protein powders into practically every product. They procure these powders — often contaminated with harmful heavy metals and impurities — from the cheapest vendors they can find without a second thought for consumer welfare. Brainwashed by the relentless “protein propaganda” propagated by health influencers on … Pervasive Protein Fortification of Packaged Foods
