Toxoplasmosis, a common food- and pet-borne illness linked to hallucinations, personality alteration, and, since it’s often carried by house pets, the stereotype of the crazy cat lady, infects around 15 percent of the US population.

In a new study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), every single fish tested from 291 freshwater streams across the United States was found to be contaminated with mercury.

It’s being called the largest research fraud in medical history. Dr. Scott Reuben, a former member of Pfizer’s speakers’ bureau, has agreed to plead guilty to faking dozens of research studies that were published in medical journals, including studies for Celebrex, Vioxx and Bextra. The problem? No patients were ever enrolled in the studies! Just pure, imaginary data!

There is no evidence to support the contention that the influenza vaccine administered to the ‘over 65′ age group is of any more use than opening the windows and washing hands, a new study from the Cochrane Collaboration claims.

The first head-to-head comparison of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies produced from plants versus the same antibodies produced from mammalian cells has shown that plant-produced antibodies can fight infection equally well.

A British medical journal formally retracted Tuesday the major study that first raised concerns about the link between autism-like symptoms and the mumps, measles and rubella vaccine. – ** Hayden’s Note ** I am only posting this to show how hard they are supressing the link between vaccines containing mercury additives and autism. Several links and charts are enclosed.

In the early days of civilization bread became a more important staple than meat due to its ability to satiate appetite. Early Romans gave the citizens the grain needed to make their own bread. During the French Revolution, the citizens of France depended on bread for their very survival.

A regular jog leads to the growth of new cells in the area of the brain which boosts your memory, a study has found. It is not clear why aerobic exercise triggers the growth of grey matter (known as neurogenesis) but it may be linked to increased blood flow or higher levels of hormones that are released while exercising.

Cédric Feschotte, a professor of biology at the University of Texas, Arlington, found previously undiscovered traces of animal virus DNA in the genes associated with schizophrenia and other mood disorders. Turns out, schizophrenia may be more than just a disease in concept, but actually a virus itself. ** Hayden’s Note attched **

The health benefits of cinnamon can be attributed to its antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, astringent and anti clotting properties