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Dan Simmer

Omega-6 Linoleic Acid in Our Food System

What’s one effective way to protect your skin before swimming in a chlorinated pool? Apply a chemical sunscreen to block chlorine absorption completely Skip any skincare routine to let your skin adapt naturally to the pool water Use a barr

mRNA covid vaccination during early pregnancy is linked to a significantly higher number of foetal losses, a new study finds

A new preprint investigated the association between mRNA covid injections (almost all Pfizer) and foetal loss rates in early pregnancy in Israel. The study found that covid vaccination during gestational weeks 8-13 is associated with highe

False flags are occurring almost daily now

The term “false flag” originates from sailing ships flying a fake flag to deceive ships in an opposing navy, and has been used throughout history in various forms. Historical examples include the Reichstag fire in 1933 and the Gulf of Tonki

Heavy Smoking Triggers Systemic Inflammation and Vascular Damage

Inside your body, lighting a cigarette kicks off a silent biological emergency. Long before symptoms show up, your blood vessels constrict, your immune system shifts into high gear and your cells begin absorbing damage that quietly accumula

Federal Report Challenges Safety of Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Over the past decade, gender dysphoria diagnoses in children and adolescents have surged. In the United States alone, the number of youths aged 6 to 17 receiving this diagnosis rose sharply from about 15,000 in 2017 to over 42,000 by 2021.

Napping Behaviors Predict Mortality Risk in Middle- to Older-Aged Adults

Most people think of a daytime nap as a harmless indulgence or even a smart way to boost energy. But what if the timing and length of those naps were quietly revealing something much more serious? A growing body of research is challenging l

How to Treat Hangnails (and Stop Them from Coming Back)

Do you bite your nails or pick at your cuticle whenever you're nervous, bored, or anxious? These habits are not only signs of compulsive behavior — they also cause you to develop hangnails. These small tears may look harmless at first, but

Psychological Treatment Linked to Physical Brain Changes That Ease Chronic Pain

Chronic pain doesn't just hurt your body — it reshapes your life. It chips away at your ability to work, sleep, move freely and feel like yourself. It changes how you think, how you interact with others and how you see the future. And when

Ecuador: New Laws Endanger Rights

(Washington, DC) – New laws passed by Ecuador’s National Assembly and signed by President Daniel Noboa include dangerous provisions that threaten the rights of Ecuadorians, Human Rights Watch said today. On June 7, 2025, the newly appointed

TRUMP’S TWEETS, TARIFFS AND TRILLIONS MADE: A MARKET MANIPULATION MASTERCLASS?

A Presidency That Moves The Markets Since returning to office in January 2025, President Donald Trump’s social media posts and tariff decisions have coincided with historic swings in the stock market – swings worth trillions of dollars. Hav

From Pakistan using geofencing to silence dissent to the rapidly changing demographics in England, I’m clearing out my to-do list

Below is a list of articles I thought looked interesting but haven’t found the time to look at in more detail. The list includes stories about Pakistani authorities using geofencing and ID blacklists to silence dissent; the European Union p

Outdoor Time and Playing Multiple Sports Build Better Motor Skills in Children

Whether your child becomes active, confident and coordinated later in life often comes down to one thing: how they move in their early years. Movement skills like running, jumping and throwing aren't just about physical activity — they're t

Is the “paper gold” scam the reason why Trump and Musk’s audit of US gold reserves was cancelled?

The planned visit to Fort Knox by Donald Trump and Elon Musk to verify the US gold reserves was cancelled without explanation. Why? James Rickards believes the high-profile audit of gold reserves was cancelled because the US government and

Saw Palmetto: The Hormone Helping Herb

Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) is a wonderful herb used globally as medicine. Though modern day herbal repertories typically recommend Saw Palmetto primarily for prostate issues, this berry has many, varied applications. It’s a nurturing fri

AI-generated videos are becoming so realistic they are becoming difficult to spot

Google’s Veo 3 AI video generation model has been put to the “Will Smith eating spaghetti” test, which has become a popular metric for evaluating the realism of AI-generated videos. Users have generated videos of Will Smith eating spaghetti