In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico has faced a multitude of environmental and public health challenges that extend far beyond the immediate devastation. The storm, one of the most catastrophic natural disasters in recent history, not only caused…

At the turn of the 20th century, people didn’t have a clear understanding of immunity. While it was clear that individuals could acquire resistance to disease, the biological processes responsible for this protection were deeply contested. Mechnikov and Ehrlich approached…

World Health Organization. Global Hepatitis Report 2024 (WHO, 2024). Martinello, M. et al. Hepatitis C. Lancet 402, 1085–1096 (2023). Article PubMed Google Scholar  Trickey, A. et al. The contribution of injection drug use to hepatitis C virus transmission globally, regionally, and at…

LEBANON, OH — The holiday season is here, bringing festive meals, family gatherings, and, unfortunately, a higher risk of colds and flu. As we gather to celebrate, Mercy Health is encouraging individuals to incorporate immune-boosting foods into their holiday menus to…

As discussed in the introductory essay in this series, standard doctrine surrounding vaccines – pertaining to clinical trials, licensing, marketing, and vaccination schedules – is largely a pseudoscientific façade, constructed on a shaky foundation of falsehoods. In this series, we…

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have made significant strides in the development of a novel vaccine targeting the Coxsackie B1 virus, a member of the enterovirus family known for its potential to cause various diseases, including myocarditis and meningitis. This…