The U.S. government said on Wednesday it plans to make COVID-19 vaccine booster shots widely available starting on Sept. 20 as infections rise from the coronavirus Delta variant, citing data indicating diminishing protection from the vaccines over time.

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No Duty of Care: Ontario Court Dismisses Lawsuit Over 17-Year-Old’s Death 33 Days After COVID Vaccine

The Ontario Court of Appeals has dismissed the case of Dan Hartman, who sued federal Canadian government officials following the death of his 17-year-old son Sean, who died 33 days after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine as a requirement to participate in hockey. The lawsuit alleged the Attorney General of Canada and the Minister of Health,Continue reading No Duty of Care: Ontario Court Dismisses Lawsuit Over 17-Year-Old’s Death 33 Days After COVID Vaccine

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Health & Nutrition

Billions Spent, Root Causes Ignored: New Review Challenges the Modern Approach to Cancer

A narrative review published in the Annals of Research in Oncology concludes that the American health care system overspends on cancer research and treatments while failing to consider alternative treatments that could be more effective and cost-efficient. The authors suggest that ultra-processed food, environmental toxins, disrupted microbiomes, chronic stress, and metabolic dysfunction are the primaryContinue reading Billions Spent, Root Causes Ignored: New Review Challenges the Modern Approach to Cancer

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Vaccines

No Duty of Care: Ontario Court Dismisses Lawsuit Over 17-Year-Old’s Death 33 Days After COVID Vaccine

The Ontario Court of Appeals has dismissed the case of Dan Hartman, who sued federal Canadian government officials following the death of his 17-year-old son Sean, who died 33 days after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine as a requirement to participate in hockey. The lawsuit alleged the Attorney General of Canada and the Minister of Health,Continue reading No Duty of Care: Ontario Court Dismisses Lawsuit Over 17-Year-Old’s Death 33 Days After COVID Vaccine

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Science & Tech

Meta Found Liable For Design Flaws In California Case; Concealing Child Safety Concerns In NM

Meta and Google were found liable in a landmark California lawsuit alleging that the social media application design is defective in that it harms the developing brains of children and teenagers. Meta and Google are required to pay $3 million each as a result of the verdict. This is the first time a jury hasContinue reading Meta Found Liable For Design Flaws In California Case; Concealing Child Safety Concerns In NM

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Environment

EPA Privately Warned About “Grave Threat” In Roseland, LA Chemical Fire, Contradicting Public Statement

New FOIA documents show that the EPA was concerned about a “grave threat to human health” in the aftermath of the Smitty’s Supply fire in Roseland, LA, despite public press releases stating there was “no immediate threat.” Bray Fisher, the On-Scene Coordinator for the EPA, submitted an August 27 request to increase the emergency fundingContinue reading EPA Privately Warned About “Grave Threat” In Roseland, LA Chemical Fire, Contradicting Public Statement

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Policy

Assisted Suicide Legal in 13 States as Some Patients Cite Financial Pressure and Burden on Family

Programs like Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) or Death With Dignity (DWD) are being approved across the country now, with New York becoming the 13th state to legalize medically assisted suicide. Oregon was the first state to implement a program nearly three decades ago, in 1997. The law is controversial as people are concerned thatContinue reading Assisted Suicide Legal in 13 States as Some Patients Cite Financial Pressure and Burden on Family

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