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The truth behind mask studies that shaped public health rules

June 1, 2026

Back in 2020, health officials pushed masks hard despite little solid proof they stopped COVID. A deep dive into thousands of research papers found something odd: nearly all mask studies came after the pandemic started. That means scientists weren’t testing an old idea—they were scrambling to prove

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Rising Prediabetes Rates in Teens: What's Going On?

July 11, 2025

Nearly one-third of U. S. teens, aged 12 to 17, now have prediabetes. This alarming statistic comes from recent data released by the CDC. The numbers show a significant increase from previous estimates, which suggested that about one in five kids had prediabetes. This rise is a serious concern becau

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The Hidden Spread of H5N1 Bird Flu

November 9, 2024

It seems like the bird flu H5N1 is affecting more people than we realize. A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 7% of dairy farmers in Michigan and Colorado tested positive for antibodies to the virus. Since 2022, this highly pathogenic avian flu has been jumping