Gardasil Researcher Cautions Parents

In an unprecedented move, one of the lead researchers who tested Gardasil has spoken out against the vaccine. Dr. Diane Harper tested Gardasil through Phases II and III of the trials and was part of the media blitz behind it, publicly touting its ability to prevent … [Read more...]

Walmart's Battlefield Win

[social_buttons] Walmart has won approval to build a Supercenter on the edge one of the most important battlefields from the Civil War: the Wilderness Battlefield. Wilderness was the location when Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant first met in battle, on May 4, 1864. … [Read more...]

Gardasil is "Mostly" Safe, But Is It Effective?

Here in Virginia, health officials are pushing the vaccine that protects against HPV. As the Washington Post reports, the Commonwealth wants Gardasil administered to every girl entering the 6th grade. Parents here can opt out simply by refusing to give their girls the shot. But … [Read more...]

CDC Considers "Universal Circumcision" to Fight HIV Cases

This week at the CDC’s National HIV Prevention Conference in Atlanta, the government agency will discuss whether to recommend routine circumcision for all baby boys to protect them from the disease. Research is split on whether routinely cutting boys at birth will protect them … [Read more...]

The Swine Flu Vaccine and Your Family

Like most families, you're probably being bombarded by the media regarding swine flu: precautions, symptoms, and the availability of the shot. First, you need to know this: most widely available doses of the swine flu vaccine will contain thimerosal, a mercury-laden preservative … [Read more...]