NIH to crack down on taxpayer-funded censorship: A victory for academic freedom

STAT News initially (and incorrectly) claimed the NIH directive to compile grants related to «fighting misinformation» was issued on Jay Bhattacharya’s first day as director. However, Bhattacharya had not yet been sworn in, highlighting scrutiny around his nomination. The NIH instructed staff to identify contracts tied to censorship or influencing health beliefs, including keywords like … Leer más

A handful of pecans a day could keep heart disease at bay, study finds

A Penn State study found eating pecans daily lowers cholesterol markers linked to heart disease. Participants who ate pecans saw reduced LDL cholesterol and triglycerides without medication. Pecans offer a natural alternative to statins, which have potential side effects. Despite benefits, pecan consumers gained 1.5 pounds due to high calorie content. Experts recommend replacing snacks … Leer más

Israel admite haber disparado en Gaza contra ambulancias y camiones de bomberos

El Ejército israelí admitió haber disparado el pasado domingo contra ambulancias en la ciudad de Rafa, al sur Franja de Gaza, después de identificarlas como «vehículos sospechosos», declararon las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel (FDI) en un comunicado citado por AFP. Según la información, durante la ofensiva contra Rafa del pasado 20 de marzo, las tropas israelíes «abrieron … Leer más

Israel’s Gaza offensive claims over 100 Palestinian lives daily, rights monitor reports

Daily casualties in Gaza average 103 killed and 223 injured since Israel resumed military operations on March 18. Entire families, journalists, and educators are among civilian victims of airstrikes and shelling. Humanitarian aid remains blocked, leaving Gaza with only two weeks of food supplies amid severe hunger. Over 200,000 Palestinians displaced in one week as … Leer más

«¡Macron, no queremos tu guerra!»: protesta en París contra la ayuda a Ucrania (VIDEOS)

El centro de la capital francesa fue escenario este sábado de una manifestación de protesta contra el suministro de armas a Ucrania y a favor de los esfuerzos de paz. Centenares de personas se movilizaron en la plaza del Palais-Royal, cerca del museo del Louvre, al grito de:»¡Macron, no queremos tu guerra!» y reclamando más diplomacia para … Leer más

Is the vaccine-autism debate reopening? Washington Post sparks controversy with preemptive hit piece on David Geier

David Geier, a researcher with expertise in thimerosal and vaccine-related data, has been tapped by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to lead a study on the potential links between vaccines and autism, sparking significant controversy and debate. The Washington Post published an article, citing anonymous officials, that criticizes Geier’s appointment, labeling … Leer más

Hungarian Foreign Minister Says EU Is Preparing For War

Brussels would do anything to avoid accountability for the billions of euros sent to Kiev according to the Hungarian foreign minister. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has accused Brussels bureaucrats of clinging to a “failed pro-war policy” in a desperate attempt to delay having to face European taxpayers when they begin asking where the money … Leer más

La UE choca con Serbia sobre la adhesión al bloque

La comisaria europea de Ampliación, Marta Kos, ha declarado en una entrevista con N1 que el viceprimer ministro de Serbia, Aleksandar Vulin, no debería formar parte del nuevo Gobierno.  «Espero que el señor Vulin no siga en el nuevo Gobierno. Porque alguien que actúa de forma antieuropea no puede llevar a Serbia a la Unión Europea al mismo … Leer más