The CDC Might Use Your COVID Test for Genomic Testing, And What That Really Means
If you ever took a PCR COVID test, there’s a chance that sample was sent to a lab for genomic sequencing analysis. But is that as bad as it sounds?…
Should You Grow The “Self Heal” Plant for Medicinal Use?
When it comes to self-sufficient medicine, is there anything more appealing than a plant literally called Self-Heal? You might not have heard of this one, but it’s one of the…
Why You Should Be Careful When Eating Wild Caught Fish
Protein is important when considering a self-sufficient lifestyle. And while catching and cooking wild fish may serve as a great source of food, there are some limitations everyone should keep…
France Launches “health Pass” System, Requires Proof of Vaccination for Public
France, in an effort to curb the still-thriving spread of COVID-19, have implemented a “health pass” system. Commonly referred to as a “Covid passport,” this is a certification system that…
Can St. John’s Wort Treat Depression, Menopause? The Facts
If you’ve looked into herbal medicines, or even just enjoyed a good herbal tea from now and then, then you might have heard about St. John’s Wort. It’s a tremendously…
PFizer CEO Expects COVID to Need Annual Booster Shots
With the increased availability of COVID vaccines, more and more people are hopeful for an end to this pandemic. But it won’t be a one-and-done situation. According to the Pfizer…
All of your COVID Vaccine Questions: Answered
Development and distribution for the COVID vaccine has been going relatively strong. We’re now starting to see it reach the people around us. Like with any medical process, some people…
Does Booze Work As An Improvised Disinfectant?
We’ve seen plenty of action movies where someone use a bottle of booze as an improvised disinfectant for a bullet wound or something equally dramatic. But how viable is that…
USA, Europe Issues Lockdowns as Second COVID Wave Hits
There’s always a second wave. That’s what any medical scientist will tell you when it comes to a new disease. A pandemic happens, it gets real bad, then it gradually…
What You Need to Know About the Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines
We’re reaching what will hopefully be the end of the COVID pandemic as two pharmaceutical companies have managed to develop a vaccine with 95% effectiveness. But it’s still not as…