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A preservative removed from childhood vaccines 20 years ago is still causing controversy today − a drug safety expert explains
A preservative removed from childhood vaccines 20 years ago is still causing controversy today − a drug safety expert explains Thimerosal, a mercury-based chemical used as a preservative in some vaccines, has been removed from childhood vaccines for over 20 years due to concerns about its safety. A discredited study published in 1989 falsely linked […]
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Is methylene blue really a brain booster? A pharmacologist explains the science
Is methylene blue really a brain booster? A pharmacologist explains the science Methylene blue, a synthetic dye originally created as a fabric dye, has been touted online as a “nootropic agent” that enhances cognitive function and boosts brain energy, but evidence supporting its health benefits is scarce. The chemical has some serious risks, including interactions […]
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