More epidemiologic foolishness.
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Category: Pesticides
Wow… DDT residues have been killing mosquitoes for 40 years
The greatest manmade chemical of all time — still working despite being banned in 1972.
Continue reading Wow… DDT residues have been killing mosquitoes for 40 years
Zika: JunkScience right again; Public health ‘experts’ wrong again
“Scientists are bewildered by Zika’s path across Latin America” — except the “scientists” didn’t do the right science before jumping to conclusions. Continue reading Zika: JunkScience right again; Public health ‘experts’ wrong again
EPA deletes report on pesticide safety at request of anti-vaccine activists
EPA pulled scientific report as Ted Lieu prepped briefing with conspiracy theorists. Continue reading EPA deletes report on pesticide safety at request of anti-vaccine activists
Study: Zika and the Risk of Microcephaly
The increased risk of microcephaly from Zika is guesstimated to range form 0.88% to 13% — anywhere from 0 to 4 extra cases per 10,000 live births. Continue reading Study: Zika and the Risk of Microcephaly
A 44 Percent Bee Decline?
My commentary in the Daily Caller. Continue reading A 44 Percent Bee Decline?
W.H.O. Cites Low to Moderate Risk of Zika’s Imminent Spread to Europe
Maybe WHO should stop worrying about e-cigs for a bit? Continue reading W.H.O. Cites Low to Moderate Risk of Zika’s Imminent Spread to Europe
What is taking Congress so long on Zika funding?
The government has all the money and tools it needs to fight Zika. Any more is a taxpayer-rip-off and corruption. Continue reading What is taking Congress so long on Zika funding?
WaPo: The GOP Congress must stop hurting the Zika fight
The CDC already has the $1.9 billion to fight Zika. Greedy corrupt bureaucrats just want more. Continue reading WaPo: The GOP Congress must stop hurting the Zika fight
Claim: The Brazilian Zika virus strain causes birth defects in experimental models
“Here we demonstrate that the ZIKVBR infects fetuses, causing intra-uterine growth restriction (IUGR), including signs of microcephaly in mice.” Continue reading Claim: The Brazilian Zika virus strain causes birth defects in experimental models
For Republicans in Congress, does ‘pro-life’ extend to fighting Zika?
Democrats would rather kill babies than mosquitoes. Continue reading For Republicans in Congress, does ‘pro-life’ extend to fighting Zika?
Claim: Pesticide exposure linked to increased risk of ALS
Exposure to pesticides based on (likely inaccurate) recall. Continue reading Claim: Pesticide exposure linked to increased risk of ALS