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Fauci's Pardon:
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A Message from Dr. McMillan
The recent Fauci pardon, granted at the 11th hour alongside a pardon for the Biden family, raises serious questions. The timing, which coincided with the heightened focus on Trump's inauguration, seems designed to slip under the radar.
How embarrassing for the fields of medicine and science to see their prominent Covid leader seeking protection through a Presidential pardon for crimes he allegedly has not committed.
For those in the medical and scientific communities who still unquestioningly trust the science, this moment should serve as a wake-up call. It's time to reexamine the systems and individuals we place our trust in and demand accountability and transparency moving forward.
Dr. Philip McMillan
In this week's January 24, 2024 update:
Ethics: Fauci's pardon could be a turning point
Vejon: This week’s featured Vejon video
Health: FDA bans red 3 food dye
Infographic: Learning from history to protect research integrity
News: Medical news in brief
Courses: ROOT program and McMillan monitor
Read time: 6 minutes
FEATURE ARTICLE
ETHICS
Biden's presidential pardon for Dr. Fauci in January 2025 covered potential offenses from 2014 through his service as NIAID director and task force member.
A House Subcommittee concluded in December 2024 that coronavirus likely emerged from a Wuhan laboratory, citing systematic oversight issues and suppressed viewpoints.
Dr. Fauci's promotion of natural origins theory significantly influenced global COVID response and medical policy through prestigious journal publications.
There are parallels between historical medical ethics violations and current institutional behaviors, calling for independent oversight of medical research.
Why is this important: Allowing institutional control over medical research enables dangerous conflicts of interest that can compromise public health. When the same entities fund, conduct, and oversee research, scientific integrity suffers, potentially leading to suppressed data, skewed results, and impaired clinical decision-making.
HEALTH
Red 3, a common synthetic dye used since 1969, was recently banned by the FDA in food and pharmaceuticals nationwide.
Scientific studies show Red 3 disrupts thyroid function, potentially causes thyroid tumors, and may have toxic effects on the brain.
The FDA's ban requires manufacturers to remove Red 3 from food by 2027 and from pharmaceuticals by 2028.
Major companies like Mars and General Mills had already begun eliminating artificial colors from their products before the ban.
Why is this important: Widespread consumption of Red 3 in everyday foods and medicines posed hidden health risks for decades. The FDA's ban marks a crucial shift toward prioritizing public safety over industry interests, while highlighting the need for faster regulatory responses to scientific evidence.
INFOGRAPHIC
EDUCATION
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MEDICAL NEWS IN BRIEF
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
🚥 COVID's origins reviewed: Lab leak or natural spillover?: Unraveling COVID-19's origin is important for preventing future pandemics. The debate between natural spillover and lab leak theories has implications for international biosafety protocols, scientific research oversight, and wildlife trade regulations—all critical elements in safeguarding global health security.
🚥 The US intends to leave the World Health Organization. What happens next?: Global health coordination hangs in the balance as America's withdrawal threatens vital disease surveillance networks and pandemic preparedness. The WHO's effectiveness in managing future health crises could diminish, potentially creating dangerous gaps in international cooperation that other nations or private organizations may struggle to fill.
🚥 Breaking the doomscrolling cycle: Mental health deteriorates when we endlessly scroll through negative content on our phones. By replacing doomscrolling with mindful hobbies, people can reduce stress, improve emotional resilience, and find genuine fulfillment. This simple habit switch offers a practical solution to a growing digital-age problem.
🚥 Mapping the mind: New model maps personal brainwave patterns to cognitive function: Predicting and understanding individual brain activity patterns could revolutionize personalized neurological treatment. By linking unique alpha and beta wave variations to specific cognitive states, doctors may soon tailor interventions for each patient's neural dynamics, potentially transforming treatment of brain disorders. [SOURCE]
🚥 UK study reveals significant life expectancy gap for adults with ADHD: Revealing a stark 4.5-11 year reduction in life expectancy for individuals with ADHD highlights an urgent healthcare crisis, especially since only one in nine adults are diagnosed, suggesting an even broader population may be affected by inadequate support and treatment resources. [SOURCE]
🚥 Environmental contaminant in gut bacteria may drive inflammation and depression: Pinpointing how Morganella morganii bacteria incorporate environmental contaminants to trigger inflammation marks a breakthrough in understanding depression's biological roots. This discovery not only suggests new diagnostic biomarkers and treatment approaches but also illuminates the complex interplay between gut health, environmental pollutants, and mental illness. [SOURCE]
🚥 Why our biological clock ticks: Research reconciles major theories of aging: Groundbreaking research challenges popular anti-aging strategies by revealing that epigenetic changes, long targeted for age reversal, may merely be symptoms of more fundamental DNA mutations. This discovery suggests current longevity treatments might be addressing secondary effects rather than aging's root cause. [SOURCE]
🚥 Regular dog walking found to improve mobility and reduce falls in older adults: Regular dog walking emerges as a powerful preventive strategy against falls in older adults, reducing fall risk by 40% while boosting mobility and confidence. This accessible, dual-purpose activity could significantly reduce hospital admissions and healthcare costs while promoting independent living among aging populations. [SOURCE]
BOOK NOOK
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