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Goodbye RFK – it’s been bad to know you
Click here for the Substack version of this post.… So, the lamentable RFK Jr has… Read More… Continue reading Goodbye RFK – it’s been bad to know you
Neanderthals vs Sapiens – what really happened?
Is it possible that infections disease, so sadly in the headlines once again, played a… Read More… Continue reading Neanderthals vs Sapiens – what really happened?
COVID, vaccination and your heart 2 – Fantasy
After looking at the reality of how COVID affects the heart, I now sample a small,… Read More… Continue reading COVID, vaccination and your heart 2 – Fantasy
COVID, Vaccination and the heart 1 – Reality
Now that so much time has passed since those first days of the pandemic, there… Read More… Continue reading COVID, Vaccination and the heart 1 – Reality
Post Pandemic Ghouls and the attack on science
Post Pandemic Ghouls and the attack on science Much money has been made on the… Read More… Continue reading Post Pandemic Ghouls and the attack on science
Trump and health.
Unless America votes for both its first female and second president of colour, we will… Read More… Continue reading Trump and health.
Killer Conservatives – The Farage Effect
All over the world there seems to be a shift of politics to the right.… Read More… Continue reading Killer Conservatives – The Farage Effect
Vaccine nostalgia?
Goodbye Astra-Zeneca COVID vaccine. It seems a long time ago now that I chose to… Read More… Continue reading Vaccine nostalgia?
COVID’S LONG TAIL – autoimmunity
COVID19 is not in the news much nowadays, after all, the pandemic is officially over.… Read More… Continue reading COVID’S LONG TAIL – autoimmunity
Abortion rights under threat.
Reproductive health is critically important. Allowing women choice over when and with whom to have… Read More… Continue reading Abortion rights under threat.
The world leading antivaxxer?
The various preventable outbreaks of measles around the world represents another step backwards for humanity.… Read More… Continue reading The world leading antivaxxer?
THE REAL SCANDAL OF IVERMECTIN
Ivermectin for the treatment of COVID19 has generated a huge number of conspiracy theories, much… Read More… Continue reading THE REAL SCANDAL OF IVERMECTIN
Misinformation and Trust
The doctor patient relationship can seem an abstract concept until you actually enter into one.… Read More… Continue reading Misinformation and Trust
Vaccine harm and the Hippocratic oath
One thing I have noticed from those critical of modern medicine is their misuse of… Read More… Continue reading Vaccine harm and the Hippocratic oath
Misinformation 14 – Belief in BulIshit
It seems ‘Bullshit’ has been elevated to a technical term, recognised by psychologists and increasingly… Read More… Continue reading Misinformation 14 – Belief in BulIshit
Misinformation 13 – AIDS Denialism
I listened with awe to a recent documentary about the dual assassinations of Martin Luther… Read More… Continue reading Misinformation 13 – AIDS Denialism
Blood letting
Blood tests are an important part of screening, diagnosing and monitoring disease. Despite being freely… Read More… Continue reading Blood letting
COVID UPDATE SEPT 23
The booster programme for winter illnesses is now under way in the UK. So is… Read More… Continue reading COVID UPDATE SEPT 23
Misinformation 12 – vaccine batch quality
The latest virus to infect the internet claims huge differences in safety between batches of… Read More… Continue reading Misinformation 12 – vaccine batch quality
Is RFK Jr. fit for office?
Given that many Americans see Joe Biden as too old and Trump, well, as Trump,… Read More… Continue reading Is RFK Jr. fit for office?
Vaccination, MS and misinformation.
Misinformation continues to infect the internet. Recently, a retired nurse and prolific YouTuber Dr John… Read More… Continue reading Vaccination, MS and misinformation.
Misinformation matters – in defence of experts
As the pandemic fades it leaves much in its wake. For some symptoms of long… Read More… Continue reading Misinformation matters – in defence of experts
Can the wellness industry damage health?
Im a big fan of people staying as healthy as possible; staying well is decidedly… Read More… Continue reading Can the wellness industry damage health?
Does vaccination increase your risk of COVID19?
Having had my second mRNA booster with the bivalent vaccine, I noted that another virus… Read More… Continue reading Does vaccination increase your risk of COVID19?
The Lab Leak or Spillover “debate”? Can we do better…
As a blogger of all things COVID over the last three years it would seem… Read More… Continue reading The Lab Leak or Spillover “debate”? Can we do better…
Vitamin D and COVID 19- hope or hype?
Introduction In a word, hype. It would be so nice to have a simple and… Read More… Continue reading Vitamin D and COVID 19- hope or hype?
Science shortie: Do viruses really exist?
As the pandemic runs its course with its pretty awful consequences currently hitting China the… Read More… Continue reading Science shortie: Do viruses really exist?
Misinformation 11 – fun fighting back
Im glad to say that I’m far from alone when it comes to a sense… Read More… Continue reading Misinformation 11 – fun fighting back
Misinformation and the Woozle.
It seems dealing with misinformation and its deadly effects is becoming a part of doctors… Read More… Continue reading Misinformation and the Woozle.
Science vs social media – the Ivermectin saga.
A Star is Born What we want when it comes to illness, and desperately so… Read More… Continue reading Science vs social media – the Ivermectin saga.
Mandates and truckers
In a world of converging and urgent crises, the pandemic, water and food shortages, climate… Read More… Continue reading Mandates and truckers
Misinformation 10 – the “Midazolam murders”
I try to keep the blog positive, but find myself continually heading back into the… Read More… Continue reading Misinformation 10 – the “Midazolam murders”
Misinformation 9 – Another COVID death hoax.
As this phase of the pandemic evolves, many of the divisions it has exposed remain… Read More… Continue reading Misinformation 9 – Another COVID death hoax.
Omi-Christmas cheer?
As we approach Xmas 2021, rather like last year the news is less than festive.… Read More… Continue reading Omi-Christmas cheer?
Misinformation 8 – Vaccination and miscarriage – no risk
As Omicron spreads in winter bound Europe, boosting of immunity by vaccination is being advised… Read More… Continue reading Misinformation 8 – Vaccination and miscarriage – no risk
The truth about COVID transmission
Summary: The Delta wave has seen increases in COVID cases here and around the world.… Read More… Continue reading The truth about COVID transmission
August COVID update – our crashing wave
Summary The UK Fourth wave crashes – good news but why? The Global situation continues… Read More… Continue reading August COVID update – our crashing wave
COVID19 – So is that it?
Summary Freedom day is going to be on the 19th July with just about all… Read More… Continue reading COVID19 – So is that it?
July update – light at the end of the tunnel
SUMMARY. The fourth wave looks very different from the last three with younger populations testing… Read More… Continue reading July update – light at the end of the tunnel
Misinformation 6 – Spiked information
SUMMARY A recent Channel4 documentary described the growing influence of well funded anti vaccination movement.… Read More… Continue reading Misinformation 6 – Spiked information
Fourth wave
Summary Sadly, we are now seeing a fourth SARS2 wave. Immunity from vaccination and infection… Read More… Continue reading Fourth wave
Misinformation 5 – Ivermectin’s false dawn
Summary Ivermectin is a useful drug for specified helminth (worm) infections. Claims of phenomenal cure… Read More… Continue reading Misinformation 5 – Ivermectin’s false dawn
Misinformation 4 – looking after your mind
Misinformation about the pandemic still dominates the online world. . Bad quality information can be… Read More… Continue reading Misinformation 4 – looking after your mind
Misinformation 3 – Vaccination myths and realities
SUMMARY In the midst of the pandemic science is now being widely misunderstood and misrepresented… Read More… Continue reading Misinformation 3 – Vaccination myths and realities
Misinformation 2 – Lawyers get in on the PCR non-hoax.
SUMMARY: Misinformation is widespread, often well presented and accelerated by the on line world. The… Read More… Continue reading Misinformation 2 – Lawyers get in on the PCR non-hoax.
Misinformation 1. PCR testing – the great non-hoax of our times
SUMMARY There are on-line claims that PCR tests are being intentionally used to inflate numbers… Read More… Continue reading Misinformation 1. PCR testing – the great non-hoax of our times
Welcome to Dr Bannon’s blog!
Hello everyone, or indeed no one. It could go either way. I had intended to… Read More… Continue reading Welcome to Dr Bannon’s blog!