Marina Zhang
Marina Zhang is a health writer for The Epoch Times, based in New York. She mainly covers stories on COVID-19 and the healthcare system and has a bachelors in biomedicine from The University of Melbourne. Contact her at [email protected].
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This Is What Happened After Several Schools Banned Cellphones
Researchers of a 73-page paper followed data from recent decades, mainly focusing on 2010 to 2018.
Lipid Nanoparticles Cause Inflammation in Cells, but Damage Can Be Reduced: UPenn Preprint
The study found that lipid nanoparticles cause inflammation by damaging cellular components called endosomes, but the degree of inflammation varies.
214 Studies, 21 Guidelines: Largest Review on Transgender-Youth Medicine Finds Insufficient Evidence for Medicalization
The review stated that there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate the long-term benefits of medicalizing children who want to identify as a different gender.
COVID Spike Proteins Help Cancer Cells Survive, Resist Chemotherapy: Brown University Peer-Reviewed Study
Spike protein subunits appear to block the p53 gene that stops cancer cell growth and encourages DNA repair.
Modified RNA in COVID Vaccines May Contribute to Cancer Development: Review
In a review published on April 5, researchers argue that modification to mRNA causes immune suppression that may contribute to cancer development.
Spirulina Significantly Reduces COVID-19 Mortality: Study
Study participants took spirulina for six days. No deaths were recorded in the spirulina group, while 15 percent who only received standard treatment died.
Immune Cells Are the Most Susceptible to COVID Lung Infections: Stanford Study
The very cells meant to protect the lungs appear to work against the immune system, helping the virus replicate.
Long-Term Use of Popular Heartburn Drugs Increases Risk of Stomach Cancer: Review
Use for one year and three years was associated with 1.5- and 2.4-fold increases in the risk of stomach cancer, respectively.
FOIA Documents Reveal How 2 FDA Vaccine Oversight Staffers Sought Employment With Moderna
Two former U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) staffers who oversaw the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines now work at Moderna.
Vaccinated People Show Long COVID-Like Symptoms With Detectable Spike Proteins: Preprint Study
The findings indicate that the persistence of spike proteins was likely the driver for symptoms of long COVID and post-vaccine syndrome.
