A Chinese study by X. Deng et al titled “Safety and antibody responses to inactivated COVID-19 vaccines among elderly patients with COPD: a prospective cohort study” published on 11 June 2026 shows that the Chinese Covilo (inactivated) vaccine doesn’t seem to work that well either. The paper is 13 pages long, with the main text at about 11 pages. The remaining are acknowledgements and references. The trial for the vaccine was conducted between 12 August 2021 and 6 November 20

A study by S. Nivins et al titled “Digital Media, Genetics, and Risk for ADHD Symptoms in Children: A Longitudinal Study” published on 16 January 2026 finds that ADHD-related symptoms are associated with social media and increase over time. The paper is 10 pages with the main text about 8 pages. The remaining are references. The study involved 8,324 children in the US aged 9 to 10 years born between 2005 and 2009. The participants were enrolled between 2016 and 2018, and the

A study by J. Trepel et al titled “Global analysis suggests nitrogen deposition as an underestimated driver of vegetation greening” published on 20 July 2026 finds that our breathing and passing gas make trees grow. The paper is 12 pages with the main text about 8 pages. The remaining are references. The study attempts to model the effects of nitrogen (N) deposition on greening at a global scale from 2001 to 2024. It is not merely nitrogen in the atmosphere, nitrogen from hum

A paper by K.M. Freitag et al titled “Light-controlled disruption of cancer cell dormancy via photoswitchable stress hormone receptor degraders” published on 21 May 2026 discusses the potential to use light to help target cancer cells. The paper is about 11 pages long and, not surprisingly, the researchers are Swiss. The problem is that the glucocorticoid receptor (GR) “induces a reversible, drug-tolerant dormancy state in cancer cells”. One could destroy these GRs by sending

A Japanese study by H. Nagaya et al titled “Plasma vitamin C levels are associated with brain structural networks on MRI: A large cohort study” published on 10 June 2026 adds to the growing body of evidence that vitamin C helps brain health. The paper is about 16 pages in total, with the main text at about 12 pages. The remaining are acknowledgements and references. Vitamin C is known to be essential for brain health. For example, it acts as a neuromodulator, aids cognitive p

An article by J. Licinio et al titled “The human microplastic burden and brain health: From measurement to pathophysiology and removal” published on 5 May 2026 discusses concerns regarding so-called microplastics in the human body. The article is short at less than four pages in total, including references. First of all, the authors point out that whilst “microplastics” is the commonly used term, “nanoplastics” is more accurate. Those that cross the blood-brain barrier, accum

A study by C. Pan et al titled “Curcumin-piperine supplementation modulates inflammation, oxidative stress, and cardiometabolic risk: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials” published on 18 May 2026 highlights some of the already known health benefits. The paper is 12 pages, with the main text at about 10 pages. The remaining are acknowledgements and references. Curcumin is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities. However, its …clinical translat

A study by Professor Emeritus Y. Yamashita et al titled “A 40-year decline in permanent-tooth caries among 12-year-olds in Japan in the absence of systemic fluoride-based prevention: public health implications” published unedited on 18 May 2026 demonstrates that nice teeth can be achieved with limited fluoride. The paper is about 22 pages, with the main text at about 15 pages. The remaining are acknowledgements, references and figures. The data was obtained from the Ministry

A Saudi study by N.A.M. Aleid et al titled “Synergistic enhancement of matcha tea with strawberry (Qassim region) aqueous extracts: influence of extraction temperature on phytochemicals, vitamin C, and bioactivities” published on 11 May 2026 demonsrates that the mix can improve its health benefits. The paper is 18 pages, with the main text at about 15 pages. The remaining are references. Both matcha and strawberries are known for their health benefits, such as being a source

An Australian study by A.J. Harray et al titled “Low-plastic diet and urinary levels of plastic-associated phthalates and bisphenols: the randomized controlled PERTH Trial” published on 21 April 2026 has detected plastic-associated chemicals (PACs) in its entire study group of over two hundred adults. The article is 27 pages in total, with the main text at about 11 pages. The remaining are references, tables and figures. The study period was from 10 November 2022 to 15 Septem

A study by W. Na and C. Sohn titled “The Association Between Fermented Food Intake and Hs-CRP Across Age Groups in Korean Adults: Effect Modification by Sodium Intake” published on 16 April 2026 finds that Korean fermented foods are associated with reduced inflammation but not necessarily for older people. The paper is 13 pages long with the main text at about 10 pages, the remaining is references. High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) serves as a widely adopted marker

A study by N.D. Marosi et al titled “Rolling in the deep: drivers of social preferences and social interactions within a bull shark aggregation in Fiji” posted on 17 March 2026 shows that bull sharks, Carcharhinus leucas, are perhaps more socially complex than the “lone shark” image. The paper is about 16 pages and is an interesting read. The observations were made at the Shark Reef Marine Reserve (SRMR) in Fiji from 2018 to 2023. Dives were made five times per week at three

A pre-print study by N. Hulscher et al titled “ Real-World Clinical Outcomes of Ivermectin and Mebendazole in Cancer Patients: Results from a Prospective Observational Cohort ” posted on 7 April 2026 presents more evidence supporting cheap-off-shelf medication that can practically cure cancer. The main text is about 14 pages, the remaining are references. The sample initially included 197 adults who had a cancer diagnosis at a median of 1.2 years since initial diagnosis. They

An article by N. Hulscher, P.A. McCullough and J.A. Catanzaro titled “Gene Expression Alterations Induced by mRNA Vaccines” was published in the Spring 2026 issue of Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons ( Volume 31 Number 1 ). The article is very short, about 3 pages, briefly discussing “evidence of coordinated transcriptional and proteomic reprogramming” due to the mRNA “vaccines”. Whilst some medical professionals suspected from the beginning, there is actual data t

An editorial by J.M. Orient titled “Negative Evidence: Cutaneous Manifestations Associated with COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination” was published in the Spring 2026 issue of Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons ( Volume 31 Number 1 ). The article is about 10 pages, including references. Although not a textbook, the author covers the basics of skin, its functions and common disorders before discussing possible mechanisms. The article is worth at least a skim. Figure 1: Detailed

A study by I. Hardie et al titled “ COVID-19 public health and social measures (PHSM) and early childhood developmental concerns in Scotland: an interrupted time series analysis ” published on 25 November 2025 supports the common observation that the plandemic measures had a bad impact on young children. The paper is about 12 pages. The study examined child health reviews for children aged 13–15 months and 27–30 months in Scotland between January 2019 and August 2023. In Scot

A study by Laldinpuii et al titled “ Effects of exposure to nearby mobile phone base stations and mobile phone usage on human blood parameters ” published on 6 February 2026 demonstrates that mobile RF-EMF (900 and 1800 MHz) elevates white blood cell counts. Radiation having an impact on living cells is commonsense but it is interesting to come across a study that supports this. The study is admittedly small, comparing 50 people who live <60m to a mobile phone tower to 51 peo

An article by J. Cohler titled “The Father of Lies Hijacking Climate Science: Global Mean Surface Temperature Does Not Exist” was published in the Winter 2025 issue of Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons ( Volume 30 Number 4 ). The article is about 5 pages, including the references. As the title states, it discusses the flaws of the “global mean surface temperature” (GMST) that was used to set the target of the Paris Agreement. The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Clima

A Japanese study by M.P. Kapoor, A. Abe et al titled “ Dietary intervention of prebiotic partially hydrolyzed guar gum improves skin viscoelasticity, stratum corneum hydration, and ‍reduction of trans-epidermal water loss ” published in January 2025 has found that prebiotic dietary fiber intake improves the skin. The paper is about 20 pages, including acknowledgements and references. The motivation for the study is to support the hypothesis and previous studies that prebiotic

An editorial by J.M. Orient titled “Negative Evidence: Renal Adverse Events Following COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination” was published in the Winter 2025 issue of Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons ( Volume 30 Number 4 ). The article is about 10 pages, including references. After the introduction in which the author simplistically discusses the conflict of so-called Left and Woke vs Right, she mentions the approach that conveniently favors the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines despite

A study by A.R. Bournot et al titled “ Association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D status and respiratory tract infections requiring hospital admission: unmatched case-control analysis of ethnic groups from the United Kingdom Biobank cohort ” published on 29 December 2025 shows that those with lower vitamin D levels have a higher risk of respiratory tract infections (RTIs). This is a case-control study using UK data: Of the 36,258 participants included in the analysis, 34%