On March 9, the FBI admitted to illegally seizing confidential information from Americans. It also disclosed that it had criminally spied on the public, a direct violation of the US Constitution, and had been doing so for the past three years. In a 126-page audit by Justice … [Read more...] about FBI admits to illegally spying on Americans
HPV vaccine must remain a choice
On June 8, 2006, the national Food and Drug Administration approved GARDISIL, a new vaccine that helps protect patients against various strains of the Human Papilloma Virus. While the new vaccine has become federally regulated, several states have attempted to make it mandatory … [Read more...] about HPV vaccine must remain a choice
Gardasil prevents, does not treat
It is estimated that 74 percent of the 6 million new cases of genital Human Papilloma Virus in the United States occur in 15- to 24-year olds every year. Worldwide, cervical cancer is the fifth most frequent cancer in women. It also affects about 16 of every 100,000 women per … [Read more...] about Gardasil prevents, does not treat
What’s going down at the state capitol
If you were to stride along one of the many sidewalks that encircle the state capitol in Sacramento, traverse the steps past the Hellenistic-style columns, walk beneath the grandiose pediment, and meander past the statue of Athena, you would find a man named Michael J. Klasse, … [Read more...] about What’s going down at the state capitol
Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus
As spring is upon us, and summer is quickly approaching, the over 3,000 species of mosquitoes are more prevalent, and along with those pesky insects comes the threat of becoming infected with West Nile Virus. Animals and humans are prime targets. The bite of infected mosquitoes … [Read more...] about Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus