Monthly Archives: June 2017

Colbert Takes on the Goop!

Posted on June 28, 2017 by skeptvet
Posted in Humor | 2 Comments

John Oliver on Vaccines: Brilliant!!

Posted on June 26, 2017 by skeptvet
Posted in Humor, Vaccines | 23 Comments

Evidence Update and Review for Yunnan Baiyao

Posted on June 25, 2017 by skeptvet

Introduction In 2010 I first evaluated the Chinese herbal remedy known as Yunnan Baiyao, and I have reviewed additional evidence repeatedly since (1, 2, 3). So far, I have found little reason to believe claims that this remedy can stop … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs and Supplements | 26 Comments

Evidence Update: Vaccination and Autoimmune Disease

Posted on June 10, 2017 by skeptvet

One of the potential adverse effects of vaccination is the triggering of autoimmune diseases in susceptible individuals. There is some evidence in humans, for example, that the routine MMR vaccine (which prevents measles, mumps, and rubella) can trigger an autoimmine … Continue reading →

Posted in Vaccines | 78 Comments

Canine Influenza Update

Posted on June 2, 2017 by skeptvet

In 2015, I wrote about the first canine influenza (CI) outbreak in the United States, in the Chicago area. At the time, I emphasized a few key facts about this disease, which I will review here: CI is a highly … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 29 Comments