Megan Redshaw
J.D.
Megan Redshaw is an attorney and investigative journalist with a background in political science. She is also a traditional naturopath with additional certifications in nutrition and exercise science.
LATEST
FDA Advisory Panel Votes Against Using MDMA Drug ‘Ecstasy’ as Treatment for PTSD
FDA advisors cited concerns over clinical data, selection and expectation bias, and the safety risks of MDMA.
Exercise May Be More Effective Than Antidepressants in Treating Depression
A review in the BMJ found the largest reductions in depression with dance and intense exercise.
Girls Are Getting Their Periods Earlier, and They’re More Irregular Than Past Generations
Early menstruation may cause adverse health problems later in life.
Research Suggests Unusual Form of Cell Death Causes Severe COVID-19 Lung Damage
Ferroptosis may be the driving force behind severe pulmonary manifestations of COVID-19.
Matcha Mouthwash Inhibits Bacteria That Cause Periodontitis, New Research Suggests
In two studies, researchers found catechins in mouthwash containing matcha green tea powder inhibit P. gingivalis bacteria that causes periodontitis.
Masks Found to Be Ineffective After First Omicron Wave: New Study
By the second Omicron wave, wearing masks was shown to offer no protection for adults and potentially increased the risk of infection in children.
Zinc May Shorten the Common Cold, But Not Prevent It: Cochrane Review
Zinc is widely known to modulate the immune system, but some researchers say they have ‘little confidence’ that zinc can reduce the duration of a cold.
Overreporting COVID-19 as an Underlying Cause of Death Inflated Mortality Numbers During Pandemic: Analysis
Data suggest only about 30 percent of the reported COVID-19 deaths were ‘from COVID-19’ as the underlying cause.
HPV Vaccination May Trigger Rare and Often Misdiagnosed Autoimmune Brain Disease
Anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor encephalitis has been linked to several vaccines, including HPV and COVID-19 vaccination.
Death Rates From Drowning Among Young Children Are Rising for First Time in Decades: CDC Report
Recent data show deaths from drowning began rising in 2020, especially among young children and black Americans of all ages.
