The Norse Warrior: Health & Fitness

Ultra-Processed Foods Destroy Muscle

Ásjárstjórn (AS) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:44:34 GMT

Eating large amounts of ultra-processed food may lead to more fat being stored in the thigh muscles regardless of how many calories a person consumes. That is the conclusion of a study from the University of California, San Francisco.

Ultra-processed foods are products that have undergone extensive industrial processing and contain a large share of added…

BPA found in pacifiers marketed as BPA-free in Denmark

Ásjárstjórn (AS) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:36:06 GMT

Several pacifiers sold as BPA-free in Denmark were found to contain small amounts of the endocrine-disrupting chemical BPA. The findings raise concerns about children’s overall exposure to the chemical.

BPA, or bisphenol A, is an endocrine-disrupting chemical. According to the Danish Environmental Protection Agency, it can affect fertility and weaken the…

Cocaine Residues Alter Salmon Behavior

Ásjárstjórn (AS) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:28:28 GMT

Cocaine residues in Swedish lakes and waterways are changing the movement patterns of salmon in the wild, according to a new study from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, known as SLU.

Traces of illegal drugs are being found increasingly often in Swedish lakes and waterways. A new SLU study has examined how cocaine and its breakdown product…

PFAS Linked to Asthma in Swedish Children

SpesialStyrker — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:46:10 GMT

Thousands of residents in Kallinge, Sweden, drank contaminated water for decades without knowing it. A study from Lund University now shows that PFAS exposure during pregnancy may increase the risk of asthma in children.

After decades of fire drills at the military base the F17, PFAS spread to groundwater and drinking water in large parts of the municipa…

Wireless Earbuds Combined with Air Pollution Affect the Brain

Ásjárstjórn (AS) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:28:16 GMT

New research raises questions about how wireless technology near the head may interact with air pollution. A new study points to possible effects on brain health and the need for further investigation.

In the study, published in the journal ACS Nano, researchers wanted to investigate whether magnetic fields from electronics near the head can affect how a…

PFAS Levels Deemed Safe in Tap Water Harming Embryos After Four Weeks

Ásjárstjórn (AS) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:24:01 GMT

PFAS in drinking water may harm mouse embryos after just four weeks, even at concentrations currently considered safe. New Australian research found serious damage with effects extending to the third generation.

A study published in the journal Environmental Research took place at the Robinson Research Institute at the University of Adelaide. The test an…

mRNA Shots Annihilate 8.4% of Non-Renewable Eye Cells in Just 75 Days

Ásjárstjórn (AS) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:04:17 GMT

A new peer-reviewed study in Ophthalmic Epidemiology titled, Evaluation of the Effects of mRNA-COVID 19 Vaccines on Corneal Endothelium, has uncovered alarming evidence that Pfizer’s COVID-19 mRNA injection (BNT162b2) causes significant structural damage to the eye's non-renewable corneal endothelium — the critical layer of cells responsible for maintai…

LED Lights Lack Wavelengths the Body Needs

SpesialStyrker — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:41:38 GMT

Infrared sunlight penetrates the entire body and improves vision by up to 16 percent – without the eyes even needing to be directly exposed to the light. That is what a new British study shows. And the results point to a problem most people never consider: modern LED lights lack precisely the wavelengths the body needs.

Researchers at City St George’s, U…

Self-aggregating long-acting injectable microcrystals

Ásjárstjórn (AS) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:58:13 GMT

Injected microcrystals self-assemble inside the body into a semi-permanent implant that releases birth control hormones for months to years.

Latest investment from Bill Gates.

Abstract

Injectable drug depots have transformed our capacity to enhance medication adherence through dose simplification. Central to patient adoption of injectables is the acceptab…

Antibiotics Can Affect Gut For Several Years

Ásjárstjórn (AS) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:49:58 GMT

Antibiotic treatment can affect the composition of the gut microbiome for up to eight years, according to a new study from Uppsala University in Sweden. The changes are linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, among other conditions.

That antibiotics disrupt the gut microbiome in the short term is well known, but how long the changes actually pers…

RNA Crop Spray

Berserkir Hirð Þrir — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:55:27 GMT

In May 2023, I wrote an article asking this: “what are they doing to our fruits and veggies?” At the time, she wrote about Bill Gates’ Apeel coating that would keep produce fresh for days and days and days.

That was bad, but the situation with our veggies and fruits has gotten worse. A lot worse.

A company called Terrana Biosciences has developed an RNA p…

Best Ivermectin Dosage for Humans with Cancer

Berserkir Hirð Þrir — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:49:35 GMT

Introduction

This article discusses dosage considerations and key factors regarding the use of ivermectin in cancer treatment.
Commonly available information about ivermectin dosages is often inaccurate when applied to potential cancer-related uses. Many sources cite standard dosages recommended by Merck for treating parasitic infections, rather than dosa…

Sanofi Backs Away from mRNA Vaccines

Ásjárstjórn (AS) — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:19:03 GMT

French pharmaceutical company Sanofi has announced that it is discontinuing development of its mRNA-based seasonal influenza vaccine – despite investing $3.2 billion in mRNA technology as recently as 2021. The announcement comes amid a turbulent period for the vaccine industry in the United States, where Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has withdr…

High Fat Dairy Products Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

Ásjárstjórn (AS) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:51:25 GMT

Consumption of high-fat cheese and cream is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia, according to a large Swedish study. The findings challenge parts of traditional dietary advice regarding fat and health.

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have investigated whether there is a connection between dairy products and dementia by following …

Lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a)

Ásjárstjórn (AS) — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:47:37 GMT

For decades, cholesterol screening has focused on a familiar set of numbers—LDL (“bad” cholesterol), HDL (“good” cholesterol), and triglycerides. When these values fall within the “normal” range, many people are reassured that their heart risk is low.

However, according to leading preventive cardiologist Dr. Seth J. Baum, that reassurance can sometimes b…

One Dose of COVID Vaccine Dramatically Increases Cancer Risk

Ásjárstjórn (AS) — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:03:53 GMT

Abstract

Anecdotal reports suggested an association between SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and some cancers, but no formal assessment has been published. This population-wide cohort analysis was aimed at evaluating the risk of all-cause death and cancer hospitalization by SARS-CoV-2 immunization status. Using National Health System official data, the entire popu…

Which US Foods Are Banned In Europe?

SpesialStyrker — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:33:34 GMT

From growth hormones in meat to controversial chemicals and artificial dyes, Europe’s precautionary approach to food safety stands in strong contrast to America’s more permissive stance.

This divide isn’t just about science and risk management; it’s become a flashpoint in the broader trade tensions between the U.S. and EU, where food standards often clas…

WARNING: Nobivac NXT (Merck)

Ásjárstjórn (AS) — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 23:27:44 GMT

The USDA approved the new vaccines against Canine Influenza (H3N2), Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV), and Rabies.

These are self-replicating and amplifying RNA particle factories that are likely to also shed on humans. They can also recombine with wild viruses and cause chimeric mutant viruses with completely unknown capabilities and effects. These vaccines …

Toxicity of PFAS in Drinking Water

Ásjárstjórn (AS) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 12:04:24 GMT

Contamination from PFAS in drinking water causes serious health problems for newborns and costs American society at least 8 billion dollars annually. This is shown by a new study from the University of Arizona.

The researchers studied all births in the state of New Hampshire between 2010 and 2019, focusing on mothers who lived near sites contaminated wit…

Most Medications Usable Past Expiry Date

Ásjárstjórn (AS) — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 09:11:08 GMT

The aim of Shelf Life Extension Program (SLEP) undertaken by the FDA for the Department of Defense was to reduce medication costs for the military.

SLEP has found that 88% of 122 different drugs stored under ideal conditions should have their expiration dates extended more than 1 year, with an average extension of 66 months, and a maximum extension of 27…