Health Risks of Xylitol Consumption

Consuming high levels of xylitol, a sugar substitute, may lead to the formation of blood clots, increasing the risk of serious cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke, according to research from the Cleveland Clinic.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine and Rare Blood Clots

The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine was pulled off the market due to a decline in demand, not because of newly admitted risks. The vaccine had a known rare risk of dangerous blood clots, which were reported and acknowledged early on. Social media posts misleadingly linked the decision to the company's court documents, leading to misinformation about vaccine safety.

Withdrawal of Oxford-AstraZeneca Coronavirus Vaccine

The Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine is being withdrawn worldwide due to a rare but dangerous side effect, despite AstraZeneca claiming it is for commercial reasons. The vaccine has been linked to blood clots and deaths, leading to its removal from use in many countries. AstraZeneca states that newer vaccines are available to address variants of the virus.