2 chapters across the catalog
The story of Henrietta Lacks is introduced, a Black woman whose cancer cells were taken without her consent at Johns Hopkins in 1951. These "HeLa" cells became the first human cell line to thrive in a lab, doubling every 24 hours and contributing to breakthroughs in polio vaccines, IVF, and COVID-19 research. Despite her massive contribution to science, her family remained unaware of the cell line's existence for decades while the medical industry profited.
The WHO is actively promoting the HPV vaccine to eliminate cervical cancer, a move some view as a marketing push to recover lost revenue during the pandemic. The history of Gardasil is examined, including its expansion from young girls to boys and the use of celebrity spokespeople like Michael Douglas. Concerns are raised regarding the side effects reported by groups of young women following the initial administration of the vaccine.
