Mystery of 'Havana syndrome' fits the bill of mass psychogenic illness, but that doesn't mean symptoms aren't real
3 years, 5 months ago

Mystery of 'Havana syndrome' fits the bill of mass psychogenic illness, but that doesn't mean symptoms aren't real

Firstpost  

The December 2020 National Academy of Science report concluded that mass psychogenic illness was a reasonable explanation for the patients’ symptoms, particularly the chronic symptoms, but that it lacked patient-level data to make such a diagnosis Los Angeles: In early September 2021, a CIA agent was evacuated from Serbia in the latest case of what the world now knows as Havana syndrome. I believe it is much more likely that mass psychogenic illness not an energy weapon is behind Havana syndrome. Interestingly, the December 2020 National Academy of Science report concluded that mass psychogenic illness was a reasonable explanation for the patients’ symptoms, particularly the chronic symptoms, but that it lacked patient-level data to make such a diagnosis. While not as sensational as the idea of a new secret weapon, mass psychogenic illness has historical precedents and can explain the wide variety of symptoms, lack of brain or ear damage and the subsequent spread around the world.

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The government is hiding something about the “Havana syndrome”
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The government is hiding something about the “Havana syndrome”

Salon  

You can’t expect transparency from our government. The Obama-appointed judge presided over the 2023 Google antitrust trial, and handed out an 18-year sentence to the leader of the Oath Keepers, Stewart Rhodes for his involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection – calling Rhodes’ actions a “peril to our democracy.” This lack of clarity only leads to a proliferation of a …

Pentagon reveals senior official reported symptoms of ‘Havana Syndrome’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Pentagon reveals senior official reported symptoms of ‘Havana Syndrome’

Al Jazeera  

The announcement comes after a news report raises questions about Russian involvement in ‘anomalous health incidents’. A spokesperson for the Pentagon has confirmed that a senior official from the United States had reported symptoms corresponding to so-called Havana Syndrome after attending last year’s NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania. “I can confirm that a senior DOD official experienced symptoms similar to …

Centre to investigate Havana Syndrome: What’s the mysterious illness plaguing US officials since 2016?
1 year, 7 months ago

Centre to investigate Havana Syndrome: What’s the mysterious illness plaguing US officials since 2016?

Firstpost  

On the direction of the Karnataka High Court, the Centre has agreed to look into the matter of Havana Syndrome in the country. However, cases of this mysterious illness first cropped up among US diplomats in 2016 in Cuba’s Havana The Centre, on Monday, has told the Karnataka High Court that it will look into the matter of ‘Havana Syndrome’ …

US intelligence agencies rule out foreign attack as cause of 'Havana syndrome'
2 years ago

US intelligence agencies rule out foreign attack as cause of 'Havana syndrome'

ABC  

US intelligence agencies say there is no evidence foreign adversaries caused any of the incidents associated with so-called Havana syndrome. Key points: Officials have not found a single explanation for most reports of Havana syndrome Some US employees have left government due to the severity of their illnesses Authorities in Havana have repeatedly stated no attacks occurred The findings released …

Havana Syndrome: New US intelligence report reveals likely cause of mysterious illness
3 years, 1 month ago

Havana Syndrome: New US intelligence report reveals likely cause of mysterious illness

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The US said on Wednesday that “pulse electromagnetic …

Is America experiencing mass psychosis?
3 years, 3 months ago

Is America experiencing mass psychosis?

Salon  

In 2020, 34 percent of Republicans and independents who lean to the right surveyed by Pew Research Center agreed that it was "probably" or "definitely true" that powerful people intentionally planned the COVID-19 outbreak. "Carl Jung noted that 'the wolf inside' man was far more a threat to human existence than external forces," Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a clinical psychologist …

What is Havana syndrome? The mysterious disease that could be caused by chemicals, panic or something more sinister
3 years, 5 months ago

What is Havana syndrome? The mysterious disease that could be caused by chemicals, panic or something more sinister

ABC  

For many of those afflicted with the mysterious disease, it starts with a strange noise. In 2018, a US Government study recently obtained by BuzzFeed News concluded that eight of the original Havana syndrome cases in Cuba were triggered by crickets. However, three years later, another US Government report concluded that the cause appears to be "consistent with the effects …

What is Havana syndrome? A secret weapon or an unknown illness?
3 years, 6 months ago

What is Havana syndrome? A secret weapon or an unknown illness?

India Today  

US Vice-President Kamala Harris' trip from Singapore to Vietnam was delayed on August 24. While US officials referred to the mysterious symptoms as a "possible anomalous health incident", it is commonly known as "Havana syndrome". At first, Havana syndrome was said to be a "psychogenic illness". Yes, the US has been "vigorously investigating" reports of possible new cases of Havana …

What is Havana syndrome and what are its symptoms?
3 years, 6 months ago

What is Havana syndrome and what are its symptoms?

Live Mint  

A growing number of diplomats and other government personnel, mostly based abroad, have experienced a strange and often debilitating set of symptoms, prompting a series of government and scientific investigations into what some officials have called anomalous health incidents and others refer to as attacks. Havana Syndrome is a series of unexplained medical symptoms first experienced by U.S. State Department …

Havana Syndrome: ‘Emotional trauma and fear’ most likely cause of illness among US diplomats in Cuba, not mysterious sonic weapons
5 years, 4 months ago

Havana Syndrome: ‘Emotional trauma and fear’ most likely cause of illness among US diplomats in Cuba, not mysterious sonic weapons

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In mid-2017, bizarre and …

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