Tag: Health
Fauci says U.S. has ‘independent spirit,’ but now is the time to ‘do what you’re told’
Fauci is hoping that Americans will follow guidelines and stresses that simple…
Cure for diabetes? University of Alberta researchers believe they’ve found one
Scientists at the University of Alberta say they may have discovered a…
Belgian researchers link vitamin D deficiency to serious cases of Covid-19
Researches in a Belgian hospital have found a “clear” link between vitamin…
One in five COVID-19 patients develop mental illness within 90 days – study
Many COVID-19 survivors are likely to be at greater risk of developing…
People who regularly eat chilli peppers live longer, research suggests
Large scale study finds correlation between consumption of spicy capsicums and ‘significant’…
Association Between Self-reported Prenatal Cannabis Use and Maternal, Perinatal, and Neonatal Outcomes – PubMed
Among pregnant women in Ontario, Canada, reported cannabis use was significantly associated…
How the Sugar Industry Shifted Blame to Fat (Published 2016)
Newly discovered documents show that the sugar industry paid scientists in the…
COVID-19 Treatment Can Lead to Delirium
Although primarily affecting the lungs, COVID-19 can also influence the brain. This,…
Opinion | What Fans of ‘Herd Immunity’ Don’t Tell You
A proposal to let people with low risk of infection live without…
Surprising Results in Initial Virus Testing in N.Y.C. Schools
The absence of outbreaks, if it holds, suggests that the city’s efforts…
Covid: Remdesivir ‘has little or no effect’ on survival, says WHO
Drug manufacturer Gilead has questioned the findings, from a clinical study by…
WHO head calls herd immunity approach ‘immoral’
Dr Ghebreyesus said allowing coronavirus to spread unchecked would cause unnecessary suffering…
Using weed during pregnancy linked to psychotic-like behaviors in children, study finds – CNN
If you’re one of the growing numbers of women who use weed…
Too much candy: Man dies from eating bags of black licorice
Source: Too much candy: Man dies from eating bags of black licorice
CDC changes, then retracts, web posting on how virus spreads
Source: CDC changes, then retracts, web posting on how virus spreads The…
Sweden epidemiologist Anders Tegnell says covid-19 policy allowed too many deaths – The Washington Post
The world has watched Sweden’s light-touch approach, wondering whether it was genius…
Canada spent $147M on a public health surveillance system that isn’t being used during COVID pandemic | National Post
Kicked off in 2004 following the deadly SARS outbreak, Panorama was designed…
Timeline: The early days of China’s coronavirus outbreak and cover-up
Serious measures were delayed for about 3 weeks. Source: Timeline: The early…
Chinese researchers reveal draft genome of virus implicated in Wuhan pneumonia outbreak
Scientists praise decision to make date public; U.S. group sets out to…
COVID-19 infections leave an impact on the heart | Boston.com
Source: COVID-19 infections leave an impact on the heart | Boston.com
Your ‘Doomscrolling’ Breeds Anxiety. Here’s How To Stop The Cycle : NPR
So many of us do it: the long scroll through grim news…
Learning to Get Comfortable Talking About My Shit
On Crohn’s disease, desirability, and internalized disableism Source: Learning to Get Comfortable…
Synovial osteochondromatosis – Wikipedia
Source: Synovial osteochondromatosis – Wikipedia This is what Joan has.
We’ve Always Had the Money for Medicare for All — We’ve Just Given It to Corporations Instead
Since 2008, the US has spent $20–35 trillion on corporate bailouts. It’s…
(1) ‘Canada’s first psychedelic-enhanced psychotherapy centre’ changing how we treat depression – National | Globalnews.ca
Source: (1) ‘Canada’s first psychedelic-enhanced psychotherapy centre’ changing how we treat depression…
Asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic coronavirus spread: What’s the difference, and why does it matter? – CNN
Source: Asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic coronavirus spread: What’s the difference, and why does…
Terminally ill Canadians apply for legal access to ‘magic mushrooms’ drug to treat anxiety, depression | CTV News
Source: Terminally ill Canadians apply for legal access to ‘magic mushrooms’ drug…
A crisis mental-health hotline has seen an 891% spike in calls – CNN
Source: A crisis mental-health hotline has seen an 891% spike in calls…
Stuck In The Machine Zone: Your Sweet Tooth For ‘Candy Crush’ : All Tech Considered : NPR
Source: Stuck In The Machine Zone: Your Sweet Tooth For ‘Candy Crush’…
Dopamine fasting: Misunderstanding science spawns a maladaptive fad – Harvard Health Blog – Harvard Health Publishing
Source: Dopamine fasting: Misunderstanding science spawns a maladaptive fad – Harvard Health…
When you drink espresso every day, this is what happens
Source: When you drink espresso every day, this is what happens
WHO Says It Alerted World To Coronavirus On Jan. 5 : Goats and Soda : NPR
Source: WHO Says It Alerted World To Coronavirus On Jan. 5 :…
Medicare for All Would Abolish Private Insurance. ‘There’s No Precedent in American History.’ – The New York Times
Source: Medicare for All Would Abolish Private Insurance. ‘There’s No Precedent in…
Access to medical marijuana reduces opioid prescriptions – Harvard Health Blog – Harvard Health Publishing
Source: Access to medical marijuana reduces opioid prescriptions – Harvard Health Blog…
How Much Coffee Is Too Much To Drink Per Day?
Source: How Much Coffee Is Too Much To Drink Per Day?
Smelling Your Partner’s Farts Will Make You Live Longer | Men’s Health Magazine Australia
Source: Smelling Your Partner’s Farts Will Make You Live Longer | Men’s…
A Movement to Stop the COVID-19 Pandemic | #StayTheFuckHome
Source: A Movement to Stop the COVID-19 Pandemic | #StayTheFuckHome
The growing push for medical use of psilocybin in Canada | CTV News
Source: The growing push for medical use of psilocybin in Canada |…
To mask or not to mask: confusion spreads over coronavirus protection – Reuters
Source: To mask or not to mask: confusion spreads over coronavirus protection…
Disinformation About Coronavirus Spread From China To US And France
Source: Disinformation About Coronavirus Spread From China To US And France
Wuhan Coronavirus: What Does R0 Mean? – The Atlantic
Source: Wuhan Coronavirus: What Does R0 Mean? – The Atlantic
Coronavirus: How can China build a hospital so quickly? – BBC News
Source: Coronavirus: How can China build a hospital so quickly? – BBC…
Release the Kratom: Inside America’s Hottest New Drug Culture | WIRED
Source: Release the Kratom: Inside America’s Hottest New Drug Culture | WIRED
New rules could bump emotional-support animals from planes
Source: New rules could bump emotional-support animals from planes
Can wearing masks stop the spread of viruses? – BBC News
Source: Can wearing masks stop the spread of viruses? – BBC News
Magic mushrooms and ecstasy help to treat PTSD in clinical trials – Firstpost
Source: Magic mushrooms and ecstasy help to treat PTSD in clinical trials…
Immune discovery ‘may treat all cancer’ – BBC News
Source: Immune discovery ‘may treat all cancer’ – BBC News
Non-smokers at U.K. company rewarded 4 extra vacation days a year | CTV News
Source: Non-smokers at U.K. company rewarded 4 extra vacation days a year…
