Public health, media: “Surge” in use of “surge” in media headlines
Run in fear, it's time once again for "surge" - and soon, "superspreader" events. We must shut everything down. It's Just Science.
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Public health Reminder: 4 years since UCL’s Neil Ferguson made a fool of himself
4 years since the architect of lockdown broke his own lockdown rules, went off and had a fling, while recovering from Covid-19.
Public health: People who had Covid-19 have a form of natural immunity – says Nature
Much to the "experts" surprise, people who had Covid-19 developed a strong from of natural immunity, says story in Nature.
Health’ish: AAP says children under 10 should not walk along streets on their own
Pediatricians say children under 10 should not be allowed to walk on streets/sidewalks - for safety.
Climate: Now it’s a human disease
Woman in her 70s, with asthma, diabetes, heart failure, and likely obese, without AC, diagnosed as having "climate change".
Public health: We must ban decaf coffee
It’s Just Science: Is decaf coffee safe to drink? Experts weigh in on claims by health advocacy groups (mercurynews.com)
Media: If you live a long way from health care facilities, then you live a long way from health care access
News item: In rural Washington, patients travel hours for basic healthcare | News | kxly.com – If you live a long way from health care facilities, then you live a…
Media: Because people are dying, that proves “We don’t care”
Report falsely asserts a "new wave" of Covid, flu and RSV hospitalizations and deaths, and this proves we don't care about seniors. Or something.
Public health: Sounds like a public health success story
It may have ruined kids' education but at least it didn't stop the spread of Covid!
The Accidental Vegetarian
Vegetarian eating is not for everyone and can, as it did for me, lead to serious health problems. You must consult your doctor and a dietician before dropping meat.
Celebrate! Today is the 4th anniversary of “15 days to flatten the curve”!
4 years ago today, our government said a short lock down would give us "15 days to flatten the curve".
Public health: “Measles mayhem”
I had measles, mumps and chickenpox as a child - vaccines were not yet available. From Dec 2019-Dec 2022, I had 13 vaccination shots, to catch up.
Media: “We’re all expected to live shorter lives now thanks to Covid” – No, that is not what the science says
On the anniversary of WHO deciding we had a pandemic in 2020, many public health "experts" assert things would have been different if we only listened. What would we have…
Public health: 1 in 5 who get measles are hospitalized
The CDC says 1 in 5 who get measles will be hospitalized, but historically, per their own data, it was 1 in 62. Why that large difference?
Health, Climate: In the future, ideal weight will be mandatory
Goldman Sachs says weight loss drug usage will grow U.S. economy. Not long before achieving an ideal weight is mandatory?