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More Evidence Of Omicron’s Mild Effects

THE JERUSALEM POST – The Omicron variant is less severe in comparison to other SARS-CoV-2 variants as the lungs are mostly spared in such COVID-19 cases, according to new animal research. Omicron had less severe effects on small animals such as hamsters and mice, The New York Times reported on Saturday. Infection by the variant that were detected caused less severe damage to the nose, throat and windpipe. It also cited data suggesting that the Omicron...

Medical Students Perform Unnecessary Pelvic Exams on Unconscious Women — Without Their Consent

HEALTHY WOMEN – When patients go to the hospital, they expect to receive medical attention — not to be subjected to nonconsensual examinations. In 2007, Ashley Weitz, a 37-year-old mother in Utah, went to the emergency room seeking treatment for nausea and vomiting. Weitz was sedated with promethazine to stop the vomiting. Approximately 45 minutes later, she woke up horrified to discover that her feet were in stirrups, her underwear had been removed, and the...

People Should ‘Avoid Cruise Travel, Regardless Of Vaccination Status’: CDC

The CDC on Thursday advised people against going on cruises regardless of their vaccination status after a recent surge in positive Covid cases onboard ships as the highly contagious omicron variant sweeps the world.

Covid TRIPLES ED Risk

A new University of Florida Health study found that men with COVID-19 are more than three times more likely to be diagnosed with erectile dysfunction, or ED, than those who are not sickened by the coronavirus. The paper adds to emerging evidence that COVID-19 might impact sexual function, researchers said.

Alabama Covid Surge: More Hospitalizations, Deaths Feared

AP – Alabama closed 2021 with a surge of COVID-19 cases as the extremely contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus continues to sweep the nation. Alabama on Thursday hit a new high for the seven-day average positivity rate— the percentage of COVID tests coming back positive — at 31.4%. It is the first time the seven-day average is over 30%. All 67 counties in the state are now considered to have high levels of community transmission....

The omicron wave has arrived. Here’s what to do if you test positive

KGW8 – The top five symptoms of COVID-19 are a runny nose, headache, fatigue, sneezing and a sore throat. Many of those symptoms overlap with common flu and cold illnesses, which is why it's important to seek testing. Individuals who test positive should follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and isolate at home, regardless of their vaccination status. The infected individual and anyone else in the home should wear masks indoors at...

U.S. Covid Deaths Are Falling Even as Omicron Cases Jump

Virus deaths in the U.S. are declining even as Covid-19 cases rise, according to federal health officials who suggested the surging omicron variant may cause less suffering than other strains.

Troubling Evidence of COVID-19 in White Tail Deer

Researchers have confirmed that some white-tailed deer in Texas have COVID-19.

Bill Gates: ‘We could be entering the worst part of the pandemic’

New York (CNN Business) – In a series of recent tweets, Bill Gates warned that that the United States "could be entering the worst part of the pandemic." Asserting that the Omicron variant is spreading faster than any virus in history, the billionaire and Microsoft co-founder said the big unknown remains how sick the Omicron variant can make you. Gates said: "We need to take it seriously until we know more about it. Even if it's only...

Omicron Variant May Cut Delta Risk

Medical Xpress – A team of researchers in South Africa has found evidence that suggests people who have been infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant may be less susceptible to infection from the Delta variant. The team has written a paper describing their work. As the global pandemic has progressed, variants have emerged—some more resilient than others. Thus far, the Delta variant has proven to be the hardiest and because of that has overtaken the...

Legislators Duke It Out Over Sharia Law Vs. Constitution

(CNN) Chaos erupted in Jordan's Parliament on Tuesday, with lawmakers throwing punches at each other after a discussion on a constitutional amendment that would afford greater rights to women got heated. Video of the event shows a handful of lawmakers in a physical altercation, fighting and hurling threats and insults at each other. Even the speaker of Parliament resorted to angry outbursts to manage the commotion. The fight broke out between lawmakers after insults were exchanged...

Fla. Surgeon General: Biden Admin Causing ‘Artificial Shortage’ of COVID Antibodies

HEADLINE USA – Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo wrote in a letter that President Joe Biden’s administration has purposefully blocked the state’s COVID-19 patients from receiving monoclonal antibody treatments, reported The Epoch Times. Ladapo blamed Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra for creating an “artificial shortage” by authorizing a “dramatic reduction in the number of monoclonal antibodies to be allocated to the State of Florida,” according to the letter. Although the treatments have effectively treated...

Biden, Fauci Advance Vaccine Travel Mandate

President Biden said Tuesday he would impose a mandate that Americans be vaccinated against COVID-19 to travel domestically if his medical team recommends it.

4 Things That Happen When You Stop Having Sex

Source: WebMD You Might Feel More Anxious Maybe sex is the last thing on your mind when you’re stressed out. But it might help lower your anxiety. Sex seems to lessen the amount of hormones your body releases in response to stress. And an active sex life can make you happier and healthier, which might also help keep anxiety at bay. Your Heart May Not Work as Well Research says people who have sex once a month or less...

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