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Blood-Infecting CRAB Superbug Overruns NJ ICUs

"The coronavirus can overwhelm a hospital, straining care and leaving patients vulnerable to other unwanted outcomes." Dec 1, 2020 NBC News – As a New Jersey hospital faced a surge of Covid-19 cases in the spring, another deadly foe was quietly spreading among its patients: a drug-resistant bacterial infection. The superbug outbreak, detailed in a report published Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shows how the coronavirus can overwhelm a hospital, straining care...

Boy, 9, Falls Off Bike, Needs Stitches; ER Bills $18,933

After Kid’s Minor Bike Accident, Major Bill Sets Legal Wheels in Motion Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News, November 25, 2020 Adam Woodrum was out for a bike ride with his wife and kids on July 19 when his then 9-year-old son, Robert, crashed. “He cut himself pretty bad, and I could tell right away he needed stitches,” said Woodrum. Because they were on bikes, he called the fire department in Carson City, Nevada. “They were great,” said...

Sen. Rand Paul: Fauci ‘Tends To Gloss Over The Science’

Fox News – Sen. Rand Paul, M.D., accused the nation's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, of “glossing over the science” when it comes to whether or not people who have already had the coronavirus should still have to wear masks. “We have over 11 million people in our country who have already had COVID, we should tell them to celebrate,” Paul told Martha MacCallum Thursday night. “We should tell them to throw away their...

Fauci’s Orders: “Do What You’re Told”

WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci has some new coronavirus guidance: “Do what you’re told.” In an interview Thursday, the coronavirus task force member and infectious disease expert pushed back on the notion that scientists were “authoritarian” for promoting strict lockdowns and social distancing measures. But the 79-year-old suggested the American spirit of independence had gotten in the way and the nation needed to follow their orders, whether they liked it or not. “I was talking with my...

Judge Orders FDA To Examine Risks Of GMO Salmon Escape

"Studies have shown that there is a high risk for genetically engineered organisms to escape into the natural environment and that genetically engineered salmon can crossbreed with native fish." Nov 6, 2020 | Food Safety News – Weeks ago, San Francisco Judge Vincent Chhabria signaled his doubts about AquaBounty’s plans to breed its “AquAdvantage” genetic salmon.  And an environmental assessment by the Food and Drug Association used to permit the new breed of genetically modified salmon did...

CNN Analyst Blasted For Anti-Trump Screed

"Shut all the way up, man." Oct 30, 2020 Fon News – CNN's left-wing media reporter Brian Stelter showed an apparent lack of self-awareness Friday when he suggested that President Trump should be holding coronavirus task force briefings, something his network famously avoided covering. President Trump has been holding rallies in key battleground states ever since he recovered from his own battle with the virus earlier this month. Meanwhile, the number of cases in the U.S....

Halloween Health Haikus (Limericks, Too)

Haikus and limericks for Halloween 2020, definitely the spookiest night ever October 30, 2020 Kaiser Health News – A big thanks to our readers who participated in our second annual KHN Halloween Haiku Contest. Your entries — like our health care system — ranged from eerie and haunting to downright spooky. And, based on a review by our expert panel of judges, here’s the winner and a sampling of finalists. •••WINNER Boo! It’s the virus Glad you are...

Biden Looks To Restore, Expand Obama Policies

Stop and reverse. Restore and expand. |  Oct 31, 2020 |  By The Associated Press  Joe Biden is promising to take the country on a very different path from what it has seen over the past four years under President Donald Trump, on issues ranging from the coronavirus and health care to the environment, education and more. The Democratic presidential nominee is promising to reverse Trump policy moves on things such as withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris...

The Deadly Effects Of Changing Clocks

This weekend marks the end of daylight saving time. Here’s what you need to know before you set your clock back to standard time tonight. Everyday Health – Before heading to bed on October 31, many Americans will set their clocks back one hour to prepare for the end of daylight saving time (DST). In the states that change clocks (Arizona and Hawaii are the only U.S. states that do not), the time always gets...

8 Healthy Drinking Habits for Weight Loss

What you drink is just as important as when you drink. Oct 28, 2020 HealthLine – What you drink accounts for 18 percent of the total calories you end up consuming per day, according to the USDA. That means that if you aren't keeping track of what's in your cup, you could be tacking on an additional 483 calories to your daily diet without a second thought. To help you on your weight loss journey, read up on...

How To Get A FREE COVID-19 Antibody Test

What is the Antibody Test? AMERICAN RED CROSS – An antibody test screens for antibodies in your blood, which are formed when fighting an infection, like COVID-19. An antibody test assesses whether your immune system has responded to the infection, not if the virus is currently present. The COVID-19 antibody test is authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and may indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to the coronavirus,...

Chinese Noodles Fatal For Nine

Noodles made from fermented corn flour are a common dish in the region New York Post – Nine members of a family in China died after eating homemade corn noodles, authorities said. The family ate the noodles for breakfast on Oct. 5, according to a state-run media report. Hours later, all fell ill. Eight died by Oct. 11, and the ninth died on Monday, the outlet reported. The cause of their deaths was poisoning from bongkrekic acid, a respiratory toxin. Gao...

McConnell Can’t Explain Purple Hands, Face

"In many cases, blue lips or skin can be a sign of a life-threatening emergency." – HealthLine | Oct 22, 2020, CNN – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell did not answer questions about his health Thursday after reporters asked him about what appeared to be bruises and bandages on his hands in recent days. McConnell, who is up for reelection, later said there were "no concerns" when asked directly by CNN about the apparent bruises or if...

Gov. Whitmer Warns of Coming COVID Spike

"We are in a dangerous moment where there's the possibility of it just becoming community spread that becomes out of control..." Oct 21, 2020 |  Headline USA – Just in time for Election Day, Michigan’s Democrat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer claimed Wednesday that her state has more confirmed cases of the coronavirus than ever. She noted a sharp increase since the state Supreme Court rebuffed her sweeping lockdown orders earlier this month, declaring the authoritarian measures unconstitutional. The number...
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