Judy Stone, Senior Contributor

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Mislabeled Medications Aren’t Always Made Public

What should you do if you find a drug mislabeled? How will you know if there is a problem? Who announces drug recalls?

These Are The Best Masks To Protect You From Anti-Maskers

While Covid rates have been increasing, many hospitals’ staff no longer have to mask and leaders are minimizing risk. Here is how to protect yourself.

Where Have All The Masks Gone? And Why Is The CDC Missing In Action?

Covid cases are rising. We know that there is aerosol transmission of the virus and masks prevent infection. Why is the CDC silent on this, pushing hand washing instead?

Public Pushes Back On CDC’s Plan To Weaken Infection Control

The public comments were scathing in their assessment of HICPAC’s plans to weaken Covid protections. Here are the details and stories.

CDC Poised To Weaken Masking, Infection Control

Planned HICPAC/CDC revisions will water down infection control protections, particularly for aerosol transmission, endangering healthcare workers and patients.

CDC Poised To Weaken Masking, Infection Control

Planned HICPAC/CDC revisions will water down infection control protections, particularly for aerosol transmission, endangering healthcare workers and patients.

The RATIONS Trial: Food Supplements Are Transforming TB Survival In India

Treating malnutrition markedly reduces deaths in TB patients in India. It’s cheaper, too, than antibiotics and doesn’t promote antibiotic resistance. What’s stopping us?

Kidney Transplants From HIV-Positive Patients Likely To Save Lives

A new study in Lancet showed that it is safe for HIV + people to be living kidney donors. Hopefully, this will prompt more organ donation from HIV positive people.

In-N-Out Burger’s New Masking Policy Threatens Their Employees’ Health

In-N-Out Burger confirms they have a new store policy prohibiting employees from wearing masks unless they have an approved doctor’s note.

Growing Cases Of Malaria In The US Prompt A CDC Alert

These 5 cases of Malaria in Florida and Texas are the first in 20 years. We can expect more. Here’s why: