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How Accurate Are The Rapid Covid Tests?
The Covid-19 rapid antigen tests are very fast and convenient, but how often do they give false results? Two new studies yield some answers.
Covid-19 Might Not Have Leaked From A Lab. It’s Still A Problem For China
New research shows that Covid-19 may have come from the Wuhan Seafood Market, not from a lab. Either way, these live animal markets should be shut down.
You’re Being Duped. Don’t Fall For It.
Quacks and populist politicians are two manifestations of the same type: the con artist. Don’t fall for their lies.
Masks Work. Mask-Wearing Policies Don’t.
Many people aren’t wearing their masks, and it’s not clear we can do anything about that. Mask policies are to blame.
How Healthy Is A 7-Minute Workout?
Let’s face it, most of us don’t really like working out. Here are 3 very short workouts that provide all the benefits of an hour-long bike ride.
Update: Medicate Is Not Planning To Pay For Expensive New Alzheimer’s Drug
Just a couple of days ago, I wrote a column about aducamumab (Aduhelm), a new Alzheimer’s treatment from Biogen. Medicare just announced that they agree with me.
4 Reasons Why The New Alzheimer’s Treatment Is A Cruel Scam
More than a year ago, I wrote about the failure of two trials of a new Alzheimer’s treatment, called aducamumab.
The Five Stages Of Anti-Vax Angst
Last week the Biden administration was criticized for making some harsh but true statements about those who refuse to be vaccinated. Their statement shows that they’re in stage 3 of what I call Anti-Vax Angst.
DNA Is Safe To Eat. RNA Isn’t Bad Either.
DNA is not only safe to eat, it’s present in large quantities in many truly delicious foods.
Yes, The Vaccine Changes Your DNA. A Tiny Bit. That’s A Good Thing.
One of the common tropes among anti-vaxxers lately is that the Covid-19 vaccine “changes your DNA.” Actually, it does, but not in the way they think.
