Category: breaking-news

Six-Foot Social Distancing Rule Was ‘Arbitrary’, Says Former FDA Commissioner

Dr. Scott Gottlieb blamed a “political appointee” for shutting down a 10-foot recommendation.

Legendary Boxer Manny Pacquiao Will Run For President Of Philippines

He is a former ally of current President Rodrigo Duterte.

Americans Are Poisoning Themselves In Large Numbers With Bleach, Hand Sanitizer And Quack Covid Cures Like Ivermectin

Poison control centers dealt with more cases of people abusing the antiparasitic ivermectin, which has been falsely touted as a Covid-19 cure, in August than they did for the whole of 2019 or 2020.

Long Covid Less Common Than Feared As Studies Suggest Many Confuse Other Symptoms With Condition

Common ailments like fever, fatigue, muscle aches and headaches might be being confused for symptoms of long Covid, studies have found.

Facebook Reportedly Expanding Misinformation Crackdown

It has begun removing networks of accounts whose users coordinate with each other, Reuters reported Thursday.

Another Anti-Vaccine Radio Host Is Killed By Covid—Adding To A Growing List

At least five unvaccinated right-wing radio hosts have died due to Covid-19 over the past six weeks.

Mass Shootings Soared During Pandemic — And Researchers Think Covid Stress Could Be To Blame

Researchers think pandemic pressures could help explain the rise in mass shootings over the past 15 months, which caused an extra death and around seven more injuries every two days compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Menstrual Cycle Changes After Covid Shots Should Be Investigated To Prevent Misinformation, U.K. Immunologist Urges

There is no evidence to suggest the Covid-19 vaccines can affect fertility, Dr. Victoria Male said, but a link is “plausible and should be investigated.”

FDA Questions Need For Pfizer Covid-19 Booster Shot Ahead Of Vote Friday

People who have been vaccinated seem to be well-protected without a booster, agency staff said.

As Covid Rages And Key Medicines Run Out, GOP Lawmakers Have Restricted Public Health Powers In At Least 26 States

Republican legislators have passed laws restricting officials’ ability to deploy standard means of infection control, including quarantine, issuing mask mandates and closing businesses.