Today’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearings sets another terrible example for public health.
Category: healthcare
Covid-19 Drugs Aren’t Free, But Here Is How They Could Be
Will Covid-19 drugs like those Donald Trump claims cured him of Covid-19 be free for the rest of us? With six-figure average price tags for this type of drug, it seems unlikely. But the Trump Administration could take steps to make sure more Americans …
U.S. Presidential Election Linked To More Heart Attacks And Strokes, Study Finds
Heart attack and stroke hospitalisations doubled in the two days immediately after the 2016 presidential election, according to a new study.
Study: Covid-19 Coronavirus May Survive For 28 Days On These Surfaces
The study also showed the impact of temperature on how long live SARS-CoV2 lasted on common surfaces such as glass, stainless steel, and money.
Senator Shares Story Of Wife’s Abortion To Underline Stakes Of Supreme Court Nomination For Women’s Health
Peters is the first sitting senator to share a personal experience with abortion, according to Elle.
Only 50% Of Americans Are Willing To Get A Covid-19 Vaccine, Poll Shows
According to a Gallup poll, Americans’ readiness to get an FDA-approved Covid-19 vaccine plummeted a steep 11 points in late September from the previous month.
What’s The True Toll Of The Coronavirus Outbreak? Covid-19 Deaths Aren’t The Only Reason For The Rising Death Rates
For every two deaths attributed to COVID-19 in the U. S., a third American dies as a result of the pandemic.
Study: Masks Do Not Increase Carbon Dioxide Levels In Patients With Chronic Lung Disease
Politics aside (if that’s at all possible), those with medical conditions related to lung disease have voiced concerns that mask-wearing could lead to dangerous rise in carbon dioxide levels.
Putting A Mirror Up To Obamacare
The Supreme Court has repeatedly declared Obamacare constitutionally sound, and it’s unlikely that a new justice will change that. As health policy, though, the failures of the law continue to compound. The Supreme Court isn’t Obamacare’s biggest probl…
‘Extremely Robust’ Covid-19 Virus Reportedly Lasts 28 Days On Glass And Currency
A team of Australian scientists have found that the virus that causes Covid-19 can survive up to 10 days longer than flu on some surfaces, highlighting the importance of regular handwashing and cleaning.
