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Sep 15 2024HEALTH

Get Vaccinated, Stay Safe: Why You Shouldn't Snooze on COVID and Flu Shots This Fall

As the seasons change and respiratory illness season approaches, it's crucial to prioritize your health and take proactive steps to stay safe. The good news is that COVID and flu vaccines are now widely available, making it easier than ever to protect yourself and those around you. But with rising c

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Sep 15 2024HEALTH

Britain's NHS in Critical Condition: Can Universal Healthcare Survive?

The National Health Service (NHS) in England has been dubbed a "critical condition" by a 163-page report, which highlights the system's struggles with meeting targets for cancer, emergency, and hospital treatment. The report reveals that 300,000 people are waiting for non-emergency hospital treatmen

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Sep 15 2024HEALTH

Fixing Britain's Broken Healthcare System: A Matter of Reform or Ruin

Britain's state-funded National Health Service (NHS) is on life support, with years of neglect and mismanagement taking its toll on the nation's health. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sounded the alarm, warning that the NHS must "reform or die" to address the crisis. But what went wrong, and can th

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

The Toxic Consequences of False Rumors: How Echo Chambers Can Destroy Communities

In recent days, the city of Springfield, Ohio, has been plagued by a wave of bomb threats and chaos, stemming from unfounded rumors about Haitian immigrants eating pets and wildlife. Despite these threats, which forced the lockdown of two hospitals and the evacuation of schools, the source of the ru

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Sep 11 2024HEALTH

The COVID-19 Surge: Has the Peak Passed?

Is the summer COVID-19 surge finally dipping? Or is it just a temporary reprieve? The data is mixed, but there are some early signs that the surge may have peaked. However, not all metrics are moving in the rosy direction. For instance, positivity rates are still relatively high, and COVID-19 deaths

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

Holding Andrew Cuomo Accountable for COVID Scandals: A Call to Transparency

Imagine if the former governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, had been held accountable for his actions from the very beginning. Would over 15,000 seniors be alive today? The answer is a resounding yes. Cuomo's handling of COVID-19, nursing home scandal, and corrupt book deal is a stark reminder that a

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Sep 10 2024HEALTH

Senior Health & Wellness: A One-Stop Expo or a Missed Opportunity?

The recent Healthy Lifestyle Expo in Deerfield saw a surge of seniors eager to get their flu shots, with many also opting for the newly released COVID-19 vaccine. Walgreens, a major sponsor, brought extra doses to meet the demand, highlighting the importance of accessible healthcare for this demogr

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Sep 10 2024SCIENCE

Is Science Becoming a Weapon? Examining the Price of Dissent in the COVID Era

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed a troubling trend: the suppression of dissenting scientific voices. While scientists have always debated, the last few years have seen an alarming rise in the silencing of those who challenge the prevailing narrative. This article explores the chilling effects of

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Sep 10 2024HEALTH

Pandemic Brains: Did Lockdowns Age Our Teens?

A new study suggests that COVID-19 lockdowns may have accelerated brain aging in teenagers, particularly girls. Researchers at the University of Washington found that the cerebral cortex, the brain's outer layer responsible for higher-level thinking, thinned more rapidly in teens during the pandemi

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Feeding Frenzy: Did COVID Relief Funds Get Swindled?

A Minnesota nonprofit, Feeding Our Future (FOF), is in hot water, accused of siphoning off a whopping $250 million in taxpayer dollars meant for hungry children during the pandemic. Over 70 people linked to the group face federal charges, with five already convicted of fraud. Allegedly, they cooked

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