Daily Archives: May 21, 2025

Silencing the CDC

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Jim deMaine

A recent study by the CDC showed how to prevent the most common cause of hospitalizations in babies. Why haven’t we heard about it? Paul Offit (thanks to Ed. M) Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of … Continue reading →

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Joe Biden Has a Chance to Do Something Astounding

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Jim deMaine

By Patti Davis in the NYT Ms. Davis is the author of “Dear Mom and Dad: A Letter About Family, Memory and the America We Once Knew.” She led a long-running support group for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s. On Nov. … Continue reading →

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Is There a Least Bad Alcohol?

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Jim deMaine

We all know about the health risks of drinking. But if you’re going to partake, it’s natural to want to minimize the damage. By Caroline Hopkins Legaspi in the NYT Q: I’ve been trying to cut back on alcohol lately, but … Continue reading →

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Prostate Experts See Familiar Scenario in Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: The article below relates the common misunderstandings about the benefits of screening for prostate cancer. The great majority of prostate cancers that are common in old men behave in a benign fashion, so most of us die with … Continue reading →

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