Category Archives: Health

Ed note: This essay in the New England Journal of Medicine is an interesting comparison of the public health imperatives in both tobacco abuse and vaccine denial. It outlines some possible strategies to improve vaccination rates going forward–by looking back.

Ed note: They didn’t warn me that ingesting Paxlovid (the antiviral medication for COVID) would make me feel like I’d licked a lamp post or swirled some nickels in my mouth. But this under-reported side effect is real and quite … Continue reading →

Click here for the full article in the NYT A large new study found that people who lost significant amounts of weight through bariatric surgery gained a striking benefit: Their likelihood of developing cancer fell sharply. The study, published on Friday … Continue reading →

Ed note: The Omicron variant and its variants are upon us. The CDC in this updated Feb. 2022 publication explains the need to balance isolation with the need to get on with life. Masking is very important (high quality N95 … Continue reading →

Ed note: Well, a lot of us have acquired the free at-home COVID antigen tests. If you have any flu-like symptoms (stuffy nose, congestion, cough or fever), please check yourself ASAP and wear a mask. If the test is negative … Continue reading →

Thanks to Ed M. Click here to read the article in the NYT. It’s adapting to humans. We have a safe vaccine. Let’s offer it voluntarily to those most at risk, like gay men, Africans in the modern diaspora and … Continue reading →

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In this article from the NYT (click here) the author, Damien Cave, points out that public health coordination, trust in science, and trust in government policy led Australia to excel in preventing COVID deaths. I should add that Seattle had … Continue reading →

This one of a series of interviews about end of life care and choices. DWD is now often referred to as MAID (Medical Aid in Dying) but critics refer to it as assisted suicide. It’s a topic that brings forth … Continue reading →

Written ByVictor Katch from Michigan Today Thanks to Mary Jane F. “Step right up folks,” crows the carnival barker lurking inside our smart devices. “Now you can learn about your health from the comfort of your home without ever needing … Continue reading →

Ed note: The FDA can monitor but, by law, cannot regulate the contents of supplements. If you take any dietary supplements please check with your doctor. (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday asked people to … Continue reading →

Thanks to Rick B. Ed note: Please note that you can get one on one advice from nurses and pharmacists about your medications by calling 800-222-1222. This document has lots of good points.

Thanks to Ed M. A child receives the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccination at the Fairfax County Government Center on Nov. 4, 2021 in Annandale, Virginia. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images By MEGAN MESSERLY and KRISTA MAHR Kids aren’t getting caught up on routine shots … Continue reading →

By Gretchen Reynolds in the NYT. For anyone interested in the relationship between exercise and living longer, one of the most pressing questions is how much we really need to stay healthy. Is 30 minutes a day enough? Can we get … Continue reading →

Thanks to Al MacR. To schedule your second booster, please call 844.520.8700. Appointments are available at UW Medical Center – Montlake, UW Medical Center – Northwest, Harborview Medical Center, Valley Medical Center, and UW Medicine primary care clinics. We also … Continue reading →

Thanks to Ed M. Ed note: Second booster shots are now available in many pharmacies. Most recommend calling or going on their web site to make an appointment.

COVID Symposium XXVI Airborne Transmission in Indoor Spaces – Krystal Pollitt, PhD, Epidemiology, Yale School of Public Health The Pulmonary Side of Long COVID – Molly Billings, MD, PCCSM, HMC Changes in Smoking Prevalence During COVID-10 – Adam Gaffney, MD, … Continue reading →