Infectious Disease - Page 292

November 5, 2022

Non-stick pans could release millions of microplastic particles in possible 'health concern,' study says

A new study from researchers in Australia found that just a single small crack on the surface of a Teflon-coated pan could release about 9,100 plastic particles.

November 5, 2022

Professor blasted after calling for 'amnesty' to forgive coronavirus lockdown supporters: 'Hell no'

A Brown University professor was slammed by conservatives after calling for "pandemic amnesty" where lockdown supporters would be forgiven for supporting strict restrictions.

November 4, 2022

Coast Guard offering ‘unheard of’ $50K signing bonuses as recruitment plummets, 'readiness' in jeopardy

The Coast Guard is suffering from low recruitment and retainment, in large part due to its own restrictive policies, including the COVID-19 vaccine requirement.

November 4, 2022

Alcohol death rate in US is rising, government reports say

According to new data from the CDC, deaths that can be directly attributed to alcohol rose nearly 30% in the U.S. during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 4, 2022

At the midterm elections, don't forget who really locked kids out of schools

We are in the midst of historical revisionism about who locked down our schools and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 3, 2022

NYC firefighters, teachers ask Supreme Court to pause COVID mandate that cost them their jobs

NYC city workers who lost their jobs for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine are appealing to the Supreme Court for emergency action, saying their First Amendment rights are on the line.

November 3, 2022

Pfizer and BioNTech start early study of combination vaccine to protect against COVID-19 and influenza

Pfizer and BioNTech are working to study a combination vaccine capable of protecting individuals against COVID-19 and influenza.

November 3, 2022

‘PANDEMIC AMNESTY’ for bureaucrats? Daughter of cancer patient says ‘if you want forgiveness, you can ask God'

Corinne Clark says the The Atlantic's for “pandemic amnesty” isn't deserved, considering her cancer-ridden mother was denied treatment due to COVID-19 policies.

November 3, 2022

Woman with sick mother says 'too bad' to Atlantic’s call for COVID forgiveness

Corinne Clark says the The Atlantic's for “pandemic amnesty” isn't deserved, considering her cancer-ridden mother was denied treatment due to COVID-19 policies.

November 2, 2022

China's strict COVID-19 policies 'indirectly killed' son, father says

In a case that sparked social media outrage, a father blames China's strict zero-COVID policy for the death of his 3-year-old son, claiming his son died from delay of treatment.