Health

COVID-19: By the Numbers— Mickey Z.

Mickey Z. — World News Trust October 14, 2021 Ask just about anyone how many Americans have died from Covid-19 and you’ll get the same answer: 719,000 (as of this writing). Ask just about anyone how many Americans have died or suffered dangerous adverse events due to the Covid-19 vaccines and you’ll get a blank stare or an angry expression. Why is this the case? Could it be that one number serves ...

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That time my pediatrician lied to “do no harm” — Mickey Z.

Mickey Z. — World News Trust October 12, 2021 Once upon a time, I had a pediatrician who made house calls — complete with a little black bag. Dr. Harris practically became part of the family after my ...

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Why COVID-19 vaccination rates are lower in rural areas of the US | Lily Datz

Credit: Syracuse University Oct. 5, 2021 (MedicalXpress) -- A combination of higher Trump vote share and lower educational attainment help explain the lower COVID-19 vaccination rates in rural areas ...

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Exercise may stop cancer in its tracks | Edith Cowan University

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Oct. 5, 2021 (MedicalXpress) -- Forget bedrest, research from Edith Cowan University has shown exercise may be a key weapon in cancer patients' battle against the d ...

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Higher levels of education and higher income mean better health for older adults | Trinity College Dublin

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Oct. 5, 2021 (MedicalXpress) -- A new cross-national study comparing multimorbidity disease cluster patterns, prevalence and health risk factors across Ireland, Eng ...

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It’s the 5th Anniversary of “Helping Homeless Women - NYC”! — Mickey Z.

Mickey Z. — World News Trust October 4, 2021 October 16 marks five years since I started a one-man mission called Helping Homeless Women - NYC. I offer direct relief to some of the most vulnerable — ...

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Do You Miss Us? — Mickey Z.

Mickey Z. — World News Trust September 30, 2021 When you post those happy concert video clips, do you miss us? As you click “share” on the ‘gram to show off your latest (indoor restaurant) meal, are ...

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Top 6 Conspiracy Theories of 2021 — Mickey Z.

Mickey Z. — World News Trust September 28, 2021 Internet pioneer Jaron Lanier explains social media this way: “People are clustered into paranoia peer groups because then, they can be more easily and ...

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Taking a Look Around in The Home of the Brave™ — Mickey Z.

Mickey Z. — World News Trust September 26, 2021 These days, things appear to be happening at an accelerated pace. It can be challenging to keep up as a writer. Meanwhile, some events are interesting ...

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A 3D Printed Vaccine Patch Offers Vaccination Without A Shot | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Scientists at Stanford University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill use 3D printer to create vaccine patch. Credit: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Sept. 24, 2021 (MedicalXp ...

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Did Covid-19 Stress ICUs in an Unprecedented Way? — Mickey Z.

Mickey Z. — World News Trust September 24, 2021 Consider this recent headline: “A severe Covid season is stretching hospitals thin. That is a very bad omen.” The article begins: “A tsunami of sick pe ...

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