Don’t let freebies be a crutch

Don’t let freebies be a crutch

The Supreme Court recently waded into the hot-button subject of ‘freebies’ calling for a committee to examine the constitutionality of fiscally irresponsible pre-election promises made by political parties. While the jury is out on whether this issue ought to be the judiciary’s business, there is a need to bring clarity on what constitutes ‘freebie politics‘. … Read more

An NHL Legend, A Doctor & a Dog Help Addicts Find Hope

An NHL Legend, A Doctor & a Dog Help Addicts Find Hope

Aug. 19, 2022 — Among hockey fans, Kevin Stevens is a legend. A member of several teams, including the Boston Bruins and the New York Rangers, the now 57-year-old was especially known for being a Pittsburgh Penguin during the team’s Stanley Cup championships in 1991 and 1992. But the Bostonian is also a recovering addict … Read more

Is It COVID or Long COVID? Your Organs May Know

Is It COVID or Long COVID? Your Organs May Know

American College of Cardiology: “ACC Issues Clinical Guidance on Cardiovascular Consequences of COVID-19.” British Medical Journal: “Risks of Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, and Bleeding After Covid-19: Nationwide Self-Controlled Cases Series and Matched Cohort Study,” “Study Finds Risk of Serious Blood Clots up to Six Months After COVID-19.” British Society for Immunology: “Long-Term Immunological Health … Read more

Monkeypox On Campus: Universities Plan for New Health Threat

Monkeypox On Campus: Universities Plan for New Health Threat

Nancy Santos Gainer, spokeswoman, West Chester University. William Schaffner, MD, professor of infectious diseases, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville. Amesh Adalja, MD, infectious disease specialist, senior scholar, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, Baltimore. Leana Wen, MD, emergency doctor, public health policy professor, George Washington University, Washington, DC. Shilpa Bakre, spokesperson, University of Texas. … Read more