Six months. That's all it took for a new virus to circle the globe and infect more than 10 million people, including 2.5 million in the U.S.That period of time could have been enough to slow or even stop the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. Some countries, such as New…
University of Cape Town constitutional law expert Pierre de Vos on Wednesday argued South Africa should get rid of inheritance and heavily tax it as a form of redistribution in the country. On his popular blog, Constitutionally Speaking, De Vos said inheritance was a method white South Africa was able to retain the wealth they accumulated…
A nurse administers a coronavirus test. | Ted S. Warren/AP Photo A half-dozen states have announced they’re building their own apps to pinpoint the spread of coronavirus so they won’t have to rely on similar efforts from distrusted big tech firms. So far, it’s not going well. North Dakota is getting spotty data from cell…
(WKOW) -- Doctors are raising concerns as they see a growing number of patients with skin problems. The condition is being called "COVID toes." It's a frostbite-like rash on the skin, that's been associated with the coronavirus. "You can see everything from bruising to discoloration, ulceration, rashes, hives, the list goes on and on and…
Getting less sleep for five nights in a row can make you view other people’s expressions more negatively, including facial reactions seen over video calls Health 22 April 2020 By Jessica Hamzelou Many of us are likely to be getting restricted sleepWestend61/Getty Images IF YOU have five consecutive nights of restricted sleep, it will not…
More people are sick in a multi-country Salmonella outbreak in Europe mainly affecting children and young adults. A total of 83 confirmed cases had symptom onset between December 2025 and mid-May 2026. Another 24 cases identified in 2026 have not yet been sequenced and may be part of the outbreak. At least 20 people have
For over thirty years, I have been beating the same drum, and the last few days were no exception (some argue a bit too loudly and self-serving). I have been posting about public health officials — and the FDA — sending out outbreak documents with the names of companies, growers, processors, and retailers blacked out
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