We want to flatten the curve. What does that mean?

If we do nothing, then lots of people get sick all at once which will overwhelm healthcare services and providers. That means lots of people will needlessly and agonizingly die.

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Let  me dispel a thought: this is just a flu. First, the flu is caused by  the influenza virus, which is distinctly different than the one causing  COVID-19, the illness we are all in lockdown over. The virus that causes  COVID-19 is a corona virus, a completely different thing than influenza. The virus that causes COVID-19 is called SARS-CoV-2. ( Read more... )

Here’s What Arizona Wants to Do With Frozen Embryos

The State of Arizona is taking an interesting tact on how to dispense with unused frozen embryos from IVF. There exists a legal issue in who owns them when a couple splits. This is further complicated by the issue of multiple partners. The embryos will be granted custody to the person that intends ( Read more... )

There was a loud anguished cry from a cube a few feet away from me. Clearly someone just had some bad news. Perhaps they lost some important work to their computer's bit bucket. The anguished groan grew louder and didn't stop ( Read more... )

Sitting can shorten your telomeres and your life.

Would you like to see my scar? Don't click on the LJ cut if you don't want to see graphic medical stuff.

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Woman Ends Up in Coma After Overdosing on Bok ChoyFriday, May 21, 2010 ( Read more... )

Iowa joins Massachusetts in tyrannical H1N1 control.

The CDC, in complete denial of the reality that H1N1 is less dangerous than seasonal flu, has a quarantine form for Iowa. The order is tyrannical and most certainly unconstitutional in nature. Rights to appeal are granted only while under quarantine. Note that there is NO LIMITATION to the ( Read more... )

New flu hit estimated 10 percent of New YorkersSun Aug 30, 2009 6:52pm EDT ( Read more... )

H1N1 is the new kid on Panic Avenue. It went pandemic fast. However, everything I can tell about it is that the mortality rate is LESS than seasonal flu. Why is there such a big push to get a vaccine rushed out ( Read more... )