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  • Anxiety responsible for negative vaccine reactions

    U.S. health officials are finding that many of the physical reactions to the COVID-19 vaccines are due to anxiety, not the actual contents of the shots. Symptoms include fainting, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, racing hearts, chest pain or other symptoms. The Associated Press has the story: Symptoms after vaccine often due to anxiety, not a reaction…

  • Analysis: Is it safe to attend big sporting events yet?

    Various experts are chiming on whether fans should resume attending big sporting events. While it’s not fully safe yet, there are ways to handle it. The Associated Press has the story: Experts say it’s not fully safe to attend big sports games, but take precautions (AP) Is it safe to go to big sporting events…

  • No baby boom after COVID-19 lockdown

    Contrary to the expectations of many, there will be no expected baby boom from Americans being shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. John Santelli, a Columbia University professor of population and family health, suggested it could be because people were too stressed out. The Associated Press has the story: Baby bust: Figures show birthrate…

  • Feds lifting restrictions on opioid treatments

    Opioid treatment is becoming easier with the feds lifting restrictions on treatments, including on the “gold standard” medication buprenorphine. The Trump administration had attempted to make some progress in this area. The Associated Press has the story: Biden administration eases regulations on opioid treatment drug buprenorphine The Biden administration is easing decades-old requirements that made…

  • CDC says many Americans may go maskless

    In a long anticipated decision, the CDC has determined that is safe for Americans to start going outdoors without masks, with a few caveats. However, unvaccinated people should still wear masks at outdoor gatherings. The Associated Press has the story: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ease mask guidelines NEW YORK (AP) — The…

  • India asked to provide more vaccines to Africa

    Third World countries are having difficulties getting enough COVID-19 vaccines, as initial distributions have favored wealthier nations. African CDC official John Nkengasong is speaking out about the inequity, asking India to release its limits on how many shots it exports. The Associated Press has the story: African countries lagging behind in obtaining vaccines, India criticized…