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Princess Kate and cancer
It was revealed yesterday that Catherine, Princess of Wales, is being treated for cancer. She chose to announce the news herself in this video: The news shocked and saddened many people. Princess Kate is only 42 years old, with three … Continue reading →
Long COVID is no different than long flu …
… we just don’t usually use the term “long flu,” or talk about it much. So many things about COVID resemble other contagious illnesses, including common ones such as the flu. Some of these resemblances involve the possibility of serious … Continue reading →
Brits are limiting puberty blockers in trans treatment
It’s a step in the right direction, at least: Children will no longer routinely be prescribed puberty blockers at gender identity clinics, NHS England has confirmed. The decision comes after a review found there was “not enough evidence” they are … Continue reading →
Jonathan Haidt on how smartphones have harmed children growing up with them
Haidt makes an excellent case that smartphones have harmed a generation and are working to harm the next one: What happened in the early 2010s that altered adolescent development and worsened mental health? Theories abound, but the fact that similar … Continue reading →
More on the oft-discussed topic of Biden’s cognitive health and what the Democrats might do about it, as well as what the MSM says about it
[Hat tip: Scott Johnson at Powerline.] From Danielle Pletka: The question of Joe Biden’s age, recently vaulted onto front pages by the devastating Hur report on the President’s retention of classified material, has become a political football. Montages of Biden’s … Continue reading →
The Hur report is shocking
[NOTE: Please see my earlier post on the subject.] Why do I say it’s shocking? Not because it tells us anything we didn’t already know about Biden’s mental incapacity. We’ve known for years that Biden has serious cognitive difficulties. We’ve … Continue reading →
Well, maybe they have figured out a way to get rid of Biden as a candidate in 2024: Hur report says he’s senile
Granted, in the report, senility is offered as an explanation and excuse for why Biden won’t be charged as a result of improperly possessing and storing classified documents. But still, it’s quite an explanation. I mean, we knew Biden wouldn’t … Continue reading →
The New York Times notices that “sudden gender dysphoria” might be a fad-like thing and that the “affirmative” model of treatment might be hurting many young people
I noticed this yesterday, and I think it may be significant and represent a sea-change, however slight: ?: NYT published a long article today about detransitioners and how the “always affirm” model has destroyed the bodies and lives of many … Continue reading →
Six anti-abortion activists found guilty and face possible long sentences
From Legal Insurrection: A federal jury convicted six pro-life activists of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (FACE Act) and a felony conspiracy against rights. There’s that conspiracy charge again, a way to up the ante on … Continue reading →
Does anyone else hate patient portals like I do?
I know; I know. It’s so convenient to have your appointments and test results in one place and accessible. It’s so nice not to have all that paper. That’s the theory, and it’s probably even true. But patient portals enable … Continue reading →
Something new to fear: nanoplastics
Someone was talking to me about this just the other day, as though we don’t already have enough to worry about: So this must be the health scare du jour. I actually rarely drink water from those little bottles. But … Continue reading →