Day: November 8, 2021

When state senators in South Carolina held two hearings in September about covid-19 treatments, they got an earful on the benefits of ivermectin — which many of the lawmakers echoed, sharing experiences of their own loved ones. The demands for access to the drug were loud and insistent, despite federal regulators’ recent warning against using the drug to treat covid. Ivermectin is a generic drug that has been used for decades to treat river blindness, scabies and even head lice. Veterinarians also use it, in different formulations and dosages, to treat animals for parasites like worms. At one … Continue reading “As Constituents Clamor for Ivermectin, Republican Politicians Embrace the Cause”

In September, when Texas’ near-total abortion ban took effect, Planned Parenthood clinics in the Lone Star State started offering every patient who walked in information on Senate Bill 8, as well as emergency contraception, condoms and two pregnancy tests. The plan is to distribute 22,000 “empowerment kits” this year. “We felt it was very important for patients to have as many tools on hand to help them meet this really onerous law,” said Elizabeth Cardwell, lead clinician at Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas, which has 24 clinics across the northern and central regions of the state and prov… Continue reading “Texas Providers See Increased Interest in Birth Control Since Near-Total Abortion Ban”

In 1972, just 18 days after he was selected to run for vice president with Democratic Sen. George McGovern, Thomas Eagleton was forced off the ticket. The issue? Years earlier, Eagleton had been hospitalized and treated with electroshock therapy for depression. The disclosure of his mental health history was a blow from which the Missouri senator could not recover. Eagleton’s torpedoed candidacy has been a cautionary tale for elected officials ever since, says California Superior Court Judge Tim Fall, who serves in Yolo County. But rather than remain quiet as he approached his own reelection s… Continue reading “A Judge Takes His Mental Health Struggles Public”

Washington (AFP) – The United States reopened its land and air borders Monday to foreign visitors fully vaccinated against Covid-19, ending 20 months of travel restrictions that separated families, hobbled tourism and strained diplomatic ties. The ban, imposed by former president Donald Trump in early 2020 and upheld by his successor Joe Biden, has been widely criticized and become emblematic of the upheavals caused by the pandemic.  At airports in Europe, passengers queued excitedly to board planes bound for the US east coast, while long lines of masked people, cars and motor homes were seen … Continue reading “US reopens borders after 20 months”

Are you feeling like maybe now is the right time to treat your family to a special experience? If so, here are five resort destinations to consider. Four Seasons Resort, Santa Fe, New Mexico It’s a Santa Fe experience in perfect balance. You’ll relish the privacy, tranquility and easy access to the pathways leading into the Sangre de Cristo foothills provided by the New Mexico resort’s expansive setting. Yet, you’ll be just minutes from the center of this cultural gem where world-class galleries, fine dining and cultural experiences await. Begin each day with a complimentary guided hike, durin… Continue reading “Family travel 5: Ready to treat yourself? Try one of these world-class resorts”