Economy
Congressional Conflict of Interest
75 members of Congress and staff members held stock in Pfizer, Moderna, J&J…and more.
Turkey’s Currency Collapses
Turkey’s currency has lost as much as 45% of its value this year, largely triggered by Mr. Erdogan’s own economic policies, economists and former Turkish officials say.
Health
Omicron Overtakes England, Lockdown’s Expected
First death with Omicron reported
New Study, 2 Doses Reduces Omicron Protection
An Oxford University study published on Monday found that two-dose COVID-19 vaccines generate a lower antibody response against the omicron strain, suggesting that the variant could lead to more infections among the fully vaccinated and previously infected.
8 Reasons I Won’t Vaccinate My Children
Every mom and dad must take careful ownership of this decision.
New Weapon in Cancer Therapy
Infrasound could be the answer to tumors and sensitivity to chemo.
Amandine Could be New Therapy for Covid
The dire need for COVID-19 treatments has inspired strategies of repurposing approved drugs. Amantadine has been suggested as a candidate, and cellular as well as clinical studies have indicated beneficial effects of this drug.
Arrhythmia and Covid
Arrhythmias are a potentially life-threatening complication of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) infection, with one study showing arrhythmias in 17% of non-intensive care unit (ICU) hospitalized patients and upwards of 44% of ICU patients. This overview could be critical for those with heart disease.
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