Category Archives: Medical care in the US

Mysteries of Life: “A pep talk in every drop”

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Naomi

That is the motto? sales pitch? for Halls Cough Drops. I am well versed in the phrase because I am a dedicated user of Halls, given that my chronic lung condition can display itself through coughing. I find it useful … Continue reading →

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Didn’t Kansas hold a referendum overwhelmingly supporting the right to choose?

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Naomi

Well, yes. They did. Voters did. But the Kansas legislature must be so pissed off about it they’re doing some bizarre lawmaking, according to Harper’s Weekly Review: Lawmakers in Kansas passed a bill that requires doctors to tell patients their … Continue reading →

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Animal news? It’s complicated. And simple

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Naomi

From Harper’s October Findings, the simple part: The World Organisation for Animal Health unveiled a new acronym, WOAH. Good thing they did, because… Lumpy skin disease was spreading among Gujarati cattle, Rift Valley fever was suspected among Burundian cattle, African … Continue reading →

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