They say Obamacare is bad, but it appears this “bad” law is covering more people than the proposed bill coming from the Trump administration. The White House deputy press secretary Sarah Huckabee, cannot or will not guarantee healthcare coverage to every American covered by Obamacare. Sanders repeatedly dodged the question on ABC’s “This Week,” saying Trump… Continue reading White House Cannot Guarantee that Everyone Will Keep Their Healthcare
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An 85-Year-Old Smashes Toronto Waterfront Marathon in Record Time
Ed Whitlock, 85, runs an astounding 3:56:34 at #STWM @RunCRS to obliterate age-group marathon world record. Here he is at 32.5K. pic.twitter.com/rx3iRBTnbJ — Michal Kapral (@mkapral) October 16, 2016 His name is Ed Whitlock. He is 85 years old and he just put me to shame. Ed took part in the Toronto Waterfront Marathon and… Continue reading An 85-Year-Old Smashes Toronto Waterfront Marathon in Record Time
Zika Virus Linked to Rare Immune System Disorder in Adults
Vice News reports that in January, Colombia saw an unusual increase in cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a rare disorder where a person’s immune system attacks the nervous system, in some cases temporarily paralyzing the body and requiring hospitalization. As in neighboring Brazil and Venezuela, the uptick in Colombia happened at the same time as a… Continue reading Zika Virus Linked to Rare Immune System Disorder in Adults
First Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus from Woman to Man Reported in New York
Although the Zika virus is mainly transmitted from mosquitoes to human, sexual transmissions from men to women or between two men have also been documented. But in New York, there is a confirmed transmission of Zika from a woman to a man. This is a first. “This represents the first reported occurrence of female-to-male sexual… Continue reading First Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus from Woman to Man Reported in New York
Confirmed: Pregnant Connecticut Teen has Zika Virus
A pregnant Connecticut teen has tested positive for Zika, a mosquito-borne virus linked to devastating birth defects, the Daily News reports. Sara Mujica, who visited her fiancé in Honduras in March, said she thought her symptoms — rashes, headaches and neck aches — were related to fish she had eaten. But test results last week… Continue reading Confirmed: Pregnant Connecticut Teen has Zika Virus
How to Be Extraordinarily Strong – Video
No need to exercise or walk a mile in anyone’s shoes. This little nifty trick will teach you how to be strong like Hercules and wow your drunk friends at the local bar. Video
Jon Stewart Slams Science Deniers on the Whole Vaccination Debate – Video
Yes, if there is a debate going on there are obviously those who are for and against something, and yes, in the case of vaccinating children against measles and the like, those for vaccination are usually liberals and those against it are usually Republicans and conservatives – you know, the science deniers. Stewart however, managed… Continue reading Jon Stewart Slams Science Deniers on the Whole Vaccination Debate – Video
FactCheck – Rand Paul’s Claim about Vaccination is Totally “baseless”
Dr. Rand Paul is a Republican running for President in 2016. That said, Rand Paul is running around the country telling people that “many” children have developed “profound mental disorders” after getting vaccinations. Dr. Rand Paul is running trying to be the next president of the United States! O.M.G! FactCheck.org looked into this claim by the… Continue reading FactCheck – Rand Paul’s Claim about Vaccination is Totally “baseless”
Not Ebola, The Flu Killed 19 Children This Week – Silence
But the election has passed and saying the word “flu” does not stir up the fear that many politicians need to win elections. Remember the dreaded ebola that “crossed our southern borders” with ISIS insurgents, the disease bound to wipe out America because Obama had no clue? Yea, that ebola was the topic in the midterm… Continue reading Not Ebola, The Flu Killed 19 Children This Week – Silence
ISIS Fighters Showing Up in Hospitals with Ebola Symptoms
Reports coming in from various news agencies in the Middle East say that numerous members of the terrorist group The Islamic State, also known as ISIS, are showing up at area hospitals with ebola-like symptoms. The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating. According to three media outlets an undisclosed number of militants displaying signs… Continue reading ISIS Fighters Showing Up in Hospitals with Ebola Symptoms
PolitiFact’s 2014 Lie Of The Year – Politicians’ Claim about Ebola
And by “politicians” I mean Republicans. We heard all their falsehoods about Ebola as they set out to intentionally lie to their base to win the midterm elections. And the easily led sheep in their base drank it all in. A recap. Thomas Eric Duncan left Monrovia, Liberia, on Sept. 19, for Dallas. Eleven days… Continue reading PolitiFact’s 2014 Lie Of The Year – Politicians’ Claim about Ebola
Announcement – There Will Be No Christmas Celebration in Ebola-Striken Sierra Leone
That was the announcement from the head of the government’s Ebola response unit. There will be “no Christmas and New Year celebrations this year,” Palo Conteh said in the capital of Freetown, according to AFP. “We will ensure that everybody remains at home to reflect on Ebola,” he said. “Military personnel will be on the… Continue reading Announcement – There Will Be No Christmas Celebration in Ebola-Striken Sierra Leone