Life was strange. Now it’s bizarre. Isn’t it odd the number one nation in the world for Covid-19 cases and deaths (the U.S.) also has the most demonstrations against lockdowns working to prevent them? Not really. Especially when you find out who’s organizing them. The conundrum is perhaps most simply understood studying a single photo. […]
Coronavirus Public Health Blog 4.19.20 – What You Don’t Know Can Kill You
Parents teach their children not to run in front of speeding cars. To survive a crisis, you learn from those who handle it well. As of today Taiwan has had six deaths from coronavirus, South Korea 234. Both learned from previous lethal coronaviruses, SARS and MERS. Both have robust public health structures where epidemic response […]
Fat Planet – People are getting fatter, but not everywhere (2/22/11)
Bigger It’s not just pets that are getting fatter. Humans are, too. And though the US ranks 49th in the world in lifespan, our nation is number one in body mass index, a major index of obesity. Sixty eight percent of Americans are now classified as obese or overweight. However, beyond the headlines of Finucane […]