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This Is Halloween

He was probably trying to impress his wife with his wit.  I was in a department store—a rarity for me.  I was wearing a mask, because, well, Covid.  As this guy, older than me, walked by he said “Halloween’s over.  Take off your mask.”  It bothers me how politicized healthcare has become, but what bothered me more was that it was only October 20.  It wouldn’t even be Halloween for another 11 days.  What had happened to make someone think Halloween was over so early?  Yes, stores had switched over to Christmas stuff by then. Читать дальше...

Sofia News Agency 

Bulgaria's President Questions Integrity of Election Results Amid Concerns of Vote Manipulation

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev expressed that democracy cannot be bought or imposed, warning that accepting such practices would signify a surrender of democratic principles. His comments were made in response to the early parliamentary election results and were disseminated by his press office. Radev noted that rather than providing reassurance to the public, the official election results have created tension and raised concerns regarding the integrity of the electoral process....

Drugs.com 

Diagnostic Device Spots Malaria Without Need for Blood Sample

THURSDAY, Oct. 31, 2024 -- Scans using lasers and ultrasound can pick up signs of a malaria infection through the skin, without the need for a blood draw, Yale researchers report. The technology, called Cytophone, could be a real boon for...

Drugs.com 

Costs for MS, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Meds Keep Rising

THURSDAY, Oct. 31, 2024 -- A person battling multiple sclerosis spent an average of $750 in out-of-pocket fees on medicines in 2012, but by 2021 that same patient spent $2,378 annually, a new report finds. Out-of-pocket costs for drugs for...

Drugs.com 

Election Fears Are Keeping Americans Awake at Night, Survey Shows

THURSDAY, Oct. 31, 2024 -- If anxiety over this year’s presidential election is keeping you up at night, you’re not alone. About 17% of all U.S. adults -- a striking 45 million Americans -- say the election has negatively impacted their...

Drugs.com 

Halloween Candy: Don't Get Spooked by All That Sugar

THURSDAY, Oct. 31, 2024 -- Sugar overload is a real danger on Halloween, as piles of candy prove a powerful temptation to both Trick-or-Treaters and the folks handing out the goodies. Too many sweet treats can instigate a blood sugar spike followed...