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How America lost control of the bird flu, setting the stage for another pandemic
Nearly a year into the first outbreak of the bird flu among cattle, the virus shows no sign of slowing. The U.S. government failed to eliminate the virus on dairy farms when it was confined to a handful of states, by quickly identifying infected cows and taking measures to keep their infections from spreading. Now…
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Invisible defenses: A guide for cleaner indoor air
What if the air in your home could act as a silent shield against illness? Responding to the ongoing risks of COVID-19 and other airborne pathogens, many people have taken measures to improve the air in their homes and other spaces. With so many options, from do-it-yourself (DIY) filters to high-end HEPA machines, how do…
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“Hardest f—kin years of my life”: Comedian Casey Frey says he may have Long COVIDÂ
Earlier this week, comedian, actor, and dancer Casey Frey disclosed to that he may have Long COVID to his nearly two million Instagram followers. Frey became a popular public figure after creating videos on the now-defunct social media app, Vine, before starring in music videos by TiĂ«sto and The Knocks. The 31-year-old has also appeared…
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Dr. Gemma Carey, Australian public health scholar and Long COVID advocate, dies at 43
Dr. Gemma Carey, an Australian academic, author, Long COVID advocate, and disability rights activist from Canberra, passed away on November 24, 2024, at the age of 43. Her work in public health, disability rights, and social justice had a profound impact on the communities she served, particularly those marginalized by conventional healthcare systems.
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Long COVID Essentials: New resources published
We are thrilled to release the next batch of resources in our Long COVID Essentials series, featuring 32 new sheets! Our first batch of resources in Spanish is now live, along with the remaining English resources. Long COVID Essentials is a collaboration between Long COVID Justice and The Sick Times. The series includes 30+ resource…
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California Governor Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency for bird flu
California Governor Gavin Newsom declares State of Emergency for bird flu Earlier today, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency in California in response to prepare for the potential threat of bird flu, also known as Avian influenza A (H5N1). The Governor’s office said the emergency declaration will help state and local agencies better…
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With no approved treatments and little support, people with Long COVID turn to online drug markets
With no approved treatments, lack of support, and stigma against the disease, many people with Long COVID are using overseas pharmacies to source medications. Some of these treatments are widely used for other conditions, such as HIV and hepatitis C, but are not approved for use in Long COVID.Â
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We talked to a veteran lawyer about applying for disability insurance with Long COVID and ME
To learn more about the disability insurance system, Betsy Ladyzhets spoke to Barbara Comerford, a long-time disability lawyer based in New Jersey who specializes in these cases. Comerford has represented people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), for more than 30 years, including high-profile cases like that of journalist Brian Vastag.
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The trouble with recovery stories
Recovery stories have been popular in the media lately. Two recent stories have evoked a wide range of reactions among those with ME, with some gaining hope from them and supporting the right for everyone to share their experiences as they choose; and others feeling let down by narratives that arguably perpetuate negative stereotypes about…
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Solange Knowles thanks chronic illness community, shares POTS, MCAS, and Sjögren’s diagnoses
Earlier this week, Grammy-award winning musician Solange Knowles briefly shared three diagnoses and paid gratitude to the chronic illness community. Knowles replied in the comments of a Shaun Ross Instagram post that detailed his experience with Long COVID and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). The singer wrote that she was also diagnosed with POTS, as…
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