By John Vibes A 101-year-old COVID-19 coronavirus patient in Italy was discharged from the hospital this week. Surviving this illness at his age is quite an accomplishment, but this is not his first pandemic. The patient, who the hospital identified only as “Mr. P” was…
By Neenah Payne Options for Preventing Virus Deaths Now! reports on world-renown French immunologist Didier Raoult, MD, PhD, who reported a 100% cure in 40 of 40 patients when using hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin. While we certainly hope this is true on a wider scale, it’s…
By John Vibes After a lengthy legal battle that stretched on for years, a federal court has finally sided with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, and ordered a full environmental review for the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline. The court ruled that the U.S. Army Corps…
By Amanda Froelich Trials and tribulations may befall the human race, but our species will never lose its resiliency. This has never been more apparent than in the current age of Covid-19. Yes, fights over toilet paper have been documented around the world. But, plenty…
By Kara Stiff My heart goes out to all the parents who were never planning to homeschool, but nevertheless find themselves teaching their children at home today. I chose this beautiful, crazy life, and I completely understand why some people wouldn’t choose it. But here…
By Sam Jacobs Maybe you’ve got the “Wuhan Coronavirus.” Maybe you’re just afraid of getting it. Either way, staying at home and self-quarantining doesn’t mean you can’t have a good time – or make money. Something we believe about gun-owning Americans: They tend to have…
By Tyler Durden Calls to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline have spiked 300% amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to KVLY, while the Sacramento Bee reports that other suicide prevention services have similarly risen for the same reasons. “It’s so scary, it’s almost like … I…
By Sara Tipton Let’s say that even though you stored some pet food in with your emergency supplies, sometimes the emergency can last longer than you expected and you run out of pet food. What do you do? Stay calm, and make sure you understand…
By Emma Fiala All across the United States people are spending a lot more time in their homes and will be there for the foreseeable future. As such, many people are looking for new activities to occupy their time, including ways of staying fit. Thankfully…
By Anthony McLennan An Italian 3D printer company has devised a method to turn snorkeling masks into ventilators, which will be of huge benefit to coronavirus patients. The coronavirus affects people’s respiratory systems and there is already a worldwide shortage of ventilators. But in this…
Feeling like all your life stressors are impacting your physical and mental wellbeing? You’re not alone. The American Psychological Association reports that nearly half of adults lie awake at night due to stress. Even more alarming is that 77% regularly experience physical symptoms of stress…
By Susan Boskey We are living through very strange and uncertain times. Given the spread of Covid-19 in the U.S. changes keep happening at a faster and faster pace. Children are out of school. Parents are trying to figure out how to keep bread on…
Study published today in the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology found no virus in tears of infected patients While researchers are certain that coronavirus spreads through mucus and droplets expelled by coughing or sneezing, it is unclear if the virus is spread through…
By Daisy Luther Here in the United States, many of us are in this strange kind of limbo called “lockdown.” Other states call it “social distancing,” and still others call it “sheltering in place.” California, New York, and Illinois started the ball rolling last Friday,…
By Jon Miltimore Our World in Data, an online publication based at the University of Oxford, announced on Tuesday that it had stopped relying on World Health Organization (WHO) data for its models, citing errors and other factors. The group’s founder, Max Roser, said researchers…
By Laraine C. Abbey-Katzev RN (emeritus), MS, CNS Looks like hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin might be a godsend to end this COVID-19 pandemic after world-renown French immunologist Didier Raoult, MD, PhD, reported a 100% cure in 40 of 40 patients. Let’s pray it’s so, but despite…
By Neenah Payne “We Have No Food for You” – Insiders on Food Supply Shortages warns: “Start growing food and secure your protein now.” Preppers have lots of stored foods – but what about fresh greens? Being able to grow your own food provides a…
Since the discovery of penicillin in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming, antibiotics have saved millions of lives from fatal infections world-wide. However, with time bacteria have developed mechanisms to escape the effects of antibiotics – they have become resistant. With fewer antibiotics available to treat…
In a new study of patients with severe COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) hospitalized on ventilators, researchers found that lying face down was better for the lungs. The research letter was published online in the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. In “Lung…
By Mac Slavo Water storage can be a big problem for those with limited space and no well. But there is a way to still prepare for your water needs in the event of a long-term emergency. You can use a do-it-yourself rainwater harvesting system….
