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Medical
Karen Lynch’s Well Deserved CVS Lynching
In the heyday of the Wall Street Journal when the publication was the gold standard of American journalism, the newspaper’s page one stories were a delight to read. They often began with a telling anecdote that alerted readers about the subject they were about to read, and some of the…
If Donald Trump Were a Focused Grownup
If Donald Trump focused his attention on his groundbreaking achievement to reduce hospital costs rather than hurling childish insults, he’d put the Biden/Harris administration to shame. Unfortunately for Trump, he seems unaware of his administration’s major accomplishment.
Sleep Number: The Tesla of the Mattress Industry
My harrowing tale about buying a costly mattress that finishes with a very happy ending and lets me enjoy some of the best sleep I’ve had in years.
Beware of CVS-Branded Over-the-Counter Drugs!
Reading Bloomberg’s frightening analysis of CVS-branded medicines, I’m opting to pay more for name brand OTC drugs. My guess is that if you become aware of Bloomberg’s findings, so will you.
Dr. Mary Talley Bowden’s FDA Triumph
The FDA thought it was very clever three years ago maligning a drug called ivermectin as veterinary medicine. Here’s the story how a Houston ENT doc made the FDA look like a horse’s derriere.
The NHTSA Heroes Seeking to Protect 140 Lives
Here’s a real-world morality question: Should automakers be required to spend billions of dollars to potentially protect 140 lives from death and injury? As far as some unsung heroes at the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration are concerned, the answer is an unequivocal yes.
The Mocking of a Cybertrucker’s Manhood
The Center for Automotive Safety recently questioned the manhood of anyone who would buy Elon Musk’s Cybertruck because it weighs some 6,000 pounds. CAS was stereotyping in its assumption that only insecure men would be attracted to a monster electric pickup.
Turns out the most famous driver of GM’s EV Hummer, which weighs more than 9,000 pounds, is a woman.
The Challenge of Positive Thinking
Happy people think happy thoughts, but I wonder if they are aware of what’s happening in the world.
Transgender “Champ” Lia Thomas’ Narcissism
Some thoughts on transgender woman swimmer Lia Thomas and a joint promotion Bud Light and Target might want to consider.