Victorians eager to live a freer existence cannot depend on lockdowns loosening in three weeks’ time, authorities say. A six-week period of tough restrictions in Melbourne and slightly less onerous rules in the regions are due for review on September 13. New infections on Friday dipped below 200 for the first time in five and… Read More »
July 21, 2020 Posted By Categories Gary Schwitzer is the founder of HealthNewsReview.org and has been its publisher for 14 years. He has been a health care journalist for 47 years. He tweets as @garyschwitzer or as @HealthNewsRevu. Before I even turned on my computer yesterday, the BBC had blared this headline about a trial… Read More »
The entire world waits on pins and needles for a magic bullet to stop COVID-19 dead in its tracks. We cheer on researchers working around the clock to find a solution, a vaccine, or a cure. Despite our enthusiasm, we must take a cautious approach to medical research. Thalidomide’s history is a grim reminder of… Read More »