Daily Archives: October 15, 2021
Study doesn’t prove that statins ‘cut’ the risk of dying from Covid
‘Wonder statins’ cut risk of dying from Covid The Daily Express, 15 October 2021. The headline on the front page of Friday’s Daily Express misreports new research about statins and Covid-19. The headline of the online version of the article makes a similar mistake, saying: “Covid breakthrough as ‘wonder’ statins cut risk of death”. Statins… Read More »
Does Anxiety Make You Tired And Why?
When you think of anxiety, several scenarios may come to mind: the endless tossing and turning of a restless night, dread over potential future events, pandemic-related overwhelm, or full-blown panic attacks. Even if you’re not diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, you’ve likely experienced anxiety symptoms at some point in your life. In these situations, you… Read More »
Emergency services can’t use the numbers on street lamps to find you
A Facebook post suggests that the emergency services can use numbering on UK street lights to locate people who might be lost or in trouble. The post states: “Did you know if your lost or in trouble if you ring the emergency services and you give them a number off a lamppost they will know… Read More »
The Covid-19 vaccines do protect against severe disease
A screenshot being shared on Instagram claims that Covid-19 vaccines make people more likely to suffer from severe Covid. This is not correct—indeed the opposite is true. The screenshot, headed “Covid Vaccine Injuries”, shows a comment in which the author says that their aunt works in a hospital in Georgia, and has said that fully… Read More »
There is no HIV in the Covid-19 vaccines
A video on Instagram makes a number of false or misleading claims about the Covid-19 vaccines, including that the vaccine interval is designed to “hit” the immune system when it is particularly vulnerable, different doses of the vaccines include HIV, bacteria, or other harmful ingredients, and that 20% of the population will die with the… Read More »
Can those undergoing fertility treatment have the Covid-19 vaccine?
We have been asked by readers on WhatsApp whether the Covid-19 vaccines are recommended during fertility treatment. The British Fertility Society (BFS) and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)—which is the association for medical professionals working in pregnancy, childbirth and women’s reproductive and sexual health —both say yes, you can have the Covid-19… Read More »
The Covid-19 virus has been isolated many times in Spain—and elsewhere
Facebook users have shared an article claiming that Spain’s Ministry of Health “Admits Covid-19 Has Never Been Isolated”. This story is false. The ministry did not say this. As we have said before, the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes Covid-19, has been isolated many times. We’ve also seen similar false claims about the Centers for Disease… Read More »
25 Interesting Shower Thoughts – Part 281
Here are this week’s shower thoughts. 1-5 Shower Thoughts 1. If Microsoft’s only product was Excel, they’d still be a massive company. 2. If a sloth clapped, it would always sound sarcastic. 3. You rarely see James Bond carrying luggage, yet he always has fresh new suits/clothes when goes from country to country. 4. The…… Read More »
25 Kickass Random Facts List #679
In Ancient Greece, a poet/playwright named Phrynichus wrote a play that so moved the audience to tears that it led to him being fined, and his play being banned from ever being performed there again. Only one line of his play The Sack of Miletus survives today. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #679… Read More »