Many scoffed in 2020 when I said there would be no herd immunity & that Covid harmed immune systems to the extent that cancer and pathogens could be poorly controlled theweek.com/health/covid-1…

😷Mask VS. Respirator😷 What is it? Why wear it? When to wear it? How to fit it? California Department of Public Health has issued new easy-to-understand guidance. Check it out! Retweet to help educate the 🌍. cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/D…

"Hi I'm a longevity expert who wants to discuss everything except covid infections, and one key is to be on your phone less", like get out of town

We recently found a kitchen running and serving potatoes and eggplants with tahini so we immediately purchased the whole amount, donate: chuffed.org/project/help-u…. We were so happy to find a meal with carbs and veggies to serve. The Sameer Project x Translating Falasteen

Excellent durability up to one year following Novavax booster doses shown in a new study from Japan. Correlates of protection estimate 66% throughout the first year following first booster, and 88% throughout second year after 2nd booster.

I’m the author of the paper Grok describes here. It’s among the most read and cited articles on psychotherapy outcome—required reading in grad programs around the world Grok gets literally everything wrong The paper shows psychodynamic therapy is as or more effective than

Whew, LOTS of #COVID19 out there right now, folks. My texts are full of friends on vacation with one person sick, asking how long they’re contagious, advice for shared hotel rooms, etc. Even if you no longer wear a mask, I’d recommend extra caution for the next few weeks.

In a study of 97 people with #LongCOVID and 31 recovered controls, non-contrast MRI revealed persistent blood–brain barrier (BBB) leakiness in LongCOVID almost 3 years after infection. ➡️ Greater BBB permeability was linked to poorer motor function, post-exertional malaise and

Everyone stay safe this summer, as I have TWO coworkers out with Covid and another friend/former colleague just recovering from it as well. Covid cases are rising in CA, be safe and mask up! 😷 #COVIDisAirborne #CovidIsNotOver

PMC COVID Dashboard, August 11, 2025 (U.S.) The CDC says transmission is heating up. "Very High" (3) 🔺Guam 🔺Hawai'i 🔺Louisiana "High" (12) 🔺Alabama 🔺Alaska 🔺California 🔺Colorado 🔺Delaware 🔺Florida 🔺Indiana 🔺Mississippi 🔺Nevada 🔺S. Carolina 🔺Texas 🔺Utah 🧵1/12

Novavax Availability Update 📢 Costco, one of the largest retail pharmacies offering Novavax in the last few years, currently lists September/October as the earliest estimated availability. In 2024, it was first available in early September at Costco and CVS.

“A growing number of scientists believe the SARS-CoV-2 virus may be subtly altering our immune systems. If correct, their hypothesis will change how we understand everything from RSV to shingles to sepsis.” “It’s certainly impacting our immune health & probably.. overall health”

This is SCARY…We are cooked, literally‼️

Starting point: the astelazine nasal spray randomized trial that showed that application of the spray for 3 times a day may cut the risk of COVID19 PCR confirmed infection by 71% jamanetwork.com/journals/jamai…

⚠️TYLENOL & AUTISM—RFK Jr and Trump are wrong—the largest & best study in the world in 2.5 MILLION KIDS—found no increased autism risk with acetaminophen (aka paracetamol, Tylenol) use by the mother during pregnancy. A crude unadjusted analysis found only a preliminary 5% risk,

Lost in the recent ACIP meeting: A lack of distinction between non-mRNA Novavax & mRNA. They voted on restrictions largely based on mRNA-specific concerns (many false assertions) when these issues flat-out don't apply to Novavax. A brief overview

DAILY MAIL POLL OF THE DAY: “Should people have to wear face masks in medical facilities, as Violet Affleck suggests?” ✅ If you agree with Violet (and me!), please cast your vote at the link below: dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1…

Got my COVID vaccine today! Seems like much better availability than previous years.

After feeling like I was rolling the dice on choosing to wait and see if Novavax would still be distributed this fall, I was delighted to find #NUVAXOVID aka Novavax from @Sanofi #COVID vaccine as a walk-in at the Costco in Los Angeles on Los Feliz Blvd. They got their stock a