If California voters approve one or both sports-wagering initiatives on the November ballot, psychiatrists anticipate more cases of problem gambling and gambling addiction. They’re especially concerned about online betting, a very addictive way to play.
Mark Kreidler
Posted inHealth & Wellness
COVID sewage surveillance labs join the hunt for monkeypox
Wastewater testing has proved a reliable early alarm bell for COVID outbreaks. U.S. researchers are now adapting the approach to track the explosive spread of monkeypox.
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A California judge takes his mental health struggles public
Tim Fall, a sitting judge in California’s Yolo County, decided to break the silence on his mental health issues with a book published during a campaign year. Depression and anxiety, he says, shouldn’t disqualify candidates from any profession.
Posted inVaccine Watch
‘Religious’ exemptions add legal thorns to looming vaccination mandates
No major religions denounce vaccination. That hasn’t kept individual churches from providing religious “cover” for those seeking to avoid jabs.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Dropping the ball: Big sports leagues balk at endorsing vaccination
The major U.S. sports leagues are struggling to vaccinate enough of their players to protect the clubhouse and locker room, and few stars have stepped forward to pitch vaccination to teammates or fans. WNBA players are an exception, with a 99% vaccination rate and high-profile ads urging the public to get vaccinated.