(ChurchLeaders) Albert Mohler says he is comfortable taking the COVID vaccine when it becomes available. But he also understands why some, especially Christians, may hesitate to roll up their sleeves when the time comes. In an article that is part praise for the vaccine and part admonishing caution in its distribution, Mohler argues the vaccine should not present … [Read more...] about Al Mohler: I Will Be Taking the COVID Vaccine
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Can I Stop Wearing a Mask After Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine?
(AP) Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a COVID-19 vaccine? No. For a couple reasons, masks and social distancing will still be recommended for some time after people are vaccinated. To start, the first coronavirus vaccines require two shots; Pfizer’s second dose comes three weeks after the first and Moderna’s comes after four weeks. And the effect of vaccinations … [Read more...] about Can I Stop Wearing a Mask After Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine?
Biotechnology Research Viewed With Caution Globally, but Most Support Gene Editing for Babies to Treat Disease
(Pew Research Center) Global publics take a cautious stance toward scientific research on gene editing, according to an international survey from Pew Research Center. Yet most adult publics (people ages 18 and older) draw distinctions when it comes to specific applications of human gene editing, including showing wide support for therapeutic uses. The findings come amid a … [Read more...] about Biotechnology Research Viewed With Caution Globally, but Most Support Gene Editing for Babies to Treat Disease
U.S. Health Workers Start Getting COVID-19 Vaccine
(AP) The biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history kicked off Monday as health workers rolled up their sleeves for shots to protect them from COVID-19 and start beating back the pandemic — a day of optimism even as the nation’s death toll closed in on 300,000. “I feel hopeful today. Relieved,” critical care nurse Sandra Lindsay said after getting a shot in the arm at Long … [Read more...] about U.S. Health Workers Start Getting COVID-19 Vaccine
Amazon’s New Health Band Is the Most Invasive Tech We’ve Ever Tested
(The Washington Post) Amazon has a new health-tracking bracelet with a microphone and an app that tells you everything that’s wrong with you. You haven’t exercised or slept enough, reports Amazon’s $65 Halo Band. Your body has too much fat, the Halo’s app shows in a 3-D rendering of your near-naked body. And even: Your tone of voice is “overbearing” or “irritated,” the … [Read more...] about Amazon’s New Health Band Is the Most Invasive Tech We’ve Ever Tested