johnhobbs

augieray, 3 months ago to random

In the US (and elsewhere), the JN.1 #COVID19 variant surged from almost nothing in November to almost all infections today. A very fast data STUDY finds that JN.1 immunity fades quickly. Effectiveness of a prior infection preventing reinfection:

82% 3-6 months
51% 6-9 months
18% 9-12 months
-2.5% >1 year

“The findings show that the protection of natural infection against reinfection with JN.1 is strong only among those who were infected within the last 6 months.”

https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.02.22.24303193v1.full.pdf

RickiTarr, 3 months ago to random

I would say reincarnation, but both people are still alive, extra points if you can tell me who the person on the left is without looking it up!

augieray, 5 months ago (edited 5 months ago) to random

I live several blocks from the Milwaukee Art Museum, famous for the Quadracci Pavilion created by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Last night, on a chilly, foggy Christmas Eve, we walked to the museum, and I snapped a few photos. I thought I'd share a couple! #Milwaukee #Calatrava

augieray, 5 months ago to random

A brief history of people telling me I'm wrong, panicky, and addicted to #COVID19 doom. I don't think I know more than experts. I think I listen to experts and have tried to warn people about the facts. It takes the media weeks and public health agencies months to parse information, evaluate it, and act. But if you really listen to the sources who've been correct from the start, you can know what's going to happen earlier than others (and perpare better than others.)

ahimsa_pdx, 5 months ago to mecfs

Here's the latest News in Brief, for December 11-17, from the Science for ME forum:

https://www.s4me.info/threads/news-in-brief-december-2023.36418/#post-508239/

This news summary includes articles, videos, research, advocacy, coming events, and more.

@mecfs
@longcovid

#MEcfs #CFS #LongCovid #ChronicIllness #NEISvoid #Science4ME

augieray, 5 months ago to random

I may be COVID-cautious, but that doesn't need to mean staying home. Today, my wife and I met a friend for lunch. We went to an outdoor sidewalk space with lots of ventilation, and we dined at 2:00 in the afternoon to avoid any lunch or dinner rush. Is it zero risk? No, but for us, it's the right balance of safety and sanity. I wish people would realize there's a world of choices between staying home and pretending COVID doesn't exist.

dangillmor, 5 months ago to random

Dear nonprofit news organizations: I really really want to give you money to support your vital work, but you do not need my home address. All you need is my credit card number, expiration date, 3-number code on the back, and zip code connected to the card.

Maybe you want to send me a nice letter, which I appreciate. But the only acknowledgment I want is an email thank-you note that I can show to the IRS if they ever want evidence of the donation.

Please consider donors' privacy.

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, 6 months ago to Autism

The state of autism diagnosis in the UK. (1/2)

All content on slides can be found at this link along with the option to listen as audio-

https://emergentdivergence.com/2023/11/12/the-shocking-state-of-autism-diagnosis-in-the-uk/

#ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #AutismDiagnosis #neurodiversity #neurodivergence

@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @audhd

augieray, 6 months ago to random

Every year, on the first snowfall, our family had a small tradition. My mother loved Christmas but hated winter, so on the first day that snow fell, we'd call her up and sing “It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” She'd feign disgust and outrage, and we'd all have a good laugh.

She's been gone for more than two decades, but I still think of my mother and sing that song every year the first time I see snow.

"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, eeee-very where you go..."

augieray, 7 months ago to random

A few days ago I posted a prediction from some experts that this week would be our low point with another surge starting now. There is VERY early evidence that may be true.

Biobot is showing #COVID19 in wastewater has bottomed out in the past week. https://biobot.io/data/

The CDC is showing that more wastewater sites are seeing growth than decline. https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#wastewater-surveillance

And Walgreens data shows we MAY be at an inflection point in positive rate. (Time will tell.) https://www.walgreens.com/healthcare-solutions/covid-19-index

augieray, 7 months ago to random

I took a several month break from maintaining my list of studies showing the longer-term risks of #COVID19 infections. I'm afraid I burnt out, but I kept seeing studies and felt guilty for not capturing them. So, I'm back to adding to my public spreadsheet. It's now up to 312 studies proving COVID damages hearts, brains, immune systems, reproductive systems and raises risks of chronic, long-term health impairments.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12VbMkvqUF9eSggJsdsFEjKs5x0ABxQJi5tvfzJIDd3U/edit?usp=sharing

TerribleMaps, 9 months ago to random

Mercator Projection

augieray, 10 months ago to random

I made a longer post on #COVID19 situation right now. The short version: Cases are low, but there are signs infections are rising in the US. Moreover, as has been the case for two years, too many people are ignoring the increased health risks that come from repeated infections. Read more here:

https://post.news/@/augieray/2Sf3w5EO3iwoKSCgyn7pK0XbowW

augieray, 1 year ago to random

My spreadsheet of studies demonstrating #COVID19 can damage hearts, brains, immune systems and other organs has grown to 256 studies. The list along with portions of key findings and links can be found here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12VbMkvqUF9eSggJsdsFEjKs5x0ABxQJi5tvfzJIDd3U/edit?usp=sharing

johnhobbs, 1 year ago to Entrepreneur

Hello. I am new to Mastadon and thought I would introduce myself.

I am an #entrepreneur in the #healthandwellness space. We are open in over 20 countries around the world (and growing). My PASSION is to reduce the incidence of #chronicdisease and reduce the severity of the impacts of chronic disease for individuals throughout the world! (Ask & I'll tell you how I tackle that.)

~~ John

#introduction #entrepreneur #health #weightloss #nutrition #physicalfitness