Tag: health
Baltimore Organizers Say Climate Justice Is Also Health, Housing, and Transit Justice
The Baltimore People’s Climate Movement says that climate isn’t just an issue for our natural world; it also impacts our infrastructure and most vulnerable communities…
How Dianne Feinstein led San Francisco through the AIDS epidemic
Lawmakers across the political spectrum are remembering Sen. Dianne Feinstein as a trailblazer in the nation’s Capitol. But her career began in San Francisco local…
CDC to recommend antibiotic after sex for some to prevent STIs
The CDC is planning to recommend an antibiotic pill for some to take after sex to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections. The move…
How could the Kaiser Permanente strike affect hospital care?
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers walked off the job Wednesday in several states. Their demands include an increase in wages and better staffing levels…
Expired SNAP benefits push more families to food insecurity
Ever since pandemic-era enhancements to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program expired in March, eligible households have received about $95 less each month. Kyle Waide, president…
How access to water impacts mental health
The MacArthur Foundation named the winners of its 2023 “genius grants” this week. Arizona State University anthropologist Amber Wutich, who received a grant for her…
Kaiser nurse explains why she’s on strike
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers across California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington are on strike for better pay and increased staffing. Eldina Hodzic,…
Moderna’s dual COVID-flu vaccine moves to late-stage trial after signs of success
Moderna plans to begin a late-stage trial later this year of its combination vaccines that offer protection against both COVID-19 and the flu. Dr. Stephanie…
Doctors say RSV antibody shot for babies is still challenging to find
RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is the leading cause of hospital admissions in children younger than 1 year old. RSV season is ramping up, and…
How to see the “ring of fire” solar eclipse and protect your eyes
This weekend, a “ring of fire” solar eclipse will be visible across portions of the United States. During the annular solar eclipse the moon appears…
Why All Cops Should Train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | OFF THE CUFF: EPISODE 5 CLIP
All cops should train brazilian jiu-jitsu! Well, at least according to Mike and Dave. Not only do we think all cops should train, but we…
One CRITICAL Thing Cops Aren’t Telling You
Law Enforcement officers are suffering but aren’t likely to be forthcoming about it. I’m not OK with that. It’s time to make a real difference….
Is Whiskey A Superfood?
In the latest OFF THE CUFF Podcast Mike and Dave get fat shamed by personal trainer Marc P. while drinking whiskey. We’re pretty sure it’s…
90 Day Fitness Challenge with Mike the Cop and Officer Daniels
I have made strides recently in maintaining a more disciplined/healthy lifestyle in both diet and exercise. Recently, Relentless Defender Apparel and Millecor Supplements came up…
