Medicine: The Truth with Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr

The New York Times surveyed 362 school counselors on the effects of the pandemic on children. The results were both predictable and troubling. Not only have kids fallen behind in the basics like reading and math, but counselors also described students as “frozen, socially and emotionally, at the age they were when the pandemic started.”

Nearly all counselors (94%) said students were showing more signs of anxiety and depression than before the pandemic. What can be done about these troubling developments? Are there reasons for optimism in the data? What’s new with vaccine approvals for young children?

Jeremy Corr and Dr. Robert Pearl examine these questions and many others in this episode of Coronavirus: The Truth. You’ll find all the [time stamped] topics discussed during this show here:

[00:51] Each show begins with the most recent and relevant facts concerning the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on American life. What’s happening and what does it mean?

[03:08] There are new concerns about long-COVID. What have researchers found?

[05:40] Listener question: “The World Health Organization estimates that 5 times more people have died from Covid-19 in India than reported. Is the same true for Africa?”

[09:16] Listener question: “I feel fine, but I tested positive for COVID 10 days after coming down with infection. What does this mean?”

[14:35] Dr. Pearl wrote a recent Forbes article titled “Why Omicron Is About to Make Americans Act Immorally, Inappropriately.” What did he conclude?

[18:27] Will sporting events and indoor weddings see capacity crowds this fall?

[19:46] For parents, is there any new research on kids and Covid-19?

[23:03] Is a vaccine for Omicron coming soon?

[25:00] What do we know about other Covid-19 vaccines in the works?

[28:15] Listener request: “I listened to your show last month about monkeypox and hope you can provide an update during your next show.”

[30:02] Listener question: “One of your episodes included data about how the U.S. spends so much more on medical care than other nations and yet trails other industrialized countries on all clinical outcomes. But isn’t cancer an exception in America?”

[32:06] Listener question: “Almost everyone I know has gotten sick with Covid-19 lately. A few of them have been sick for several days, but none of them needed hospitalization or came close to dying. How dangerous is it  to get COVID now?”

[34:12] Cohost Jeremy Corr’s had a recent experience with Covid-19. What happened?

[35:51] What’s the big non-Covid-19 news story this month?

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About a month ago, Dr. Anthony Fauci said that the United States is “out of the pandemic phase,” but he later clarified that the country is, “out of the full-blown explosive pandemic phase.” Americans are decreasingly concerned about the distinction, as only 9% believe Covid-19 still represents “a serious crisis.” What’s the official status of the Covid-19 pandemic now?

Meanwhile, several listeners wrote into the show with concerns about a recent outbreak of monkeypox, with 10 cases now confirmed in the United States and hundreds in Europe. The W.H.O. warns it could be just “the peak of the iceberg.” Is a new pandemic coming?

Jeremy Corr and Dr. Robert Pearl examine these questions and many others in this episode of Coronavirus: The Truth. You’ll find all the [time stamped] topics discussed during this show here:

[00:49] Each show begins with the most recent and relevant facts concerning the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on American life. What’s happening and what does it mean?

[04:45] Worldwide Covid-19 deaths have surpassed 15 million. Why?

[06:36] Looking at China: What went wrong?

[08:37] What is the U.S. doing about the global toll of Covid-19?

[09:55] Is the Covid-19 pandemic over yet or not?

[15:11] What should parents know about Covid-19 now?

[17:46] Does Paxlovid (the new oral medication) eradicate the Covid-19 disease?

[20:22] Will unvaccinated people take Covid-19 medications once infected?

[21:34] Based on new research, how many Americans would have lived if all were vaccinated?

[23:38] Is it safer to host a small indoor event or a large outdoor one?

[25:49] Listener question: Is monkey pox like COVID? Should I be worried?

[28:16] For immunity, is Covid-19 infection ever better than vaccination?

[32:37] What’s the big non-Covid story in healthcare this month?

[34:25] Will the government try to drive lower prices and greater healthcare access?

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*To ensure the credibility of this program, Coronavirus: The Truth refuses to accept sponsorship, outside funding sources or guests with any financial or personal conflicts of interest.

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The biggest Covid-19 news of the last month came out of Florida, where a federal judge struck down the CDC’s mask mandate on planes, trains and in transportation hubs. As Americans jubilantly removed their masks, the Justice Department quickly filed an appeal.

Importantly, however, the DOJ did not immediately request a stay on the ruling in Florida. Thus, Americans will be flying mask-free for months before the appellate court can hear and rule on the appeal. What does this mean for Covid-concerned travelers? Are masks as good as gone or could they still make a comeback?

Jeremy Corr and Dr. Robert Pearl examine these questions and many others in this episode of Coronavirus: The Truth. You’ll find all the [time stamped] topics from this show below in the notes:

[01:18] Each show begins with the most recent and relevant facts concerning the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on American life. What’s happening and what does it mean?

[02:58] Why are masks no longer required on planes and public transportation?

[04:16] What should we know about the new strains of Covid-19?

[07:02] If VP Kamala Harris tested positive for Covid-19, but didn’t have any symptoms, does this mean she’s not contagious?

[10:55] Survey says: Are Americans worried about Covid-19 anymore?

[13:12] What’s the latest science on Covid-19 and young kids?

[18:18] How are healthcare workers coping today with the trauma of Covid-19?

[22:42] Do patients think about how their actions affect doctors?

[23:50] How are teens coping with mental health challenges of the pandemic?

[24:56] Why are so many elected officials getting Covid-19?

[27:17] What’s good this week?

[30:11] What’s the biggest non-Covid story in healthcare?

[32:19] Do Americans still believe U.S. healthcare is best in the world?

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A group of researchers in the UK examined hundreds of brain scans that were taken both before and after people became infected with the coronavirus. The study, published in Nature, concluded that “there is strong evidence for brain-related abnormalities in Covid-19.” Some of the recorded disease effects included tissue damage, along with reductions in both grey matter and overall brain size, post-infection.

This study raises more questions for scientists and medical professionals about the possible long-term consequences of Covid-19. Jeremy Corr and Dr. Robert Pearl examine these questions in this episode of Coronavirus: The Truth. You’ll find all the [time stamped] questions from this show in the notes below:

[01:15] Each show begins with the most recent and relevant facts concerning the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on American life. What’s happening and what does it mean?

[10:23] What’s the latest on Ivermectin, the Covid-19 treatment therapy?

[14:41] How can patients distinguish science from pseudoscience?

[16:48] Did researchers uncover data that shows brain damage after Covid-19 infection?

[18:06] What do we know about “long Covid” now?

[21:12] Is the CDC finally agree with the WHO on vaccines?

[23:18] What’s good this week?

[27:15] Why are medical workers abandoning the profession?

[29:55] How do employer vaccine requirements and mask mandates affect local businesses?

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If you have coronavirus questions for the hosts, please visit the contact page or send us a message on Twitter or LinkedIn.

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After more than two years of Covid-19 restrictions, most parts of the country are dropping mask mandates per new CDC guidance. It seems government officials are more confident than ever that life is returning to normal.

“With 75% of adult Americans fully vaccinated and hospitalizations down by 77%, most Americans can remove their masks, return to work, stay in the classroom, and move forward safely,” said President Biden during his State of the Union address on March 1.

But are we really out of the woods? Cases of a highly transmissible omicron subvariant (the BA.2 or “stealth” variant) are doubling in the U.S. every week, now accounting for 8% of all new infections. Will removing our masks give way to yet another wave?

Jeremy Corr and Dr. Pearl examine the present and future of Covid-19 restrictions in this episode of Coronavirus: The Truth. You’ll find that discussion along with these [time stamped] questions:

[01:03] Each show begins with the most recent and relevant facts concerning the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on American life. What’s happening and what does it mean?

[05:35] Is a fourth vaccine shot on the way?

[06:54] How has the war in Ukraine affected Covid-19 coverage and concern in the U.S.?

[08:53] Masks: do we need them anymore?

[10:57] How did the Covid-19 pandemic begin, based on new findings?

[13:22] Any truth to the rumor that Covid-19 vaccine can lead to sudden hearing loss?

[16:56] Does the Pfizer vaccine work in kids under 5?

[20:51] What’s good this week?

[22:26] Beyond Covid-19: Do Americans get the healthcare they pay for?

[28:05] How are local communities handling vaccinate and mask mandates now?

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Research on 4,000 women over six months found that Covid-19 vaccines are linked to a small increase in menstrual cycle length. Such a delay is common when a woman’s body mounts an immune response, says cohost Dr. Robert Pearl.

Other scientific studies have examined the link between vaccine status in pregnant mothers and relative immunity in their newborn children, as well as the link between vaccination and fertility in men. Jeremy Corr and Dr. Pearl dive into the data on this episode of Coronavirus: The Truth to examine those topics and the following [time stamped] questions:

[01:01] Each show begins with the most recent and relevant facts concerning the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on American life. What’s happening and what does it mean?

[06:04] Australia shifted its public health measures from highly restrictive to incredibly lax. Why? And is it working?

[09:04] Is it the responsibility of U.S. elected officials to protect the unvaccinated by restricting the vaccinated?

[10:57] The courts have ruled that federal government can’t mandate vaccination for workers. How does this affect private businesses?

[13:29] Where does the FDA stand with approving vaccinations for kids 5 and younger?

[18:05] Anything new on the BA.2. variant?

[19:48] Listener question: Does the coronavirus vaccine affect my menstrual cycle?

[22:26] How many total deaths in the United States can be attributed to the pandemic?

[23:36] What’s good this week?

[25:29] Beyond Covid-19: What’s happening with healthcare technologies?

[28:29] Is AI something to fear or celebrate in healthcare?

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Drug makers Pfizer and Moderna are testing a new vaccine specific to the Omicron variant—with an ETA around summer 2022 or even later. The timing is important as scientists recognize the variant should be far less prevalent by then. So, why would Pfizer and Modern even bother?

Hear the answer to that question at the 22:41 mark on this episode of Coronavirus: The Truth with Jeremy Corr and Dr. Robert Pearl. The duo will discuss all things Omicron, along with the following [time stamped] questions:

[00:56] Each show begins with the most recent and relevant facts concerning the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on American life. What’s happening and what does it mean?

[07:35] Being “fully vaccinated” vs. “up to date”: what’s the difference when it comes to the threat of Omicron?

[09:40] How prevalent is Omicron infection where Dr. Pearl and Jeremy Corr live?

[11:43] What do we know about Chinese-manufactured vaccine, Sinovac?

[14:55] Are monoclonal antibodies effective against Omicron?

[16:46] What’s the latest science on “long Covid”?

[18:44] What’s going on with vaccine mandates?

[22:41] Is an Omicron-specific vaccine on the way?

[24:38] What’s good this week?

[26:10] What does it mean to “break the rules of healthcare”?

[31:37] How can patients safely break the rules of healthcare?

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If you have coronavirus questions for the hosts, please visit the contact page or send us a message on Twitter or LinkedIn.

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These days, it seems just about every decision comes with risk: Should I invite friends or family over? Should I dine out? Can I safely return to work or school?

To help people make safer, smarter decisions about their health, the federal government is now offering every American home four free at-home Covid-19 testing kits. It’s a step in the right direction, but many questions remain: Are these tests reliable? What are the chances of a false-negative result? What else can I do to protect my family?

In this episode of Coronavirus: The Truth, Jeremy Corr and Dr. Robert Pearl discuss the accuracy and intended uses of various Covid-19 tests, the importance of testing in the face of Omicron, along with the following [time stamped] questions:

[00:58] Each show begins with the most recent and relevant facts concerning the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on American life. What’s happening and what does it mean?

[06:00] Why did the CDC shorten its quarantine recommendations from 10 days to 5 days for Omicron infection?

[12:05] How are political officials handling Omicron information transparency?

[14:10] What’s wrong with rapid at-home (antigen-based) testing kits?

[18:13] What’s the latest on vaccine mandates for workers?

[20:28] How strong is Covid-19 immunity after recovering from Omicron?

[21:50] Is a fourth vaccine shot coming soon?

[24:11] Are some nurses and other healthcare workers allowed to work after testing positive for Covid-19?

[25:40] What’s good this week?

[29:29] What is the idea behind Pearl’s new article series “Breaking The Rules Of Healthcare”?

[31:55] What’s the big news concerning out-of-network (surprise) billing?

[33:44] How important is technological savvy among doctors?

This episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

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Greetings and happy-ish New Year. If you’re here for the latest information on Omicron, check out episode #53 or tune in for episode #55 on January 18, 2022.

For now, this (shortly after) New Year’s episode of Coronavirus: The Truth features something slightly different. Jeremy Corr and Dr. Robert Pearl are zooming out for a more comprehensive look back at the year that was along with a look ahead at what might transpire in the year that is.

Take a deep breath and tune in for answers to the following [time stamped] questions:

[0:56] How can listeners put the past 12 months in perspective?

[02:28] What can we make of the divide in Covid-19 research based on political affiliation?

[07:27] What were the most significant Covid-19 moments of 2021?

[08:49] What can we predict will happen with Covid-19 in 2022?

[13:19] How are parents reacting to the highly transmissible Omicron variant?

[14:17] Will the new oral pills make a meaningful difference in the Covid-19 fight?

[15:21] What about the next set of vaccines?

[18:40] Predictions for how courts will rule on vaccine mandates?

[20:13] What will the next big wave of infections teach us?

[22:51] How is America’s heartland responding to Covid-19 now?

[24:30] Who is to blame for our continued Covid-19 difficulties?

[28:09] What are Dr. Pearl’s big Covid-19 predictions for 2022?

This episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

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CTT #53: How dangerous is Omicron, based on the latest data?

Omicron, the mysterious new variant accounting for nearly 3 of every 4 new cases in the United States, is top of mind for Americans as 2021 draws to an end. The answers scientists seek about Omicron are slowly coming into clearer view.

In this episode of Coronavirus: The Truth, hosts Jeremy Corr and Dr. Robert Pearl look at the most recent data and discuss: the known risks of Omicron compared to Delta, the effectiveness of vaccines and boosters against Omcrion, the effect of the new variant on vaccine rates and the latest on vaccine mandates. Tune in now for the latest, science-based answers to the following [time stamped] questions:

[01:00] Each show begins with the most recent and relevant facts concerning the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on American life. What’s happening and what does it mean?

[05:23] What do scientists now know about Omicron risks?

[07:10] What are the current vaccine and booster rates?

[09:00] What’s the latest in public opinion on vaccine mandates?

[13:04] Listener question. Several listeners wrote to ask for an update on the effectiveness of the current vaccines against Omicron. What do we know?

[17:28] Discussion. Why aren’t people in nursing homes getting the attention or protection they need? What can be done?

[19:21] How will year three of Covid-19 affect people’s mental health?

[25:16] Where do vaccine mandates stand in the courts?

[28:35] What’s good this week?

[30:16] What’s the big non-Covid story this week?

[33:09] Discussion. Which of the following poses the biggest U.S. threat: inflation, Covid-19, business challenges and educational difficulties?

[35:28] Is Omicron both more transmissible and less lethal?

This episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

If you have coronavirus questions for the hosts, please visit the contact page or send us a message on Twitter or LinkedIn.

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