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Friday September 15, 2023

September 15, 2023 by Graeme MacKay

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Friday September 15, 2023

Over-the-Counter Cold Remedies: A Quackery Quandary

February 6, 2015

In the wake of the FDA’s recent revelation challenging the effectiveness of common over-the-counter cold and flu remedies containing phenylephrine, a long-standing dilemma has surfaced. While the FDA’s verdict on the limited efficacy of phenylephrine, a prevalent ingredient in these medications, has created a buzz of uncertainty, there’s a nostalgic and enduring remedy that deserves our attention – the warm embrace of Bubbe’s chicken soup.

The FDA’s pronouncement about phenylephrine delivers a sobering blow, casting doubt on the potency of some of our most trusted cold and flu treatments. Brands like Benadryl, Mucinex, Sudafed PE, and Tylenol, once hailed as saviors during the sniffle season, may be on the brink of obsolescence as manufacturers race to revamp their formulas. But what if these colourful pills we’ve reached for throughout the years are nothing more than sugar-coated placebos?

News: Popular nasal decongestant doesn’t actually relieve congestion, FDA advisers say  

July 21, 2020

In stark contrast, Bubbe’s chicken soup, a timeless remedy with roots reaching back generations, may lack the scientific rigor some demand, yet it consistently offers a comforting refuge when illness strikes. While it may lack the stamp of approval from clinical trials, it boasts an undeniable ability to make us feel better. As we grapple with the uncertainty surrounding modern cold remedies, perhaps it’s time to heed the wisdom of tradition and embrace the enduring comfort of Bubbe’s tried-and-true chicken soup. (AI.) Editorial cartoon published in the Toronto Star.

 

Posted in: International, Lifestyle Tagged: 2023-16, bubbe, chicken soup, drug store, FDA, grandma, med, medicine, pharma, pharmacy, remedy, Sickness, soup, USA

Wednesday November 7, 2012

November 7, 2012 by Graeme MacKay

By Graeme MacKay, Editorial Cartoonist, The Hamilton Spectator - Wednesday November 7, 2012 'The beginning of a new era in America' Pharmacy's poll finds split between headache and anger reliefÊ President Barack Obama's re-election Ñ in a ferocious campaign dotted by charges of racial anger and minority-voter suppression Ñ hasÊprovided what many blacks say will surely deepen his legacy: irrefutable evidence that his presidency is hardly a historical fluke as he hasÊnow won two national campaigns with overwhelming white support. Obama, the nation's first black president, was already soaked in history, a figure seen in the aftermath of his 2008 victory as theÊculmination of a decades-long civil rights crusade that suffered the assassination of beloved figures who fought and marched for the rightÊto vote and freely pursue the American dream. But Obama's first term as president also saw him pelted with racially charged denunciations Ñ some from politicians Ñ that reopenedÊfestering wounds and even fears in the African American community for his safety. At times it felt as if the W.E.B. Du Bois prophecy ÑÊthe problem of the 20th century would be the color line, he famously opined Ñ had leapt right into the 21st century. "In many ways," said Lonnie G. Bunch III, founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture,Ê"Obama's reelection can be seen as resilience on the part of the African American community." But Bunch admitted that he felt, as did many blacks in the waning weeks of the campaign, that Obama Ñ despite accomplishments in theÊwar on terrorism, a strengthening economy and passage of a universal-health-care law Ñ had been mercilessly castigated. There was jubilation on the streets of Washington with Obama's re-election. Janice Brown, 30, a staffing consultant who lives in Suitland,ÊMd., stood in a corner of Busboys and Poets restaurant, excited and relieved. "It's awesome for America. Not only is he a great leader, butÊhe is in

By Graeme MacKay, Editorial Cartoonist, The Hamilton Spectator – Wednesday November 7, 2012

‘The beginning of a new era in America’

Pharmacy’s poll finds split between headache and anger relief

President Barack Obama’s re-election — in a ferocious campaign dotted by charges of racial anger and minority-voter suppression — has provided what many blacks say will surely deepen his legacy: irrefutable evidence that his presidency is hardly a historical fluke as he has now won two national campaigns with overwhelming white support.

Obama, the nation’s first black president, was already soaked in history, a figure seen in the aftermath of his 2008 victory as the culmination of a decades-long civil rights crusade that suffered the assassination of beloved figures who fought and marched for the right to vote and freely pursue the American dream.

But Obama’s first term as president also saw him pelted with racially charged denunciations — some from politicians — that reopened festering wounds and even fears in the African American community for his safety. At times it felt as if the W.E.B. Du Bois prophecy — the problem of the 20th century would be the color line, he famously opined — had leapt right into the 21st century.

“In many ways,” said Lonnie G. Bunch III, founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, “Obama’s reelection can be seen as resilience on the part of the African American community.”

But Bunch admitted that he felt, as did many blacks in the waning weeks of the campaign, that Obama — despite accomplishments in the war on terrorism, a strengthening economy and passage of a universal-health-care law — had been mercilessly castigated.

There was jubilation on the streets of Washington with Obama’s re-election. Janice Brown, 30, a staffing consultant who lives in Suitland, Md., stood in a corner of Busboys and Poets restaurant, excited and relieved. “It’s awesome for America. Not only is he a great leader, but he is inspiring.” (Source: The Independent)

 

Posted in: USA Tagged: anger, drug store, election, exit poll, headache, pharmacy, relief, remedy, results, USA

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