NC Governor vetoes bill protecting unborn children with genetic abnormalities
Governor Roy Cooper has vetoed a bill designed to protect the unborn. The governor vetoed HB453 also known as Human Life Nondiscrimination Act/No Eugenics. The bill according to supporters was designed to protect children born with genetic abnormalities. The bill would have also been used to protect unborn children based on race and gender. The governor said in a statement the bill was unconstitutional and violated the doctor-patient relationship. Several Republicans who supported the bill believe the bill would have given the unborn protections and the right to live in North Carolina. NC State Representative Senator Amy said of the veto, "With a stroke of his pen, Gov. Cooper just told North Carolinians that it's OK to discriminate based on race or disability as long as it's in the womb.”
Third pastor in Canada released from jail
Pastor Tim Stephens was released recently. The pastor was arrested after police used a helicopter to find where his church was holding services. Stephens was later arrested for violating COVID restrictions according to officials in Alberta Canada. The pastor was later released following the relaxing of mandate restrictions. Upon release the pastor thanked God for being strengthened during his imprisonment, his family and attorneys at Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms. Pastor Tim Stephens was the third pastor arrested in Alberta, Canada for covid violations. Pastor Artur Pawlowski and Pastor James Coates were also arrested in the same area for violations. Government officials in Canada shutdown churches claiming indoor services could spread the coronavirus; Pastor Pawlowski was later arrested on a busy highway and Pastor Coates began to hold church services in secret following a several months stay in prison.
Biden debates possible door-to-door vaccines
The Biden Administration is claiming possible drastic measures in an attempt to convince people to take the shot. Biden debated options during a press briefing. He claimed the efforts to get people vaccinated have slowed down as people become complacent. Biden then suggested the shot be offered by workers literally going door to door to each person that has not taken it. Some doctors have spoken out against the comments, while others have voiced support. The comments were made as news this week from Israel concerning the shot. The Israeli government reports the shot created by Pfizer only has a 64 percent rating of protection against variants. The finding is a contradiction to what previous reports claimed that the shot would protect people at least 90 percent or more. Added to the controversy over Biden’s comments this week a family reported the death of a healthy 13-year-old boy following the teen receiving a second shot of the vaccine. Experts claim the boy may have had underlying conditions and the shot may not be the cause of his death.
SNBC HEALTH REPORT: Artificial sweeteners and its effect on the human body
According to studies long-term consumption of artificial sweeteners can cause damaging affects to the body in particular gut health. Research in Europe found these alternative sweeteners caused some long-term health problems including an increased risk of stroke or diabetes. Aspartame was singled out in some studies as a possible cause for increased behavioral issues in some people dealing with depression. Researchers reported mice given aspartame laced drinking water were found to have a negative reaction to their insulin levels. The water was also found to affect the animals’ microbial composition. A study on sucralose was found to cause migraines, raised the risk of Type 2 diabetes and enlargement of the liver and kidneys. Doctors advise using alternatives to these sweeteners such as Stevia and allulose. These natural sweeteners are known to help with lowering blood glucose and reducing fat around the abdominal area and liver.