Health
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Vermont Bill Seeks to Prohibit Mask Mandates in Schools
A new bill in Vermont seeks to ban mask mandates in schools, citing concerns over student health, social development, and personal choice. Advocates argue that…
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Why Some Vermont Hospitals Are Thriving While Others Struggle to Stay Open
Recent financial reports show Vermont’s hospitals face stark disparities—while UVMMC reports a $62.6M surplus, rural hospitals like Brattleboro and Gifford are running deep deficits. Experts…
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The Measles Outbreak: What Are the Real Causes?
Measles is no longer endemic in the U.S., meaning every outbreak starts with the virus being brought in. Yet, media coverage focuses on unvaccinated Americans…
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The Full VerMonty: A Small Town’s Naked Dilemma
Nude Dude Sparks Town Talk—A Pittsford resident’s repeated public nudity has sparked discussion about Vermont’s laws and whether the town should enact a public visibility…
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Vaccines, Autism, and the Amish Study That Could Have Provided Answers
The 2008-2009 Amish autism study could have answered one of the biggest medical controversies—do vaccines contribute to autism? Instead, researchers failed to include whether the…
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VT’s Attendance Policies Punish Sick Kids & Their Families
Vermont’s absenteeism policies fail to separate sick kids from truants, forcing families to justify every absence—even when following basic public health principles. With no medical…
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WCAX Pushes Anti-Meat Propaganda: Debunking Nonsense
Shockingly, WCAX shared a viral hit piece claiming a man “oozed cholesterol” after eating a carnivore diet. But the case report is a joke—no medical…
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Homelessness, Addiction, and Crime: Vermont’s Correlation Crisis
Homelessness in Vermont has surged 200% since 2020, alongside rising crime. Addiction and mental health—not housing costs—drive these crises. Vermont’s policies enable dependency and attract…
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VT’s S.8 Proposal Expands Dr. Dynasaur to Adults Under 26
Vermont’s S.8 proposes expanding Dr. Dynasaur to residents under 26 earning up to 312% of the federal poverty level, raising concerns about economic feasibility and…
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Governor Calls for Cost Reduction – Senator Proposes New Office
Governor Phil Scott’s call for reduced spending clashes with Senator Ginny Lyons’ proposed S.2, which would create a costly new Office of Health Equity. Critics…
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