Wednesday Links Posted on December 27, 2023December 27, 2023 by John C. Goodman To stay healthy, eat nuts, beans and whole grains. Can germs be good for you? One study says yes. Drug shortages are affecting half a million consumers. The problem has persisted for more than 20 years. Rep. Dan Crenshaw’s bill would abolish “disparate treatment based on ethnicity or creed” and “compelled speech” at colleges and universities that receive federal money. The US has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed countries. Could lack of civility and empathy be the reason?