Michelle Cohen
@docmcohen.medsky.social
rural Ontario family doc | writer | Family Medicine @queensuhealth.bsky.social | she/her
Health equity, health policy, wellness pseudoscience, women's health, history of medicine.
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Health equity, health policy, wellness pseudoscience, women's health, history of medicine.
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Michelle Cohen
@docmcohen.medsky.social
· Sep 11
How Hollywood’s obsession with the ‘Dry Look’ harms men and boys - Healthy Debate
Increasingly distorted male beauty standards have come to celebrate visible dehydration as a physical ideal.
healthydebate.ca
NEW: I wrote about the physical and psychological harms of Hollywood male beauty standards that idealize dehydration.
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The only details these people care about in situations like this is the race and gender of the perpetrators
The reason they are fixated on those details is because they are bigots
The reason they are fixated on those details is because they are bigots
From morning after Canada’s second deadliest school shooting on record. Almost as if reputable outlets take time to verify facts, or – just maybe – gender identity isn’t the most pressing issue when six children and two adults have been murdered.
February 12, 2026 at 12:22 PM
The only details these people care about in situations like this is the race and gender of the perpetrators
The reason they are fixated on those details is because they are bigots
The reason they are fixated on those details is because they are bigots
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Last minute closure.
Imagine showing up here with a broken arm, difficulty breathing, with a child with a high fever - and there is no help for you at your local ER.
Sylvia Jones never speaks of ER closures.
Doug Ford has chosen this for you
Imagine showing up here with a broken arm, difficulty breathing, with a child with a high fever - and there is no help for you at your local ER.
Sylvia Jones never speaks of ER closures.
Doug Ford has chosen this for you
February 12, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Last minute closure.
Imagine showing up here with a broken arm, difficulty breathing, with a child with a high fever - and there is no help for you at your local ER.
Sylvia Jones never speaks of ER closures.
Doug Ford has chosen this for you
Imagine showing up here with a broken arm, difficulty breathing, with a child with a high fever - and there is no help for you at your local ER.
Sylvia Jones never speaks of ER closures.
Doug Ford has chosen this for you
Excited to be participating in this panel on Feb 24!
Menopause is big business, but clear info can be hard to access. On a special (MIS)Treated episode, @namshine.bsky.social is unpacking generational gaps, HRT/MHT, and surgical menopause. Have a question for our panelists? ➡️mistreatedpodcast@tvo.org
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/m...
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/m...
February 12, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Excited to be participating in this panel on Feb 24!
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The menopause market is projected to be worth $600 billion by 2030 yet those who are going through the transition lack access & support. We will talk about why physicians are moving way from saying HRT to MHT, misinformation, and impact to health & more. You can email me at mistreatedpodcast@tvo.org
Menopause is big business, but clear info can be hard to access. On a special (MIS)Treated episode, @namshine.bsky.social is unpacking generational gaps, HRT/MHT, and surgical menopause. Have a question for our panelists? ➡️mistreatedpodcast@tvo.org
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/m...
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/m...
February 12, 2026 at 4:18 PM
The menopause market is projected to be worth $600 billion by 2030 yet those who are going through the transition lack access & support. We will talk about why physicians are moving way from saying HRT to MHT, misinformation, and impact to health & more. You can email me at mistreatedpodcast@tvo.org
Fuentes needs to up the extremist ante or else he risks getting lost in the fascist shuffle.
Everyone's an overt misogynist these days, so how does one whiny little incel distinguish himself?
Everyone's an overt misogynist these days, so how does one whiny little incel distinguish himself?
Fuentes, yesterday: “Our #1 political enemy is women because women constrain everything, every conversation, every man, everything. They have to be imprisoned. They are the ones that are hurting the fertility rate. They're the ones making us sympathetic to poor people, which are also brown people.”
Nick Fuentes: “The number one political enemy in America is women. … They have to be imprisoned.”
www.mediamatters.org
February 12, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Fuentes needs to up the extremist ante or else he risks getting lost in the fascist shuffle.
Everyone's an overt misogynist these days, so how does one whiny little incel distinguish himself?
Everyone's an overt misogynist these days, so how does one whiny little incel distinguish himself?
And how do we grapple with the fact that scapegoating the trans community will inevitably lead to more bullying? It's a circle of misery that propagates violence at every end.
I don't really know how we properly engage with the fact that the kid in Tumbler Ridge was very likely a victim of horrific bullying
February 12, 2026 at 4:04 PM
And how do we grapple with the fact that scapegoating the trans community will inevitably lead to more bullying? It's a circle of misery that propagates violence at every end.
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The "pattern" she cites is 5 American shootings from the past EIGHT years - out of over 4,000 mass shootings in the US in that time period - including Club Q, which was targeted AGAINST our community.
The real pattern is extremists exploiting our tragedies to inspire more hate and violence.
The real pattern is extremists exploiting our tragedies to inspire more hate and violence.
Within hours, we already had an elected official—B.C. MLA Tara Armstrong—blaming the Tumbler Ridge school shooting on gender-affirming care.
February 11, 2026 at 8:59 PM
The "pattern" she cites is 5 American shootings from the past EIGHT years - out of over 4,000 mass shootings in the US in that time period - including Club Q, which was targeted AGAINST our community.
The real pattern is extremists exploiting our tragedies to inspire more hate and violence.
The real pattern is extremists exploiting our tragedies to inspire more hate and violence.
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What do income inequality & healthcare funding have to do each other?
My latest, for the @hilltimes.com:
www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...
My latest, for the @hilltimes.com:
www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...
Canada's health-care crisis is fuelled by too little public spending, not too much
The federal government must substantially increase public health-care funding, financed by a fairer tax system that asks more from those who can most afford it.
www.hilltimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:32 PM
What do income inequality & healthcare funding have to do each other?
My latest, for the @hilltimes.com:
www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...
My latest, for the @hilltimes.com:
www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...
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The Canadian far-right is marinating in the same online swamps as the American far-right.
Within hours, we already had an elected official—B.C. MLA Tara Armstrong—blaming the Tumbler Ridge school shooting on gender-affirming care.
February 11, 2026 at 3:03 PM
The Canadian far-right is marinating in the same online swamps as the American far-right.
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Babe, wake up, new sarcastic but entirely worthwhile internet abbreviation just dropped
Over on threads someone just use ai;dr and we all need to adopt that right quick
February 11, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Babe, wake up, new sarcastic but entirely worthwhile internet abbreviation just dropped
Dr. Florida Man approves
February 11, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Dr. Florida Man approves
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The Forced Birth march was a super spreader measles event newrepublic.com/post/206352/...
March for Life Attendees Are Getting Measles
It turns out the anti-abortion March for Life demonstration was a measles superspreader event.
newrepublic.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:35 PM
The Forced Birth march was a super spreader measles event newrepublic.com/post/206352/...
Almost inevitably when patients decline vaccines but smoke regularly, they will minimize their smoking while maximizing their fear of vaccines. It's "just" a few cigarettes a day.
Much of this is about familarity and a sense of control. Smoking can be self-adjusted, but a vaccine is administered.
Much of this is about familarity and a sense of control. Smoking can be self-adjusted, but a vaccine is administered.
We don't know what causes every single case of cancer, but if someone is obsessed with some fearmongering they found online about some trace chemical or another but they still smoke and drink regularly... they've fallen victim to noise.
February 10, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Almost inevitably when patients decline vaccines but smoke regularly, they will minimize their smoking while maximizing their fear of vaccines. It's "just" a few cigarettes a day.
Much of this is about familarity and a sense of control. Smoking can be self-adjusted, but a vaccine is administered.
Much of this is about familarity and a sense of control. Smoking can be self-adjusted, but a vaccine is administered.
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The reason why Makis had to pivot to being an online quack who coined the phrase "Turbo Cancer" and believes that ivermectin cures everything is because his unprofessional behavior led to him losing his license in Canada. Florida is making a terrible choice here.
February 10, 2026 at 5:46 PM
The reason why Makis had to pivot to being an online quack who coined the phrase "Turbo Cancer" and believes that ivermectin cures everything is because his unprofessional behavior led to him losing his license in Canada. Florida is making a terrible choice here.
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New editorial in @cmaj.ca
"Privately paid, direct-to-consumer diagnostic testing is unlikely to achieve these objectives and could, in fact, worsen patient health outcomes while adding strain on the publicly supported health system in Alberta"
#cdnpoli #abpoli
www.cmaj.ca/content/198/...
"Privately paid, direct-to-consumer diagnostic testing is unlikely to achieve these objectives and could, in fact, worsen patient health outcomes while adding strain on the publicly supported health system in Alberta"
#cdnpoli #abpoli
www.cmaj.ca/content/198/...
Privately paid, direct-to-consumer diagnostic testing: let the buyer beware
Alberta’s Ministry of Health recently announced plans to enable residents to privately purchase diagnostic testing services, including laboratory and imaging tests, without a referral from a health ca...
www.cmaj.ca
February 9, 2026 at 7:14 PM
New editorial in @cmaj.ca
"Privately paid, direct-to-consumer diagnostic testing is unlikely to achieve these objectives and could, in fact, worsen patient health outcomes while adding strain on the publicly supported health system in Alberta"
#cdnpoli #abpoli
www.cmaj.ca/content/198/...
"Privately paid, direct-to-consumer diagnostic testing is unlikely to achieve these objectives and could, in fact, worsen patient health outcomes while adding strain on the publicly supported health system in Alberta"
#cdnpoli #abpoli
www.cmaj.ca/content/198/...
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Kennedy calls supplements suppressed when they’re nearly completely unregulated.
Now, through the MAHA coalition, he’s about to open the door for his supplements-selling friends to make a killing by forcing insurance companies to pay for them.
derekberes.substack.com/p/here-comes...
Now, through the MAHA coalition, he’s about to open the door for his supplements-selling friends to make a killing by forcing insurance companies to pay for them.
derekberes.substack.com/p/here-comes...
Here comes Big Homeopathy
MAHA's true goals are becoming clear
derekberes.substack.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Kennedy calls supplements suppressed when they’re nearly completely unregulated.
Now, through the MAHA coalition, he’s about to open the door for his supplements-selling friends to make a killing by forcing insurance companies to pay for them.
derekberes.substack.com/p/here-comes...
Now, through the MAHA coalition, he’s about to open the door for his supplements-selling friends to make a killing by forcing insurance companies to pay for them.
derekberes.substack.com/p/here-comes...
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"Research shows Black patients who access care from Black providers often report better outcomes, improved understanding and stronger adherence to treatment plans. Cultural competency, communication styles and an awareness of historical mistrust can influence care in meaningful ways."
#health
#health
"For much of the 20th century, Black physicians were significantly underrepresented in Canadian medicine, often navigating exclusion from training programs, leadership roles and professional networks."
How Black health-care pioneers influenced modern medicine in Canada | CBC News
From early public health advocacy to modern research, Black Canadian physicians and health professionals have shaped medicine, patient care and policy across the country. Yet many of their contributio...
www.cbc.ca
February 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM
"Research shows Black patients who access care from Black providers often report better outcomes, improved understanding and stronger adherence to treatment plans. Cultural competency, communication styles and an awareness of historical mistrust can influence care in meaningful ways."
#health
#health
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"Long before race was widely discussed as a factor in health outcomes, Black doctors in Canada were practising medicine with an understanding that health is shaped not only by biology, but by infrastructure, policy and power."
"For much of the 20th century, Black physicians were significantly underrepresented in Canadian medicine, often navigating exclusion from training programs, leadership roles and professional networks."
How Black health-care pioneers influenced modern medicine in Canada | CBC News
From early public health advocacy to modern research, Black Canadian physicians and health professionals have shaped medicine, patient care and policy across the country. Yet many of their contributio...
www.cbc.ca
February 8, 2026 at 6:57 PM
"Long before race was widely discussed as a factor in health outcomes, Black doctors in Canada were practising medicine with an understanding that health is shaped not only by biology, but by infrastructure, policy and power."
As an Rh neg mom with 3 Rh pos kids, I find posts like these deeply depressing. Rhogam can be life saving medication.
I've also convinced myself that one of my fave historical figures was Rh neg and that's why she suffered multiple pregnancy losses after her first baby.
This shit is awful. 🤬
I've also convinced myself that one of my fave historical figures was Rh neg and that's why she suffered multiple pregnancy losses after her first baby.
This shit is awful. 🤬
February 8, 2026 at 12:49 PM
As an Rh neg mom with 3 Rh pos kids, I find posts like these deeply depressing. Rhogam can be life saving medication.
I've also convinced myself that one of my fave historical figures was Rh neg and that's why she suffered multiple pregnancy losses after her first baby.
This shit is awful. 🤬
I've also convinced myself that one of my fave historical figures was Rh neg and that's why she suffered multiple pregnancy losses after her first baby.
This shit is awful. 🤬
"For much of the 20th century, Black physicians were significantly underrepresented in Canadian medicine, often navigating exclusion from training programs, leadership roles and professional networks."
How Black health-care pioneers influenced modern medicine in Canada | CBC News
From early public health advocacy to modern research, Black Canadian physicians and health professionals have shaped medicine, patient care and policy across the country. Yet many of their contributio...
www.cbc.ca
February 8, 2026 at 11:52 AM
"For much of the 20th century, Black physicians were significantly underrepresented in Canadian medicine, often navigating exclusion from training programs, leadership roles and professional networks."
Makis has achieved his Florida dreams. Good luck lol
Wow. Florida will let any old quack get a medical license. makisw.substack.com/p/breaking-n...
BREAKING NEWS: My FLORIDA Medical License Application has been APPROVED!
BREAKING NEWS: My FLORIDA Medical License Application has been APPROVED!
makisw.substack.com
February 7, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Makis has achieved his Florida dreams. Good luck lol
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Mike Hart, MD needs to do some fricking soul searching
Say what you want about the doctor-to-wellness-podcaster community, they will rise up to support a fellow bro.
Well... maybe not *directly* support him but just... meekly imply that only mentally unwell people expect powerful men to be held accountable.
Well... maybe not *directly* support him but just... meekly imply that only mentally unwell people expect powerful men to be held accountable.
February 7, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Mike Hart, MD needs to do some fricking soul searching
Say what you want about the doctor-to-wellness-podcaster community, they will rise up to support a fellow bro.
Well... maybe not *directly* support him but just... meekly imply that only mentally unwell people expect powerful men to be held accountable.
Well... maybe not *directly* support him but just... meekly imply that only mentally unwell people expect powerful men to be held accountable.
February 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Say what you want about the doctor-to-wellness-podcaster community, they will rise up to support a fellow bro.
Well... maybe not *directly* support him but just... meekly imply that only mentally unwell people expect powerful men to be held accountable.
Well... maybe not *directly* support him but just... meekly imply that only mentally unwell people expect powerful men to be held accountable.
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From 2018 to 2026 Ford not only DIDN'T end hallway healthcare, he went one step further and normalized it. That's what it means to stop tracking and reporting the stats.
February 5, 2026 at 9:24 PM
From 2018 to 2026 Ford not only DIDN'T end hallway healthcare, he went one step further and normalized it. That's what it means to stop tracking and reporting the stats.
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This is fucking criminal. I can't believe Ontario keeps electing these malicious clowns who are openly and gleefully destroying health care in front of our eyes.
Hallway health care metric one of several 'to be retired' from health agency’s public report
One emergency physician calling it ‘utter malpractice’ to not release the data publicly
www.thetrillium.ca/news/health/...
#onpoli
One emergency physician calling it ‘utter malpractice’ to not release the data publicly
www.thetrillium.ca/news/health/...
#onpoli
Hallway health care metric one of several 'to be retired' from health agency’s public report
The metric was not included in the latest Ontario Health annual report, with one emergency physician calling it ‘utter malpractice’ to not release the data publicly
www.thetrillium.ca
February 5, 2026 at 9:13 PM
This is fucking criminal. I can't believe Ontario keeps electing these malicious clowns who are openly and gleefully destroying health care in front of our eyes.