Ian Weissman, DO
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Radiologist @DeptVetAffairs #AdvocatingForPatients #PublicHealth #Activist @RadiologyACR and @RSNA #Leadership http://www.linkedin.com/in/ianweissmando
Since heat is the factor that triggers plastic release, avoid putting boiling liquids directly into plastic-lined containers. Making the coffee slightly cooler before pouring it can reduce the physical stress lowering the overall exposure to microplastics.
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Takeaway Coffees May Contain Thousands of Microplastic Fragments, Study Warns
It's 7:45 am.
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January 17, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Since heat is the factor that triggers plastic release, avoid putting boiling liquids directly into plastic-lined containers. Making the coffee slightly cooler before pouring it can reduce the physical stress lowering the overall exposure to microplastics.
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"It is not ‘cool’ that we don’t have OBGYN’s in many rural counties in America. It is an international embarrassment. In the richest country on earth, we need more doctors, nurses, dentists and mental health counselors, not more robots.”
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January 17, 2026 at 4:57 AM
"It is not ‘cool’ that we don’t have OBGYN’s in many rural counties in America. It is an international embarrassment. In the richest country on earth, we need more doctors, nurses, dentists and mental health counselors, not more robots.”
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Anyone on the long flight or present in the arrivals and baggage area at the Montreal-Trudeau airport between 3:51 p.m. and 6:20 p.m. on Jan. 8 may have been exposed to the measles virus.
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Confirmed measles case on Air Canada flight to Montreal
Quebec public health authorities have confirmed that a passenger with measles was on Air Canada flight AC 835, which arrived from Madrid to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport on Jan. 8 at 3:51 p.m...
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January 17, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Anyone on the long flight or present in the arrivals and baggage area at the Montreal-Trudeau airport between 3:51 p.m. and 6:20 p.m. on Jan. 8 may have been exposed to the measles virus.
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The authors said they undertook their research to clear up any confusion about Tylenol since an untreated fever can pose health risks to both the mother and her baby.
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After Trump warned about Tylenol and autism, researchers investigated — and found no link
A paper published Friday did not find any evidence for the claim that Tylenol use in pregnancy raises the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:40 AM
The authors said they undertook their research to clear up any confusion about Tylenol since an untreated fever can pose health risks to both the mother and her baby.
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Reported measles cases in South Carolina surged by almost 30% in the last few days. The South Carolina health department reported 124 new cases since Tuesday, bringing the state’s total to 558 in a wave of highly contagious infections that keeps on spreading.
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Measles cases jump again in South Carolina, rising to more than 550
Reported measles cases in South Carolina surged by almost 30% in the last few days, state health officials said Friday.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:31 AM
Reported measles cases in South Carolina surged by almost 30% in the last few days. The South Carolina health department reported 124 new cases since Tuesday, bringing the state’s total to 558 in a wave of highly contagious infections that keeps on spreading.
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"As biodiversity declines and animal species go extinct, more mosquito food sources are disappearing. However, unlike many of the animals on which they feed, mosquitoes are adaptable creatures. There’s almost always a ready-made alternative, including humans."
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Without forests, mosquitoes turn to human blood
Deforestation might lead to more deadly mosquito bites.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:23 AM
"As biodiversity declines and animal species go extinct, more mosquito food sources are disappearing. However, unlike many of the animals on which they feed, mosquitoes are adaptable creatures. There’s almost always a ready-made alternative, including humans."
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"People struggling with insomnia tend to hyperfocus on the fact that they can't sleep, which can prevent them from getting any shut-eye. Experts share effective practices to overcome sleep stress."
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4 ways to beat the anxiety of insomnia — and get back to sleep
People struggling with insomnia tend to hyperfocus on the fact that they can't sleep, which can prevent them from getting any shut-eye. Experts share effective practices to overcome sleep stress.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:19 AM
"People struggling with insomnia tend to hyperfocus on the fact that they can't sleep, which can prevent them from getting any shut-eye. Experts share effective practices to overcome sleep stress."
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For the first time, a map has been created that allows people to type in their ZIP code and see an estimated percentage of their neighbors who have been vaccinated against measles, which can help determine the risk of the disease in their area.
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New map shows how to spot the measles risk level in your ZIP code
For the first time, a map allows people to type in their ZIP code and determine the risk of measles in their area based on vaccination coverage.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:14 AM
For the first time, a map has been created that allows people to type in their ZIP code and see an estimated percentage of their neighbors who have been vaccinated against measles, which can help determine the risk of the disease in their area.
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2025 was Earth’s third-hottest year on record, pushing it closer to breaching the Paris climate agreement’s 1.5-degree limit.
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The Earth keeps getting hotter, and Americans' trust in science is on a down trend
A Pew Research poll shows partisan split over U.S. scientific leadership, with Democrats far more concerned about losing ground than Republicans.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:07 AM
2025 was Earth’s third-hottest year on record, pushing it closer to breaching the Paris climate agreement’s 1.5-degree limit.
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Even in this starkly divided country, Americans can agree on one thing: They want the U.S. to be a global leader in the sciences.
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Democrats say America’s role as a scientific leader is slipping, while Republicans remain unworried
Among Americans, trust in science increased slightly between 2024 and 2025, according to a new Pew Research poll.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Even in this starkly divided country, Americans can agree on one thing: They want the U.S. to be a global leader in the sciences.
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AI poses a grave threat to students' cognitive development. At the top of Brookings' list of risks is the negative effect AI can have on children's cognitive growth — how they learn new skills and perceive and solve problems.
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The risks of AI in schools outweigh the benefits, report says
A new report warns that AI poses a serious threat to children's cognitive development and emotional well-being.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:21 AM
AI poses a grave threat to students' cognitive development. At the top of Brookings' list of risks is the negative effect AI can have on children's cognitive growth — how they learn new skills and perceive and solve problems.
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"This is a dangerous example of how even small pockets of under-vaccinated people can result in widespread transmission of a highly infectious virus, finding every susceptible person in a population, regardless of what the overall vaccination coverage is."
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South Carolina schools face measles risk as vaccination rates drop to 20%, state epidemiologist warns
Vaccination rates in some South Carolina schools have dropped to as low as 20%, raising concerns about potential measles outbreaks, state epidemiologist Linda Bell said on Wednesday.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:17 AM
"This is a dangerous example of how even small pockets of under-vaccinated people can result in widespread transmission of a highly infectious virus, finding every susceptible person in a population, regardless of what the overall vaccination coverage is."
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“Vaccines are victims of their own success, because people don’t understand what these diseases are. They don’t get to see them, and so they’re not afraid of them.”
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Vaccine exemptions for religious or personal beliefs are rising across the U.S.
Since the pandemic, more than half of counties in the U.S. reported an increase in kindergartners' opting out of vaccination for nonmedical reasons, data shows.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:10 AM
“Vaccines are victims of their own success, because people don’t understand what these diseases are. They don’t get to see them, and so they’re not afraid of them.”
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At least 45 people in nearly two dozen states have been sickened with salmonella food poisoning tied to the Super Greens brand of the diet supplement powder.
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Recalled Super Greens diet supplement powder sickens 45 with salmonella
Federal health officials say at least 45 people in nearly two dozen states have been sickened with salmonella food poisoning tied to the Super Greens brand of diet supplement powder.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:07 AM
At least 45 people in nearly two dozen states have been sickened with salmonella food poisoning tied to the Super Greens brand of the diet supplement powder.
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The American Cancer Society shows that, for the first time, over 70% of Americans diagnosed with cancer can expect to live at least five years. The increase from the mid-1970s, when that number was just 49% is huge. But not all Americans are benefitting equally.
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Cancer survival rates soar nationwide, but L.A. doctors warn cultural and educational barriers leave some behind
An annual report from the American Cancer Society shows that, for the first time, over 70% of Americans diagnosed with cancer can expect to live at least five years. The increase from the mid-1970s, w...
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January 15, 2026 at 6:03 AM
The American Cancer Society shows that, for the first time, over 70% of Americans diagnosed with cancer can expect to live at least five years. The increase from the mid-1970s, when that number was just 49% is huge. But not all Americans are benefitting equally.
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"Exercise has been adopted as a first-line treatment for depression globally with good acceptability and safety, yet it remains underappreciated and underutilized."
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Exercise is as effective as medication in treating depression, study finds
New research shows exercise is as effective as medication at reducing symptoms of depression. And you don't need to run a marathon to see benefits. So how much is enough?
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January 14, 2026 at 5:55 AM
"Exercise has been adopted as a first-line treatment for depression globally with good acceptability and safety, yet it remains underappreciated and underutilized."
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The South Carolina health department reported 434 measles cases related to the ongoing outbreak in the state on Tuesday, 124 additional cases since its last update on Friday. Of those infected, 378 were unvaccinated, and 47 had an unknown vaccination status.
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Measles cases in South Carolina rise by 124 to 434, state health department says
The South Carolina health department reported 434 measles cases related to the ongoing outbreak in the state on Tuesday, 124 additional cases since its last update on Friday.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:46 AM
The South Carolina health department reported 434 measles cases related to the ongoing outbreak in the state on Tuesday, 124 additional cases since its last update on Friday. Of those infected, 378 were unvaccinated, and 47 had an unknown vaccination status.
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Federal regulators have escalated a nationwide cheese recall to their most serious warning level after lab tests confirmed the presence of Listeria, a potentially deadly bacteria.
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FDA Raises Cheese Recall To Highest Risk After Listeria Found
TUESDAY, Jan. 13, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Federal regulators have escalated a nationwide cheese recall to their most serious warning level after lab tests confi
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January 14, 2026 at 5:41 AM
Federal regulators have escalated a nationwide cheese recall to their most serious warning level after lab tests confirmed the presence of Listeria, a potentially deadly bacteria.
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A few extra minutes of sleep per night, plus a few more vegetables or grains and a little bit more exercise per day, can go a long way to improve health and longevity.
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The key to living longer is small changes in sleep, diet and exercise, new research finds
A few extra minutes of sleep per night, plus a few more vegetables or grains and a little bit more exercise per day, can go a long way to improve health and longevity.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:37 AM
A few extra minutes of sleep per night, plus a few more vegetables or grains and a little bit more exercise per day, can go a long way to improve health and longevity.
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Health officials in South Carolina have confirmed 124 new cases of measles since Friday. Hundreds of children have been quarantined because of school exposures, some more than once.
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South Carolina confirms 124 new measles cases as outbreak on the Arizona-Utah line grows
Health officials in South Carolina have confirmed 124 new cases of measles since Friday. Hundreds of children have been quarantined because of school exposures, some more than once.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Health officials in South Carolina have confirmed 124 new cases of measles since Friday. Hundreds of children have been quarantined because of school exposures, some more than once.
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"We have already had pediatric deaths. We have had thousands of children hospitalized. In the midst of the worst flu season in 30 years, changing the recommendation to make it seem as if the flu vaccine is optional sends a confusing message, and is really dangerous."
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Flu shot recommendation for kids dropped just as the illness rages
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dropped its advice that kids get an annual flu shot at a time when flu cases and hospitalizations are surging.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:49 AM
"We have already had pediatric deaths. We have had thousands of children hospitalized. In the midst of the worst flu season in 30 years, changing the recommendation to make it seem as if the flu vaccine is optional sends a confusing message, and is really dangerous."
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Medicaid cuts under the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ could result in over 1 million missed cancer screenings. Over the first two years of implementation, about 7.5 million Medicaid enrollees eligible for cancer screenings will lose coverage.
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Medicaid cuts under ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ could result in over 1 million missed cancer screenings
Over the first two years of implementation, about 7.5 million Medicaid enrollees eligible for cancer screenings will lose coverage, researchers estimate.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:38 AM
Medicaid cuts under the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ could result in over 1 million missed cancer screenings. Over the first two years of implementation, about 7.5 million Medicaid enrollees eligible for cancer screenings will lose coverage.
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South Carolina measles cases jump 68% in one week amid holiday activities and lagging vaccination.
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South Carolina measles cases jump 68% in one week amid holiday activities and lagging vaccination | CNN
The first measles cases hit last fall, and the South Carolina health department declared an outbreak at the start of October. Now, more than 300 cases have been reported over the past few months, and ...
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January 13, 2026 at 6:36 AM
South Carolina measles cases jump 68% in one week amid holiday activities and lagging vaccination.
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Thousands of cases of frozen tater tots are being recalled amid concerns they may contain pieces of hard plastic.
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Frozen Tater Tots Recalled Over Plastic Contamination
MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Thousands of cases of frozen tater tots are being recalled amid concerns they may contain pieces of hard plastic, feder
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January 13, 2026 at 6:33 AM
Thousands of cases of frozen tater tots are being recalled amid concerns they may contain pieces of hard plastic.
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"When we think about people who are uninsured or who have bogus junk insurance, we know what happens. They put off care. Their health conditions worsen. And it’s not as if they never end up touching the health care system. They eventually end up in the ER."
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ACA sign-ups fall as higher premiums push people off plans
Nationally, sign-ups are down more than 800,000 from last year.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:26 AM
"When we think about people who are uninsured or who have bogus junk insurance, we know what happens. They put off care. Their health conditions worsen. And it’s not as if they never end up touching the health care system. They eventually end up in the ER."
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