Katie Tobik
@katietobik.bsky.social
She/her/hers
Lover of genetics, mountains, proud cat mom. 🧬🍁😻
Lover of genetics, mountains, proud cat mom. 🧬🍁😻
Reposted by Katie Tobik
State health officials said North Carolina is seeing its highest number of flu deaths this season compared to recent years.
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
North Carolina’s flu deaths surpasses 360, the highest it's been in 7 years.
According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, most flu-related deaths across the state are seniors.
www.wunc.org
March 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
State health officials said North Carolina is seeing its highest number of flu deaths this season compared to recent years.
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
Reposted by Katie Tobik
after the overturning of roe, black infant mortality has spiked nearly 11% in states with abortion bans:
www.reuters.com/world/us/inf...
www.reuters.com/world/us/inf...
Infant mortality rises in states with abortion bans, study finds
Increases in infant mortality have been found in U.S. states that enacted abortion bans or severe restrictions after the Supreme Court overturned the landmark ruling that guaranteed a right to the procedure, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.
www.reuters.com
February 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
after the overturning of roe, black infant mortality has spiked nearly 11% in states with abortion bans:
www.reuters.com/world/us/inf...
www.reuters.com/world/us/inf...
Reposted by Katie Tobik
Goodreads is owned by Amazon & there is an AMAZING alternative‼️
The StoryGraph is a black women-owned competitor to GoodReads with better UI in my opinion.
When you sign up you can even transfer your data from Goodreads to StoryGraph!
The StoryGraph is a black women-owned competitor to GoodReads with better UI in my opinion.
When you sign up you can even transfer your data from Goodreads to StoryGraph!
November 12, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Goodreads is owned by Amazon & there is an AMAZING alternative‼️
The StoryGraph is a black women-owned competitor to GoodReads with better UI in my opinion.
When you sign up you can even transfer your data from Goodreads to StoryGraph!
The StoryGraph is a black women-owned competitor to GoodReads with better UI in my opinion.
When you sign up you can even transfer your data from Goodreads to StoryGraph!
This is why genetic counseling and proper consent are important!!
We worry about genetic discrimination in life and long-term care insurance, but up til now it has always been hypothetical. I was surprised when Kristen Brown told me she found many people denied coverage. Guess the future has arrived.
www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
Genetic Discrimination Is Coming for Us All
Insurers are refusing to cover Americans whose DNA reveals health risks. It’s perfectly legal.
www.theatlantic.com
November 12, 2024 at 2:38 PM
This is why genetic counseling and proper consent are important!!