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A lack of menopause resources motivated @tamsenfadal.bsky.social to write her own book
to guide women going through the hormonal changes, @bruceylee.bsky.social writes for @forbes.com
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TV Journalist Tamsen Fadal Discusses ‘How To Menopause’
Tamsen Fadal first experienced perimenopause symptoms on live TV as a news anchor when she was in her 40s. At the time, she didn’t realize what was happening.
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April 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Check out the link below to see @gohealio.bsky.social interview of our Exec Director @bruceylee.bsky.social discuss our team’s recent study on the significant and growing burden of long COVID published in @jidjournal.bsky.social
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Significant economic burden of long COVID will only continue to grow, experts say
The economic burden of long COVID may exceed $2 billion and reach nearly $31 billion when symptoms last between 1 and 3 years, and researchers say these numbers will likely continue to grow as COVID-1...
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April 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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In the latest round of layoffs at key public health institutions, the Trump administration has made cuts to the Sexually Transmitted Diseases Lab Reference and Research Branch, responsible for STI surveillance, @bruceylee.bsky.social writes for @forbes.com

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Trump Layoffs Shut Down Key CDC Sexually Transmitted Diseases Lab
The Trump Administration has reportedly cut all 28 full-time employees and 10 fellows from the CDC Sexually Transmitted Diseases Laboratory Reference and Research Branch.
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April 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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As hundreds of millions of dollars of federal grant money has been terminated under the current presidential administration, @bruceylee.bsky.social offers 10 things to do if your organization’s federal grant gets terminated, written for @forbes.com
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What To Do If Your Federal Government Grant May Be Terminated
Many federal grants are being abruptly terminated under the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s DOGE. Here are 10 things to do if this may happen to your grant.
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April 7, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Feeling a little more wired than you should be after drinking decaf coffee? It might not have been, Our Family Coffee Traverse City Ground Coffee issues recall after mislabeling decaf coffee, according to @fda.gov report, @bruceylee.bsky.social writes for @forbes.com
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FDA: Coffee Recall Across 15 States From Mislabeling As Decaffeinated
According to the FDA, Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA is voluntarily recalling batches of its Our Family Traverse City Ground Coffee for being mislabeled as decaffeinated.
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April 4, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Long COVID has many concerns, including erectile dysfunction. Newly published study in Scientific Reports found 19% of 609 men continued to have ED for up to two years after being hospitalized for COVID-19, @bruceylee.bsky.social writes for @forbes.com
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19% Of Men Had Erectile Dysfunction After COVID-19, Over 9% At 2 Years
Of 609 men surveyed, 19% continued to have erectile dysfunction after being hospitalized with COVID-19. Nearly half still had ED after two years.
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March 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Both your waistband and wallet may shrink as insurance coverage for weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Zepbound decrease, @goodrx.bsky.social data shows Ozempic insurance coverage went down by 22% in the past year, @bruceylee.bsky.social writes more for @forbes.com
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Insurance Coverage For Ozempic, Zepbound Went Down In 2025
While the number of prescription fills for GLP-1 receptor agonists has continued to increase, health Insurance coverage for meds like Ozempic and Zepbound has decreased.
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March 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Most people don’t know the dangerous impacts of measles as it was eliminated from the U.S. in 2000, however as vaccine rates decline and cases reappear, @bruceylee.bsky.social writes for @forbes.com on the US outbreak and dangerous symptoms “immune amnesia” and SSPE
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Measles Can Cause ‘Immune Amnesia’ And SSPE As Long-Term Problems
With measles outbreaks occurring in different parts of the U.S., it's important to remember the possible long-term complications of measles like "immune amnesia" and SSPE.
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March 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Check out the link below to read about Exec Director, Prof @cuny.edu @cunysph.bsky.social @bruceylee.bsky.social who was interviewed by Emily Blackburne for @cuny.edu Research in Focus newsletter to discuss our AIMINGS center for precision health and nutrition research
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25 Colleges. One University.
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March 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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First ever drowning prevention report by @who.int, @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social reports rate of drowning deaths worldwide declined 38% since 2000, after collaborative interventions, @bruceylee.bsky.social writes for @forbes.com
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WHO: Rates Of Drowning Deaths Have Dropped 38% Since 2000. Here’s How
The World Health Organization published its first-ever report on drowning prevention and included a major success story, a 38% drop in the global drowning death rates
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March 7, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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A chaotic season for the @dallasmavs.bsky.social just got even worse as star point guard Kyrie Irving tears ACL in Monday’s game against the @sacramentokings.bsky.social, @bruceylee.bsky.social writes for @forbes.com on what an ACL tear is and the course of treatment
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Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving Suffers Left ACL Tear. Here’s What That Means
Dallas Mavericks All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving tore his left anterior cruciate ligament and will be out for the rest of the season. Here are details on ACL tears.
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March 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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How much is employee burnout costing employers? Our new study in @ajpmonline.bsky.social finds that employee burnout and lack of engagement could cost an employer millions per year @cuny.edu @cunysph.bsky.social, NYC PRI, JHU, @baruch.cuny.edu, USD Knauss
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March 5, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Is getting a lot of Tik Tok views really worth hurting your feet? Recent #droppingthingsonmyfoot trend says otherwise, @bruceylee.bsky.social writes about the dangers for
@forbes.com
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#Droppingthingsonmyfoot Trends On TikTok—Here Are The Problems
TikTokers have been dropping heavy objects on their feet and rating their resulting pain as part of #droppingthingsonmyfoot. Here's why this is a bad idea
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March 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Tennis has had a huge upswing in participation recently, USTA reports an 8% increase of participation in the last year, @bruceylee.bsky.social discusses with USTA CEO Lew Sherr for @forbes.com on what factors have contributed to the sport becoming such a big hit
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March 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Struggle with controlling emotions? @uofmichigan.bsky.social Ethan Kross's new book “Shift: Managing Your Emotions — So They Don’t Manage You” gives ways to "shift" emotions to avoid extremes, @bruceylee.bsky.social writes for @forbes.com
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How You Can ‘Shift’ Emotions So They Don’t Control You
A new book from Ethan Kross, Ph.D., covers different ways to shift your emotional responses to triggers such as attention, perspective, space, people and culture shifters.
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February 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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“Nanoships” were mentioned in the Tinder Year in Swipe report as a dating trend for 2025

Here I write about such microconnections for @psychologytoday.com

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Is Microconnecting the Next Big Dating Trend?
A nanoship is a microconnection with another person without any real accompanying expectations or longer-term commitment. Here's why nanoships may be a good trend for 2025.
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January 16, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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Man On ’Carnivore Diet’ Grows Yellow Lumps On Hands, Feet And Elbows

Here's my coverage for @forbes.com
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Man On ’Carnivore Diet’ Grows Yellow Lumps On Hands, Feet And Elbows
A man in his 40s consumed a "carnivore diet" for 8 months and then developed yellow bumps on his hands, feet and elbows called xanthelasmas, signs of high cholesterol.
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January 25, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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What Does Exclusive Mean in a Relationship?
Know the benefits and drawbacks and have a frank, open discussion

Here’s what I wrote for @psychologytoday.com

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What Does Exclusive Mean in a Relationship?
Are you ready to be exclusive with someone? Do you know what exclusivity means exactly and its benefits and drawbacks? Here's what to do to avoid an exclusive mess.
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February 2, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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What Is Galaxy Gas? Here Is A Dangerous Trend Among Young People

Here's my coverage for @forbes.com

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What Is Galaxy Gas? Here Is A Dangerous Trend Among Young People
Videos of people including teens inhaling the nitrous oxide from Galaxy Gas to get high have been appearing on TikTok, YouTube and other social media platforms.
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February 2, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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‘Quad-demic’ Hitting US With Flu, COVID-19, RSV, Norovirus Surging

Here’s my coverage for @forbes.com

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‘Quad-demic’ Hitting US With Flu, COVID-19, RSV, Norovirus Surging
U.S. surges of COVID-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and norovirus have collectively been dubbed a "quad-demic." Here what you can do.
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February 2, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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RFK Jr., Cites Problematic Paper In HHS Senate Confirmation Hearing

Here I wrote for @forbes.com about the issues with this paper
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RFK Jr., Cites Problematic Paper In HHS Senate Confirmation Hearing
During his Senate hearings, RFK Jr., Trump's nominee to lead HHS, claimed a paper suggested a link between vaccines and autism. Here's a closer look at that paper.
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February 4, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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10 Things to Avoid Saying When Comforting Someone

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10 Things to Avoid Saying When Comforting Someone
When trying to comfort someone, using some standard lines could do the opposite: leaving the person feeling unheard. Here are 10 commonly used phrases that you may want to avoid:
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February 5, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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New NIH ‘Indirect Costs’ Funding Cuts Threaten Universities, Science

Here’s my coverage in @forbes.com

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New NIH ‘Indirect Costs’ Funding Cuts Threaten Universities, Science
On Friday, the National Institutes of Health announced major cuts to funding of indirect costs for Universities, etc. Here's the potential impact on science and society.
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February 8, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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CDC Weekly Report Back After 2-Week Halt But No H5N1 Bird Flu Info

Here's my coverage for @forbes.com

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CDC Weekly Report Back After 2-Week Halt But No H5N1 Bird Flu Info
For the first time since 1952, publication of the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report was halted. It returned on Feb. 6, but without planned bird flu studies.
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February 9, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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H5N1 Bird Flu Concerns Grow. Are COVID-19 Mistakes Being Repeated?

Here's my coverage for @forbes.com

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H5N1 Bird Flu Concerns Grow. Are COVID-19 Mistakes Being Repeated?
The recent appearance of the H5N1 bird flu in pigs does raise viral reassortment concerns. Here's what we know about this highly pathogenic avian influenza virus so far.
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January 7, 2025 at 11:12 AM