Betty
@plaidbetty.bsky.social
Scientist, medical writer. Passionate about transparent communication of scientific information.
Phillies, Eagles, and Ohio State Buckeyes fan.
Neurodivergent. Cat person.
Phillies, Eagles, and Ohio State Buckeyes fan.
Neurodivergent. Cat person.
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A massive Danish study of over 1 million children found ZERO link between aluminum in childhood vaccines and 50 health conditions — including autism, asthma, and autoimmune diseases.
Real data. Real science. Vaccines remain safe. 📊💉
#BlueSky #MedSky 🧪 #IDSky #SciSky #EMSky #NurseSky #PedsSky
Real data. Real science. Vaccines remain safe. 📊💉
#BlueSky #MedSky 🧪 #IDSky #SciSky #EMSky #NurseSky #PedsSky
Large Danish Study: No link between vaccines and autism or 49 other health conditions
A new Danish study finds no association between aluminum in childhood vaccines and 50 different health conditions, including autism, asthma, and autoimmune diseases. The findings reaffirm the safety o...
shorturl.at
November 23, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I hope Larry Summers’ involvement with Epstein becomes a profound career barrier for him.
I still remember in 2005 when he argued that sex discrimination was not a career barrier for women in science because men simply outperform women in math due to biological differences.
Fuck him.
I still remember in 2005 when he argued that sex discrimination was not a career barrier for women in science because men simply outperform women in math due to biological differences.
Fuck him.
November 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I hope Larry Summers’ involvement with Epstein becomes a profound career barrier for him.
I still remember in 2005 when he argued that sex discrimination was not a career barrier for women in science because men simply outperform women in math due to biological differences.
Fuck him.
I still remember in 2005 when he argued that sex discrimination was not a career barrier for women in science because men simply outperform women in math due to biological differences.
Fuck him.
So many lines could also be highlighted form this work. If you don't deal with statistics, a hazard ratio of 1: Indicates no difference in risk of autism or ADHD between the women who took Tylenol and the women who did not: both groups had neurodivergent children at the same rate
No clear evidence to support any link between maternal acetaminophen (Tylenol) intake and autism or ADHD in offspring, a new umbrella, systematic review
@bmj.com
@bmj.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:31 AM
So many lines could also be highlighted form this work. If you don't deal with statistics, a hazard ratio of 1: Indicates no difference in risk of autism or ADHD between the women who took Tylenol and the women who did not: both groups had neurodivergent children at the same rate
NPR posted their story about the death of James Watson and the comments calling out Watson for being a racist, sexist piece of shit are fantastic. What an academic fraud!
James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA has died at age 97. He was a scientific superstar until he made racist remarks that made him an outcast. n.pr/4oFvBWI
James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA, has died at age 97
James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA has died at age 97. He was a scientific superstar until he made racist remarks that made him an outcast.
n.pr
November 8, 2025 at 12:47 AM
NPR posted their story about the death of James Watson and the comments calling out Watson for being a racist, sexist piece of shit are fantastic. What an academic fraud!
Justice Gorsuch to John Sauer on the legality of Trump’s tariffs: “It’s a one way ratchet toward the gradual but continual accretion of power in the executive branch and away from people’s elected representatives.”
November 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Justice Gorsuch to John Sauer on the legality of Trump’s tariffs: “It’s a one way ratchet toward the gradual but continual accretion of power in the executive branch and away from people’s elected representatives.”
When grocery stores reorganize the products in all the aisles, it can cause autistic shoppers to become disregulated.
October 4, 2025 at 10:37 PM
When grocery stores reorganize the products in all the aisles, it can cause autistic shoppers to become disregulated.
#MLB playoff interests:
1. Phillies
2. Reds
3. Guardians
4. Cubs
5. Brewers
6. Mariners
7. Red Sox
8. Tigers
9. Padres
10. Blue Jays
11. Dodgers
12. Yankees
1. Phillies
2. Reds
3. Guardians
4. Cubs
5. Brewers
6. Mariners
7. Red Sox
8. Tigers
9. Padres
10. Blue Jays
11. Dodgers
12. Yankees
September 29, 2025 at 1:26 AM
#MLB playoff interests:
1. Phillies
2. Reds
3. Guardians
4. Cubs
5. Brewers
6. Mariners
7. Red Sox
8. Tigers
9. Padres
10. Blue Jays
11. Dodgers
12. Yankees
1. Phillies
2. Reds
3. Guardians
4. Cubs
5. Brewers
6. Mariners
7. Red Sox
8. Tigers
9. Padres
10. Blue Jays
11. Dodgers
12. Yankees
Buckeyes win; Eagles win; Phillies win. A fine way to end the weekend.
September 28, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Buckeyes win; Eagles win; Phillies win. A fine way to end the weekend.
Satisfactory Buckeye victory over the Huskies.
September 27, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Satisfactory Buckeye victory over the Huskies.
I’m joining the war on autism
…on the side of autism.
…on the side of autism.
September 23, 2025 at 12:19 AM
I’m joining the war on autism
…on the side of autism.
…on the side of autism.
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Autistic and neurodivergent people deserve far better than a government looking to prevent their existence, let alone one that will invent fictitious ways to do so that puts everyone in danger
September 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Autistic and neurodivergent people deserve far better than a government looking to prevent their existence, let alone one that will invent fictitious ways to do so that puts everyone in danger
I 💚 Jordan Davis
Eagles win!!!
Eagles win!!!
September 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I 💚 Jordan Davis
Eagles win!!!
Eagles win!!!
Touchdown Philly!
Oh my word. That was beautiful.
Oh my word. That was beautiful.
September 21, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Touchdown Philly!
Oh my word. That was beautiful.
Oh my word. That was beautiful.
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Several major medical associations are sitting out this ACIP meeting, most notably, American Academy of Pediatrics. AAP has called the meeting "illegitimate."
Dr. Cody Meissner criticizes AAP's absence, says its "a grave mistake...moving themselves to irrelevance." www.youtube.com/live/-6uBNXs...
Dr. Cody Meissner criticizes AAP's absence, says its "a grave mistake...moving themselves to irrelevance." www.youtube.com/live/-6uBNXs...
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) - September 18, 2025 - Day 1 of 2
YouTube video by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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September 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Several major medical associations are sitting out this ACIP meeting, most notably, American Academy of Pediatrics. AAP has called the meeting "illegitimate."
Dr. Cody Meissner criticizes AAP's absence, says its "a grave mistake...moving themselves to irrelevance." www.youtube.com/live/-6uBNXs...
Dr. Cody Meissner criticizes AAP's absence, says its "a grave mistake...moving themselves to irrelevance." www.youtube.com/live/-6uBNXs...
I appreciate the courage and honest testimony of Susan Monarez in defense of science and public health.
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez delivers her opening statement: "Today should not be about me. Today should be about the future of trust in public health." Ms. Monarez details her time at the CDC and her firing from the agency.
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez Testifies before Senate
YouTube video by C-SPAN
youtu.be
September 17, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I appreciate the courage and honest testimony of Susan Monarez in defense of science and public health.
This is the best time of year. Ohio State football, Philadelphia Eagles football and Phillies baseball.
So good!
🏈⚾️🏈
So good!
🏈⚾️🏈
August 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This is the best time of year. Ohio State football, Philadelphia Eagles football and Phillies baseball.
So good!
🏈⚾️🏈
So good!
🏈⚾️🏈
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KYLE SCHWARBER FOUR-HOMER GAME
It's the 21st 4-HR game in MLB history!
It's the 21st 4-HR game in MLB history!
August 29, 2025 at 1:11 AM
KYLE SCHWARBER FOUR-HOMER GAME
It's the 21st 4-HR game in MLB history!
It's the 21st 4-HR game in MLB history!
Kyle Schwarber's 4 home runs was the balm I needed for the wound received when the Phillies got swept by the Mets
August 29, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Kyle Schwarber's 4 home runs was the balm I needed for the wound received when the Phillies got swept by the Mets
Not only is the cost of groceries not coming down, my grocery store has decided to rearrange the store.
Shopping has become so stressful!
Shopping has become so stressful!
August 9, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Not only is the cost of groceries not coming down, my grocery store has decided to rearrange the store.
Shopping has become so stressful!
Shopping has become so stressful!
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Simultaneously hilarious and heartbreaking. (Pssst - federally funded science saves lives) 🧪
August 1, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Simultaneously hilarious and heartbreaking. (Pssst - federally funded science saves lives) 🧪
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New Jersey’s federal trial judges voted to replace Alina Habba as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor due in part to concerns about her legal qualifications.
July 22, 2025 at 9:11 PM
New Jersey’s federal trial judges voted to replace Alina Habba as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor due in part to concerns about her legal qualifications.