Shaylasays
@shaylasays.bsky.social
🍁plant-based health and fitness for the vintage crowd. Cancer Exercise Specialist. I ❤️ science, animals and tofu. Eat like your life depends on it.
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you don’t get to indulge in whataboutism as an excuse to not do anything.
stop insisting COVID-aware folk want you to shut down the world. we’re asking you to open it up—for everyone.
so be a big boy/girl: wear a mask, and it you want to help disabled people, take a cue from the late alice wong:
stop insisting COVID-aware folk want you to shut down the world. we’re asking you to open it up—for everyone.
so be a big boy/girl: wear a mask, and it you want to help disabled people, take a cue from the late alice wong:
November 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
you don’t get to indulge in whataboutism as an excuse to not do anything.
stop insisting COVID-aware folk want you to shut down the world. we’re asking you to open it up—for everyone.
so be a big boy/girl: wear a mask, and it you want to help disabled people, take a cue from the late alice wong:
stop insisting COVID-aware folk want you to shut down the world. we’re asking you to open it up—for everyone.
so be a big boy/girl: wear a mask, and it you want to help disabled people, take a cue from the late alice wong:
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November 15, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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💔 Alice Wong’s last words: “Don’t let the bastards grind you down.”
We can never thank Alice enough for fighting all the good fights and especially all the hard fights. We all learned so much from your brilliance, your courage, and your indefatigable leadership. We will never forget you.
We can never thank Alice enough for fighting all the good fights and especially all the hard fights. We all learned so much from your brilliance, your courage, and your indefatigable leadership. We will never forget you.
November 15, 2025 at 6:53 PM
💔 Alice Wong’s last words: “Don’t let the bastards grind you down.”
We can never thank Alice enough for fighting all the good fights and especially all the hard fights. We all learned so much from your brilliance, your courage, and your indefatigable leadership. We will never forget you.
We can never thank Alice enough for fighting all the good fights and especially all the hard fights. We all learned so much from your brilliance, your courage, and your indefatigable leadership. We will never forget you.
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Omfg why can infection control not get their 🤬 clown car in order and do their 🤬 jobs and tell people that for an aerosol hazard you need aerosol PPE?
Seriously, wtf is wrong with medicine that it tolerates this constant amateur-hour incompetence? We know this is killing people!
"Do no harm"?
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Seriously, wtf is wrong with medicine that it tolerates this constant amateur-hour incompetence? We know this is killing people!
"Do no harm"?
🤬🤡
France: "Wearing a mask is once again mandatory in Paris hospitals"
"Faced with a rapid rise in respiratory infections, several hospitals in the Île-de-France region have decided to reinstate mandatory mask-wearing for healthcare workers, visitors, and patients over the age of 6."
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"Faced with a rapid rise in respiratory infections, several hospitals in the Île-de-France region have decided to reinstate mandatory mask-wearing for healthcare workers, visitors, and patients over the age of 6."
archive.li/ZeKtJ
November 15, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Omfg why can infection control not get their 🤬 clown car in order and do their 🤬 jobs and tell people that for an aerosol hazard you need aerosol PPE?
Seriously, wtf is wrong with medicine that it tolerates this constant amateur-hour incompetence? We know this is killing people!
"Do no harm"?
🤬🤡
Seriously, wtf is wrong with medicine that it tolerates this constant amateur-hour incompetence? We know this is killing people!
"Do no harm"?
🤬🤡
An easy and delicious Banana Date Smoothie Recipe.
Banana Date Smoothie
An easy pre or post workout snack with bananas and dates. Delicious and makes four servings. Enjoy immediately or keep in the fridge for up to two days.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM
An easy and delicious Banana Date Smoothie Recipe.
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📍Senator Fetterman had a VFIB—the leading cause of cardiac arrest—he almost died if not for his implanted defibrillator, which can cost $34,000 to over $51,000. Days ago, he also just voted with GOP to gut health insurance tax credits for millions. Hope he has a change of heart.
November 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
📍Senator Fetterman had a VFIB—the leading cause of cardiac arrest—he almost died if not for his implanted defibrillator, which can cost $34,000 to over $51,000. Days ago, he also just voted with GOP to gut health insurance tax credits for millions. Hope he has a change of heart.
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Alberta declares a tuberculosis outbreak in Edmonton.
This combined with such an increase of homelessness is terrible.
This comes just days after Canada lost its measles elimination status—with Alberta having highest case concentrations.
PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERSHIP NOW!
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
This combined with such an increase of homelessness is terrible.
This comes just days after Canada lost its measles elimination status—with Alberta having highest case concentrations.
PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERSHIP NOW!
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Tuberculosis outbreak declared in inner-city Edmonton: Primary Care Alberta | CBC News
Provincial health officials have declared an outbreak of tuberculosis in Edmonton's core, after lab tests confirmed two inner-city residents had the same strain of the infectious disease.
www.cbc.ca
November 14, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Alberta declares a tuberculosis outbreak in Edmonton.
This combined with such an increase of homelessness is terrible.
This comes just days after Canada lost its measles elimination status—with Alberta having highest case concentrations.
PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERSHIP NOW!
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
This combined with such an increase of homelessness is terrible.
This comes just days after Canada lost its measles elimination status—with Alberta having highest case concentrations.
PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERSHIP NOW!
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Sir Frederick Banting wasn't just the co-discover of insulin.
He was the youngest recipient of the Nobel prize in Physiology or Medicine, an accomplished artist, and a decorated war hero.
This is the story of one of the greatest Canadians.
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He was the youngest recipient of the Nobel prize in Physiology or Medicine, an accomplished artist, and a decorated war hero.
This is the story of one of the greatest Canadians.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Sir Frederick Banting wasn't just the co-discover of insulin.
He was the youngest recipient of the Nobel prize in Physiology or Medicine, an accomplished artist, and a decorated war hero.
This is the story of one of the greatest Canadians.
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He was the youngest recipient of the Nobel prize in Physiology or Medicine, an accomplished artist, and a decorated war hero.
This is the story of one of the greatest Canadians.
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On Nov. 14, 1938, the Lions Gate Bridge opened in Vancouver.
The bridge only took 593 days to build, and it wouldn't have happened without the wealthy Guinness family.
A bylaw also prevented any Asian person from helping in construction of the bridge.
This is the story.
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The bridge only took 593 days to build, and it wouldn't have happened without the wealthy Guinness family.
A bylaw also prevented any Asian person from helping in construction of the bridge.
This is the story.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
On Nov. 14, 1938, the Lions Gate Bridge opened in Vancouver.
The bridge only took 593 days to build, and it wouldn't have happened without the wealthy Guinness family.
A bylaw also prevented any Asian person from helping in construction of the bridge.
This is the story.
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The bridge only took 593 days to build, and it wouldn't have happened without the wealthy Guinness family.
A bylaw also prevented any Asian person from helping in construction of the bridge.
This is the story.
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Because, why not 🤷♀️
The trend of unproven peptides is spreading through influencers and RFK Jr allies…
apnews.com/article/pept...
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The trend of unproven peptides is spreading through influencers and RFK Jr. allies
More Americans are turning to peptides for muscle building, skin rejuvenation, and to try and live longer even though the substances aren’t FDA approved.
apnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Because, why not 🤷♀️
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Request federal government to forbid Batshit Smith in Alberta from stealing our CPP.
November 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Request federal government to forbid Batshit Smith in Alberta from stealing our CPP.
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No excuse for this
Canada is the only G7 country whose greenhouse gas emissions have increased since 1990.
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
How Canada Thumbs Its Nose at the Global Climate Summit | The Tyee
We used to pledge lower emissions. Now we push for higher oil production.
thetyee.ca
November 13, 2025 at 11:29 AM
No excuse for this
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Just try asking an unmasked 🇨🇦 Canadian doctor for #Metformin if you get infected with a #COVID, an illness that most docs think is just like "any other respiratory illness" now.
Even worse, ask if you get reinfected & already have #LongCOVID, an illness many docs don't even "believe" in -
Even worse, ask if you get reinfected & already have #LongCOVID, an illness many docs don't even "believe" in -
🧠 Daily Feed of Brain Damage 🧠
Metformin in vitro has been demonstrated to protect against Dopa senescence... More good evidence to imply value in acute infection 🙏🏻
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
Metformin in vitro has been demonstrated to protect against Dopa senescence... More good evidence to imply value in acute infection 🙏🏻
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
SARS-CoV-2 spike protein causes synaptic dysfunction and p-tau and α-synuclein aggregation leading cognitive impairment: The protective role of metformin
Patients recovering from post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) often experience cognitive dysfunction, including difficulties with focusing, conversation, or memory issues, which can persist for we...
doi.org
November 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Just try asking an unmasked 🇨🇦 Canadian doctor for #Metformin if you get infected with a #COVID, an illness that most docs think is just like "any other respiratory illness" now.
Even worse, ask if you get reinfected & already have #LongCOVID, an illness many docs don't even "believe" in -
Even worse, ask if you get reinfected & already have #LongCOVID, an illness many docs don't even "believe" in -
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“The moment we begin to fear the opinions of others and hesitate to tell the truth that is in us, and from motives of policy are silent when we should speak, the divine floods of light and life no longer flow into our souls.”
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, born on this day in 1815
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, born on this day in 1815
November 12, 2025 at 12:37 PM
“The moment we begin to fear the opinions of others and hesitate to tell the truth that is in us, and from motives of policy are silent when we should speak, the divine floods of light and life no longer flow into our souls.”
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, born on this day in 1815
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, born on this day in 1815
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“The fossil fuel era is inevitably coming to an end and states must stop criminalizing environmental human rights defenders fighting to protect their communities.” www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Fossil fuel infrastructure puts rights of 2 billion people at risk
520 million children live within 5km of fossil fuel infrastructure.
www.amnesty.org
November 12, 2025 at 11:44 AM
“The fossil fuel era is inevitably coming to an end and states must stop criminalizing environmental human rights defenders fighting to protect their communities.” www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
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Leading medical publication the British Medical Journal recognises SUVs as a danger to public health in a new editorial co-authored by T&E’s James Nix: bit.ly/4hVDlBC
Large SUVs are a danger to pedestrians, cyclists & other drivers.
It's time to take action to reduce their presence in urban areas.
Large SUVs are a danger to pedestrians, cyclists & other drivers.
It's time to take action to reduce their presence in urban areas.
November 12, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Leading medical publication the British Medical Journal recognises SUVs as a danger to public health in a new editorial co-authored by T&E’s James Nix: bit.ly/4hVDlBC
Large SUVs are a danger to pedestrians, cyclists & other drivers.
It's time to take action to reduce their presence in urban areas.
Large SUVs are a danger to pedestrians, cyclists & other drivers.
It's time to take action to reduce their presence in urban areas.
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Trenches on the Somme
Mary Riter Hamilton
1919
Mary Riter Hamilton
1919
November 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Trenches on the Somme
Mary Riter Hamilton
1919
Mary Riter Hamilton
1919
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🚨Re-posting with UPDATE from today🚨
The recall of ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula has been expanded from 2 lots to ALL LOTS
Do not consume any ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula
The recall of ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula has been expanded from 2 lots to ALL LOTS
Do not consume any ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula
🧵There is an outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Inc Whole Nutrition Formula resulting in 15 cases across 12 states
🍼Do not use recalled infant formula
🧼Clean any exposed items/surfaces
🏥Seek immediate medical care if your infant consumed ByHeart and is sick
www.cdc.gov/botulism/out...
🍼Do not use recalled infant formula
🧼Clean any exposed items/surfaces
🏥Seek immediate medical care if your infant consumed ByHeart and is sick
www.cdc.gov/botulism/out...
Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Infant Formula, November 2025
Details on an outbreak of infant botulism linked to infant formula, November 2025.
www.cdc.gov
November 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
🚨Re-posting with UPDATE from today🚨
The recall of ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula has been expanded from 2 lots to ALL LOTS
Do not consume any ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula
The recall of ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula has been expanded from 2 lots to ALL LOTS
Do not consume any ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula
Embarrassing is one way of putting it.
Alberta's role in Canada's loss of measles elimination status embarrassing, former chief medical officer says
Alberta accounts for 38% of Canada's measles cases this year
It’s not the flex you think it is Alberta, herd immunity is tanking 😑
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta accounts for 38% of Canada's measles cases this year
It’s not the flex you think it is Alberta, herd immunity is tanking 😑
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta's role in Canada's loss of measles elimination status embarrassing, former chief medical officer says | CBC News
The latest federal data shows Alberta accounts for 38 per cent of Canada’s cases.
www.cbc.ca
November 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Embarrassing is one way of putting it.
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The advantage of a bicycle-mounted army battalion over a horse-mounted one became obvious
#RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers
cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/fea...
#RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers
cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/fea...
The Canadian Corps Cyclist Battalion in the First World War - Canadian Cycling Magazine
The advantage of a bicycle-mounted army battalion over a horse-mounted one became obvious
cyclingmagazine.ca
November 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
The advantage of a bicycle-mounted army battalion over a horse-mounted one became obvious
#RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers
cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/fea...
#RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers
cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/fea...
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My cartoon in today's Toronto Star
November 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
My cartoon in today's Toronto Star
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My thoughts on the FDA announcement today about MHT vajenda.substack.com/p/reaction-t...
Reaction to the FDA Announcement on MHT
Removing the Black Box Warning was Served with a Side of Serious Misinformation
vajenda.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:03 AM
My thoughts on the FDA announcement today about MHT vajenda.substack.com/p/reaction-t...
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🧪This is a must watch. Please watch tonight's episode @60minutes.bsky.social.
Joan Brugge is an eminent scientist that was one of the first pioneers of 3D culture in breast cancer. She had two of her grants canceled last spring.
We used her protocols to develop our own for our research.
Joan Brugge is an eminent scientist that was one of the first pioneers of 3D culture in breast cancer. She had two of her grants canceled last spring.
We used her protocols to develop our own for our research.
November 10, 2025 at 12:52 AM
🧪This is a must watch. Please watch tonight's episode @60minutes.bsky.social.
Joan Brugge is an eminent scientist that was one of the first pioneers of 3D culture in breast cancer. She had two of her grants canceled last spring.
We used her protocols to develop our own for our research.
Joan Brugge is an eminent scientist that was one of the first pioneers of 3D culture in breast cancer. She had two of her grants canceled last spring.
We used her protocols to develop our own for our research.
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In case you're not aware, Tehran is a city of ~10 MILLION people. "Rivers and reservoirs are running dry, while groundwater sources have been overexploited to sustain agriculture and urban growth."
www.newsweek.com/evacuation-w...
www.newsweek.com/evacuation-w...
Evacuation warning for Iran's capital city
President Masoud Pezeshkian warns Tehran faces a historic water crisis with shortages and possible evacuations.
www.newsweek.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
In case you're not aware, Tehran is a city of ~10 MILLION people. "Rivers and reservoirs are running dry, while groundwater sources have been overexploited to sustain agriculture and urban growth."
www.newsweek.com/evacuation-w...
www.newsweek.com/evacuation-w...
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Ugh - this is not going to end well. And you just know it'll be cannon fodder for the antivax loons. www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
Canada could face ‘worst kind’ of flu season as experts warn evolving strain may be mismatch for vaccine | CBC News
With flu cases now rising in Canada, medical experts are bracing for a difficult influenza season linked to the global spread of an evolving H3N2 strain that could be a mismatch for this year’s vaccin...
www.cbc.ca
November 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Ugh - this is not going to end well. And you just know it'll be cannon fodder for the antivax loons. www.cbc.ca/news/health/...