Susan Healey
@susanhealey.bsky.social
🍁 Layperson with passionate interest in medicine, human behaviour, democracy, equality. Endless curiosity about life.
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British Columbia, Canada.
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British Columbia, Canada.
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Chemists have discovered a promising new antibiotic that shows activity against drug-resistant bacterial pathogens
This discovery suggests a new paradigm for antibiotic discovery through identifying and testing intermediates in the pathways to diverse natural compounds
#SomeGoodNews
This discovery suggests a new paradigm for antibiotic discovery through identifying and testing intermediates in the pathways to diverse natural compounds
#SomeGoodNews
New antibiotic found hiding in plain sight
warwick.ac.uk
November 16, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Chemists have discovered a promising new antibiotic that shows activity against drug-resistant bacterial pathogens
This discovery suggests a new paradigm for antibiotic discovery through identifying and testing intermediates in the pathways to diverse natural compounds
#SomeGoodNews
This discovery suggests a new paradigm for antibiotic discovery through identifying and testing intermediates in the pathways to diverse natural compounds
#SomeGoodNews
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Canada Healthwatch has published my article, "Canada’s measles setback is a symptom of deeper sickness"
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/17/c...
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/17/c...
Canada’s measles setback is a symptom of deeper sickness
It's a policy failure. But it can still be reversed.
canadahealthwatch.ca
November 17, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Canada Healthwatch has published my article, "Canada’s measles setback is a symptom of deeper sickness"
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/17/c...
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/17/c...
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Sundays are for rest. Cozy up with a warm drink or a good book to recharge. Rest fuels your mental health. What's your Sunday ritual? Reply below! Follow for more. 🌟 #Rest #MentalHealthMatters #Wellness
November 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Sundays are for rest. Cozy up with a warm drink or a good book to recharge. Rest fuels your mental health. What's your Sunday ritual? Reply below! Follow for more. 🌟 #Rest #MentalHealthMatters #Wellness
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A US citizen filmed federal agents smashing his car window, as authorities begin a surge of immigration enforcement operations in North Carolina.
The Honduran-born Charlotte resident filed a police report after the officers let him go.
The Honduran-born Charlotte resident filed a police report after the officers let him go.
November 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
A US citizen filmed federal agents smashing his car window, as authorities begin a surge of immigration enforcement operations in North Carolina.
The Honduran-born Charlotte resident filed a police report after the officers let him go.
The Honduran-born Charlotte resident filed a police report after the officers let him go.
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Thousands of protesters are marching in the streets of DC demanding the resignation of President Trump today.
#EpsteinFiles #Trump
#EpsteinFiles #Trump
November 15, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Thousands of protesters are marching in the streets of DC demanding the resignation of President Trump today.
#EpsteinFiles #Trump
#EpsteinFiles #Trump
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🍁5138 people have contracted measles in Canada this year
🍁4550 of them were unvaccinated or under-vaccinated
🍁16 cases were newborn babies congenitally infected
🍁2 people died
No, immigrants are not to blame.
Yes, anti-vaxxers are.
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
🍁4550 of them were unvaccinated or under-vaccinated
🍁16 cases were newborn babies congenitally infected
🍁2 people died
No, immigrants are not to blame.
Yes, anti-vaxxers are.
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
Canada loses its measles elimination status — as it happened | CBC
www.cbc.ca
November 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
🍁5138 people have contracted measles in Canada this year
🍁4550 of them were unvaccinated or under-vaccinated
🍁16 cases were newborn babies congenitally infected
🍁2 people died
No, immigrants are not to blame.
Yes, anti-vaxxers are.
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
🍁4550 of them were unvaccinated or under-vaccinated
🍁16 cases were newborn babies congenitally infected
🍁2 people died
No, immigrants are not to blame.
Yes, anti-vaxxers are.
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
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Reposted by Susan Healey
UPDATE: Person infected with bird flu in Washington state has H5N5. It's the first time H5N5 has been found in a human
November 15, 2025 at 2:55 AM
UPDATE: Person infected with bird flu in Washington state has H5N5. It's the first time H5N5 has been found in a human
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The Vatican returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada, a historic restitution that is part of the Catholic Church's reckoning with its role in helping suppress Indigenous culture. n.pr/43T2xmD
Pope Leo returns 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada
The Vatican returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada, a historic restitution that is part of the Catholic Church's reckoning with its role in helping suppress Indigenous culture.
n.pr
November 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The Vatican returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada, a historic restitution that is part of the Catholic Church's reckoning with its role in helping suppress Indigenous culture. n.pr/43T2xmD
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I want to be a cat. :)
November 15, 2025 at 5:35 AM
I want to be a cat. :)
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U.N. human rights chief says U.S. "must halt" strikes on alleged drug boats to prevent "extrajudicial killing" - CBS News share.google/2w16txoEYcKu...
November 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
U.N. human rights chief says U.S. "must halt" strikes on alleged drug boats to prevent "extrajudicial killing" - CBS News share.google/2w16txoEYcKu...
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⚡️Update: At least 11 residential buildings struck in Kyiv amid massive Russian missile, drone attack.
At least 11 residential multi-story buildings have been struck by Russian missiles and drones amid the large-scale overnight attack on the capital, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
At least 11 residential multi-story buildings have been struck by Russian missiles and drones amid the large-scale overnight attack on the capital, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
Ballistic missiles, drones strike residential buildings in Kyiv amid large-scale attack on Ukraine
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight on Nov. 13-14, launching hundreds of projectiles towards the capital.
kyivindependent.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:35 AM
⚡️Update: At least 11 residential buildings struck in Kyiv amid massive Russian missile, drone attack.
At least 11 residential multi-story buildings have been struck by Russian missiles and drones amid the large-scale overnight attack on the capital, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
At least 11 residential multi-story buildings have been struck by Russian missiles and drones amid the large-scale overnight attack on the capital, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
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New website raises awareness about available #cancer #clinicaltrials #Canada
Created in collaboration with the Quebec–Clinical Research Organization in Cancer to make academic and pharmaceutical-led trials more accessible to patients
halifax.citynews.ca/2025/11/10/n...
Created in collaboration with the Quebec–Clinical Research Organization in Cancer to make academic and pharmaceutical-led trials more accessible to patients
halifax.citynews.ca/2025/11/10/n...
New website raises awareness about available cancer clinical trials
Canadians now have access to a public listing of active cancer clinical trials across the country, a resource that’s long existed in the United States and Europe. The Canadian Cancer Society announced...
halifax.citynews.ca
November 12, 2025 at 5:54 PM
New website raises awareness about available #cancer #clinicaltrials #Canada
Created in collaboration with the Quebec–Clinical Research Organization in Cancer to make academic and pharmaceutical-led trials more accessible to patients
halifax.citynews.ca/2025/11/10/n...
Created in collaboration with the Quebec–Clinical Research Organization in Cancer to make academic and pharmaceutical-led trials more accessible to patients
halifax.citynews.ca/2025/11/10/n...
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Catholic bishops nationwide recently announced “You Are Not Alone,” a program that lays out ways for Catholics across the country to provide direct aid and solidarity to immigrants in the U.S.
Catholic bishops launch new program in defense of migrants
At their first business meeting since the Trump administration crackdown began, church leaders resolved to combat the fear they detect among their adherents.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Catholic bishops nationwide recently announced “You Are Not Alone,” a program that lays out ways for Catholics across the country to provide direct aid and solidarity to immigrants in the U.S.
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Judge orders release of 600 migrants swept up in ICE’s ‘Midway Blitz’ operation in Chicago
Judge orders release of 600 migrants swept up in ICE operations in Chicago
www.independent.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Judge orders release of 600 migrants swept up in ICE’s ‘Midway Blitz’ operation in Chicago
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The president of Israel, Isaac Herzog, on Wednesday condemned what he called a “shocking and serious” attack by Jewish settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank, calling for an end to a growing wave of settler violence in the occupied territory. https://to.pbs.org/3JSz6tN
Israel's president says 'shocking' settler violence against Palestinians in West Bank must end
Israel's president says authorities must take decisive action to stop “shocking and serious” Jewish settler violence against Palestinian civilians and Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank.
to.pbs.org
November 12, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The president of Israel, Isaac Herzog, on Wednesday condemned what he called a “shocking and serious” attack by Jewish settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank, calling for an end to a growing wave of settler violence in the occupied territory. https://to.pbs.org/3JSz6tN
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FWC shared tips on what residents should and should not do if they encounter one of the cold-stunned lizards.
Falling Iguana Advice Issued Amid Record Cold in Florida
www.newsweek.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Arrests in Mexico are at record levels, dangerous gangsters are being targeted and firearm seizures have doubled. The president is trying a different tack on crime and violence
Mexico has become a less deadly place under Claudia Sheinbaum
There is still an enormous amount to do in a country deeply in hock to gangsters
econ.st
November 11, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Arrests in Mexico are at record levels, dangerous gangsters are being targeted and firearm seizures have doubled. The president is trying a different tack on crime and violence
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Fifty years after the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, the 729-foot freighter that sank on Lake Superior on Nov 10, 1975 on its way from Wisconsin to Detroit, memorials around Michigan and the Great Lakes paid homage to the 29 lives lost on the ship ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/the-g...
‘The gales of November come early’: Michigan remembers the Edmund Fitzgerald, 50 years later • Ohio Capital Journal
Fifty years after the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, the 729-foot freighter that sank on Lake Superior on Nov. 10, 1975 on its way from Wisconsin to Detroit, memorials around Michigan and the…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Fifty years after the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, the 729-foot freighter that sank on Lake Superior on Nov 10, 1975 on its way from Wisconsin to Detroit, memorials around Michigan and the Great Lakes paid homage to the 29 lives lost on the ship ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/the-g...
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Trump is pardoning dozens of allies and backers. Here's who might be seeking clemency
Trump is pardoning dozens of allies and backers. Here's who might be seeking clemency
Some figures eyed as possible candidates for clemency from President Donald Trump include Ghislaine Maxwell and Sean "Diddy" Combs.
cnb.cx
November 11, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Trump is pardoning dozens of allies and backers. Here's who might be seeking clemency
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NEW: The DOJ argues in a new legal filing that Trump has the broad authority to deploy the National Guard into U.S. cities and that these troops are better suited than traditional soldiers to suppress “violent resistance on the streets of American cities.”
DOJ Tells SCOTUS Trump Has Unreviewable Power to Send Troops to U.S. Cities
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM
NEW: The DOJ argues in a new legal filing that Trump has the broad authority to deploy the National Guard into U.S. cities and that these troops are better suited than traditional soldiers to suppress “violent resistance on the streets of American cities.”
Not confirmed yet that this will actually happen - but worth checking your stock of N95 masks and keeping your hands scrupulously clean.
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
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 10, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Not confirmed yet that this will actually happen - but worth checking your stock of N95 masks and keeping your hands scrupulously clean.
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...