Wendy Haaf
@wendyhaaf.bsky.social
Health and medical writer, dog and cat servant
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Kids know better than to use the R slur.
That’s because we’ve fought for decades to remove it from everyday vernacular.
This isn’t about being woke.
It’s about refusing to discriminate and insult people with disabilities.
Trump using that slur was disrespectful to all of us.
That’s because we’ve fought for decades to remove it from everyday vernacular.
This isn’t about being woke.
It’s about refusing to discriminate and insult people with disabilities.
Trump using that slur was disrespectful to all of us.
Walz on Trump calling him the r-word: "We all know both as an educator & parent that using that term is just so damaging. It's hurtful. We have fought 3 decades to get this out of our schools. Kids know better. But this is what Donald Trump has done. He's normalized this type of hateful behavior."
November 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Kids know better than to use the R slur.
That’s because we’ve fought for decades to remove it from everyday vernacular.
This isn’t about being woke.
It’s about refusing to discriminate and insult people with disabilities.
Trump using that slur was disrespectful to all of us.
That’s because we’ve fought for decades to remove it from everyday vernacular.
This isn’t about being woke.
It’s about refusing to discriminate and insult people with disabilities.
Trump using that slur was disrespectful to all of us.
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"Never spread the lie in the headline" should be a hard rule of 21st century journalism.
Research shows that repeating lies helps to spread them, and people read headlines more than they read stories.
Research shows that repeating lies helps to spread them, and people read headlines more than they read stories.
News media has to do better with headlines that present false and unverified public health claims.
November 30, 2025 at 1:10 AM
"Never spread the lie in the headline" should be a hard rule of 21st century journalism.
Research shows that repeating lies helps to spread them, and people read headlines more than they read stories.
Research shows that repeating lies helps to spread them, and people read headlines more than they read stories.
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I see AI slop in anything, I instantly disregard the whole thing. It's like finding a slug in your salad. If you can't write without an LLM, or you can't source art that isn't genAI, you can't be trusted to do anything. Sorry. Absolute deal-breaker.
I don’t know if anyone else notices or cares, but when I see a presentation in which the speaker uses obviously generated-AI images to illustrate their slides, it makes me immediately less confident in whatever other content they’re presenting.
November 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I see AI slop in anything, I instantly disregard the whole thing. It's like finding a slug in your salad. If you can't write without an LLM, or you can't source art that isn't genAI, you can't be trusted to do anything. Sorry. Absolute deal-breaker.
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Apparently 1 in 6 people who get Botox experience adverse effects from the procedure?? Excellent (and troubling) new @healthydebate.bsky.social story by Miranda Schreiber
‘Things went horribly wrong’: Patient advocates spreading the word about dangers of Botox
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‘Things went horribly wrong’: Patient advocates spreading the word about dangers of Botox - Healthy Debate
Little attention has been given to the fact that research indicates that one in six patients who are injected with Botox experiences adverse effects from the procedure.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Apparently 1 in 6 people who get Botox experience adverse effects from the procedure?? Excellent (and troubling) new @healthydebate.bsky.social story by Miranda Schreiber
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If you are someone — citizen, scholars, journalist, activist, etc — fighting against AI data center development anywhere in Canada, can you ping me? Would like to coordinate something…
November 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM
If you are someone — citizen, scholars, journalist, activist, etc — fighting against AI data center development anywhere in Canada, can you ping me? Would like to coordinate something…
Osteoporosis and Alzheimer's disease often occur together, and it turns out it's not just because age is a major risk factor for both conditions. @ucsf-bchsi.bsky.social @perroninstitute.bsky.social tinyurl.com/f862kfc8
November 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Osteoporosis and Alzheimer's disease often occur together, and it turns out it's not just because age is a major risk factor for both conditions. @ucsf-bchsi.bsky.social @perroninstitute.bsky.social tinyurl.com/f862kfc8
Osteoporosis and Alzheimer's disease often occur together, and it turns out it's not just because age is a major risk factor for both conditions. @uhn.ca @uoftmedicine.bsky.social @northeasternu.bsky.social @dmcbrain.bsky.social @vchresearch.bsky.social tinyurl.com/f862kfc8
November 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Osteoporosis and Alzheimer's disease often occur together, and it turns out it's not just because age is a major risk factor for both conditions. @uhn.ca @uoftmedicine.bsky.social @northeasternu.bsky.social @dmcbrain.bsky.social @vchresearch.bsky.social tinyurl.com/f862kfc8
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Today, in Utah, homeowners *or renters* can simply buy a solar panel at Costco, take it home, and plug it in to a wall socket, like an appliance. It just sits there & trims about 15-20% off a residential power bill. If you move to another apt., you can take it with you.
November 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Today, in Utah, homeowners *or renters* can simply buy a solar panel at Costco, take it home, and plug it in to a wall socket, like an appliance. It just sits there & trims about 15-20% off a residential power bill. If you move to another apt., you can take it with you.
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I promise I'll get slightly less annoying by this time next week, but until then I'd like as many folks as possible to know about this FREE cookbook that features delicious recipes from a variety of culinary traditions and helps home cooks reduce food waste from their Thanksgiving dinner! 🍗
I made a li'l cookbook! *After the Feast* suggests ways to use up leftovers from your big turkey dinners.
The PDF is FREE. If you buy a print copy, $2 will support food security initiatives through the Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre.
Please spread the word! 🍗
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The PDF is FREE. If you buy a print copy, $2 will support food security initiatives through the Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre.
Please spread the word! 🍗
ivacheung.com/2025/09/afte...
After the Feast: A Turkey Leftovers Cookbooklet - Iva Cheung
After a couple decades of editing and indexing cookbooks, I took a stab at writing (a small!) one. After the Feast brings together 25-ish of my favourite ways to use up the leftovers from big turkey d...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I promise I'll get slightly less annoying by this time next week, but until then I'd like as many folks as possible to know about this FREE cookbook that features delicious recipes from a variety of culinary traditions and helps home cooks reduce food waste from their Thanksgiving dinner! 🍗
Much of what we think we know about the vagus nerve is more folklore than science. So what does research tell us about this structure's role in health and well-being? @angliaruskin.bsky.social @jamesheathers.bsky.social @northwellhealth.bsky.social @kiteuhn.bsky.social tinyurl.com/2dh6ted7
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November 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Much of what we think we know about the vagus nerve is more folklore than science. So what does research tell us about this structure's role in health and well-being? @angliaruskin.bsky.social @jamesheathers.bsky.social @northwellhealth.bsky.social @kiteuhn.bsky.social tinyurl.com/2dh6ted7
How two ultra-rare mutations may point the way to new Alzheimer's treatments. @utoronto.ca @ytquiroz.bsky.social @bostonu.bsky.social @harvardmed.bsky.social @alexmlynek.bsky.social @jennyrabin.bsky.social @sunnybrookhsc.bsky.social
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November 25, 2025 at 8:52 PM
How two ultra-rare mutations may point the way to new Alzheimer's treatments. @utoronto.ca @ytquiroz.bsky.social @bostonu.bsky.social @harvardmed.bsky.social @alexmlynek.bsky.social @jennyrabin.bsky.social @sunnybrookhsc.bsky.social
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Ontario please read and share
November 18, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Ontario please read and share
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These days seems like everybody's trying to TURN DOWN the conversation on #ClimateChange.
WE'RE TURNING IT UP & we could use your help to do it.
Consider donating to the Calgary Climate Hub's annual fundraiser today.
You'll be glad you did!
CROWDFUNDER: www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/2025fundraiser
WE'RE TURNING IT UP & we could use your help to do it.
Consider donating to the Calgary Climate Hub's annual fundraiser today.
You'll be glad you did!
CROWDFUNDER: www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/2025fundraiser
November 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
These days seems like everybody's trying to TURN DOWN the conversation on #ClimateChange.
WE'RE TURNING IT UP & we could use your help to do it.
Consider donating to the Calgary Climate Hub's annual fundraiser today.
You'll be glad you did!
CROWDFUNDER: www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/2025fundraiser
WE'RE TURNING IT UP & we could use your help to do it.
Consider donating to the Calgary Climate Hub's annual fundraiser today.
You'll be glad you did!
CROWDFUNDER: www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/2025fundraiser
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The key thing to watch here: they fired a Wired political reporter. That’s the title doing the most effective, pointed work. Teen Vogue’s stuff was culturally impactful, but less focused on investigating the administration. Within the Condé portfolio, Wired and the New Yorker are the canaries.
New: Conde Nast fired four employees who were among a group that confronted the company's head of human resources on Wednesday over the decision to fold Teen Vogue into Vogue/recent cuts. Employees who were fired included journalists from the New Yorker, Wired, and Bon Appétit.
November 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The key thing to watch here: they fired a Wired political reporter. That’s the title doing the most effective, pointed work. Teen Vogue’s stuff was culturally impactful, but less focused on investigating the administration. Within the Condé portfolio, Wired and the New Yorker are the canaries.
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Our local animal shelter just put out an urgent request for food for the Pet Food Bank. If you have a local pet food bank please help people feed their pets during this challenging time ❤️
November 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Our local animal shelter just put out an urgent request for food for the Pet Food Bank. If you have a local pet food bank please help people feed their pets during this challenging time ❤️
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The IESO just struck out ⚾ ❌ — doubling down on polluting gas & overpriced nuclear instead of clean, affordable renewables.
Toronto can do better.
Tell City Council: go #renewable NOW! 🌞 🌬️
#onpoli #topoli
www.cleanairalliance.org/win/
Toronto can do better.
Tell City Council: go #renewable NOW! 🌞 🌬️
#onpoli #topoli
www.cleanairalliance.org/win/
IESO needs to rethink its plans for Toronto
Instead of embracing affordable, renewable energy and efficiency, the IESO doubles down on the same tired playbook: more costly and polluting nuclear and gas. Tell Toronto City Council to go green. #o...
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November 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The IESO just struck out ⚾ ❌ — doubling down on polluting gas & overpriced nuclear instead of clean, affordable renewables.
Toronto can do better.
Tell City Council: go #renewable NOW! 🌞 🌬️
#onpoli #topoli
www.cleanairalliance.org/win/
Toronto can do better.
Tell City Council: go #renewable NOW! 🌞 🌬️
#onpoli #topoli
www.cleanairalliance.org/win/
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Amazon and Walmart are two of the biggest recipients of SNAP and Medicaid funds because they don't take care of their employees. Families working 40+ hours a week requiring gov subsistence. In Canada they go to food pantries to make ends meet.
Corporations are the real "welfare queens" of society
Corporations are the real "welfare queens" of society
November 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Amazon and Walmart are two of the biggest recipients of SNAP and Medicaid funds because they don't take care of their employees. Families working 40+ hours a week requiring gov subsistence. In Canada they go to food pantries to make ends meet.
Corporations are the real "welfare queens" of society
Corporations are the real "welfare queens" of society
Any Canadian women out there who are taking NAD or NMN supplements, or who know someone who gets NAD by IV? Message me please --looking for a source for a story. Thanks!
November 2, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Any Canadian women out there who are taking NAD or NMN supplements, or who know someone who gets NAD by IV? Message me please --looking for a source for a story. Thanks!
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Important...👇
SOGC Statement: Health Misinformation is a Form of Violence Against Women sogc.org/en/content/f... via @sogc.org 🙏
"It causes real harm to women and girls and undermines trust in health care providers and treatment options that are grounded in evidence and safety."
SOGC Statement: Health Misinformation is a Form of Violence Against Women sogc.org/en/content/f... via @sogc.org 🙏
"It causes real harm to women and girls and undermines trust in health care providers and treatment options that are grounded in evidence and safety."
SOGC Statement: Health Misinformation is a Form of Violence Against Women
SOGC Statement: Health Misinformation is a Form of Violence Against Women
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November 1, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Important...👇
SOGC Statement: Health Misinformation is a Form of Violence Against Women sogc.org/en/content/f... via @sogc.org 🙏
"It causes real harm to women and girls and undermines trust in health care providers and treatment options that are grounded in evidence and safety."
SOGC Statement: Health Misinformation is a Form of Violence Against Women sogc.org/en/content/f... via @sogc.org 🙏
"It causes real harm to women and girls and undermines trust in health care providers and treatment options that are grounded in evidence and safety."
Canadian 55+ living with low bone mineral density or osteoporosis? I'm looking for a source for an upcoming story. Would just involve an informal chat by phone or Zoom. Message me, please! Thanks.
November 1, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Canadian 55+ living with low bone mineral density or osteoporosis? I'm looking for a source for an upcoming story. Would just involve an informal chat by phone or Zoom. Message me, please! Thanks.
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I'll be making myself available this winter to participate in Zooms with book clubs and reading groups that are discussing Read This When Things Fall Apart: Letters to Activists in Crisis. You can reach out through my website to arrange a convo with your group.
October 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I'll be making myself available this winter to participate in Zooms with book clubs and reading groups that are discussing Read This When Things Fall Apart: Letters to Activists in Crisis. You can reach out through my website to arrange a convo with your group.
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Farida (one of my fav people) also talks about how to make lemonade when the science gives you 🍋🍋🍋 (hint it’s also why she went from brain to gut to ovary) follow where the science takes you because it can be a glorious- though lemony - journey!
Why do women often have more severe strokes than men? 🧠
Dr. Farida Sohrabji joins Dr. @liisagalea.bsky.social on Women’s Health Interrupted to unpack sex differences, estrogens, & gut health in stroke.
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#WomensHealthInterrupted #Stroke
Dr. Farida Sohrabji joins Dr. @liisagalea.bsky.social on Women’s Health Interrupted to unpack sex differences, estrogens, & gut health in stroke.
ow.ly/zFSJ50XjGLT
#WomensHealthInterrupted #Stroke
October 29, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Farida (one of my fav people) also talks about how to make lemonade when the science gives you 🍋🍋🍋 (hint it’s also why she went from brain to gut to ovary) follow where the science takes you because it can be a glorious- though lemony - journey!
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I love her unconditionally
"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
October 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I love her unconditionally
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The world might be pulling back on climate truth: but I'm stepping it up.
How? I'm adding new videos, deep dives & behind-the-scenes stories to Talking Climate.
Why? Because climate honesty and hope matter more than ever right now.
Join me on Patreon: bit.ly/47pCLaf
Or Substack: bit.ly/4ntfvhJ
How? I'm adding new videos, deep dives & behind-the-scenes stories to Talking Climate.
Why? Because climate honesty and hope matter more than ever right now.
Join me on Patreon: bit.ly/47pCLaf
Or Substack: bit.ly/4ntfvhJ
October 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The world might be pulling back on climate truth: but I'm stepping it up.
How? I'm adding new videos, deep dives & behind-the-scenes stories to Talking Climate.
Why? Because climate honesty and hope matter more than ever right now.
Join me on Patreon: bit.ly/47pCLaf
Or Substack: bit.ly/4ntfvhJ
How? I'm adding new videos, deep dives & behind-the-scenes stories to Talking Climate.
Why? Because climate honesty and hope matter more than ever right now.
Join me on Patreon: bit.ly/47pCLaf
Or Substack: bit.ly/4ntfvhJ
Doug Ford is cutting over $1 billion from post-secondary education, while giving multi-million dollar hand outs to corporations. Take action: savetheirfutures.ca
Who do you want in charge of our kids' future? | Save their futures
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October 26, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Doug Ford is cutting over $1 billion from post-secondary education, while giving multi-million dollar hand outs to corporations. Take action: savetheirfutures.ca