Stephanie
@ardisia.bsky.social
This too shall pass.
Science Nerd, Atheist, Skeptic, GenX, Canadian
Science Nerd, Atheist, Skeptic, GenX, Canadian
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Why Canadians feel unsafe despite crime rates dropping www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... by @robynurback.bsky.social
My take: Studies show that the fear is driven by fearmongering (often by politicians), media coverage of scary anecdotes, lies about immigrants, TV show portrayals, etc
My take: Studies show that the fear is driven by fearmongering (often by politicians), media coverage of scary anecdotes, lies about immigrants, TV show portrayals, etc
Opinion: Why Canadians feel unsafe despite crime rates dropping
Major crimes were down for 2025, but our brains don’t care about year-end data resets
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Why Canadians feel unsafe despite crime rates dropping www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... by @robynurback.bsky.social
My take: Studies show that the fear is driven by fearmongering (often by politicians), media coverage of scary anecdotes, lies about immigrants, TV show portrayals, etc
My take: Studies show that the fear is driven by fearmongering (often by politicians), media coverage of scary anecdotes, lies about immigrants, TV show portrayals, etc
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"...vaccinations were associated with reduced influenza- and pertussis-related hospitalization or ED visits in infants younger than 6 months."
"...urgent need to implement strategies to improve their acceptance."
Maternal Vaccination jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #VaccinesWork
"...urgent need to implement strategies to improve their acceptance."
Maternal Vaccination jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #VaccinesWork
Maternal Vaccination and Infant Hospital and ED Care for Influenza and Pertussis
This cohort study examined the association of influenza and tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis vaccinations during pregnancy and infant hospitalization or emergency department visits in northern I...
jamanetwork.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:42 PM
"...vaccinations were associated with reduced influenza- and pertussis-related hospitalization or ED visits in infants younger than 6 months."
"...urgent need to implement strategies to improve their acceptance."
Maternal Vaccination jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #VaccinesWork
"...urgent need to implement strategies to improve their acceptance."
Maternal Vaccination jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #VaccinesWork
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Canadians are being warned to treat any medical information we see from the US as misinformation and although this is obvious to me, maybe some moots should know this too
January 7, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Canadians are being warned to treat any medical information we see from the US as misinformation and although this is obvious to me, maybe some moots should know this too
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Zero surprise. RFK Jr et al = hypocrisy machine.
Promise: transparency, good science, & NO conflicts.
Reality: LESS transparency, NO science, & MORE conflicts.
Panel behind new dietary guidelines had financial ties to beef, dairy industries www.statnews.com/2026/01/07/n... @statnews
Promise: transparency, good science, & NO conflicts.
Reality: LESS transparency, NO science, & MORE conflicts.
Panel behind new dietary guidelines had financial ties to beef, dairy industries www.statnews.com/2026/01/07/n... @statnews
Panel behind new dietary guidelines had financial ties to beef, dairy industries
The industry connections of an advisory panel for the new dietary guidelines are notable, especially in light of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s criticism of corporate influence.
www.statnews.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Zero surprise. RFK Jr et al = hypocrisy machine.
Promise: transparency, good science, & NO conflicts.
Reality: LESS transparency, NO science, & MORE conflicts.
Panel behind new dietary guidelines had financial ties to beef, dairy industries www.statnews.com/2026/01/07/n... @statnews
Promise: transparency, good science, & NO conflicts.
Reality: LESS transparency, NO science, & MORE conflicts.
Panel behind new dietary guidelines had financial ties to beef, dairy industries www.statnews.com/2026/01/07/n... @statnews
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2025 was the year protein ‘jumped the shark’ theconversation.com/2025-was-the... by Stuart Phillips 🙏
"Biology is full of plateaus. Protein is no exception."
"More is not endlessly better."
"...no strong, rational, evidence-based case for going beyond [the recommended] range for most people..."
"Biology is full of plateaus. Protein is no exception."
"More is not endlessly better."
"...no strong, rational, evidence-based case for going beyond [the recommended] range for most people..."
2025 was the year protein ‘jumped the shark’
2025 was not the year protein finally got its due. It was the year protein was oversold, overvalued and overhyped. The science of protein has not changed; we just need to listen to it again.
theconversation.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:48 PM
2025 was the year protein ‘jumped the shark’ theconversation.com/2025-was-the... by Stuart Phillips 🙏
"Biology is full of plateaus. Protein is no exception."
"More is not endlessly better."
"...no strong, rational, evidence-based case for going beyond [the recommended] range for most people..."
"Biology is full of plateaus. Protein is no exception."
"More is not endlessly better."
"...no strong, rational, evidence-based case for going beyond [the recommended] range for most people..."
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Regulating DTC #microbiome tests academic.oup.com/jlb/article/...
"...often misleading to consumers..."
"...the tests lack analytical and clinical validity."
"...may have many 'false positive' or 'false negatives' and can harm consumers."
Needed: more stringent regulation!
"...often misleading to consumers..."
"...the tests lack analytical and clinical validity."
"...may have many 'false positive' or 'false negatives' and can harm consumers."
Needed: more stringent regulation!
Is the current regulatory framework for direct-to-consumer microbiome-based tests sufficient to protect consumers from medical, economic, and dignitary harms?
Abstract. This article offers a thorough analysis of an important public health issue–the lack of regulation of companies selling direct-to-consumer (DTC)
academic.oup.com
December 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Regulating DTC #microbiome tests academic.oup.com/jlb/article/...
"...often misleading to consumers..."
"...the tests lack analytical and clinical validity."
"...may have many 'false positive' or 'false negatives' and can harm consumers."
Needed: more stringent regulation!
"...often misleading to consumers..."
"...the tests lack analytical and clinical validity."
"...may have many 'false positive' or 'false negatives' and can harm consumers."
Needed: more stringent regulation!
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Debunk the immigration crime myth www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
"...immigration has crime-reducing effects..." journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
"...immigration is consistently linked to decreases in violent (eg, murder) & property crime..." www.antoniocasella.eu/nume/Adelman...
"...immigration has crime-reducing effects..." journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
"...immigration is consistently linked to decreases in violent (eg, murder) & property crime..." www.antoniocasella.eu/nume/Adelman...
Debunking the Myth of the ‘Migrant Crime Wave’
Data does not support claims that the United States is experiencing a surge in crime caused by immigrants.
www.brennancenter.org
December 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Debunk the immigration crime myth www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
"...immigration has crime-reducing effects..." journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
"...immigration is consistently linked to decreases in violent (eg, murder) & property crime..." www.antoniocasella.eu/nume/Adelman...
"...immigration has crime-reducing effects..." journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
"...immigration is consistently linked to decreases in violent (eg, murder) & property crime..." www.antoniocasella.eu/nume/Adelman...
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Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
December 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
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"This study provides additional, solid evidence that there is value in being up-to-date with your COVID vaccines for pregnancy."
COVID-19 vaccination lowers risks during pregnancy, UBC study finds www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
#VaccinesWork
COVID-19 vaccination lowers risks during pregnancy, UBC study finds www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
#VaccinesWork
COVID-19 vaccination lowers risks during pregnancy, UBC study finds
Report analyzing outcomes from COVID-impacted pregnancies shows a number of benefits, including a lower risk for premature births
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
"This study provides additional, solid evidence that there is value in being up-to-date with your COVID vaccines for pregnancy."
COVID-19 vaccination lowers risks during pregnancy, UBC study finds www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
#VaccinesWork
COVID-19 vaccination lowers risks during pregnancy, UBC study finds www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
#VaccinesWork
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