@jacquiboyle.bsky.social
A/Prof Health Systems and Equity. OBGYN. Research in equity across public health, health systems, prevention, digital health focused on women’s health and input of those with lived experience. Love being out bush.
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"Hey Alexa, are you recording this?"
Yes, the answer is yes. Amazon is killing its “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” privacy feature on March 28 as the company aims to bolster Alexa+, its new subscription assistant.
Yes, the answer is yes. Amazon is killing its “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” privacy feature on March 28 as the company aims to bolster Alexa+, its new subscription assistant.
Everything You Say to Your Echo Will Soon Be Sent to Amazon, and You Can’t Opt Out
Amazon is killing its “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” privacy feature on March 28 as the company aims to bolster Alexa+, its new subscription assistant.
wrd.cm
March 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
"Hey Alexa, are you recording this?"
Yes, the answer is yes. Amazon is killing its “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” privacy feature on March 28 as the company aims to bolster Alexa+, its new subscription assistant.
Yes, the answer is yes. Amazon is killing its “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” privacy feature on March 28 as the company aims to bolster Alexa+, its new subscription assistant.
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A recent study found that cervical cancer deaths in young women have plummeted since the introduction of the human papillomavirus vaccine.
As Cervical Cancer Deaths Plummet, Experts Credit HPV Vaccine
HPV can cause a variety of cancers, including cervical. New mortality data for women under 25 point to the success of the HPV vaccine.
buff.ly
March 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
A recent study found that cervical cancer deaths in young women have plummeted since the introduction of the human papillomavirus vaccine.
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Healthcare - including mental healthcare - has to be affordable & accessible.
It's simply not sustainable to make Emergency Departments the defacto provider for mental health services for people on low incomes.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/890144...
It's simply not sustainable to make Emergency Departments the defacto provider for mental health services for people on low incomes.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/890144...
'Easy to slip through': Low-income earners priced out of mental health care
Canberrans told to go to emergency departments.
www.canberratimes.com.au
March 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Healthcare - including mental healthcare - has to be affordable & accessible.
It's simply not sustainable to make Emergency Departments the defacto provider for mental health services for people on low incomes.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/890144...
It's simply not sustainable to make Emergency Departments the defacto provider for mental health services for people on low incomes.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/890144...
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A reminder for these times.
March 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
A reminder for these times.
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👇 Nearly two-thirds of major sporting teams in one state are backed by gambling money.
Kids can’t watch a game without seeing a betting logo.
We need a federal ban but the government has done nothing.
And as we head into another weekend of sport, kids will be harmed.
Enough. Ban gambling ads. Now.
Kids can’t watch a game without seeing a betting logo.
We need a federal ban but the government has done nothing.
And as we head into another weekend of sport, kids will be harmed.
Enough. Ban gambling ads. Now.
February 28, 2025 at 7:44 AM
👇 Nearly two-thirds of major sporting teams in one state are backed by gambling money.
Kids can’t watch a game without seeing a betting logo.
We need a federal ban but the government has done nothing.
And as we head into another weekend of sport, kids will be harmed.
Enough. Ban gambling ads. Now.
Kids can’t watch a game without seeing a betting logo.
We need a federal ban but the government has done nothing.
And as we head into another weekend of sport, kids will be harmed.
Enough. Ban gambling ads. Now.
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Both Labor and the LNP refuse to introduce an East Coast gas reservation scheme (like WA’s) to ensure we have sufficient local gas, at low prices. So, fuelled by greed, the uncontrolled gas cartel are hatching plans to export even more of OUR gas. #auspol
ACCC picks fight with gas exporters over domestic supplies
Competition cop Gina Cass-Gottlieb says Queensland gas exporters plan to use increasing amounts of domestic gas to meet commitments to foreign buyers.
www.afr.com
February 28, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Both Labor and the LNP refuse to introduce an East Coast gas reservation scheme (like WA’s) to ensure we have sufficient local gas, at low prices. So, fuelled by greed, the uncontrolled gas cartel are hatching plans to export even more of OUR gas. #auspol
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Wondering what Independents have been up to for the past three years?
We’ve made a list of some of the biggest Independent achievements at IndieWins.com.au so you can find out.
We’ve made a list of some of the biggest Independent achievements at IndieWins.com.au so you can find out.
February 28, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Wondering what Independents have been up to for the past three years?
We’ve made a list of some of the biggest Independent achievements at IndieWins.com.au so you can find out.
We’ve made a list of some of the biggest Independent achievements at IndieWins.com.au so you can find out.
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The Trump administration terminates funding for polio, HIV, malaria and nutrition programs around the world.
“People will die,” said Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi of the African Population and Health Research Center, “but we will never know, because even the programs to count the dead are cut.”
“People will die,” said Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi of the African Population and Health Research Center, “but we will never know, because even the programs to count the dead are cut.”
U.S. Terminates Funding for Polio, H.I.V., Malaria and Nutrition Programs Around the World
Here are some of the 5,800 contracts the Trump administration formally canceled this week in a wave of terse emails.
www.nytimes.com
February 28, 2025 at 3:30 AM
The Trump administration terminates funding for polio, HIV, malaria and nutrition programs around the world.
“People will die,” said Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi of the African Population and Health Research Center, “but we will never know, because even the programs to count the dead are cut.”
“People will die,” said Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi of the African Population and Health Research Center, “but we will never know, because even the programs to count the dead are cut.”
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Still got some of these, which seem relevant for our times.
www.cathywilcox.com.au/shop/colour-...
www.cathywilcox.com.au/shop/colour-...
Colour Gone tea-towel — Cathy Wilcox
While the oceans warm and climate events become more frequent and extreme, and the colour bleaches from our magnificent coral reefs, all that vivid rainbow spectrum seems to be turning up on charts an...
www.cathywilcox.com.au
February 28, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Still got some of these, which seem relevant for our times.
www.cathywilcox.com.au/shop/colour-...
www.cathywilcox.com.au/shop/colour-...
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One of the richest data sources on maternal health ended by a "pro-life" administration. I feel truly ill. CDC Shutters PRAMS Program on Maternal and Infant Health talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/cdc-s...
CDC Shutters PRAMS Program on Maternal and Infant Health
The Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) is a federal data collection...
talkingpointsmemo.com
February 24, 2025 at 11:11 PM
One of the richest data sources on maternal health ended by a "pro-life" administration. I feel truly ill. CDC Shutters PRAMS Program on Maternal and Infant Health talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/cdc-s...
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In South Africa, Samkelo shared his last HIV/AIDS medications with his friend. Trump's cuts to #PEPFAR could kill both of them. A salute to the @financialtimes.com for this searing report. @brandonwolf.bsky.social @gregggonsalves.bsky.social @ambdanfoote.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/533b...
February 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
In South Africa, Samkelo shared his last HIV/AIDS medications with his friend. Trump's cuts to #PEPFAR could kill both of them. A salute to the @financialtimes.com for this searing report. @brandonwolf.bsky.social @gregggonsalves.bsky.social @ambdanfoote.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/533b...
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Statement from @egpaf.bsky.social on the cancellation of their PEPFAR agreements (which had waivers) that had provided HIV treatment to 10,000 Children and 10,000 Pregnant Women)
pedaids.org/press-releas...
pedaids.org/press-releas...
Lifesaving Services Terminated for 10,000 Children and 10,000 Pregnant Women - EGPAF
Late yesterday, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) received award termination notices for three of its primary USAID agreements, which had previously received approval to resume li...
pedaids.org
February 27, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Statement from @egpaf.bsky.social on the cancellation of their PEPFAR agreements (which had waivers) that had provided HIV treatment to 10,000 Children and 10,000 Pregnant Women)
pedaids.org/press-releas...
pedaids.org/press-releas...
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Germany’s John Oliver, the satirist Jan Böhmermann, argues that the country's repeated and increasingly hollow attempts to "remember away" its Nazi past have actually contributed to the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany Party. Watch our Opinion Video:
Opinion | Germany’s Far-Right Comeback
Germany’s attempts to “remember away” its Nazi past has instead paved the way for an extremist resurgence.
www.nytimes.com
February 20, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Germany’s John Oliver, the satirist Jan Böhmermann, argues that the country's repeated and increasingly hollow attempts to "remember away" its Nazi past have actually contributed to the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany Party. Watch our Opinion Video:
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will the next be the last fair election in australia?
another ad from the australien gov’t that’s surprisingly honest… @thejuicemedia.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kYI...
another ad from the australien gov’t that’s surprisingly honest… @thejuicemedia.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kYI...
Honest Government Ad | Our Last Fair Election?
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
www.youtube.com
February 22, 2025 at 8:48 AM
will the next be the last fair election in australia?
another ad from the australien gov’t that’s surprisingly honest… @thejuicemedia.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kYI...
another ad from the australien gov’t that’s surprisingly honest… @thejuicemedia.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kYI...
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Labor and the Coalition have struck a deal to protect their power, boost their own funding, and shut out competition. They’re taking an additional $4.8M a year from taxpayers while weakening transparency laws—proving they’ll do whatever it takes to maintain control and block community independents
February 12, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Labor and the Coalition have struck a deal to protect their power, boost their own funding, and shut out competition. They’re taking an additional $4.8M a year from taxpayers while weakening transparency laws—proving they’ll do whatever it takes to maintain control and block community independents
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For decades Australians have been told a lie.
We’ve been told that only the major parties can govern.
But do you feel like they’ve been solving the problems we face?
As a voter said, “It’s a choice between sh*t, and sh*tter.”
#auspol #IndependenceWorks #ZoeDaniel
We’ve been told that only the major parties can govern.
But do you feel like they’ve been solving the problems we face?
As a voter said, “It’s a choice between sh*t, and sh*tter.”
#auspol #IndependenceWorks #ZoeDaniel
February 11, 2025 at 6:34 AM
For decades Australians have been told a lie.
We’ve been told that only the major parties can govern.
But do you feel like they’ve been solving the problems we face?
As a voter said, “It’s a choice between sh*t, and sh*tter.”
#auspol #IndependenceWorks #ZoeDaniel
We’ve been told that only the major parties can govern.
But do you feel like they’ve been solving the problems we face?
As a voter said, “It’s a choice between sh*t, and sh*tter.”
#auspol #IndependenceWorks #ZoeDaniel
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One of my friends has a grant from the #FDA to look at disparities in clinical trial research and just submitted a manuscript with the findings. She was told today by the collaborators from the #FDA to rescind it.
#Censorhip has started, we are living in authoritarian government.
#Censorhip has started, we are living in authoritarian government.
US FDA drops web pages on improving clinical trial diversity
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has pulled draft guidance from its website requiring companies to test medicines and devices in diverse populations as part of a purge of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at U.S. health agencies.
www.reuters.com
January 25, 2025 at 2:22 AM
One of my friends has a grant from the #FDA to look at disparities in clinical trial research and just submitted a manuscript with the findings. She was told today by the collaborators from the #FDA to rescind it.
#Censorhip has started, we are living in authoritarian government.
#Censorhip has started, we are living in authoritarian government.
Minister boasts new approvals yet allows extension of coal mines: disappointing political trickery
Government allows extension of coal mines as minister boasts of no new approvals
Minutes after officially recommending a "greenfield" coal mine be approved in Queensland, and approving extensions to three others, Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek boldly declared no new coal min...
www.abc.net.au
December 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Minister boasts new approvals yet allows extension of coal mines: disappointing political trickery
Imperative to find long term solutions to stop MHT shortages and the impact on women www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
Doctors urged not to start new patients on HRT patches amid severe shortage
Doctors have been urged to reconsider prescribing new patients crucial hormone replacement therapy amid a severe shortage that is leaving some women in a "constant state" of anxiety.
www.abc.net.au
December 16, 2024 at 7:39 PM
Imperative to find long term solutions to stop MHT shortages and the impact on women www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
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Just your regular reminder that iron deficiency affects ~40% of 12-21 yo females and still no one cares.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Prevalence of Iron Deficiency and Iron-Deficiency Anemia in US Females Aged 12-21 Years, 2003-2020
This study examines prevalence of iron deficiency among females aged 12 to 21 years to inform future screening strategies for iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia.
jamanetwork.com
December 11, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Just your regular reminder that iron deficiency affects ~40% of 12-21 yo females and still no one cares.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Thank you to @msmagazine.bsky.social for allowing me to share my story!
msmagazine.com/2024/08/22/a...
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Supporting the Freedom to Read: The Ms. Q&A with Amanda Jones, Author of 'That Librarian' - Ms. Magazine
When Louisiana middle school librarian Amanda Jones spoke before the Livingston Parish Public Library board in July 2022, she knew some of her neighbors and friends would disagree with her anti-censor...
msmagazine.com
December 15, 2024 at 12:56 PM
Thank you to @msmagazine.bsky.social for allowing me to share my story!
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