Victoria 👩🏾🔬
@ladylotus93.bsky.social
Environmental scientist, epidemiologist, biologist, Louisiana creole/Bajan lady 😊
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April 12, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Lets help our local libraries this National library week! www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjduVkCX/
Currently Hazmat crews are tackling the toxic waste left by the LA fires. This is often the work that the public does not hear about after a natural disaster, the work done by scientists to reduce human health risks after exposure to hazardous waste.
Hazmat crews tackle toxic waste left behind by LA's fires
The fires have turned some electric car batteries and household items into "unexploded ordnances," says an EPA official tasked with the cleanup
www.npr.org
January 28, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Currently Hazmat crews are tackling the toxic waste left by the LA fires. This is often the work that the public does not hear about after a natural disaster, the work done by scientists to reduce human health risks after exposure to hazardous waste.
Sunday is one of my self-care days. I hope that during these tumultuous times people are taking a day to rest and practice self care.
January 26, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Sunday is one of my self-care days. I hope that during these tumultuous times people are taking a day to rest and practice self care.
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#Georgia has been certified malaria-free by WHO, following a nearly century-long effort.
Georgia remained malaria-free for 25 years, but by 2002, malaria had reemerged in the country with 474 cases reported.
Now, Georgia joins the ranks of 45 countries & 1 territory that have achieved this milestone
Georgia remained malaria-free for 25 years, but by 2002, malaria had reemerged in the country with 474 cases reported.
Now, Georgia joins the ranks of 45 countries & 1 territory that have achieved this milestone
January 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
#Georgia has been certified malaria-free by WHO, following a nearly century-long effort.
Georgia remained malaria-free for 25 years, but by 2002, malaria had reemerged in the country with 474 cases reported.
Now, Georgia joins the ranks of 45 countries & 1 territory that have achieved this milestone
Georgia remained malaria-free for 25 years, but by 2002, malaria had reemerged in the country with 474 cases reported.
Now, Georgia joins the ranks of 45 countries & 1 territory that have achieved this milestone
In some good news, a study that surveyed respondents from 68 countries on their trust in scientists found that there is NOT a widespread lack of trust of scientists. I think as scientists we do need to engage more with the public to build trust in those populations that remain skeptical of science.
Trust in scientists and their role in society across 68 countries - Nature Human Behaviour
What is the state of trust in scientists around the world? To answer this question, the authors surveyed 71,922 respondents in 68 countries and found that trust in scientists is moderately high.
www.nature.com
January 21, 2025 at 11:32 PM
In some good news, a study that surveyed respondents from 68 countries on their trust in scientists found that there is NOT a widespread lack of trust of scientists. I think as scientists we do need to engage more with the public to build trust in those populations that remain skeptical of science.
Wow TikTok is really gone. I thought it was going to leave at midnight EST but it happened for me at 10:30pm EST, so suddenly. This is so disheartening in more ways than one. #tiktokban
January 19, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Wow TikTok is really gone. I thought it was going to leave at midnight EST but it happened for me at 10:30pm EST, so suddenly. This is so disheartening in more ways than one. #tiktokban
While I love learning what archeologists unearth in their research in Egypt (I’ve always been fascinated with Ancient Egyptian culture) I’m conflicted because it is disturbing another person’s final resting place.
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January 15, 2025 at 10:59 PM
While I love learning what archeologists unearth in their research in Egypt (I’ve always been fascinated with Ancient Egyptian culture) I’m conflicted because it is disturbing another person’s final resting place.
My heart breaks for the people in California who are currently experiencing the effects of the wildfires. Please stay safe everyone. I pray for you all through this difficult time. Here’s a guide from the USDA on staying safe during wildfires. #wildfire
www.climatehubs.usda.gov/sites/defaul...
www.climatehubs.usda.gov/sites/defaul...
www.climatehubs.usda.gov
January 9, 2025 at 2:20 PM
My heart breaks for the people in California who are currently experiencing the effects of the wildfires. Please stay safe everyone. I pray for you all through this difficult time. Here’s a guide from the USDA on staying safe during wildfires. #wildfire
www.climatehubs.usda.gov/sites/defaul...
www.climatehubs.usda.gov/sites/defaul...
I already speak English and Spanish but would love to learn French as well in this new year. Does anyone have recommendations for a beginner for various apps, courses, movies, music, podcasts, or literature that they used to gain fluency in the language? #learningfrench #languages #Français #French
January 6, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I already speak English and Spanish but would love to learn French as well in this new year. Does anyone have recommendations for a beginner for various apps, courses, movies, music, podcasts, or literature that they used to gain fluency in the language? #learningfrench #languages #Français #French
Women in a study cohort of people aged 40-60 who included short bursts of intense physical activity saw their risks of major cardiovascular drop 45%. It’s nice to know those short bursts of physical activity that I & many other women I know get are actually useful 🤣. #science
Device-measured vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) and major adverse cardiovascular events: evidence of sex differences
Background Vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) refers to brief bouts of intense physical activity embedded into daily life.
Objective To examine sex differences in the dose–resp...
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January 3, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Women in a study cohort of people aged 40-60 who included short bursts of intense physical activity saw their risks of major cardiovascular drop 45%. It’s nice to know those short bursts of physical activity that I & many other women I know get are actually useful 🤣. #science
Happy New Year everyone! May your year be filled with joy, love, peace and blessings. Lets do some great things this year 😊.
a fireworks display with the words happy new year written below it
ALT: a fireworks display with the words happy new year written below it
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January 1, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Happy New Year everyone! May your year be filled with joy, love, peace and blessings. Lets do some great things this year 😊.
I’m hoping that Telehealth for Medicare patients can get extended in the next year to continue to provide access to healthcare to the Medicare patients in rural areas. It’s been shown that Telehealth has helped to fill in gaps for the lack of access to healthcare. #telehealth
Telehealth helps people get health care, but access may soon be in limbo
COVID-era telehealth laws made health care more accessible for rural patients, but telehealth might not be as easy to access next year.
www.sciencenews.org
December 28, 2024 at 7:47 PM
I’m hoping that Telehealth for Medicare patients can get extended in the next year to continue to provide access to healthcare to the Medicare patients in rural areas. It’s been shown that Telehealth has helped to fill in gaps for the lack of access to healthcare. #telehealth
I hope everyone is staying warm this Christmas Eve and enjoying some fun holiday movies.
a merry christmas eve greeting card with a christmas tree and decorations
ALT: a merry christmas eve greeting card with a christmas tree and decorations
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December 24, 2024 at 11:30 PM
I hope everyone is staying warm this Christmas Eve and enjoying some fun holiday movies.
This article mentions that past architectural designs like the Taos Pueblos could be used in the future to help keep homes cool. I think it would be so cool if we could not only have some eco friendly architectural housing designs but also housing that isn’t all drab and cookie cutter.
To stay cool, some future homes may build on past power-free tech
Accordion-pleated walls and other heat-managing structures could cool homes in hot, dry places naturally — without electricity.
www.snexplores.org
December 20, 2024 at 9:25 PM
This article mentions that past architectural designs like the Taos Pueblos could be used in the future to help keep homes cool. I think it would be so cool if we could not only have some eco friendly architectural housing designs but also housing that isn’t all drab and cookie cutter.
This article focused on public health in 2024 & it looks like we have a lot of work to do. Dengue & bird flu are on the rise in the Americas, climatic changes are increasing heat related injuries, & clean drinking water is inaccessible in multiple places around the world. I’m ready to work in 2025.
Here's how public health fared in 2024
Viral outbreaks, extreme heat and access to clean water are among the year’s big public health headlines.
www.sciencenews.org
December 19, 2024 at 1:09 AM
This article focused on public health in 2024 & it looks like we have a lot of work to do. Dengue & bird flu are on the rise in the Americas, climatic changes are increasing heat related injuries, & clean drinking water is inaccessible in multiple places around the world. I’m ready to work in 2025.
Mayotte cyclone has health services in ruin due to weather damages. While medical supplies can be air lifted to the territory, I wonder if there are other ways that scientists can help. Would mobile health clinics be the answer or working toward building climate resilient infrastructure be better?
Mayotte cyclone: health services in ruins as rescuers race to reach survivors
Medical supplies airlifted to French Indian Ocean territory after Cyclone Chido leaves hundreds feared dead
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2024 at 11:19 PM
Mayotte cyclone has health services in ruin due to weather damages. While medical supplies can be air lifted to the territory, I wonder if there are other ways that scientists can help. Would mobile health clinics be the answer or working toward building climate resilient infrastructure be better?
It seems like malaria cases have risen over the past few years due to an increase in climate disasters and rising resistance to insecticides. I know the climate crisis is creating a breeding ground for mosquitos due to an increase in temps and flooding. We really need to create new solutions.
Malaria cases rise for fifth year as disasters and resistance hamper control efforts
The disease killed 600,000 people amid 263m cases globally in 2023, says WHO, calling for nations to address funding shortfall
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2024 at 8:59 PM
It seems like malaria cases have risen over the past few years due to an increase in climate disasters and rising resistance to insecticides. I know the climate crisis is creating a breeding ground for mosquitos due to an increase in temps and flooding. We really need to create new solutions.
This is world is full of beautiful places and amazing people. Don’t let the bad in this world dim your light, peace, or joy. While we are here we should preserve our environment and love one another. Peace and joy for me, personally, is being near any body of water, especially the wetlands.
December 13, 2024 at 11:30 PM
This is world is full of beautiful places and amazing people. Don’t let the bad in this world dim your light, peace, or joy. While we are here we should preserve our environment and love one another. Peace and joy for me, personally, is being near any body of water, especially the wetlands.
A new study proposed a conceptual framework for identifying policy responses and governance approaches to address cross-border climate impacts. It’ll be interesting to see in the coming years how countries work together to address issues that affect them all.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
A conceptual framework for responding to cross-border climate change impacts
Climate change adaptation is most often defined as a local and national governance issue. While the scientific literature recognizes the potential sig…
www.sciencedirect.com
November 28, 2024 at 3:26 PM
A new study proposed a conceptual framework for identifying policy responses and governance approaches to address cross-border climate impacts. It’ll be interesting to see in the coming years how countries work together to address issues that affect them all.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
A new study by Yang et al. 2024 looked at the impact of pandemic worries on mental health in India and it found that financial stress as being one of the most significant factors affecting depression and anxiety, which to me is not too surprising but it is interesting.
Impact of pandemic-related worries on mental health in India from 2020 to 2022 - npj Mental Health Research
npj Mental Health Research - Impact of pandemic-related worries on mental health in India from 2020 to 2022
www.nature.com
November 25, 2024 at 1:30 AM
A new study by Yang et al. 2024 looked at the impact of pandemic worries on mental health in India and it found that financial stress as being one of the most significant factors affecting depression and anxiety, which to me is not too surprising but it is interesting.
Agbaje et al. 2024 results suggest that lean mass seems more significant than fat mass in relation to sedentary time and physical activity with blood pressure. I think a combination of healthy eating along with increased physical activity interventions for adolescents could help mitigate bp risks.
Lean Mass Longitudinally Confounds Sedentary Time and Physical Activity With Blood Pressure Progression in 2513 Children
Background Randomized controlled trials have reported no effect of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) on reducing blood pressure (BP) in youth, probably due to short trial durations. This...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 19, 2024 at 2:36 AM
Agbaje et al. 2024 results suggest that lean mass seems more significant than fat mass in relation to sedentary time and physical activity with blood pressure. I think a combination of healthy eating along with increased physical activity interventions for adolescents could help mitigate bp risks.
I think this article highlights an aspect of public health that many people forget which is the mental health toll that first responders face after a natural disaster. I think in the future there will be a need for more psychologists to address this issue due to an increase in weather variability.
In mountain areas flooded by Hurricane Helene, these health risks are rising
Contaminated water is one of the leading health risks, but residents also face harm to mental health, stress that exacerbates chronic diseases and several other threats.
www.pbs.org
November 17, 2024 at 7:15 PM
I think this article highlights an aspect of public health that many people forget which is the mental health toll that first responders face after a natural disaster. I think in the future there will be a need for more psychologists to address this issue due to an increase in weather variability.
Has anybody read “The Maid” by Nita Prose? I just started reading it and it starts off slow and I’m hoping it picks up soon. I love mysteries so I’m wondering if it gets good as you read further into it. #themaid
November 16, 2024 at 12:08 AM
Has anybody read “The Maid” by Nita Prose? I just started reading it and it starts off slow and I’m hoping it picks up soon. I love mysteries so I’m wondering if it gets good as you read further into it. #themaid
I think one of the hardest parts of science communication is building the trust between scientists and the public. Sometimes the science moves faster than communication can be released. Which leads to distrust from the public. This nature article is interesting.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
US trust in scientists plunged during the pandemic — but it’s starting to recover
Confidence that scientists will make decisions in the public interest nosedived at the onset of the pandemic but has now started to rise.
www.nature.com
November 15, 2024 at 11:00 PM
I think one of the hardest parts of science communication is building the trust between scientists and the public. Sometimes the science moves faster than communication can be released. Which leads to distrust from the public. This nature article is interesting.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...