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Measles is spreading in Michigan now, and the MMR vaccine is the best way to protect kids. It’s safe, it works, and it’s been studied for decades. Children need two doses starting at 12 to 15 months. MMR vaccines may be available from doctors’ offices, local health departments, or many pharmacies.
Itai-Itai Disease: Literally means Ouch-Ouch, or It Hurts! It Hurts!
It is caused by Cadmium poisoning, and the disease and term were coined in Japan in 1912 when Japanese people were poisoned by mining waste dumped into waterways and then consumed the water and fish. 1/4 🧵
It is caused by Cadmium poisoning, and the disease and term were coined in Japan in 1912 when Japanese people were poisoned by mining waste dumped into waterways and then consumed the water and fish. 1/4 🧵
November 6, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Itai-Itai Disease: Literally means Ouch-Ouch, or It Hurts! It Hurts!
It is caused by Cadmium poisoning, and the disease and term were coined in Japan in 1912 when Japanese people were poisoned by mining waste dumped into waterways and then consumed the water and fish. 1/4 🧵
It is caused by Cadmium poisoning, and the disease and term were coined in Japan in 1912 when Japanese people were poisoned by mining waste dumped into waterways and then consumed the water and fish. 1/4 🧵
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Dozens more pregnant and postpartum women have died in Texas hospitals since the state banned abortion, our analysis shows.
As the maternal mortality rate dropped nationally, it rose in Texas by 33%.
As the maternal mortality rate dropped nationally, it rose in Texas by 33%.
Texas Banned Abortion. Then Sepsis Rates Soared.
ProPublica’s first-of-its-kind analysis is the most detailed look yet into a rise in life-threatening complications for women experiencing pregnancy loss under Texas’ abortion ban.
propub.li
March 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Dozens more pregnant and postpartum women have died in Texas hospitals since the state banned abortion, our analysis shows.
As the maternal mortality rate dropped nationally, it rose in Texas by 33%.
As the maternal mortality rate dropped nationally, it rose in Texas by 33%.
Contact your reps to impeach this nut. open.substack.com/pub/lilscien...
US Scientists and Physicians are Sounding the Alarm: It is time to demand the impeachment of RFK Jr.
Here are four things you can do to help
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June 12, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Contact your reps to impeach this nut. open.substack.com/pub/lilscien...
Here are the devastating impacts of the BIG UGLY BILL. - 2025 Budget Impacts: Millions of People Across U.S. Could Lose Needed Assistance Under House Republicans’ Budget Reconciliation Legislation: mailchi.mp/cbpp/with-no...
2025 Budget Impacts: Millions of People Across U.S. Could Lose Needed Assistance Under House Republicans’ Budget Reconciliation Legislation
mailchi.mp
June 12, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Here are the devastating impacts of the BIG UGLY BILL. - 2025 Budget Impacts: Millions of People Across U.S. Could Lose Needed Assistance Under House Republicans’ Budget Reconciliation Legislation: mailchi.mp/cbpp/with-no...
This is a key week to communicate with your U.S. senators. Tell them to reject any proposal that cuts the Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Program in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act from the link below.
Feel free to share this message with your network.
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Feel free to share this message with your network.
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U.S. Senators need to hear from you now
This is a key week to communicate with your US Senators. Tell them to reject any proposal that cuts the Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Program in the One Big Beautiful Bill. ...
www.votervoice.net
June 11, 2025 at 12:35 AM
This is a key week to communicate with your U.S. senators. Tell them to reject any proposal that cuts the Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Program in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act from the link below.
Feel free to share this message with your network.
www.votervoice.net/MFF/Campaign...
Feel free to share this message with your network.
www.votervoice.net/MFF/Campaign...
The House of Representatives passed a reconciliation bill on May 22 that could lead to millions of Americans losing health coverage and nutrition benefits while also rolling back important environmental protections. Tell your Senators to oppose this legislation! www.votervoice.net/PublicHealth...
Oppose cuts to health coverage, nutrition and environmental protections in the House budget reconciliation bill
The House of Representatives passed its version of budget reconciliation legislation that would lead to millions of Americans losing health coverage and nutrition benefits and would roll back importan...
www.votervoice.net
June 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The House of Representatives passed a reconciliation bill on May 22 that could lead to millions of Americans losing health coverage and nutrition benefits while also rolling back important environmental protections. Tell your Senators to oppose this legislation! www.votervoice.net/PublicHealth...
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The integrity of our legal profession is on the ballot in this year's D.C. bar election. Please cast your vote by TOMORROW www.directvote.net/DCBA
D.C. Bar members—the 2025 elections end TOMORROW!
With crucial roles like President and Treasurer up for grabs, protect yourself and your clients by choosing trusted leaders who will shape the future of legal ethics and disciplinary oversight.
Cast your vote by June 4!
With crucial roles like President and Treasurer up for grabs, protect yourself and your clients by choosing trusted leaders who will shape the future of legal ethics and disciplinary oversight.
Cast your vote by June 4!
June 3, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The integrity of our legal profession is on the ballot in this year's D.C. bar election. Please cast your vote by TOMORROW www.directvote.net/DCBA
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Less than 7% of people with severe infections in resource-limited settings get the antibiotics they need—leading to preventable deaths.
Improving equitable access to effective antibiotics must be a global priority.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
#equity #AMR #AMS #medsky #microsky #idsky
Improving equitable access to effective antibiotics must be a global priority.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
#equity #AMR #AMS #medsky #microsky #idsky
Estimated undertreatment of carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacterial infections in eight low-income and middle-income countries: a modelling study
Infections caused by CRGN bacteria are likely to be significantly undertreated in
LMICs. To close this treatment gap, improved access to diagnostics and antibiotics,
strengthening of health systems, a...
www.thelancet.com
May 5, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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The bill House Republicans passed last week would be the deepest cut to #SNAP in history. Our new paper explains the 4 ways this bill would take food assistance away from low-income people, including families with kids, seniors, and people with disabilities. Link below ⤵️
May 28, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The bill House Republicans passed last week would be the deepest cut to #SNAP in history. Our new paper explains the 4 ways this bill would take food assistance away from low-income people, including families with kids, seniors, and people with disabilities. Link below ⤵️
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NEW: Interactive map from CBPP
A quarter of seniors live more than an hourlong trip from their closest Social Security office.
The Trump Admin is placing new travel burdens on beneficiaries that will lead to over 1 million hours wasted on unnecessary travel each year.
www.cbpp.org/research/soc...
A quarter of seniors live more than an hourlong trip from their closest Social Security office.
The Trump Admin is placing new travel burdens on beneficiaries that will lead to over 1 million hours wasted on unnecessary travel each year.
www.cbpp.org/research/soc...
Social Security Service Restrictions Burden Seniors With Long, Unnecessary Travel | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
The Trump Administration and DOGE have implemented new phone service restrictions that the Social Security Administration estimates will require people to make over 1.93 million additional trips to un...
www.cbpp.org
May 28, 2025 at 1:07 PM
NEW: Interactive map from CBPP
A quarter of seniors live more than an hourlong trip from their closest Social Security office.
The Trump Admin is placing new travel burdens on beneficiaries that will lead to over 1 million hours wasted on unnecessary travel each year.
www.cbpp.org/research/soc...
A quarter of seniors live more than an hourlong trip from their closest Social Security office.
The Trump Admin is placing new travel burdens on beneficiaries that will lead to over 1 million hours wasted on unnecessary travel each year.
www.cbpp.org/research/soc...
Your lawmakers need to hear from you NOW! A version of a bill that could mean major cuts to Medicaid is under consideration this week. Tell Congress to say NO to Medicaid cuts! unitedwaysem.org/act/protect-...
Protect families' access to healthcare! - United Way for Southeastern Michigan
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May 21, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Your lawmakers need to hear from you NOW! A version of a bill that could mean major cuts to Medicaid is under consideration this week. Tell Congress to say NO to Medicaid cuts! unitedwaysem.org/act/protect-...
This week, House of Representatives is scheduled to consider legislation that could lead to millions of Americans losing health coverage & nutrition benefits while rolling back important environmental protections. Take the time to tell your representatives to oppose this legislation! bit.ly/3FiUbeN
Oppose cuts to health coverage, nutrition and environmental protections in the House budget reconciliation bill
The House of Representatives is scheduled to consider legislation this week that would lead to millions of Americans losing health coverage and nutrition benefits and would roll back important environ...
bit.ly
May 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM
This week, House of Representatives is scheduled to consider legislation that could lead to millions of Americans losing health coverage & nutrition benefits while rolling back important environmental protections. Take the time to tell your representatives to oppose this legislation! bit.ly/3FiUbeN
I'm attending No Kings's event, “Saline has NO KINGS!” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Saline has NO KINGS! · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allie...
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May 21, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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It is a good time to get your COVID booster before the typical summer wave, and in light of the FDA's new booster rules, which could limit your ability to stay current on COVID vaccines. www.axios.com/2025/05/20/f...
New COVID booster rules could limit shots for people under 65
The changes will likely limit access to the shots to seniors and individuals with pre-existing conditions.
www.axios.com
May 20, 2025 at 9:35 PM
It is a good time to get your COVID booster before the typical summer wave, and in light of the FDA's new booster rules, which could limit your ability to stay current on COVID vaccines. www.axios.com/2025/05/20/f...
Social Connection as a Public Health Issue: The Evidence and a Systemic Framework for Prioritizing the “Social” in Social Determinants of Health www.annualreviews.org/content/jour...
Social Connection as a Public Health Issue: The Evidence and a Systemic Framework for Prioritizing the “Social” in Social Determinants of Health | Annual Reviews
There is growing interest in and renewed support for prioritizing social factors in public health both in the USA and globally. While there are multiple widely recognized social determinants of health...
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May 20, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Social Connection as a Public Health Issue: The Evidence and a Systemic Framework for Prioritizing the “Social” in Social Determinants of Health www.annualreviews.org/content/jour...
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SNAP-Ed is a vital resource in my rural community. My representative knows this and I will remind him many more times #SNAPEdWorks
Urgent call to action: Call your representatives TODAY to oppose the proposed elimination of SNAP-Ed!
Quick Action Link: www.votervoice.net/MFF/Campaign...
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May 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
SNAP-Ed is a vital resource in my rural community. My representative knows this and I will remind him many more times #SNAPEdWorks
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SNAP-Ed is the education piece of SNAP, allowing agencies to provide free ed programs to communities with limited resources teaching healthy habits, how to budget and stretch the dollar and exposes youth and adults to healthy foods. I’m beyond pissed and heartbroken at the callousness. #snapedworks
Urgent call to action: Call your representatives TODAY to oppose the proposed elimination of SNAP-Ed!
Quick Action Link: www.votervoice.net/MFF/Campaign...
Quick Action Link: www.votervoice.net/MFF/Campaign...
May 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
SNAP-Ed is the education piece of SNAP, allowing agencies to provide free ed programs to communities with limited resources teaching healthy habits, how to budget and stretch the dollar and exposes youth and adults to healthy foods. I’m beyond pissed and heartbroken at the callousness. #snapedworks
Urgent call to action: Call your representatives TODAY to oppose the proposed elimination of SNAP-Ed!
Quick Action Link: www.votervoice.net/MFF/Campaign...
Quick Action Link: www.votervoice.net/MFF/Campaign...
May 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Urgent call to action: Call your representatives TODAY to oppose the proposed elimination of SNAP-Ed!
Quick Action Link: www.votervoice.net/MFF/Campaign...
Quick Action Link: www.votervoice.net/MFF/Campaign...
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🚨Excellent piece.
How to Address Misinformation—Without Censorship time.com/7282640/how-...
"Misinformation has both direct [it kills people] & indirect [reduces trust] consequences for society."
"Empowering people to spot manipulation—irrespective of the issue—is the opposite of censorship."
How to Address Misinformation—Without Censorship time.com/7282640/how-...
"Misinformation has both direct [it kills people] & indirect [reduces trust] consequences for society."
"Empowering people to spot manipulation—irrespective of the issue—is the opposite of censorship."
How to Address Misinformation Without Censorship
Too often, we excuse misinformation as a matter of opinion or free speech. And the consequences are dire.
time.com
May 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
🚨Excellent piece.
How to Address Misinformation—Without Censorship time.com/7282640/how-...
"Misinformation has both direct [it kills people] & indirect [reduces trust] consequences for society."
"Empowering people to spot manipulation—irrespective of the issue—is the opposite of censorship."
How to Address Misinformation—Without Censorship time.com/7282640/how-...
"Misinformation has both direct [it kills people] & indirect [reduces trust] consequences for society."
"Empowering people to spot manipulation—irrespective of the issue—is the opposite of censorship."
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Really looking forward to participating in this @ualberta.bsky.social event TOMORROW!
See you there! 🙏
Chancellor’s Forum on Misinformation: Navigating Truth www.ualberta.ca/en/events/pu... with (the amazing) @ryanjespersen.bsky.social @drshazmamithani.bsky.social @fsnagovsky.bsky.social et al!
See you there! 🙏
Chancellor’s Forum on Misinformation: Navigating Truth www.ualberta.ca/en/events/pu... with (the amazing) @ryanjespersen.bsky.social @drshazmamithani.bsky.social @fsnagovsky.bsky.social et al!
Chancellor’s Forum on Misinformation: Navigating Truth in a Digital Age
Hear an engaging evening is misinformation and how to counter it.
www.ualberta.ca
May 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Really looking forward to participating in this @ualberta.bsky.social event TOMORROW!
See you there! 🙏
Chancellor’s Forum on Misinformation: Navigating Truth www.ualberta.ca/en/events/pu... with (the amazing) @ryanjespersen.bsky.social @drshazmamithani.bsky.social @fsnagovsky.bsky.social et al!
See you there! 🙏
Chancellor’s Forum on Misinformation: Navigating Truth www.ualberta.ca/en/events/pu... with (the amazing) @ryanjespersen.bsky.social @drshazmamithani.bsky.social @fsnagovsky.bsky.social et al!
Question: How many Americans have just basic or low literacy?
Answer: 77 million.
43 million American adults have low literacy skills, meaning they struggle with basic reading and writing tasks. This is equivalent to about one in five adults, with many functioning at or below a 6th-grade level.
Answer: 77 million.
43 million American adults have low literacy skills, meaning they struggle with basic reading and writing tasks. This is equivalent to about one in five adults, with many functioning at or below a 6th-grade level.
May 2, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Question: How many Americans have just basic or low literacy?
Answer: 77 million.
43 million American adults have low literacy skills, meaning they struggle with basic reading and writing tasks. This is equivalent to about one in five adults, with many functioning at or below a 6th-grade level.
Answer: 77 million.
43 million American adults have low literacy skills, meaning they struggle with basic reading and writing tasks. This is equivalent to about one in five adults, with many functioning at or below a 6th-grade level.
Measles is spreading in Michigan now, and the MMR vaccine is the best way to protect kids. It’s safe, it works, and it’s been studied for decades. Children need two doses starting at 12 to 15 months. MMR vaccines may be available from doctors’ offices, local health departments, or many pharmacies.
April 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Measles is spreading in Michigan now, and the MMR vaccine is the best way to protect kids. It’s safe, it works, and it’s been studied for decades. Children need two doses starting at 12 to 15 months. MMR vaccines may be available from doctors’ offices, local health departments, or many pharmacies.