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"Encouragingly, 89% of the public viewed scientists as intelligent, 65% thought they were honest, and 65% believed they were working to solve real-world problems."
Richard Horton's latest Offline: Is there really a trust crisis in science? tinyurl.com/2x59cw6b
Richard Horton's latest Offline: Is there really a trust crisis in science? tinyurl.com/2x59cw6b
Offline: Is there really a trust crisis in science?
When scientists gather, it is not uncommon for them to lament a decline in the public's
trust of science. The examples are well described: anti-vaccination movements, climate
scepticism, COVID-19 cons...
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November 28, 2025 at 6:18 PM
"Encouragingly, 89% of the public viewed scientists as intelligent, 65% thought they were honest, and 65% believed they were working to solve real-world problems."
Richard Horton's latest Offline: Is there really a trust crisis in science? tinyurl.com/2x59cw6b
Richard Horton's latest Offline: Is there really a trust crisis in science? tinyurl.com/2x59cw6b
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What role does enforcement play in tobacco control?
Join FPH's Smoking and Vaping SIG for an online webinar exploring enforcement in the context of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, a historic step to protect future generations.
Find out more and register www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
Join FPH's Smoking and Vaping SIG for an online webinar exploring enforcement in the context of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, a historic step to protect future generations.
Find out more and register www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
The Role of Enforcement in Tobacco Control
This webinar will focus on the role of enforcement, illustrated in the context of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill currently passing through the House of Lords presents a histori...
www.fph.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 9:28 AM
What role does enforcement play in tobacco control?
Join FPH's Smoking and Vaping SIG for an online webinar exploring enforcement in the context of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, a historic step to protect future generations.
Find out more and register www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
Join FPH's Smoking and Vaping SIG for an online webinar exploring enforcement in the context of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, a historic step to protect future generations.
Find out more and register www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
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🚨 Call to action!
The universal Hep B birth-dose vax recommendation is under threat at the upcoming ACIP meeting (Dec 4–5, 2025).
🗣️ Public comment ENDS TODAY! Only a handful of comments have been submitted so far. Your voice truly matters.
💬 How to submit written or oral comments:
The universal Hep B birth-dose vax recommendation is under threat at the upcoming ACIP meeting (Dec 4–5, 2025).
🗣️ Public comment ENDS TODAY! Only a handful of comments have been submitted so far. Your voice truly matters.
💬 How to submit written or oral comments:
ACIP Meeting Information
ACIP holds three regular meetings each year. Learn about upcoming meetings and view materials.
www.cdc.gov
November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🚨 Call to action!
The universal Hep B birth-dose vax recommendation is under threat at the upcoming ACIP meeting (Dec 4–5, 2025).
🗣️ Public comment ENDS TODAY! Only a handful of comments have been submitted so far. Your voice truly matters.
💬 How to submit written or oral comments:
The universal Hep B birth-dose vax recommendation is under threat at the upcoming ACIP meeting (Dec 4–5, 2025).
🗣️ Public comment ENDS TODAY! Only a handful of comments have been submitted so far. Your voice truly matters.
💬 How to submit written or oral comments:
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When researchers examined physical activity levels, the pattern was striking. Those with the highest levels of activity in midlife and later life were 41–45% less likely to develop dementia than those who had the lowest levels of activity.
www.sciencealert.com/exercise-at-...
www.sciencealert.com/exercise-at-...
Exercise at One Stage of Life May Cut Dementia Risk by Up to 45%
For years, scientists have known that moving our bodies can sharpen our minds.
www.sciencealert.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:23 AM
When researchers examined physical activity levels, the pattern was striking. Those with the highest levels of activity in midlife and later life were 41–45% less likely to develop dementia than those who had the lowest levels of activity.
www.sciencealert.com/exercise-at-...
www.sciencealert.com/exercise-at-...
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Millions of Americans face sharply rising costs for health care plans they bought through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, unless Congress acts soon.
www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...
These families' health care costs will balloon if Congress doesn't act on the ACA
Millions of Americans face sharply rising costs for health care plans they bought through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, unless Congress acts soon. Here's what's at stake for them.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Millions of Americans face sharply rising costs for health care plans they bought through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, unless Congress acts soon.
www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...
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Science PSA: Never abbreviate “analysis” as “anal”. Ever.
November 20, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Science PSA: Never abbreviate “analysis” as “anal”. Ever.
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👇 New Editorial in @lancetrespirmed.bsky.social
"Public trust: the vaccine against vaccine hesitancy" spkl.io/63329AjIAl
"Public trust: the vaccine against vaccine hesitancy" spkl.io/63329AjIAl
November 17, 2025 at 12:33 PM
👇 New Editorial in @lancetrespirmed.bsky.social
"Public trust: the vaccine against vaccine hesitancy" spkl.io/63329AjIAl
"Public trust: the vaccine against vaccine hesitancy" spkl.io/63329AjIAl
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Marburg is from the same family as Ebola. It has been described as more severe than Ebola.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11...
Ethiopia confirms first outbreak of Marburg virus
Nine cases reported in Ethiopia's Omo region, bordering conflict-wracked South Sudan, which has a fragile health system.
www.aljazeera.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Marburg is from the same family as Ebola. It has been described as more severe than Ebola.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11...
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The most common chronic liver disease worldwide, metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) affects approximately 30% to 40% of the general adult population.
This Review summarizes the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of #MASLD.
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This Review summarizes the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of #MASLD.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The most common chronic liver disease worldwide, metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) affects approximately 30% to 40% of the general adult population.
This Review summarizes the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of #MASLD.
ja.ma/4nW4ZQ6
This Review summarizes the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of #MASLD.
ja.ma/4nW4ZQ6
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Leading neuroscientists say that ongoing disruptions in federal funding are causing many young scientists in the field to reconsider their career choice — with potentially dire consequences for research into Alzheimer's, autism and other brain disorders.
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
As funding falters, young brain scientists rethink careers in research
Research on brain disorders may slow as young neuroscientists struggle to find jobs and research grants.
www.npr.org
November 16, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Leading neuroscientists say that ongoing disruptions in federal funding are causing many young scientists in the field to reconsider their career choice — with potentially dire consequences for research into Alzheimer's, autism and other brain disorders.
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
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Post-trial data highlight doxyPEP resistance concerns
High-level tetracycline resistance and reduced susceptibility to cefixime was found in gonorrhea bacteria from doxyPEP users.
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High-level tetracycline resistance and reduced susceptibility to cefixime was found in gonorrhea bacteria from doxyPEP users.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
November 10, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Post-trial data highlight doxyPEP resistance concerns
High-level tetracycline resistance and reduced susceptibility to cefixime was found in gonorrhea bacteria from doxyPEP users.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
High-level tetracycline resistance and reduced susceptibility to cefixime was found in gonorrhea bacteria from doxyPEP users.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
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Scientists have edited a gene that may reduce high cholesterol permanently.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/08/h...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/08/h...
Scientists have edited a gene that may reduce high cholesterol permanently | CNN
Dangerously high levels of “bad” cholesterol and triglycerides may be reduced by gene editing, in what study researchers hope will be a “one and done” treatment.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Scientists have edited a gene that may reduce high cholesterol permanently.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/08/h...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/08/h...
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I have a f*ing doctorate in epidemiology and I’m still so confused about how to pick a health insurance plan. Open enrollment should not be this hard!
November 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I have a f*ing doctorate in epidemiology and I’m still so confused about how to pick a health insurance plan. Open enrollment should not be this hard!
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On the cover, a new analysis of the SELECT trial confirms semaglutide lowers the risk of major heart problems in people who are overweight or obese and already have heart disease, even if they don’t have diabetes. 🫀
Read this & more in our new issue: tinyurl.com/58p97aud
Read this & more in our new issue: tinyurl.com/58p97aud
November 7, 2025 at 11:31 AM
On the cover, a new analysis of the SELECT trial confirms semaglutide lowers the risk of major heart problems in people who are overweight or obese and already have heart disease, even if they don’t have diabetes. 🫀
Read this & more in our new issue: tinyurl.com/58p97aud
Read this & more in our new issue: tinyurl.com/58p97aud
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Data: Risks of vascular, inflammatory conditions in kids higher after #COVID infection than vaccination
Over 6 months, COVID infection led to 2.24 extra cases of myocarditis or pericarditis per 100,000 children, versus 0.85 per 100,000 after vaccination.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
Over 6 months, COVID infection led to 2.24 extra cases of myocarditis or pericarditis per 100,000 children, versus 0.85 per 100,000 after vaccination.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Data: Risks of vascular, inflammatory conditions in kids higher after #COVID infection than vaccination
Over 6 months, COVID infection led to 2.24 extra cases of myocarditis or pericarditis per 100,000 children, versus 0.85 per 100,000 after vaccination.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
Over 6 months, COVID infection led to 2.24 extra cases of myocarditis or pericarditis per 100,000 children, versus 0.85 per 100,000 after vaccination.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
