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The adventures of a precocious 6-year-old and his stuffed tiger debuted on November 18, 1985. NPR's Renee Montagne spoke with the comic strip's editor, Lee Salem, in 2005.
40 years ago, Calvin and Hobbes' raucous adventures burst onto the comics page
The adventures of a precocious 6-year-old and his stuffed tiger debuted on November 18, 1985. NPR's Renee Montagne spoke with the comic strip's editor, Lee Salem, in 2005.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:29 AM
The adventures of a precocious 6-year-old and his stuffed tiger debuted on November 18, 1985. NPR's Renee Montagne spoke with the comic strip's editor, Lee Salem, in 2005.
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The emergence of Jesse finding out (thanks to a little autumnal intervention) what it feels like to be a redhead.
November 21, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The emergence of Jesse finding out (thanks to a little autumnal intervention) what it feels like to be a redhead.
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Latest from the Nature Podcast 🔊 Insulin cream offers needle-free option for diabetes
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Insulin cream offers needle-free option for diabetes
Hear the biggest stories from the world of science | 19 November 2025
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November 21, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Latest from the Nature Podcast 🔊 Insulin cream offers needle-free option for diabetes
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ICYMI y'day, first CIDRAP story from @LizSzabo!
Experimental mRNA flu vaccine is more effective than conventional flu shot, but causes more side effects
Those who received the shot were 29% less likely to be diagnosed with flu than those who received a conventional flu shot
Experimental mRNA flu vaccine is more effective than conventional flu shot, but causes more side effects
Those who received the shot were 29% less likely to be diagnosed with flu than those who received a conventional flu shot
November 20, 2025 at 9:51 PM
ICYMI y'day, first CIDRAP story from @LizSzabo!
Experimental mRNA flu vaccine is more effective than conventional flu shot, but causes more side effects
Those who received the shot were 29% less likely to be diagnosed with flu than those who received a conventional flu shot
Experimental mRNA flu vaccine is more effective than conventional flu shot, but causes more side effects
Those who received the shot were 29% less likely to be diagnosed with flu than those who received a conventional flu shot
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New discovery in ulcerative colitis: a bacterial toxin that kills macrophages and increases inflammation, which could be the foundation for a new treatment
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A bacterial toxin disarms gut defenses against inflammation
Macrophage-toxic bacteria from patients with ulcerative colitis worsen gut inflammation in mice
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November 20, 2025 at 7:25 PM
New discovery in ulcerative colitis: a bacterial toxin that kills macrophages and increases inflammation, which could be the foundation for a new treatment
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Dear UK!
We know you have a full, unredacted, and unbleached copy of the Epstein files.
Sharing is caring.
Sincerely,
USA
We know you have a full, unredacted, and unbleached copy of the Epstein files.
Sharing is caring.
Sincerely,
USA
November 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Dear UK!
We know you have a full, unredacted, and unbleached copy of the Epstein files.
Sharing is caring.
Sincerely,
USA
We know you have a full, unredacted, and unbleached copy of the Epstein files.
Sharing is caring.
Sincerely,
USA
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New @cellpress.bsky.social
Evidence for GLP-1 drug impact on countering body-wide aging at low doses in aged mice, brain (hypothalamus) dependent, with multi-omic assessment (RNA, methylation)
www.cell.com/cell-metabol...
Evidence for GLP-1 drug impact on countering body-wide aging at low doses in aged mice, brain (hypothalamus) dependent, with multi-omic assessment (RNA, methylation)
www.cell.com/cell-metabol...
November 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
New @cellpress.bsky.social
Evidence for GLP-1 drug impact on countering body-wide aging at low doses in aged mice, brain (hypothalamus) dependent, with multi-omic assessment (RNA, methylation)
www.cell.com/cell-metabol...
Evidence for GLP-1 drug impact on countering body-wide aging at low doses in aged mice, brain (hypothalamus) dependent, with multi-omic assessment (RNA, methylation)
www.cell.com/cell-metabol...
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Good night, lovely people and lovely dogs.
I hope that you have a wonderful day tomorrow.
I hope that you have a wonderful day tomorrow.
November 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Good night, lovely people and lovely dogs.
I hope that you have a wonderful day tomorrow.
I hope that you have a wonderful day tomorrow.
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A higher intake of ultraprocessed foods was associated with an increased risk of early-onset colorectal conventional adenomas, according to a large prospective cohort study.
https://www.medpagetoday.com/gastroenterology/coloncancer/118514
https://www.medpagetoday.com/gastroenterology/coloncancer/118514
Evidence Linking Processed Foods and Early Colon Cancer Grows
Higher intake of ultraprocessed foods tied to increased risk of adenomas
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November 19, 2025 at 1:57 AM
A higher intake of ultraprocessed foods was associated with an increased risk of early-onset colorectal conventional adenomas, according to a large prospective cohort study.
https://www.medpagetoday.com/gastroenterology/coloncancer/118514
https://www.medpagetoday.com/gastroenterology/coloncancer/118514
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FDA is approving a new form of nalmefene for “prophylaxis” for “opioid exposure,” specifically citing fentanyl.
“Fentanyl exposure” is not a thing. Fent has to be intentionally ingested to cause OD.
It’s being made by a “blockchain-focused digital finance company” whose “biotech arm” is only this…
“Fentanyl exposure” is not a thing. Fent has to be intentionally ingested to cause OD.
It’s being made by a “blockchain-focused digital finance company” whose “biotech arm” is only this…
November 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
FDA is approving a new form of nalmefene for “prophylaxis” for “opioid exposure,” specifically citing fentanyl.
“Fentanyl exposure” is not a thing. Fent has to be intentionally ingested to cause OD.
It’s being made by a “blockchain-focused digital finance company” whose “biotech arm” is only this…
“Fentanyl exposure” is not a thing. Fent has to be intentionally ingested to cause OD.
It’s being made by a “blockchain-focused digital finance company” whose “biotech arm” is only this…
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2 days prior, the North American toxicology specialty assoc’s, @acmtmedtox.bsky.social & @aactinfo.bsky.social, warned that nalmefene has 'limited data regarding its use in fentanyl overdose' & 'should not be considered the first-line agent for opioid reversal until more robust data are available.’
Now the FDA Wants Nalmefene to Be a Fentanyl-Exposure “Prophylactic"
TH104 is intended for military and first responders to self-administer. The FDA will reportedly accept the application without new trials.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
2 days prior, the North American toxicology specialty assoc’s, @acmtmedtox.bsky.social & @aactinfo.bsky.social, warned that nalmefene has 'limited data regarding its use in fentanyl overdose' & 'should not be considered the first-line agent for opioid reversal until more robust data are available.’
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November 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Grateful to @usnews.com for recognition as one of 25 best leaders for 2025
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November 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Grateful to @usnews.com for recognition as one of 25 best leaders for 2025
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Happy Caturday from Loki, who is sporting his extra thick fluffy winter coat these days!
November 15, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Happy Caturday from Loki, who is sporting his extra thick fluffy winter coat these days!
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Good night, lovely people and lovely dogs.
I hope that you have a really wonderful weekend.
I hope that you have a really wonderful weekend.
November 14, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Good night, lovely people and lovely dogs.
I hope that you have a really wonderful weekend.
I hope that you have a really wonderful weekend.
November 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Vaccines save lives.
“… the promise of nasal vaccines is that they could induce mucosal immunity along with a systemic immune response.”
“… the promise of nasal vaccines is that they could induce mucosal immunity along with a systemic immune response.”
Will nasal vaccines consign injections to history?
Nasal vaccines could offer protection against airborne pathogens at their point of entry into the body.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Vaccines save lives.
“… the promise of nasal vaccines is that they could induce mucosal immunity along with a systemic immune response.”
“… the promise of nasal vaccines is that they could induce mucosal immunity along with a systemic immune response.”
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Notice how he says COVID and not covid vaccines...
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong warns that COVID may suppress P53—the “guardian” gene that protects against cancer.
Elephants have 8 copies of it; Humans only 1.
Full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqxC...
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong warns that COVID may suppress P53—the “guardian” gene that protects against cancer.
Elephants have 8 copies of it; Humans only 1.
Full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqxC...
November 13, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Notice how he says COVID and not covid vaccines...
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong warns that COVID may suppress P53—the “guardian” gene that protects against cancer.
Elephants have 8 copies of it; Humans only 1.
Full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqxC...
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong warns that COVID may suppress P53—the “guardian” gene that protects against cancer.
Elephants have 8 copies of it; Humans only 1.
Full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqxC...
No northern lights for Western Mass tonight 😕
November 13, 2025 at 2:30 AM
No northern lights for Western Mass tonight 😕
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If you have money on your EBT card, go buy groceries for your family.
Forget the noise coming out of Washington. We have your back.
Forget the noise coming out of Washington. We have your back.
November 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
If you have money on your EBT card, go buy groceries for your family.
Forget the noise coming out of Washington. We have your back.
Forget the noise coming out of Washington. We have your back.
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Consistent with my review erictopol.substack.com/p/our-preocc...
Our Preoccupation With Protein Intake
The data on high protein diets, bars, supplements, and powders will surprise you
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November 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Consistent with my review erictopol.substack.com/p/our-preocc...
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The baseless protein craze
"You just create an inefficient system where your body gets very good at wasting food protein”
“It’s really frustrating because there isn’t evidence to support the claims that they’re making"
Feature @nature.com
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"You just create an inefficient system where your body gets very good at wasting food protein”
“It’s really frustrating because there isn’t evidence to support the claims that they’re making"
Feature @nature.com
nature.com/articles/d41...
How much protein do you really need? What the science says
Fitness influencers promote super-high-protein diets, but studies show there’s only so much the body can use.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The baseless protein craze
"You just create an inefficient system where your body gets very good at wasting food protein”
“It’s really frustrating because there isn’t evidence to support the claims that they’re making"
Feature @nature.com
nature.com/articles/d41...
"You just create an inefficient system where your body gets very good at wasting food protein”
“It’s really frustrating because there isn’t evidence to support the claims that they’re making"
Feature @nature.com
nature.com/articles/d41...
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Photos are coming in from across New England showing the northern lights in the night sky! on.nbcboston.com/NqNJWGQ
PHOTOS: Northern lights visible in New England
People in Massachusetts and New Hampshire were treated to a light show after space weather forecasters predicted solar storms might trigger auroras.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Photos are coming in from across New England showing the northern lights in the night sky! on.nbcboston.com/NqNJWGQ
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Schumer led Senate Democrats in fighting Trump over healthcare, period.
If you think Senate leaders can control members of their caucus, you don’t know much about the Senate. And before you say “McConnell,” remember why we still have the ACA when Trump and McConnell wanted it gone.
If you think Senate leaders can control members of their caucus, you don’t know much about the Senate. And before you say “McConnell,” remember why we still have the ACA when Trump and McConnell wanted it gone.
November 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Schumer led Senate Democrats in fighting Trump over healthcare, period.
If you think Senate leaders can control members of their caucus, you don’t know much about the Senate. And before you say “McConnell,” remember why we still have the ACA when Trump and McConnell wanted it gone.
If you think Senate leaders can control members of their caucus, you don’t know much about the Senate. And before you say “McConnell,” remember why we still have the ACA when Trump and McConnell wanted it gone.