How a hatter and railroad clerk kickstarted cancer research. 100 years ago, this duo discovered the first cancer ‘germ.’ www.popsci.com/science/how-...

"Vaccines are currently available for some of these viruses, including influenza, shingles (varicella-zoster), and pneumonia." www.sciencealert.com/a-study-of-5...

A KFF survey found that 78% of adults said they think Congress should extend the enhanced tax credits for the ACA marketplace. This included 92% of Democrats, 82% of independents and 59% of Republicans. thehill.com/policy/healt...

A massive new study combining observational and genetic data overturns the long-held belief that light drinking protects the brain. Researchers found that dementia risk rises in direct proportion to alcohol consumption, with no safe level identified. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

“Our study of over 8,000 older adults found that many who were not in optimal well-being at the start of the study were able to regain it within just three years.” www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...

The measles cases were all among unvaccinated people who had recently traveled. 7 of the new cases were linked to families who traveled within the U.S. and were connected to three infections reported last week. The other 3 were related to international travel. www.upi.com/Health_News/...

A new generation of radiotherapies promises a more targeted attack on cancer. www.science.org/content/arti...

"We're seeing increases in premiums because health care costs are going up, but when you also take away these subsidies, you're pulling the rug out from people. You're looking at a family that was paying $800 a month for their health insurance and that jumps to $3,000." www.npr.org/sections/sho...

“This is the worst time in all the years I have been working in health care. We are facing federal cuts and extreme state cuts that will impact services.” kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

Miami Street Medicine are performing intake on patients with tablet computers and offering follow-up visits for chronic conditions. They’re working with specialists like dermatologists, neurologists and cardiologists. “We’re out there to meet the needs of our patients." apnews.com/article/miam...

This once-rare illness, pertussis, prevented by vaccination, is making a comeback across the United States. The disease can be life-threatening for newborns and infants, especially those under two months old. www.upi.com/Health_News/...

Analysis of 1.2 million women. Covid immunization protected both mother and baby.

Legends of our time. 💙🌺

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Misery

After years of reading articles like this, contagious illness like Norovirus is one of the first things I associate when I hear about cruise ships.

@drneilstone.bsky.social #vaccineswork

keep funding research! I have seen the percentages for survival and death flip in my lifetime. I'm a 5 year breast cancer survivor thanks to ongoing research & early detection.

This measles death came after the mother of the baby contracted the disease while pregnant.

It won’t just be Obamacare premiums that go up. If you think insurance companies aren’t going to raise rates on everyone to compensate for the business they lose when people just go without insurance because they can’t afford the premiums, you are in for a shock.

For God's sake get vaccinated.

If it weren’t for these better diagnostic tools, I might not be here. Found my breast cancer when it was still small.

Since the first Breast Cancer Awareness Month initiatives kicked off 40 years ago, major improvements have been made in treating the disease. Most breast cancer cases are being diagnosed in early stages before the disease has spread, making it easier to treat. abcnews.go.com/Health/breas...

A norovirus outbreak affected nearly 100 passengers and crew on a cruise from San Diego to Miami. The highly contagious illness struck about 5% of passengers during the two-week voyage. www.healthday.com/health-news/...

Obesity may directly drive Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists discovered that tiny messengers released by fat tissue, called extracellular vesicles, can carry harmful signals that accelerate the buildup of amyloid-β plaques in the brain. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

Doctors say the death of a baby born prematurely due to measles is a stark reminder that the ongoing measles outbreak was preventable. www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...

Without the tax credits, people will lose coverage, putting their health and finances at risk. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

Gee whiz, actual science and facts!

*dementia, damnit.

I love science!

My experience is similar. It was such a difference on day one (frankly, during the study itself when they hooked me up to one), I basically refuse to sleep without one. I've missed 2 days in 4 years. Absolutely life-altering thing.

Had my sleep study done in 2007. Getting a CPAP made a massive difference literally the first day I used it. Agreed, cannot stress enough the importance of having this done.

The ability to suppress immunity against transplanted cells will be fabulous. Let’s hope the funding for development continues. 🩺🧪

We recommend all pregnant people to get a Tdap booster during 2nd trimester, to help protect newborns from pertussis. We should be recommending COVID-19 vaccines to all pregnant people as well.

Of course it did! 🙂 ❤️science❤️

This is why I love scientific studies and research

HolyWows 😮

This is incredible!!

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@morganedev.bsky.social @alexsippel.bsky.social @cecilejebeili.bsky.social @htldv.bsky.social Enfin une info qui peut rendre optimiste même si on n’est pas concerné ! Ça fait du bien au moral. Ne boudons pas ces petits bonheurs.

Some good news for a change:

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Lots of amazing science this year. This is what happens when science is well funded.

#ScienceMatters 🧪🧬🥼🦠❤️

Vaccination during pregnancy was associated with lowered maternal risks of COVID infection, stillbirth, preterm birth (including a 34% lower risk of severe preterm birth before 28 weeks), neonatal intensive care admission, & congenital anomalies 1/2

Sample size of 1.2 million!

We knew this, but it’s important to study and document on a mass scale.