Breathing problems and a cough? It could be #COPD or #asthma — which can sometimes be hard to tell apart. But they do have some differences. Take my new quiz to find out more. #medsky www.goodrx.com/conditions/c...

Does taking #probiotics after giving birth have any benefits? Here's what you need to know: www.goodrx.com/conditions/p...

Did you know #antidepressants can actually make you feel worse when you first start taking them? More on this, plus other things that are good to know about these common medications in my latest article at GoodRx #medsky www.goodrx.com/conditions/d...

If you’ve ever felt stressed, anxious, or #depressed, you’re not alone. After all, these conditions affect millions of people in the U.S. every year. And here’s the hard truth: When you’re not feeling well mentally, it can affect your sex life too. Learn more: www.goodrx.com/conditions/d...

Lawsuits, settlements, whistleblowers, and more: Learn how gabapentin was marketed for #bipolar disorder in the past, and why experts no longer recommended it as a treatment. www.goodrx.com/gabapentin/g...

Did you know #bipolar disorder can look different in men and women? Learn more in our latest at GoodRx: www.goodrx.com/conditions/b...

It's never safe to misuse prescription medication. Here's what you need to know about #Adderall overdose in my latest article: www.goodrx.com/adderall/add...

Menopausal hormone therapy is the most effective treatment for hot flashes, night sweats, and more. And if you're under age 60 -- or within 10 years of starting #menopause -- hormone therapy is likely to have more benefits than risks. Read more in my latest article: www.goodrx.com/conditions/m...

Did you know that over 100 different medications can cause ED? Here's what you need to know, in my latest article from GoodRx #medsky www.goodrx.com/conditions/e...

Here's our latest article, with everything you need to know about your options for #ADHD medication #medsky www.goodrx.com/conditions/a...

Compared to men, it’s harder for many women to lose weight. This may be due to hormones, metabolism, body composition, and other factors. Life changes — like #pregnancy and #menopause — also play a role. Here's what you need to know: www.goodrx.com/conditions/w...

Vitamin E for scars: Does it really work? #medsky www.goodrx.com/conditions/w...

Our latest guide: types of #asthma inhalers, and how to choose the best one for you #medsky www.goodrx.com/conditions/a...

Everything you need to know about #HIV, AIDS, and PrEP in our latest guide at GoodRx: www.goodrx.com/conditions/hiv

Asexuality isn’t something that needs to be treated. It’s totally normal, just like being gay, straight, or bisexual. On the other hand, if you have a low libido — and it’s bothering you — treatment can help. Here's how to tell the difference #medsky www.goodrx.com/conditions/l...

CBT, DBT, ACT, and more... there are so many types of #therapy to choose from. Here's my new article discussing some of the common types of talk therapy, and how to find a therapist that's right for you. #medsky www.goodrx.com/health-topic...

Could your headaches be the sign of a vitamin deficiency? Here's what you need to know #medsky www.goodrx.com/conditions/h...

Is that nasty cough bronchitis... or could you have pneumonia? New quiz at GoodRx to help you understand which you're dealing with #medsky www.goodrx.com/conditions/l...

Ugh. Looks like some #CDC pages are back, but now with a banner at the top warning any info "on this page promoting gender ideology is extremely inaccurate" and that "this page does not reflect biological reality." Pointless. Takes away from the otherwise great CDC info. www.cdc.gov/hiv/living-w...

Medications, hormones, #pregnancy, relationship issues... just a few of the many things that can affect a woman's sex drive. Learn common reasons for low libido in my new article (plus, I'll explain what about female sexual interest/arousal disorder is). #medsky www.goodrx.com/conditions/l...

Most people know about therapy and 12-step groups for dealing with #addiction. But did you know that there are medications that can help, too? In fact, for some substances (opioids, nicotine), medication might actually be the best first choice #medsky www.goodrx.com/conditions/s...

Here's what you can do right now to protect yourself from #H5N1 #birdflu: 1) keep your cats inside and 2) stay away from sick or dead birds... or use protection if you must be near them #medsky www.huffpost.com/entry/bird-f...

It's possible that COVID could look like nothing compared to an #H5N1 #birdflu pandemic... for Webby the tipping point of concern was spread in cows, and we're way past that mark #medsky www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

There's disruption and chaos in government agencies trying to deal with the #H5N1 #birdflu outbreaks in cows, but bird flu doesn't care. Another new dairy herd infected in Nevada, the state's 8th and the country's 973rd. www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-po...

Thanks to #H5N1 #birdflu it looks like baby chicks are the new toilet paper... www.kcra.com/article/cali...

Dairy workers may have passed #H5N1 #birdflu to their pet cats, who may have in turn passed it on to other people in the household. Not a lot of clarity, but here's what we know so far: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/h... #medsky

The bird flu outlook has only gotten worse Signs are pointing to a future flu pandemic, the keys to getting in front of it; a free flow of global data that can provide early warning and boosting the resources for widely testing and analyzing H5N1’s evolution. #MOG8 thebulletin.org/2025/02/the-...

News: CDC's MMWR just released. Four papers (the most we've seen since censorship in January), including the infamous feline H5N1 study that had been held back... www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...

Bird flu in cows is a public health disaster in slow motion says NY Times today #medsky #h5n1 www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/o...

Did you know that there are actually FDA-approved medications for low libido in women? Other things can help, too. Learn about the evidence-based options for increasing your sex drive in my latest at GoodRx: www.goodrx.com/conditions/l...

Breaking: #H5N1 confirmed by USDA in 8 more types of mammals, including rats for the first time www.cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influe...

Is your antidepressant not working, or causing a lot of side effects? Here's what you need to know about trying a different medication (including a handy chart) #medsky #depression www.goodrx.com/conditions/d...

🧵"So this is how liberty dies..." Trump’s first 3 weeks have been a relentless flood of actions. It's incredibly hard to keep up. I’ve gone through 69 actions & mapped out the pattern - showing how they fall within 5 broad domains consistent with authoritarian states 1/9

An urgent message from the nation's health journalists:

@charlesgaba.com is a hero and downloaded CDC’s entire website. A small group of us has come together to preserve this critical resource and make it accessible to the scientific community. More to come. These data are public and they are ours. Deletion disobedience is one way to fight back.

How much farther does it have to go before the censorship is clear?

Assuming we make it through the next couple of decades, this will be an incredible image for future historians/students of the Trump era

I'm both impressed and terrified that journalists and scientists are rushing to download public health information before it potentially disappears forever. If you're working to save CDC data @maggiek.bsky.social has created a form to help with archival. Please share! #medsky

As mentioned in yesterday's newsletter, our research team is tracking what data is released and how often by US government sources. We're also tracking what sources are being removed. Like many in the public health community, we are working to ascertain the impact of todays news.

There are multiple folks working on collecting the data that's being deleted & finding accessible repositories for it, such as Internet Archive, a KFF project, etc. @healthjournalism.org is doing this as well. If you have data you can share, pls email andrea at healthjournalism.org

The CDC has removed data on sexual orientation, gender identity, and health disparities from their website. Pages removed include: - Youth Risk Behavioral Surveillance System - Social Vulnerability Index - Efforts to Address Racism as a Fundamental Driver of Health Disparities

Several databases at the #CDC have gone offline today. We know of some — Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, AtlasPlus. There are undoubtedly more. If you are a researcher & use these databases, please share with @statnews.com how this will affect your work. www.statnews.com/2025/01/25/t...

Ebola outbreak in Uganda reported yesterday... but with new administration, CDC not allowed to collaborate (or even communicate) with the WHO. Normally CDC staff would already be on the way. Follow @craigspencer.bsky.social and @jeremyfaust.bsky.social for details www.cidrap.umn.edu/ebola/uganda...

Scientific censorship already happening... CDC journals offline until publications can be approved by a presidential nominee. In terms of #birdflu former CDC director Tom Frieden says it's basically like your local fire department being told not to sound any alarms. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

Second largest egg producer in the united states hit with #birdflu #h5n1... looks like the cost of #eggs is definitely going to keep going up www.cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influe...

You may have heard of 12-step programs or rehab for treating drug and alcohol #addiction. But did you know that medications and other types of therapy can help too? Learn about the top evidence-based treatments in my new article at GoodRx: www.goodrx.com/conditions/s... #medsky

Ever feel nervous or #anxious about going to the gym to work out? Gym anxiety may affect up to 50% of people in the United States. Learn more in our latest article at GoodRx www.goodrx.com/well-being/m... #medsky

Halt of CDC weekly report is messing with #birdflu research www.cnn.com/2025/01/30/h...