”When [the clitoris] was introduced in the 38th edition of Gray's Anatomy, it was erroneously referred to as 'a small version of the penis’.” That edition was published in 1997. Assuming this is correct, it took Gray’s Anatomy about a century to find it.

*creating an AI mental health counselor* “Hey, we should name it after that depressed robot!”

Read the latest perspective in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases on how the suspected Andes virus-associated hantavirus cluster on the expedition cruise ship illustrated a critical preparedness gap: spkl.io/63327AhHNJ

Dozens of empty Waymos invaded an Atlanta neighborhood and circled a cul-de-sac for hours with no passengers www.wsbtv.com/news/local/a...

A Korean War outbreak. A field mouse near the Hantaan River. One scientist's 20-year search. The story of hantavirus vaccines is one of science working hard against very long odds. historyofvaccines.org/blog/long-ro...

A new review of 91 studies confirms: Tdap during pregnancy is safe and protects newborns from whooping cough before they can be vaccinated themselves. 28,000+ pertussis cases in the U.S. last year. Maternal vaccination is key. vaxintegrity.cidrap.umn.edu/new-evidence...

The libby app is truly one of the best things that has ever happened to me. I implore EVERY one to get a library card and get the app! So many books at your fingertips!!

Oh! First known case of a cat spreading the bird flu H5N1 to a person – a veterinarian. Cattle veterinarians have tested positive for H5N1 antibodies, too. Farm workers & vets are the frontline of this virus. Important to get this news out to vet clinics. 🧵 www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...

Great news! #VaccinesWork www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

"At age 50, people used to think menopause is dried up and over the hill. Age 50 is not the end. Age 50, you're at the top of your game." Everything You Need to Know About Perimenopause (w/ @drsophiayen.bsky.social) in our latest podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

With #Artemis2 still in our minds, we sat down this evening to finally watch Hidden Figures. What a fantastic movie and inspirational story, everyone should give it a watch.

Artemis II lunar mission draws flood of conspiracy theories www.philstar.com/lifestyle/on... Me: "The moon landing is an example of a conspiracy that will not die." "These conspiracies are attractive for a host of reasons including that they are linked to the allure of having secret knowledge..."

The shared excitement over NASA’s recent mission compared to the general indifference to SpaceX missions speaks to the power of something seen as the product of communal human effort rather than just the ego and avarice of one obnoxious dork.

Learned societies and academies, and their journals, need to take a stand. We need to make it clear that we expect our authors to be able to read (the references they cite) and write (the articles they claim to have authored).

3.20.2026. Cherry blossoms in Salem OR. Everything feels so shitty right now. And then there was this.

Our children will never forgive us for compromising their lives and future www.cbsnews.com/news/newborn...

Women deserve better. They need: - Affordable and safe health services. - Rights-based options for reproductive health. - Care that meets her unique needs. Let’s close the gap—act now. #ForAllWomenAndGirls

Merriam-Webster says it’s OK to say it how you want to say it. So, “daynight raving time” it is!

This #InternationalWomensDay, a reminder of what every woman deserves. 📣 At Oxfam, we remain committed to challenging all forms of discrimination and exclusion women face and stand with global gender justice and women's rights movements to advance equality.

One week left to submit applications for our student & trainee summer research grants. Tell us about your current infectious disease or global health research for a chance at one of two $5,000 awards. More info here: spr.ly/63325heu2b

'Unbelievably dangerous': experts sound alarm after ChatGPT Health fails to recognise medical emergencies https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/26/chatgpt-health-fails-recognise-medical-emergencies ↷ canadahealthwatch.ca/featured 🍁

Quelle surprise www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

“It’s more than four times the number of cases as this time last year, when a large outbreak was just beginning in West Texas.” www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

Mental health misinformation is rampant on social media. In our study, 33% of popular mental health videos on TikTok that offered advice and information were misleading. These videos were watched over 1 billion times. journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....

“Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed 66 new US measles infections, raising the country’s 2026 total to 982, while South Carolina’s 2025-26 outbreak grew by 11 cases, to 973 total.”

Apparently this isn’t about the Simpsons. Sigh.

Radical idea: Chatbots are a bad source for health information.

“When you make that kind of sensational claim, I think it’s incumbent upon you to provide evidence that supports that claim. He didn’t supply any evidence.” — @pauloffit.bsky.social

CONFIRMED: HPV vaccine prevents cervical cancer. “Girls vaccinated before age 16 were 80% less likely to develop cervical cancer. The reviews also confirm that HPV vaccines are only likely to cause minor, transient side effects such as a sore arm.” Ever have colposcopy? That pain is NOT transient.

they hate Drag Queen Storytime, but they don’t even know what librarians keep in their desk drawers

Changes to CDC's website on vaccines&autism are misleading, explains @arthurallen202.bsky.social "Kennedy personally ordered the website’s alteration, he told The New York Times. The CDC’s developmental disability group was not asked for input on the changes..." kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

NEW: 52% of Latino adults in the U.S. say they worry that they, a family member or a close friend could be deported. www.pewresearch.org/race-and-eth...

3 infant #pertussis deaths this year in Kentucky. "Of the three infant deaths reported over the past 12 months, all three were not vaccinated, nor were their mothers." We first tested maternal vaccination for whooping cough over 80 years ago. It's safe & effective & might have saved these babies.

A Sharon Begley byline, almost 5 years after her death. Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written." Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating. 🧪🧬🧫

1/ A concerning flu "variant" may be driving an early rise in cases in the UK. The virus is an H3N2, but has mutations that suggest it may evade some prior immunity. We're not seeing much activity in the US, but that may be changing. A 🧵 on what signals I'm watching. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Infant *botulism* outbreak (yes, you read that correctly). As of 11/8/25, 13 infants w/ suspected or confirmed botulism have been reported in 10 states. Stop using ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. Remember: RFKjr's FDA & CDC have cut back on foodborne-illness surveillance👇

Hooray for dictionaries! (Other reference works, too, of course.)

Important read by Akilah Johnson about the increasing rate of premature death in the US, with Black USians disprop. impacted. The article emphasizes that Black USians are paying into a system (Medicare, Social Security) that many (including family members left behind) will never benefit from.

Tylenol during pregnancy: No strong evidence ties use of the medication to autism or ADHD risk. Research in the British Medical Journal—BMJ—responds to claims that acetaminophen use in pregnancy is dangerous. 2 links👇 1st: medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11... 2nd: www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/au...

It’s officially potluck season withoffice parties galore. 🦃🥘 If, like me, you harbor an irrational fear of food poisoning, I’ve got you covered. Here’s your ID doctor–approved guide to surviving the season’s buffets w/out ending up in the ER. 🧤🍽️💀 open.substack.com/pub/bktitanj...

BREAKING: The Supreme Court DENIES former county clerk Kim Davis's request for the justices to take up her longshot bid to overturn 2015's Obergefell v. Hodges marriage equality decision. No justice even writes about the request.

FDA recommends immediately disposing of this product. ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula: • Lot: 206VABP/251261P2 • Lot: 206VABP/251131P2 Use by: 01 Dec 2026

If you ever think English isn’t a needlessly complicated language just remember that read and lead rhyme and read and lead rhyme but read and lead don't rhyme, and neither do read and lead.

#RECALL: STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blower. The fan wheel inside the backpack blower can break apart, posing a laceration hazard. Get free repair. www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026...

#RECALL: Lezyne Pressure Over Drive Bicycle Floor Pumps; The pump’s canister can forcefully eject from the base when pressurized, posing a risk of serious injury from impact to the user or bystander. Get replacement. www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026...

#RECALL: Inkari Plush Alpaca Toys; The recalled toys are intended for children under three years of age and the eyes can detach, which violates the small parts ban, posing a choking hazard to children. Get refund. www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026...

#RECALL: Criblike aftermarket play yard and non-full sized crib mattresses. The mattresses may not fit certain play yards/non-full sized cribs, posing a deadly entrapment hazard. The non-full-sized crib mattress, also fails the standard for mattress set flammability. www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026...

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