Thanks for sharing @elisabethbik.bsky.social "... microbes on the camel's camel is very important so as not to induce ... contaminated milk or diseases that affect the breast of the camel or camels" "Mastitis alludes to the provocative disease in the mammary organ ..."! #Mastitis #MammaryGland #Milk

Data from the Barwon Infant Study based on families in Geelong, Victoria , Australia. Down the road from me 🙂

Research finds women taxi drivers frustrations were rarely traffic, difficult passengers or long shifts, but toilets. Finding a toilet on shift required planning & long waits, leading to lost income. Their male colleagues seemed to come and go in minutes. theconversation.com/why-women-ha...

More about hallucinationed references. All reviewers and editors need to check all manuscripts to avoid this happening!

Thanks so much for your amazing work, Lisa! 🙏

Important news! International Breastfeeding Journal appoints new Editors-in-Chief: A/Prof Cecilia Tomori @drtomori.bsky.social and Prof Sonia Hernandez-Cordero. Congratulations 🎉 Time for me to step down after 21 years 🤨 #LifeOfAJournalEditor link.springer.com/journal/1300...

Important news! International Breastfeeding Journal appoints new Editors-in-Chief: A/Prof Cecilia Tomori @drtomori.bsky.social and Prof Sonia Hernandez-Cordero. Congratulations 🎉 Time for me to step down after 21 years 🤨 #LifeOfAJournalEditor link.springer.com/journal/1300...

1908: the Lancet, one of the most respected scientific journals, calls for 18 age limit on reading in bed amidst a moral panic surrounding children becoming "addicted" to novels, which were "designed to keep kids hooked" and destroy their attention/mental health

Western Gull in Blowing in the Wind #birds

While reviewing her Google Scholar profile to prepare a list of her publications, psychologist Maryam Farhang came across a paper she didn’t recognize. The article included her name and affiliation, but shevhadn’t written or contributed to the paper in any way.

Love reading Arthur.C. Brooks in @theatlantic.com He's always challenging, counter-intuitive: "Thinking about yourself all the time makes you miserable over the long term." www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...

Walkable neighbourhoods aren’t scary, they’re convenient. #UrbanTruth

Nicole Tersigni, a comedy writer who created funny images based on 'mansplaining' and patronising comments using classical art, which went viral #WomensArt

#2026MMM Celebrates Libraries & Librarians! news.asu.edu/20260220-art...

Remember when RFK Jr. unilaterally decided that COVID19 vaccines should no longer be recommended during pregnancy? Well, COVID19 increases the risk of preeclampsia. And it turns out that getting boosted, either before or during pregnancy, significantly reduces the risk of preeclampsia.

Education about resistance of bacteria to antibiotics needs to be introduced early in scientific education - @senjutisaha.bsky.social believes when you tell kids about bacteria, you tell them about #AMR. By increasing education you establish life long knowledge and reduce AMR burden #AMR2026

When talking about #AMR, not only do we need to clearly communicate what the problem is, but how the AMR impacts everyone, not just infectious disease. For example, 1 in 5 cancer patients are hospitalised because of drug-resistant infections. #AMR2026

Numerous brands of infant formula contaminated w potential toxin, cereulide. Likely due to additive from China added to "enhance" formula. Health workers recommending commercial formula to families need to recognise there are risks - in product, in water, making it up, etc. tinyurl.com/4xxznhzu

Don't let LLMs handle your references. It __will__ get your paper desk rejected. What would 1h of your time be worth that?

1/5 Mammal Monday: Meet the Stone Marten (𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘢 ) Ever heard mysterious footsteps in the attic at night? In many parts of Europe, the culprit might be the stone marten — one of the most adaptable small carnivores. 🧪 🦊 🦤 🌍 Photos: © janconl, CC-BY-SA, iNaturalist

Not all medicines are equal ⏱️ Some need to be taken at a certain time 🍽️ Some need to be taken with food 🍂 Some may interact with herbal remedies

Happy #SuperbOwl 🦉 Sunday to all who celebrate.

The Lancet has put an expression of concern on a 2006 case report of a baby’s death purportedly from morphine poisoning through breast milk. The decision comes just days after the New Yorker published a year-long investigation into the death and the controversies that have surrounded it.

During the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, I taught three, online courses for journalists on basics of epidemiology Course recordings and slides are still available as a free resource on my teaching website www.teachepi.org/courses/epid...

A lot of formulas have extra ingredients that I call “flavor crystals“—ingredients that are synthesized versions of human milk components, but in the context of formula are not proven to be of any benefit. But what’s the harm in buying these products anyway? This 👇 is what.

It's a lovely article @meghanazad.bsky.social 😊 Publishing data did lead to positive change in Manitoba! Here's the cited article in #IntBreastfeedJ link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Yes, as a journal editor, I'm horrified by manuscript submissions with hallucinated references/zombie citations! I learnt a new term: "Scholarslop" - perfect for what we're seeing. The authors' names and journal titles are familiar, but the actual articles do not exist ...

ICYMI #breastfeeding #medication

I love catching #birds looking introspective 🙂#nature #Sonoma

I knew part of this story about Koren and his 2006 case report of infant death attributed to codeine in breastmilk - but the full story is truly shocking. Thanks for sharing this article in The New Yorker @drtomori.bsky.social The Lancet must retract this case report ASAP. archive.is/i5Opj

I knew part of this story about Koren and his 2006 case report of infant death attributed to codeine in breastmilk - but the full story is truly shocking. Thanks for sharing this article in The New Yorker @drtomori.bsky.social The Lancet must retract this case report ASAP. archive.is/i5Opj

One day you or someone you know will need a midwife — but the world is one million short. That’s why we’re launching the #OneMillionMore global petition to grow, support and sustain the midwifery workforce. Sign today: zurl.co/eTYZT

With winter in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere, Australia really stands out as exceptionally hot looking at the forecast temperatures across the world. Possible record-breaking heat tomorrow in the southeast. www.bom.gov.au/australia/ch... www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...

For those planning #IWD2026 events, a reminder this year's global theme is 'Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls' and the Australasian regional theme is Balance the Scales. Don't be fooled by the corporate '.com' site! www.unwomen.org/en/news-stor... unwomen.org.au/un-women-aus...

I think we're currently in the "radium skin cream" phase with AI. When we discovered radioactivity, people tried to cram into everything, and it didn't end well. AI is a discovery at least as important as radioactivity, and at least as dangerous.

Even in this day and age, it is easy to find examples of how the Global North continues to see Africa as a laboratory to experiment on

It’s important to recognise and celebrate small academic writing successes patthomson.net/2026/01/22/s...

Safe, inclusive public spaces are essential for children’s health, learning and social connection. Yet access is shrinking: only 44% of urban residents live near open public space. Cities can change this. Read the new guide on creating public spaces for children 👉 bit.ly/4jZyksQ

My latest for @jama.com:

New guideline from @assocanaes.bsky.social on breastfeeding anaesthetists.org/Guidelines-a...

wikipedia turns 25 today! the last unenshittified major website! backbone of online info! triumph of humanity! powered by urge of unpaid randos to correct each other! somehow mostly reliable! "good thing wikipedia works in practice, because it sure doesn't work in theory" - old wiki adage

We are delighted to share a new, collective Vision for #breastfeeding that has been created by the sector through a process of collaboration, reflection and shared ambition. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... @impurbanhealth.bsky.social

Lactational mastitis update included in latest Antibiotic update by Therapeutic Guidelines No change in antibiotic recommendations, but more info re management #breastfeeding www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clini...

Attention journal editors and reviewers - be on the lookout for random, weird Latin names/phrases!

Always #OpenAccess #IntBreastfeedJ link.springer.com/journal/13006

Dec 2025 Update for #IntBreastfeedJ 15 papers published w authors from 15 countries: Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Finland, France, Ghana, India, Iran, Ireland, Mexico, Turkiye, Spain, UK & USA In total, >100 papers published in 2025! Thanks to all our authors, reviewers and Assoc Editors 😊

Dec 2025 Update for #IntBreastfeedJ 15 papers published w authors from 15 countries: Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Finland, France, Ghana, India, Iran, Ireland, Mexico, Turkiye, Spain, UK & USA In total, >100 papers published in 2025! Thanks to all our authors, reviewers and Assoc Editors 😊

Early-career researchers and students in health research! Join the UK EQUATOR Centre's Publication School to learn how to plan, write, and publish excellent journal articles. Date: 1–4 Dec 2025 OR Mondays 19 Jan – 9 Feb 2026 Time: 9:30 – 13:30 GMT Online resources.equator-network.org/training.htm...

You don't know what day it is. You're eating countless meals a day with lots of snacks in between. You're napping throughout they day. Either it's the time between Christmas and New Year or you're a cat.

This is so important. As journal editor, I rejected a manuscript last wk as some of the references were fake: "hallucinated". This week, ms resubmitted with an apology. Sorry, no! I rejected revised ms saying I didn't trust the integrity of the research. There needs to be consequences for misconduct