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🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #VarietyMix
HEALTH:
🎵 BURN THE CANDLES
#HEALTH
https://youwillloveeachother.bandcamp.com/track/burn-the-candles
https://open.spotify.com/track/008XFP2RlbYymbD3oS7Z7f

"How to Make Your Bowel Movements a Joy"
I'm betting Step 1 is to use loads of your favorite air freshener. 👃
#health #💩 #poop

Global health impacts of plastics systems set to double by 2040 #health

Global health impacts of plastics systems set to double by 2040
The adverse health impacts associated with emissions across the full life cycle of plastics could double by 2040 unless immediate action is taken, new research suggests. The study identified health harms at every stage of the life cycle of the plastics we use: from the extraction of fossil fuels, the feedstocks for more than 90% of plastics, and material production to their eventual disposal or release to the environment.

💺 Electric cars won't fix sitting: The health costs of designing cities around cars
#health

Electric cars won't fix sitting: The health costs of designing cities around cars
Commuters feel this in their bones—time spent in traffic is bad for your health.

"Are ‘microwave safe’ labels misleading? New report exposes health and environmental harms"
#Microwaves #Food #Environment

Microwave meals contain a 'cocktail of microplastics', report warns
Microwave meals are convenient – but a new report reveals just how much they could be harming our health and the planet.

Sensible #ClimateAction -and also #health benefits. Good!
Why thousands of New Yorkers swap gas for induction stoves in clean energy push: ‘It makes sense’

Sensible #ClimateAction -and also #health benefits. Good!
Why thousands of New Yorkers swap gas for induction stoves in clean energy push: ‘It makes sense’

Insomnia and sleep apnea together dramatically raise heart disease risk #health

Insomnia and sleep apnea together dramatically raise heart disease risk
Struggling to fall asleep and stopping breathing at night may be a far riskier combo than previously thought. In a study of nearly a million veterans, researchers found that having both insomnia and sleep apnea dramatically raises the risk of hypertension and heart disease. The two conditions don’t just coexist—they interact in ways that intensify strain on the heart. Addressing sleep problems early could help prevent cardiovascular disease before it starts.

Here in #Canberra, a city of nearly 490,000, we’ve had ONE confirmed case of #measles. The #health department issued a press release and everything, in case patient zero inadvertently infected others.
When I was a …

"Caffeinated coffee and tea could help protect you against dementia"
Wait, isn't "caffeinated coffee" just coffee? 😕
#superfluous #coffee #terminology #health #confused

🌞 Higher daylight exposure improves cognitive performance, study finds
#health

Higher daylight exposure improves cognitive performance, study finds
A real world study led by University of Manchester neuroscientists has shown that higher daytime light exposure positively influences different aspects of cognition.

"Rising carbon dioxide levels now detected in human blood"
#CarbonDioxide #Health
https://phys.org…

Rising carbon dioxide levels now detected in human blood
Rising carbon dioxide levels are being detected within the human body, with new research warning a key blood marker for the gas could near its healthy limit within decades if current trends continue. The findings are especially relevant for children and adolescents, whose developing bodies will experience the longest cumulative exposure to rising atmospheric CO₂.

The Oral Microbiome and Systemic Health: Current Insights into the Mouth-Body Connection
#health

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #DriveTime
HEALTH:
🎵 UNLOVED
#HEALTH
https://youwillloveeachother.bandcamp.com/track/unloved-1
https://open.spotify.com/track/3cNDJqEYJXrgHH1QKGYRq0

The Link Between Milk and Parkinson’s Disease #health

The Link Between Milk and Parkinson’s Disease | NutritionFacts.org

"Air pollution may be linked to increased risk of motor neurone disease, our new study indicates"
#Pollution #AirPollution #Health

Air pollution may be linked to increased risk of motor neurone disease, our new study indicates
A new study from Sweden links long-term air pollution exposure to higher risk of motor neurone disease and faster progression.

Long-term alcohol use linked to a sharp rise in rectal cancer #health

Long-term alcohol use linked to a sharp rise in rectal cancer
Drinking heavily over many years is linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer, especially rectal cancer, according to new research tracking U.S. adults for two decades. People who drank heavily throughout adulthood faced sharply higher risks than light drinkers. Former drinkers did not show increased cancer risk and had fewer precancerous tumors. The results suggest that quitting alcohol may help lower long-term cancer risk.

At end of day, I sit down and open a news website and I can't figure out if I should expect to see their morning updates, midday updates, or evening updates.
Too much and too frequent #travel across multiple #timezones is really taking its toll. 😟
#health

"Traces of cancer-linked pesticide found in tests at UK playgrounds"
#Environment #Health
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Fathers’ tobacco use linked to metabolic changes in their children #health

Fathers’ tobacco use linked to metabolic changes in their children
A new study in mice suggests that a father’s nicotine exposure could influence the metabolic health of his children. Researchers found that when male mice consumed nicotine, their offspring showed changes in how their bodies handled sugar, including differences in insulin and glucose levels and altered liver function. These shifts may be linked to a higher risk of diabetes and related metabolic diseases.

Microplastics may be quietly damaging your brain and fueling Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s #health

Microplastics may be quietly damaging your brain and fueling Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Tiny plastic particles may be quietly threatening brain health. New research suggests microplastics—now widely found in food, water, and even household dust—could trigger inflammation and damage in the brain through multiple biological pathways. Scientists estimate adults may consume about 250 grams of these particles each year, and some can accumulate in organs including the brain.

What are some of the craziest #goop products? I want to make a fun little doc of them. #health #scam #scams

Addicted to the algorithm – New research exposes how #BigTech lobbies to keep us hooked on #SocialMedia
Olivier Hoedeman, @… research and campaign coordinator:
> The addictive design of social media has become a major societal problem with serious impacts on public #health and endangering the future of #democracy.
05.02.2026 #DiDay #ChildProtecion #SocialMediaBan #DigitalFairnessAct #DFA #Meta #Google #Bildung #FediLZ #Demokratie

The patient could keel over and this doctor would probably still (be required to) say “the patient remains in excellent overall health.” 🙄
#health #sarcasm #USA #honesty #ethics

This simple habit could help seniors live longer and stay independent #health

This simple habit could help seniors live longer and stay independent
Cycling might be one of the simplest ways for older adults to stay healthier, longer. A 10-year study in Japan found that seniors who rode bicycles had lower risks of needing long-term care and dying—especially those who didn’t drive. Continuing or even starting cycling later in life still delivered noticeable benefits. The results highlight biking as a surprisingly powerful tool for maintaining independence and well-being.

Belly fat linked to heart failure risk even in people with normal weight #health

Belly fat linked to heart failure risk even in people with normal weight
Carrying extra fat around the waist may be more dangerous than the number on the scale suggests. Researchers found that belly fat was more strongly linked to heart failure risk than BMI, even in people with normal weight. Inflammation seems to play a key role, helping explain why this type of fat is especially harmful. Measuring waist size could offer a simple way to detect hidden risk earlier.

How to make health systems climate-resilient? I am pleased to announce the first of two reports:
Healthcare System-of-Systems Vulnerability
#HealthSystems #Health #Healthcare #ClimateChangeAdaptation #PublicHealth #ClimateChage #ClimateCrisis #SocialRiskManagement #Research #Science #Adaptation

🩻 I Tried to Use #AI to Read My Friend’s Mom’s #MRI 🩻
spoiler: don't trust Ai 😏
#medgemma #health

Embracing age with elegance means more than grace — it's about smart choices. Regular exercise boosts not only physical health but also mood, energy, and cognition. It's NEVER too late to lace up and start moving. Your future self will thank you! Let's champion #HealthyLiving and excel at #AgingWell! 🌟

"Vaccine panel chair says polio, measles, and other shots should be optional"
I want to quote the dumbest thing he said, but I can't decide which of the many dumb things he said is actually the dumbest.
#NYT #USA #vaccines #health #children #polio #measles

An apple a day may keep the doctor away but that much apple jam a day keeps the doctor on speed dial. 🍎👩‍⚕️🤳
#saying #health #contrast #apple #sugar