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While Democrats spotlight #healthcare as part of their party-wide focus on #affordability ahead of the midterms,
⚠️the legislative push to address drug prices and the costs of medical insurance and treatments remains at a standstill in Washington.
After Senate Democrats shut down the majority of the…

Health Care Is Dead on the Hill but Very Alive in Democratic Campaigns
Bipartisan talks collapsed, but Democrats say the issue resonates outside of Washington. “This is an issue that the Republicans cannot mention, because people are suffering in every state,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren told NOTUS.

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

Recovering from (minor) brain and spine injury, I'm hand writing the same text phrase in eight distinct scripts (five new to me), with consecutive writings in "dissimilar" scripts to force my brain and hands to think each time. My goal is to repeat the whole octet 1250 times (total 10K). 🍎🏋️‍♂️🧠
#wip #wipWednesday #health

"Heat claimed more than 200,000 lives in Europe since 2022: WHO"
#Health #Climate #ClimateChange

Heat claimed more than 200,000 lives in Europe since 2022: WHO
More than 200,000 lives have been lost to the "silent killer" of heat in Europe since 2022, the World Health Organization said Thursday, after a heat wave saw some countries record their highest-ever May temperatures.

"There are several reasons for the lack of vacation time in the USA. One of the big reasons is the broken #healthcare system. Health care costs are so huge, that the per hour costs of health care are very high. Companies don’t want fewer productive hours when the high health care costs are going to be the same for the year no matter if the work year is 1,600; 2,000; or 2,200 hours...&quot…

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #AfternoonShow
HEALTH:
🎵 FEEL NOTHING
#HEALTH
https://meltingrustopera.bandcamp.com/album/health-feel-nothing-remixes
https://open.spotify.com/track/0V7joapUtnZmfLhLj1QVI4

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

"Hospitals are rethinking laughing gas. Here’s why."
#Medicine #Health #Climate #ClimateChange…

Hospitals are rethinking laughing gas. Here’s why.
The anesthetic is a potent climate pollutant.

Private member's bills rarely if ever turn into law, but I am proud that my MP is bringing this forward. We need to take the stigma out of Mental Health and drug addictions treatment and this is one way to help.
"The bill, The Mental Health Parity Act, proposes that mental health, addictions, and substance use services into Canada’s universal, public health care system. It would introduce framework for the federal government to partner with provinces and territories to provide public coverage, and is modelled after the Canada Health Act. It will also include provisions to promote public accountability to reduce regional disparities in coverage.”
#CanPoli #CdnPoli #HealthCare #health #MP

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’

My daily exercise goal is "not nothing." So, even if the exercise I do that day doesn't go as well or as long as I want, I can feel good about it not being nothing.
#LoweredExpectations #Health

Intermittent fasting triggers surprising changes in the brain #health

Intermittent fasting triggers surprising changes in the brain
Losing weight may involve rewiring the gut and the brain at the same time. In a study of obese adults, an intermittent fasting-style diet led to significant weight loss, healthier metabolic markers, and notable shifts in gut bacteria. Brain scans also revealed changes in regions tied to appetite, cravings, and self-control. The results suggest the gut microbiome and brain may work together to influence weight-loss success.

"Summertime is getting more dangerous for people with diabetes"
#Health #Climate #ClimateChange

Summertime is getting more dangerous for people with diabetes
Extreme heat can destabilize glucose control – but millions of Americans can’t afford the air conditioning that could keep them safe, two health experts warn.

Analytical investigation of metal distribution from e-cigarette aerosols to lung deposition using multi-platform mass spectrometry https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00216-026-06487-1

Analytical investigation of metal distribution from e-cigarette aerosols to lung deposition using multi-platform mass spectrometry - Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry
E-cigarettes are promoted as a safer alternative to conventional tobacco, yet emerging evidence indicates they may expose users to harmful metals. While prior research has focused on nicotine and organic constituents, the bioaccumulation and spatial distribution of toxic metals in lung tissue remain poorly understood. In this study, a multi-platform analytical approach combining ICP-MS, GC-ICP-MS, GC-MS, and LA-ICP-MS/MS was employed to characterise the elemental and organic composition of refi…

"How Climate Change Makes Your Allergies Worse"
#Health #Allergies #Climate #ClimateChange

How Climate Change Makes Your Allergies Worse - Inside Climate News
As pollen season gets longer and more severe, allergies can compound with other climate health hazards to cause serious harm.

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on BBCRadio3's #NightTracks
Health & Safety:
🎵 Circadine
#Health #Safety
https://open.spotify.com/track/3uTcmjqFhW5gPkFSk9wfKO

Need a tick identified? Send dorsal and ventral pics to The Tick Lab of Pennsylvania, and they'll email you back with an answer. #tick #ticks #disease #health https://www.ticklab.org/identify-my-tick

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #VarietyMix
HEALTH:
🎵 A.L.O.N.E.
#HEALTH
https://youwillloveeachother.bandcamp.com/track/a-l-o-n-e-1

"Climate change: How do heatwaves affect pregnancies across Europe?"
#Climate #ClimateChange #Health

Climate change: How do heatwaves affect pregnancies across Europe?
As heatwaves become more frequent and intense, pregnant people face significant consequences. But are they all equally at risk? #EuropeInMotion

“Transcripts created by 12 of the 20 programs contained incorrect information like capturing a different drug than was prescribed by the doctor.”
12 of 20 is a 60% failure rate.
Seventeen of the 20 systems missed key details about patients’ mental health issues. “
17 of 20 is a 85% failure rate.
THESE SYSTEMS ARE NOWHERE CLOSE TO ACCURATE AND SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR HEALTH MATTERS OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT IS IMPORTANT.
#AI #CanPoli #CdnPoli #Medical #HealthCare #Doctors #AIHallucinations

"Babies exposed to air pollution during pregnancy take longer to learn to speak, research finds"
#Pollution #AirPollution #Health

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #VarietyMix
HEALTH:
🎵 A.L.O.N.E.
#HEALTH
https://youwillloveeachother.bandcamp.com/track/a-l-o-n-e-1

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.

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #DriveTime
HEALTH:
🎵 A.L.O.N.E.
#HEALTH

"A Nigerian teen is turning agricultural waste into biodegradable sanitary pads"
#Nigeria #Health #Healthcare

A Nigerian teen is turning agricultural waste into biodegradable sanitary pads
For many Nigerian women, access to sanitary pads remains a challenge. Even those who can obtain them, the prevalence of single-use menstrual products creates problems of its own. They contain plastics and chemicals and are not eco-friendly generating large amounts of waste. After learning that many traditional sanitary pads used contain up to 90% plastic […]

Good changes here.
#BCPoli #Health #Abortion #Midwives
https://albernivalleynews.com/2026/05/07/b-c-expanding-scope-of-practice-for-midwives/

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.

"Climate crisis is accelerating antibiotic resistance across world, study says"
#Climate #ClimateChange #Health

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

The Tick Lab of Pennsylvania offers free testing to residents of the Commonwealth. You can send up to five ticks taken off the host (person or pet). #pennsylvania #ticks #lyme #disease #health #outdoors #hiking https://www.ticklab.org/test-my-tick

*Right underneath* the massive headline from the Auditor General of Ontario warning of AI ‘hallucinations' in medical AI transcripts used by Ontario doctors, there is another article with the headline
“Artificial Intelligence shows promise in emergency room diagnosis”
NO! There is not promise. There are CLEAR DANGERS being pointed out by responsible adults.
"“Inaccuracies in medical notes generated by AI scribe systems could potentially result in inadequate or harmful treatment plans that may potentially impact patient health outcomes,” the auditor’s report said.”
Auditor General story: #AI #CanPoli #CdnPoli #Medical #HealthCare #Doctors #AIHallucinations

Article on some of the important tick species in the United States, with a reminder that they sometimes harbor more than one disease. So even if you test positive for Lyme you might also have an undiagnosed, second illness. [gift link] #ticks #disease #nature #lyme #alphagal #health #ixodidae https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/02/well/live/tick-bites-diseases-symptoms.html?unlocked_article_code=1.gVA.4XTu.Gu4hPsw1SpEv&smid=url-share

A log of my significant walks and hikes in 2026. Most post also include pictures I take. 📓 🖼️ 👇
My 2025 significant walks and hikes 👉
#hiking #walking #health #photography

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

Watching @… Tod’s Infusion event on YouTube! Just heard the Premier welcome everyone. Multiple MLAs and MPs there and there must be a couple thousand people! The premier said 3000 American health care workers have signed up in the B.C. Health care process in the last 10 months!
34 HCWs from the USA have started working in Nanaimo alone!!
#bcpoli #healthcare #infusion #nanaimo

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #MorningShow
HEALTH x Chelsea Wolfe:
🎵 MEAN
#HEALTH #ChelseaWolfe
https://youwillloveeachother.bandcamp.com/track/mean

6.7km leisurely river walk in the valley last Friday. Great views throughout but seeing this mare with braids was special. She even walked up to us to show her best side. 🐴 😍
And the bridge with googly eyes. 👀
#walking #health #photography #amateur #horse #bridge #nature #FotoMontag #PhotoMonday #Austria #Alps

““The reason that we want to help spread the word is two-fold,” said Amy Miller.
“People are interested in coming here to work in health care. Obviously, we’re so grateful to be here. But I want the community here to know that it’s working and to continue with that momentum. And I want to let people in the States know that this is an option, that it’s a real option.”
#BCPoli #BC #HealthCare #HealthCareInfusion #Canada #USA #TheAmericanFascist #Immigration

"Revealed: Floods have forced at least 67 closures at NHS hospitals since 2021"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Health #Flooding

Revealed: Floods have forced at least 67 closures at NHS hospitals since 2021 - Carbon Brief
At least 67 NHS hospital wards, departments and other sites across the UK have been forced to temporarily close or relocate due to weather-related flooding over the past five years

How to make health systems climate-resilient? I am pleased to announce:
Climate-Resilient Health Systems for Sustained Value Chains, Healthcare Access and Services
#health systems can be made climate resilient, with two novel conceptual frameworks on
• sustained access to #healthcare
• maintaining healthcare provision
for identifying failures & guiding #adaptation.
#ClimateChangeAdaptation #PublicHealth #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #Research #Science

Wednesday, I got bold/foolish and did a **17.4km** river walk, while *fasting*. Very little elevation change, but the longer distance and time, plus fasting, gave me a sense of progress.
Sharing some pictures now; more later 👇.
#health #walking #photography #amateur #Alps #mountain #river #nature

Oh so this means we don’t care about being fat, or skinny, or wide, or tall, or short, or long or black or white or blue or brown or yellow or multicolored?
Oh. Right. No... It’s just drug companies making themselves rich and us poor on our insecurities and legitimate sicknesses.
This is so toxic.
#healthcare #bodyimage #society #fatshaming #health #drugs

I had a fall in late January, resulting in minor brain hemorrhages (SAH), neck vertebrae bulge, and damaged spinal-cord protective cover. 🤕
Recovery has been tough and the limitation on physical activity has been disappointing. So, today I was happy that I did my longest continuous walk (2.65k) since the injury. 40% slower than before, but hopeful that I can soon be more active.🤞
#health #injury #walking #photography #graffiti #flowers

6.5kms morning walk today. Still 40% slower than normal but the goal was to increase distance while reducing discomfort, which I did by focusing on just walking; not looking around (which causes discomfort).
Got some nice pictures though. Same mountains and valleys as the last few days but in new settings and with some new elements.
#photography #amateur #Alps #mountains #nature #train #crane #walking #health