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

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

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.

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

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.

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

"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.

"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…

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

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.

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’

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

send healing hugs for my wife @…
she had a bad seizure.
We're at the H.
First really bad one for a few weeks :(
Still haven't been able to see a neurologist to really figure them out :(
#health

"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 best non-medical feature about West Coast General Hospital is definitely the atrium/waiting room.
Nice natural light. Running water. Naturally planted foliage. Calming, quiet and comfortable even though all around the edges it is go go go.
I am waiting for Tree to finish her MRI. It is a mobile unit that attends WCGH for three weeks, then goes to other hospitals for 7 weeks i think, on a rotation. It is not fancy. you have to go outside to access it which really sucks in the cold and rain.
But it is there and makes a big difference.
#health #bc #portalberni

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

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

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

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.

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

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! 🌟

🇺🇦 #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 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.

Hey American healthcare workers! BC would love to have you!
“British Columbia is ready to welcome you with open arms,” he said. “We have a public health-care system, we respect the environment, we respect reproductive rights.”
Read more at: #BCPoli #CdnPoli #CanPoli #USA #Healthcare

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…

"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.

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

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

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

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

RE: #Atlas and I are home with mom (@…) now. Ty all for your kind words and well wishes. Not a lot of resolution, but things have at least improved enough to be comfortable in our own home. Tree is getting some much needed sleep on the couch after a very tiring 24hrs at WCGH.
#catsofmastodon #health #catsodon #

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

“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

““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

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

*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