This blog looks at the accuracy of a Reuters fact check which states that the 1918/20 pandemic was not caused by a flu vaccine. It also looks at the development of flu vaccines during the pandemic and how many Americans were vaccinated.
Prof Francois Balloux
Director @UGI_at_UCL. Interest in Infectious disease epidemiology, pathogen genomics and global health Mastodon account: @FBalloux@genomic.social
The World Health Organization has released a series of reports outlining the devastating impact of the global Covid-19 response on children and adolescents. The reports explore the effects of age, gender, and class on school-aged children, as well as the effects on adolescent mental health and well-being.
Benjamin Ryan
🔬Health & science reporter | Contributor to: @NYTimes @NBCNews @Guardian @TRF | Other bylines: @WashingtonPost @TheAtlantic | Cancer Survivor | Columbia grad
AI is making its presence in the healthcare space. Learn how you can leverage AI for your health, by talking to AI Health Assistants, generating health reports, and consulting with top doctors.
Pratham
DevRel @HyperspaceAI • Prev @Rapid_API • Partners @iteration_x @10Web_io @StockImgAI @JamDotDev @CohesiveAI @refine_dev @chatlingai @Inboxproio @Docus_ai
This article discusses the results of a blood panel test that showed a person was 8 years younger in 8 months after making two major behavior changes: reducing alcohol consumption 90% and starting running 6x per week.
Sahil Bloom
Exploring my curiosity and sharing what I learn along the way. Gave up a grand slam on ESPN in 2012 and still waiting for it to land.
Metabolic health can be abnormal for up to 10 years before illness manifests. There is plenty of time to correct course, but improvements won't happen overnight. Learn how to pick the low-hanging fruit and commit to a change.
Heart Surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia
I help you stay off my operating table. Get started here my my Metabolic Health Quiz: https://t.co/DUFKQiGzdb
Certain foods can have positive effects on the brain, such as fatty fish high in omega-3s and berries that fight inflammation and oxidative stress. Learn which other foods can supercharge your brain.
Cooking with Chris
Nutrition | Cooking | Lifestyle. I’ll help you be the healthiest version of yourself while eating food you love. Join my community: https://t.co/tH0OvU3bW9
The US Week 23 2023 Mortality Report shows encouraging news with cancer, as its mortality parallels the baseline for the 15th week in a row. However, it is still elevated to the excess by 2.8%. Non-Natural Cause Mortality curve is also on the rise, indicating that cancer deaths are simply being ascribed to other underlying causes right now.
Ethical Skeptic ☀
Trade Corporate & National Strategy Postgrad Systems Science & Engineering US Naval Intelligence CEO ENTX Biden White House: "Random Dude on Twitter"
This blog post examines the role of leptin resistance in childhood obesity. It discusses the science behind the study, as well as the successful treatment strategy informed by biochemical experiments.
NEJM
The New England Journal of Medicine (https://t.co/YGfDrRsIhE) is the world’s leading medical journal and website.
This blog post looks at 6 major signs that your gut is not functioning properly, including autoimmune conditions, food sensitivities, and digestive issues. It also discusses the role of the gut in your immune system and inflammation.
Cooking with Chris
Nutrition | Cooking | Lifestyle. I’ll help you be the healthiest version of yourself while eating food you love. Join my community: https://t.co/tH0OvU3bW9
My dad is 66 and I took a walk with him a few days ago. Here's part of our conversation. He's anti-authority and you'll love it! He politely declined a doctor's recommendation to get two Covid vaccines and stood up for himself.
Tyler Todt
Husband | #1 dad | Fitness Health Habits | Winning one day at a time | Love building others up, let’s all win! | Jeremiah 29:11
Explore the pros and cons of holding high-profile public debates on vaccines in the US. Understand the potential value of such debates and the potential risks of degenerating into a shouting match.
Prof Francois Balloux
Director @UGI_at_UCL. Interest in Infectious disease epidemiology, pathogen genomics and global health Mastodon account: @FBalloux@genomic.social
This blog discusses a recent trial of a new drug for colon cancer that has been deemed unethical and disgusting. The author argues that the trial has prioritized researchers' feelings over the lives of human beings, and that the drug has a modest benefit with no one being cured.
Vinay Prasad MD MPH
Professor @ucsf, Physician-Scientist, Writer; More at @vkprasadlab @plenary_session, YouTube, #vpzd podcast & @Sensible__Med; Views are mine
This blog discusses a placebo control trial in colon cancer that has been deemed unethical and disgusting. The author argues that the trial has wasted the time of patients, and that the cost of the drug is too high for the modest benefit it provides.
Vinay Prasad MD MPH
Professor @ucsf, Physician-Scientist, Writer; More at @vkprasadlab @plenary_session, YouTube, #vpzd podcast & @Sensible__Med; Views are mine
The American Medical Association has strengthened its support of the gender affirming care model for trans-identifying children. Learn more about the Dutch model of treatment, the misleading claims in the AMA's statement, and the history of gender affirming care.
Benjamin Ryan
🔬Health & science reporter | Contributor to: @NYTimes @NBCNews @Guardian @TRF | Other bylines: @WashingtonPost @TheAtlantic | Cancer Survivor | Columbia grad
This blog covers the new American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) guidelines on biomarkers for ulcerative colitis (UC). The guidelines focus on commonly-available biomarkers in the outpatient setting and are designed to help predict remission and improve UC outcomes.
American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
Our mission is to empower clinicians and researchers to improve digestive health. Also follow @AGA_Gastro @AGA_CGH @AGA_CMGH @AGA_TIGE @AGA_GHAdvances @AGA_GIHN
Real Talk: I used to work for Big Pharma 7 years ago. Something happened that made me change my whole view of medicine and turn my life upside down for the better. Here's my story and what I've learned about good health.
John Constas
Medicine is broken. I've helped 160+ men & women bulletproof their health with my deep sleep protocol and permanently eliminate stress
Sleep is often neglected, but it can improve fitness more than anything else. This blog provides 10 tips to guarantee a good night's sleep, including getting outside in the morning for 5-30 minutes and delaying caffeine consumption.
Jeremy Singh
Overweight Dad turned 6-time ultramarathoner. Building my brand to help you run farther (and feel better) than you ever did before. Running and strength guide.
The site of your pain is never the source, and ignoring this reality keeps you in a vicious circle. This blog discusses how resistance exercises and stretches can help remedy the situation and presents one stretch and one exercise for each pain point.
Alex Bernier
Posture and exercise knowledge for a lifetime. I help people become self-sufficient with their workouts.