Originator of the Media Literacy Theory of Chge, baker of award-winning Cougar Gold Cheese Coins, and fortunate family partner of talented musicians, a statistician, theoretical physicist and ball-chasing pup. My views may not reflect those of my employer. .. more
Originator of the Media Literacy Theory of Chge, baker of award-winning Cougar Gold Cheese Coins, and fortunate family partner of talented musicians, a statistician, theoretical physicist and ball-chasing pup. My views may not reflect those of my employer.
Reposted by Erica Weintraub Austin, Aviel Roshwald, Daniela V. Dimitrova
From London's German embassy: "50 runaway sheep ram-paged through a German supermarket in rural Baa-varia, causing shear mania...the brazen sheep spent 20mins milling around in the Penny supermarket before ewe-turning and seeing themselves out.”
![PMCID: PMC12560108 PMID: 41164140
Methods
Data were analyzed from the April 2021 wave of the Health Reform Monitoring Survey (HRMS). A total of 9067 US adults were included. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to assess associations between seven different information sources, trust, and vaccine uptake, adjusting for sociodemographic factors.
Results
Trust in personal doctors/healthcare providers was the strongest predictor of COVID‐19 vaccine uptake (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.53, p < 0.001), followed by trust in other doctors/community healthcare providers (AOR = 1.40, p < 0.001) and pharmacists (AOR = 1.32, p < 0.001). Non‐healthcare information sources, such as social service, neighborhood, or civic organizations (ARO = 1.27, p < 0.001), and local elected officials (AOR = 1.08, p < 0.001), showed weaker associations. Trust in religious leaders and family/friends was associated with a lower likelihood of vaccine uptake (AOR = 0.81, p < 0.001, and AOR = 0.85, p < 0.001, respectively). Older age, higher education, and Hispanic ethnicity were positively linked to COVID‐19 vaccine uptake.
Conclusion
Trust in healthcare professionals significantly influences COVID‐19 vaccine uptake, whereas trust in non‐healthcare sources plays a more limited role. Religious leaders’ and family/friends’ influence was minimal. Building and maintaining trust in healthcare providers is crucial for promoting vaccine acceptance, particularly amid widespread misinformation and political polarization. Public health efforts should prioritize improving healthcare provider–patient communication, utilizing trusted healthcare figures as role models, and implementing culturally tailored interventions to address hesitancy among marginalized groups.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:n2sxy45mipvb6c6gnlnw7rzc/bafkreihe7uepb265cvktn4ciwbkppobnm6mtvid4v5guk4kljym7shni6e@jpeg)
Clearly, govt panels shld include *relevant* and *credible* experts to make a real difference.
Trust in Information Sources and COVID‐19 Vaccine Uptake:
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
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www.kff.org/from-drew-al...
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
Here is (1) an overview from an expert, and (2) an example about how this narrative affected trust in vaccines.
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![[truncated] 1/7/26 – The Acad of Nutri & Dietetics . While many recommendations of Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030 (DGAs) align w longstanding nutrition science, other elements raise significant concerns.
The Academy Supports:
Encouraging nutrient-dense foods, including fruits, vegs and whole grains.
Recs to limit highly processed foods and added sugars.
Maintaining a limit of no more than 10% of total calories from saturated fat, while prioritizing healthier fats.
Increased attn to fiber and microbiome health.
Where the Academy Has Concerns:
Saturated Fat: Emphasis on butter, beef tallow, red meat & full fat dairy is inconsistent with the rec of limiting saturated fat to 10% of total calories. Evidence shows that these foods are high in saturated fat, increasing risk of cardiovascular disease.
Dairy: The new guidelines do not consider individuals who cannot or choose not to consume dairy products.
Low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners: The guidelines emphasize moderation even though evidence to date indicates they are generally considered safe within acceptable intake limits.
Synthetic food dyes: Consistent w the Academy’s Nutrition Fact Check, research suggests a small subset of children may be sensitive to synthetic food dyes. However, findings are inconsistent, & additional research is needed to better understand the relationship between diet, food additives & behavior.
“Some of the recommendations in the DGAs are not aligned with the current body of evidence and will create challenges for implementation, particularly across federal nutrition programs that serve millions of Americans,” said Academy President Deanne Brandstetter, MBA, RDN, CDN, FAND. “Registered dietitian nutritionists and nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered, play a critical role in applying the DGAs in ways that protect public health and meet the needs of a broad spectrum of populations. However, elements of this version of the guidelines will make that work difficult.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:n2sxy45mipvb6c6gnlnw7rzc/bafkreidv6eej4r5bhvyb7imufvrqod2watfkzwuocxdp6nfiso2qu36uf4@jpeg)
"While many recommendations align with longstanding nutrition science, other elements raise significant concerns."
www.eatrightpro.org/about-us/who...
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This image, purporting to show the US military arresting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, is AI-generated.
According to Google's SynthID detector, it was created using Google AI.
And our Pres is constantly sharing AI garbage.
Gift article
More analysis from @shayan86.bsky.social in comments
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This image, purporting to show the US military arresting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, is AI-generated.
According to Google's SynthID detector, it was created using Google AI.
“I’m literally standing here and saying, ‘That’s not true,’” Smith said. “'You know I’m your neighbor. I’m telling you that doesn’t happen here, and you’re not believing me.'”
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Make sure people know!
INDIVIDUALS SHOULD REQUEST A MANUAL POSTMARK.
"Customers may present a mail piece at a retail counter and request a "manual (local) postmark".
Several other options listed as well.
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"it’s all scalable. If we can make it work in Spokane, it can be replicated in other communities across the nation."
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Fifteen winter coats. Good ones, not garbage. Hanging on the chain-link fence outside Lincoln Elementary.No note. No explanation. Just coats zipped up like ghosts waiting for bodies.
Principal Morris freaked out. Called the police. "Could be stolen"
Our dog, Latke, has enjoyed chasing many balls today, but she had to content herself with supervising this dough ball on its way to becoming almond crescent cookies.
My father-in-law is reading In Covid’s Wake, and excitedly told me he found a passage where I’m quoted. The quote in question is me saying the FBI worked to censor speech on social media.
Huh? When did I say that?!
Discussion thread considers role of AI in book writing.
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My father-in-law is reading In Covid’s Wake, and excitedly told me he found a passage where I’m quoted. The quote in question is me saying the FBI worked to censor speech on social media.
Huh? When did I say that?!
They have released this tool so consumers can see if meds came from factories that used dirty water, were infested by insects or birds, etc
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