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Online survey of 997 breast cancer pts:
* 65% had seen false reports that sugar, deodorant, cell phones, vaccines increase risk of cancer progression/recurrence
* 54% had seen false reports that organic food, vitamins, alkaline food decreased risk
It's everywhere.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
* 65% had seen false reports that sugar, deodorant, cell phones, vaccines increase risk of cancer progression/recurrence
* 54% had seen false reports that organic food, vitamins, alkaline food decreased risk
It's everywhere.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Misinformation Regarding Progression or Recurrence in Patients With Breast Cancer
This survey study of US adults with a history of breast cancer reports the prevalence of misinformation and its association with recurrence fears and treatment adherence.
jamanetwork.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Online survey of 997 breast cancer pts:
* 65% had seen false reports that sugar, deodorant, cell phones, vaccines increase risk of cancer progression/recurrence
* 54% had seen false reports that organic food, vitamins, alkaline food decreased risk
It's everywhere.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
* 65% had seen false reports that sugar, deodorant, cell phones, vaccines increase risk of cancer progression/recurrence
* 54% had seen false reports that organic food, vitamins, alkaline food decreased risk
It's everywhere.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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“Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.”
O rly? This adage contains both genuine wisdom AND great potential for abuse in the context of #chronicpain. Not a useless idea, of course, but problematic.
NEW POST, 1000 words, audio for members:
www.painscience.com/blog/sufferi...
O rly? This adage contains both genuine wisdom AND great potential for abuse in the context of #chronicpain. Not a useless idea, of course, but problematic.
NEW POST, 1000 words, audio for members:
www.painscience.com/blog/sufferi...
Suffering with pain is “optional”?
Please never risk implying that people could suffer less with pain if only they were wiser.
www.painscience.com
December 31, 2025 at 7:40 PM
“Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.”
O rly? This adage contains both genuine wisdom AND great potential for abuse in the context of #chronicpain. Not a useless idea, of course, but problematic.
NEW POST, 1000 words, audio for members:
www.painscience.com/blog/sufferi...
O rly? This adage contains both genuine wisdom AND great potential for abuse in the context of #chronicpain. Not a useless idea, of course, but problematic.
NEW POST, 1000 words, audio for members:
www.painscience.com/blog/sufferi...
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Welcome back to Canada, President Zelenskyy.
Today in Halifax, we committed critical new support to help Ukraine end Russia’s war of aggression, and to recover and rebuild. When peace comes — and it will come — Canada will be there for the Ukrainian people. Slava Ukraini. 🇨🇦🇺🇦
Today in Halifax, we committed critical new support to help Ukraine end Russia’s war of aggression, and to recover and rebuild. When peace comes — and it will come — Canada will be there for the Ukrainian people. Slava Ukraini. 🇨🇦🇺🇦
December 27, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Welcome back to Canada, President Zelenskyy.
Today in Halifax, we committed critical new support to help Ukraine end Russia’s war of aggression, and to recover and rebuild. When peace comes — and it will come — Canada will be there for the Ukrainian people. Slava Ukraini. 🇨🇦🇺🇦
Today in Halifax, we committed critical new support to help Ukraine end Russia’s war of aggression, and to recover and rebuild. When peace comes — and it will come — Canada will be there for the Ukrainian people. Slava Ukraini. 🇨🇦🇺🇦
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There will be a flood of conspiracy theories from both sides about what the DC National Guard shooting "really" was. Except nobody knows exactly what happened or if anyone died, and there are no details about the shooter. Sometimes the proper response is not to respond for a while.
November 26, 2025 at 9:53 PM
There will be a flood of conspiracy theories from both sides about what the DC National Guard shooting "really" was. Except nobody knows exactly what happened or if anyone died, and there are no details about the shooter. Sometimes the proper response is not to respond for a while.
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Just landed in Johannesburg for the G20.
The world is fundamentally shifting — and Canada has a generational opportunity to build a stronger, more prosperous, and more sustainable future. I’m here to meet with global leaders who want to build that future with us.
The world is fundamentally shifting — and Canada has a generational opportunity to build a stronger, more prosperous, and more sustainable future. I’m here to meet with global leaders who want to build that future with us.
November 21, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Just landed in Johannesburg for the G20.
The world is fundamentally shifting — and Canada has a generational opportunity to build a stronger, more prosperous, and more sustainable future. I’m here to meet with global leaders who want to build that future with us.
The world is fundamentally shifting — and Canada has a generational opportunity to build a stronger, more prosperous, and more sustainable future. I’m here to meet with global leaders who want to build that future with us.
The Glen Stewart Ravine is a stunning urban forest in the heart of old Toronto. My family has treasured and enjoyed it since the 1800s. Please help us save it
November 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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The Glen Stewart Ravine is a stunning urban forest in the heart of old Toronto. My family has treasured and enjoyed it since the 1800s. Please help us save it
November 16, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The Glen Stewart Ravine is a stunning urban forest in the heart of old Toronto. My family has treasured and enjoyed it since the 1800s. Please help us save it
Sign the Petition
Protect our ravine from overdevelopment!
c.org
November 16, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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Pleased to have been interviewed by Elizabeth Payne for "'Embarrassing and sad': Canada loses measles elimination status after nearly 30 years"
ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...
ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...
'Embarrassing and sad': Canada loses measles elimination status after nearly 30 years
Measles is the most contagious infectious disease known to mankind, but the measles vaccine is highly effective at preventing it.
ottawacitizen.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Pleased to have been interviewed by Elizabeth Payne for "'Embarrassing and sad': Canada loses measles elimination status after nearly 30 years"
ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...
ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...
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Got off the plane and walked into a drug store in Ottawa and got my COVID vaccine in under 5 minutes. No line up. No appointment. No cost.
Was even asked if I wanted Moderna or Pfizer.
It’s unconscionable that we can’t get this same level of service in Alberta.
Was even asked if I wanted Moderna or Pfizer.
It’s unconscionable that we can’t get this same level of service in Alberta.
October 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Got off the plane and walked into a drug store in Ottawa and got my COVID vaccine in under 5 minutes. No line up. No appointment. No cost.
Was even asked if I wanted Moderna or Pfizer.
It’s unconscionable that we can’t get this same level of service in Alberta.
Was even asked if I wanted Moderna or Pfizer.
It’s unconscionable that we can’t get this same level of service in Alberta.
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Clinics are the one place patients should be SAFE
Colds, flus & coughs are the #1 reason why Canadians see a doctor
…so where did masking in healthcare go?
It’s political.
Colds, flus & coughs are the #1 reason why Canadians see a doctor
…so where did masking in healthcare go?
It’s political.
How politics is putting patients and health care workers at risk www.thestar.com/opinion/cont... @drgorfinkel.bsky.social @thestar.com
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
October 10, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Clinics are the one place patients should be SAFE
Colds, flus & coughs are the #1 reason why Canadians see a doctor
…so where did masking in healthcare go?
It’s political.
Colds, flus & coughs are the #1 reason why Canadians see a doctor
…so where did masking in healthcare go?
It’s political.
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Waning immunity. A significant Covid wave in England. No new variant.
Thanks Prof Pagel for highlighting and contextualizing
Thanks Prof Pagel for highlighting and contextualizing
October 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Waning immunity. A significant Covid wave in England. No new variant.
Thanks Prof Pagel for highlighting and contextualizing
Thanks Prof Pagel for highlighting and contextualizing
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Nabarun Dasgupta was recognized with a MacArthur "genius" award for work studying the deadly overdose crisis. He's also a front-line organizer, helping people survive. n.pr/4nJ98I5
Scientist on front lines of overdose crisis receives MacArthur 'genius' award
Nabarun Dasgupta was recognized with a MacArthur "genius" award for work studying the deadly overdose crisis. He's also a front-line organizer, helping people survive.
n.pr
October 8, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Nabarun Dasgupta was recognized with a MacArthur "genius" award for work studying the deadly overdose crisis. He's also a front-line organizer, helping people survive. n.pr/4nJ98I5
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Bluesky runs on open protocols with open source code. Today we’re taking an additional step and making a patent non-aggression pledge to ensure that everyone can build confidently on our work.
Learn more and read the pledge in our blog post: bsky.social/about/blog/1...
Learn more and read the pledge in our blog post: bsky.social/about/blog/1...
Bluesky's Patent Non-Aggression Pledge - Bluesky
Bluesky develops open protocols. We're taking a short and simple patent non-aggression pledge to ensure that everybody feels confident building on them.
bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Bluesky runs on open protocols with open source code. Today we’re taking an additional step and making a patent non-aggression pledge to ensure that everyone can build confidently on our work.
Learn more and read the pledge in our blog post: bsky.social/about/blog/1...
Learn more and read the pledge in our blog post: bsky.social/about/blog/1...
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With up to 5.8M Canadians waiting in pain, we want solutions but “This is a deep systemic problem” confuses everyone.
We need more:
operating room time, diagnostic equipment and specialists.
Nebulous solutions are useless - define the fix and do it.
#Canada
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
We need more:
operating room time, diagnostic equipment and specialists.
Nebulous solutions are useless - define the fix and do it.
#Canada
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
How bad are wait times in Canada? Study suggests millions still waiting for health-care services
The number of Canadians waiting for medical procedures is growing, according to a study published this week.
www.ctvnews.ca
September 27, 2025 at 11:25 AM
With up to 5.8M Canadians waiting in pain, we want solutions but “This is a deep systemic problem” confuses everyone.
We need more:
operating room time, diagnostic equipment and specialists.
Nebulous solutions are useless - define the fix and do it.
#Canada
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
We need more:
operating room time, diagnostic equipment and specialists.
Nebulous solutions are useless - define the fix and do it.
#Canada
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
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Last ditch, by David Parkins www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com
September 25, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Last ditch, by David Parkins www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com
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As the CFIA prepares to cull 400 ostriches in the absurdly drawn out saga in B.C., re-sharing a column from the spring: Let's not bury our heads in the sand about the risks of bird flu.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
via @theglobeandmail.com
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
via @theglobeandmail.com
Opinion: The risks of bird flu are real. We can’t bury our heads in the sand, even for the love of ostriches
We’re being bamboozled by a small group of zealots who think laws - and science - don’t apply to them.
www.theglobeandmail.com
September 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
As the CFIA prepares to cull 400 ostriches in the absurdly drawn out saga in B.C., re-sharing a column from the spring: Let's not bury our heads in the sand about the risks of bird flu.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
via @theglobeandmail.com
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
via @theglobeandmail.com
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Why is our national health agency disputing an inane claim that Tylenol causes autism?
Because TV networks/internet broadcasts whatever that man says 24/7.
I’ve never seen this kind of coverage for anyone and it’s dangerous - why not stop watching? He’d lose so much power.
#boycottTrump
Because TV networks/internet broadcasts whatever that man says 24/7.
I’ve never seen this kind of coverage for anyone and it’s dangerous - why not stop watching? He’d lose so much power.
#boycottTrump
Health Canada statement issued last night: "Acetaminophen is a recommended treatment of pain or fever in pregnancy when used as directed. It should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration needed. Untreated fever and pain in pregnant women can pose risks to the unborn child."
Acetaminophen is a recommended treatment for fever and pain during pregnancy - Canada.ca
Health Canada currently maintains that there is no conclusive evidence that using acetaminophen as directed during pregnancy causes autism or other neurodevelopmental disorders. Acetaminophen is commo...
recalls-rappels.canada.ca
September 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Why is our national health agency disputing an inane claim that Tylenol causes autism?
Because TV networks/internet broadcasts whatever that man says 24/7.
I’ve never seen this kind of coverage for anyone and it’s dangerous - why not stop watching? He’d lose so much power.
#boycottTrump
Because TV networks/internet broadcasts whatever that man says 24/7.
I’ve never seen this kind of coverage for anyone and it’s dangerous - why not stop watching? He’d lose so much power.
#boycottTrump
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I don’t mean to alarm anyone but my wife took Tylenol when she was pregnant and six months later TWO babies came out of her. Be careful out there.
September 23, 2025 at 12:57 AM
I don’t mean to alarm anyone but my wife took Tylenol when she was pregnant and six months later TWO babies came out of her. Be careful out there.
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Your reminder that Moderna’s newly updated COVID vaccine, targeting the LP.8.1 variant, has been approved by Health Canada and, for the first time, will be manufactured here in Canada. So I fully expect those of us who want it to be able to get it. When? I would think late October.
September 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Your reminder that Moderna’s newly updated COVID vaccine, targeting the LP.8.1 variant, has been approved by Health Canada and, for the first time, will be manufactured here in Canada. So I fully expect those of us who want it to be able to get it. When? I would think late October.
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R.I.P. Ken Dryden
September 6, 2025 at 10:45 AM
R.I.P. Ken Dryden
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The summer (and fall) of our COVID discontent. As eager as we are to forget, #COVID19 is still with us, and we need to mitigate our risk, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
Opinion: The summer (and fall) of our COVID discontent
We still aren’t doing enough to mitigate the spread of the virus
www.theglobeandmail.com
September 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The summer (and fall) of our COVID discontent. As eager as we are to forget, #COVID19 is still with us, and we need to mitigate our risk, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
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"Twitter sucks now and all the cool kids are moving to Bluesky"...
"Siri, show me a Bluesky science "cool kid"... 🙂 😉
"Siri, show me a Bluesky science "cool kid"... 🙂 😉
August 27, 2025 at 11:05 PM
"Twitter sucks now and all the cool kids are moving to Bluesky"...
"Siri, show me a Bluesky science "cool kid"... 🙂 😉
"Siri, show me a Bluesky science "cool kid"... 🙂 😉
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Alberta announced today the COVID-19 vaccine this fall will cost us $100 per dose.
So for my family of four, that'll be $400.
Alternatively, we could spend $400 on an overnight trip to Golden or Fernie, B.C., get immunized for free, and make a little mountain vacation out of it.
So for my family of four, that'll be $400.
Alternatively, we could spend $400 on an overnight trip to Golden or Fernie, B.C., get immunized for free, and make a little mountain vacation out of it.
August 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Alberta announced today the COVID-19 vaccine this fall will cost us $100 per dose.
So for my family of four, that'll be $400.
Alternatively, we could spend $400 on an overnight trip to Golden or Fernie, B.C., get immunized for free, and make a little mountain vacation out of it.
So for my family of four, that'll be $400.
Alternatively, we could spend $400 on an overnight trip to Golden or Fernie, B.C., get immunized for free, and make a little mountain vacation out of it.