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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 18h

Democrats are pressuring Republicans to extend billions of dollars in federal tax credits that have dramatically lowered premiums and contributed to record-low rates of uninsured Americans.
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Why Democrats are casting the government shutdown as a health care showdown

Democrats are pressuring Republicans to extend billions of dollars in federal tax credits that have dramatically lowered premiums and contributed to record-low rates of uninsured Americans.

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 18h

These four risk factors are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar levels, and tobacco smoking (past or current).
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Huge Study Links 99% of Heart Attacks And Strokes With Four Risk Factors

Heart attacks and strokes rarely occur without warning.

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 18h

Researchers have pinpointed a biological cause of Long COVID brain fog using advanced PET brain imaging. The findings confirm brain fog as a measurable, biological condition and reveal new targeted for treatment.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

Scientists finally reveal what’s behind long COVID’s mysterious brain fog

Researchers in Japan have pinpointed a biological cause of Long COVID brain fog using advanced PET brain imaging. They discovered widespread increases in AMPA receptor density linked to cognitive impa...

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 18h

For people who don’t already exercise, short bursts of deliberate activity significantly improved cardiorespiratory fitness.
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‘Exercise snacks’ can improve heart fitness and muscle strength, new research finds

For people who don’t already exercise, short bursts of deliberate activity significantly improved cardiorespiratory fitness.

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 18h

Researchers have found that birds are abandoning their usual migration patterns, with warmer temperatures in their winter habitats disrupting their annual flights. This change could lead to many bird species dying out and drastically altering nature.
www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...

Ominous warning for humanity as birds adopt 'unsettling' behavior

A disturbing trend among bird species in the US could lead to a mass extinction event that rocks human society forever.

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 18h

Federal health authorities are warning of potential listeria contamination of ready-to-eat meals by HelloFresh that contain recalled frozen spinach.
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USDA warns of potential listeria contamination in HelloFresh meals - UPI.com

Federal health authorities are warning of potential listeria contamination of ready-to-eat meals by HelloFresh that contain recalled frozen spinach.

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 1d

Having a purpose in life could help reduce the chance of developing dementia.
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Your Life's Purpose Could Be Keeping Dementia at Bay, Study Finds

Having a purpose in life could help reduce the chance of developing dementia, according to a recent study by researchers from the University of California, Davis.

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 1d

Bottled water isn’t as pure as it seems—each sip may contain invisible microplastics that can slip through the body’s defenses and lodge in vital organs. These tiny pollutants are linked to inflammation, hormonal disruption, and even neurological damage.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

New research reveals what’s really hiding in bottled water

A chance encounter with plastic waste on a tropical beach sparked a deep investigation into what those fragments mean for human health. The research reveals that bottled water isn’t as pure as it seem...

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 1d

E-cigarettes are fuelling an alarming new wave of nicotine addiction, with millions of children now hooked on vaping, the World Health Organization warned Monday.
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Surging numbers of children using e-cigarettes: WHO

E-cigarettes are fuelling an 'alarming' new wave of nicotine addiction, with millions of children now hooked on vaping, the World Health Organization warned Monday.

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 1d

The booming IV hydration spa industry operates with virtually no oversight or data backing up its claims, according to the first comprehensive national analysis of hydration clinics.
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Hydration spas are largely unregulated, study finds

The first comprehensive research on the growing IV hydration industry finds little oversight of invasive procedures like vitamin drips.

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 1d

Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for discoveries about how the immune system knows to attack germs and not our own bodies.
apnews.com/article/nobe...

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 1d

"If you want to age well, you probably already know the basics: eat a balanced diet, go for walks, stay socially engaged. But there’s one habit that experts say matters just as much—and in some cases, more—for long-term health: strength training."
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Why Strength Training Is the Best Anti-Ager

“Every time you do a squat, a pushup, or pick up a weight, you’re putting gentle stress on your skeleton."

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David Cassatt, PhD @cassattdr.bsky.social · 4d

One more study showing the benefit of COVID vaccination.

Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 7d

COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy conferred benefits for mother and baby without increased risk, according to an umbrella review of meta-analyses comprising more than 1.2 million women.
www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcover...

Mom's COVID Shot Aided Baby, Too, Large Review Confirmed

Vaccination during pregnancy was safe for both mom and baby

www.medpagetoday.com

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Jennifer @princessjennifer.bsky.social · 4d

A lot of people conveniently forget their employer insurance oftentimes secured better rates using the Obamacare exchange so those work benefits get were part of your total compensation hiring package are in danger as well.

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Mack Guthrie @mackgu3.bsky.social · 3d

Can’t wait for the day we have a commercialized norovirus vaccine. Even moderate and/or short-term protection would be amazing for travelers.

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Rainforest @pitbullmtkerr.bsky.social · 3d

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 3d

"We're seeing increases in premiums because health care costs are going up, but when you also take away these subsidies, you're pulling the rug out from people. You're looking at a family that was paying $800 a month for their health insurance and that jumps to $3,000."
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Time is short for an ACA premium fix in the shutdown fight, says GOP insurance leader

After warning Congress for months about premium spikes, the leader of the country's insurance commissioners — a Republican from North Dakota — says he's hopeful there could be a last minute fix.

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TravelingMD @travellingmd.bsky.social · 3d

Those who are getting paid with my tax money shouldn't work to take my healthcare away from me.
Yet, this is exactly what is happening here.

Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 3d

"We're seeing increases in premiums because health care costs are going up, but when you also take away these subsidies, you're pulling the rug out from people. You're looking at a family that was paying $800 a month for their health insurance and that jumps to $3,000."
www.npr.org/sections/sho...

Time is short for an ACA premium fix in the shutdown fight, says GOP insurance leader

After warning Congress for months about premium spikes, the leader of the country's insurance commissioners — a Republican from North Dakota — says he's hopeful there could be a last minute fix.

www.npr.org

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TravelingMD @travellingmd.bsky.social · 3d

Our rural healthcare is already under extreme stress.
I am afraid this will break their back completely.
We will ve seeing more people travelling for gours to get medical care.

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Covid cave dweller @mariablack.bsky.social · 3d

Lots of families rely on a disabled sole provider. That's maybe 1k a month for shelter, food, utilities, and health ins. Plenty of families survive on 1500/ mo. 25% of ppl make under 35k a yr. How TF is 36k a yr for health insurance survivable?

Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 3d

"We're seeing increases in premiums because health care costs are going up, but when you also take away these subsidies, you're pulling the rug out from people. You're looking at a family that was paying $800 a month for their health insurance and that jumps to $3,000."
www.npr.org/sections/sho...

Time is short for an ACA premium fix in the shutdown fight, says GOP insurance leader

After warning Congress for months about premium spikes, the leader of the country's insurance commissioners — a Republican from North Dakota — says he's hopeful there could be a last minute fix.

www.npr.org

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StBH @heinekensdaily.bsky.social · 3d

Promising news in the ongoing battle against cancer.

Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 3d

A new generation of radiotherapies promises a more targeted attack on cancer.
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New radioactive isotope therapies promise more targeted attacks on cancer

Recent clinical successes, and profits, have prompted a rush among pharma companies to try new isotopes and targeting strategies

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ultrastrolling.bsky.social @ultrastrolling.bsky.social · 3d

#measles is just the canary in the coal mine.

We will likely see a resurgence of pertussis & maybe even polio next 🙁

Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 3d

This once-rare illness, pertussis, prevented by vaccination, is making a comeback across the United States. The disease can be life-threatening for newborns and infants, especially those under two months old.
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As whooping cough cases rise, newborns most at risk, experts say - UPI.com

When someone has whooping cough, the gasping "whoop" as they struggle to catch their breath between fits of coughing is unmistakable. Now, this once-rare illness is making a comeback in the U.S.

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StruthSydney @struthsydney.bsky.social · 3d

Australia provides free breast screening every 2 years for women aged 40-74. Breast Screen clinics operate Australia-wide, with mobile clinics operating in rural areas. Two friends have had their breast cancer identified in the early stages through this programme.

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Alicia @alicialou.bsky.social · 3d

Adults can & should get a pertussis ,(whooping cough), booster to protect themselves and OTHERS. It breaks my heart thinking of the children suffering & perhaps dying of preventable illness. Suffer the little children.

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📚 John McAndrew 🌏🇺🇦 @phidipdbq.bsky.social · 3d

It kicked my butt 15 years ago. Went to NINE healthcare providers before one recognized it. Lost 20+ pounds in a month. 90 nights of near death experiences. Stayed with friends so I wouldn’t die alone.

Ask your doctor about the pertussis booster. You don’t want this disease.

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magstarshine99 @magstarshine99.bsky.social · 3d

We are all vaccinated - but had “check titers for measles” on to-do list will add pertussis titer.

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