Dr. Miriam Y. Vega

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August is fading, September’s knocking. Today? Just Florence & the Machine, apple pie, and the art of doing nothing. 🍎🥧🎶 Saturday Vibes.

In a first, zebra cams reveal herds on the move with giraffes Six zebras wore video cameras attached to collars, capturing the equines’ daily life. Sticking with giraffes may let the two species protect each other.

Zebras and giraffes apparently form a symbiotic bond that boosts both species’ chances of survival in a landscape teeming with lions and other threats, researchers report in a study in press for the April issue of American Naturalist. #science
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I saw Michelle Trachtenberg was trending and am in absolute shock that she has passed away way too young?! RIP Buffy's little sister dawn, and Gossip Girl's dear Georgina!

Exercise may help patients with colon cancer live as long as those who never had it, study suggests | CNN After a colon cancer diagnosis, there can still be healthy years ahead, experts said. Regular physical activity may be an important part of that, research suggests.

There is something you can do that may help you live longer after a colon #cancer diagnosis, and you can start it on your own, at your home or a gym. Exercise is associated with longer lives for patients with colon #cancer.

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Blue Ghost shares spectacular close-ups of the moon as lunar landing attempt approaches | CNN Blue Ghost has captured its first images of the moon from lunar orbit as the spacecraft’s landing attempt on the surface approaches. See the spectacular views here.

Blue Ghost shares spectacular close-ups of the #moon. Along with the flyby footage that shows off the moon’s rocky surface dotted with impact craters, the spacecraft also captured stunning imagery of an area of the lunar south pole.

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Eggs are a hot commodity. On social media, posting about them can help you go viral. A new genre of content has emerged online surrounding all things eggs, as people scramble to find ways to get the grocery item amid soaring prices.

Eggs are a hot commodity: A new genre of content has emerged online surrounding all things eggs, as people scramble to find ways to get the grocery item amid soaring prices. I paid $6.29 on Amazon Fresh, for Cage Free, Large, White Eggs, 1 Dozen in ny.
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Just hope it loves up to the hype. I have high hopes :-)

Planet parade: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury make for a skywatching spectacle The best time to see the planets is after dusk on a clear night in a spot that is away from city lights and other forms of light pollution.

Catch the sky show! Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury are all currently visible with the naked eye for skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere.
#planets
#Space
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What exciting news. I'm all in on the supposed Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, return, revival- whatever you want to call it. It was the best show. May it come back strong.

Wish I Knew You: Reflecting on Time, Loss, and Connection What could you do differently? There’s a song that has been on repeat in my mind lately—“Wish I Knew You” by The Revivalists. The melody wraps around me like a warm blanket on a cold January day, b…

Wish I Knew you: Reflecting on time #loss and connection.
#SaturdayVibes
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Dogs Paired With Providers at Hospitals Help Ease Staff and Patient Stress - KFF Health News Some hospitals are bringing in dogs to spend entire shifts with doctors and nurses. The trained canines help staffers cope with the stress of their work amid high levels of burnout.

Doctors & nurses are facing a growing mental health crisis. They face high rates of #depression, anxiety, stress, suicidal ideation, and #burnout. Advocates for the presence of #dogs in hospitals see the animals as one thing that can help.
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Heartbroken by the horrific attack in New Orleans. I’ve been there countless times, celebrating its vibrant culture, food, music, & incredible people. I just spent last New Year's Eve there, and it’s devastating to see such tragedy strike this beautiful city. #NewOrleansStrong

An odd thought came to mind with Jimmy Carter's passing. Once Biden leaves office, he will be the oldest ex-President, but Clinton & Bush are not far behind, & Trump is older than them both. I'm not wishing ill on anyone, but soon (5 - 10 yrs), we may be down to just 1 living ex-president. Scary

While I didn't experience his presidency, I have seen the humility & heart he embodied within his acts of public service. May that & his grand love for his wife be part of his legacy. Now they are together again. May that love be forever more. Rest in peace, Jimmy Carter.

Insurance company halts plan to put time limits on coverage for anesthesia during surgery | CNN After sharp criticism from anesthesiologists, an insurance company is halting its plan to limit the amount time it would cover anesthesia used in surgeries and procedures. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shiel...

Facing criticism, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield said it will not proceed with a policy to put time limits on coverage for anesthesia during surgery. Hmm. cnn.it/3ZfktEI

Today, I stand with others on #WorldAIDSDay to raise awareness and reaffirm our commitment to supporting those affected by HIV/AIDS. Let's unite in the fight for health equity and ending the stigma. #EndHIV

Sometimes, when it's darkest, look for the rising sun.
There's always hope when coupled with action.

Aww. How precious and lovely! My gray dog is a rescue and my brown one is a re-homed dog. I love being a dog's new forever home 🏡

Indeed! Mine is a Portuguese water dog. Yours?

COVID-era telehealth prescribing extended again The DEA and HHS ended an impasse over the virtual prescribing of controlled substances that threatened access to drugs like Adderall.

DEA & HHS ended an impasse over the virtual prescribing of controlled substances by extending pandemic-era flexibilities through the end of 2025. whether to make controlled substances available without an in-person doctor's visit will be for next admin to decide
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For the first time, new home tests — available at pharmacies without a prescription — can test for both the flu and COVID simultaneously. The tests are very reliable — they rarely say someone's positive when they're really negative or vice versa, according to the FDA.
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How Bluesky, Alternative to X and Facebook, Is Handling Growth The fledgling social media site has been flooded with new users since the election. It hasn’t all been easy.

Over the past week, the social media site Bluesky's growth has exploded, more than doubling to 15 million-plus users, as people seek alternatives to X, Facebook and Threads.

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You get there by realizing that you are already there.
Friday thoughts.

Ok. My second post here. Still transitioning over from Twitter. Let me introduce you to my three awesome #dogs. They rule! They are #love. Do we use #hashtags here? Live & learn. Cheers

I had 60k followers on Twitter and now am heading over to bluesky to learn a new social media environment and read different streams. Let's see how this go. Just getting started. New world order?