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JF Mulvaney PhD. Chief Scientific Editor and reporter at Medical News Bulletin. We are an online medical, health and wellness research news magazine in Canada. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55010183400

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I do think more people should point out when someone is lying though. If your mom tells you someone said they know someone who died from gardisil, you should tell her that person was making it up or mistaken.

06.03.2026 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We Need to Talk About Measles | Medical News Bulletin Looking for information about measles? Find out what it is, how it works and why people are making such a big deal over it.

Canadians! According to TorStar people with active measles infections have been riding the TTC buses. Remind yourselves what the symptoms are, and call ahead before you attend a clinic if you suspect you have it. medicalnewsbulletin.com/we-need-to-t... πŸ§ͺ #health #publichealth #infectiousdisease

06.03.2026 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Crash Dieting Is Hurting Your Heart | Medical News Bulletin You might have heard that Yo-yo dieting makes you more vulnerable to heart disease, but why is that? Scientists say they might have an answer.

Yesterday I reported on a study that highlighted the links between cardiometabolic health, overloaded fat storage and inflammation. This link goes deep and shows up in surprising ways! medicalnewsbulletin.com/yo-yo-diet-h... πŸ§ͺ 🩺 β‘‚ lipidtime medsky #metabolichealth #atherosclerosis #weightloss

26.02.2026 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sorry, you did WHAT with the vibrating diabetic mouse? | Medical News Bulletin In a study, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, researchers set out to investigate the mechanism by which it influences inflammation. The study utilized two sets of male mice...

Could whole body vibration be the hack type 2 diabetics need to keep their blood glucose levels under control? Have a read of the evidence and you tell me. medicalnewsbulletin.com/whole-body-v... πŸ§ͺ #GastroSky medsky, 🩺,βš•οΈ microbiome 🦠

25.02.2026 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ma’am this is a wendy’s.

23.02.2026 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

what have anesthesiologists got to do with this?

23.02.2026 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry I don’t understand what you mean? This is for doctors working with chronically ill patients. Are you saying that people with fibromyalgia or osteoarthritis shouldn’t have long term pain management? Like they shouldn’t be able to change doses when it stops working?

23.02.2026 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Integral of Pain Relief Validated for osteoarthritis | Medical News Bulletin Canadian pain management specialists have developed a new approach to quantifying changes in chronic pain over time. Learn more with MNB.

One of the pitfalls of chronic pain management is figuring out whether a treatment is still working or if it’s time to change things up. Our pain correspondent, Shanzeh, explains a novel approach to pain reporting medicalnewsbulletin.com/integral-of-... πŸ§ͺ palliative care medsky 🩺 chronic pain

20.02.2026 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I am on a long and strange journey ought the literature that involves vibrating mice, inflammatory responses, mouse poop microbiology and HbAc1 levels.

Stay tuned 🀯

18.02.2026 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Unfortunately in order to convince government agencies to fund research (pay the wages, buy materials) first you have to prove to them beyond argument that there is a problem to be solved. If you don’t show exhaustively Long COVID is real and does affect a lot of people there is no money to fix it.

18.02.2026 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You know sometimes I think I need a category on our website just for this guy’s bullshit. Are the worms operating his brain for him?

18.02.2026 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We Need to Talk About Measles | Medical News Bulletin Looking for information about measles? Find out what it is, how it works and why people are making such a big deal over it.

For your followers who might want an easy to read science-based explanation of what measles is and why it isn’t just a rash for vaccine hesitant friends and family medicalnewsbulletin.com/we-need-to-t...

18.02.2026 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How to Get the Best out of iCBT | Medical News Bulletin Congratulations! You have started on your journey to feeling better! Learn how to get the best out of iCBT with MNB.

Nervous about starting iCBT? We get it! If you are used to the idea of a therapist directing your progress it’s a big change. Come over to MNB and learn how to get the best out of online CBT. medicalnewsbulletin.com/get-the-best... #icbt πŸ§ͺ 🩺 #feelbetter #anxiety

12.02.2026 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What are Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators? | Medical News Bulletin Doctors warn of the dangers of SARMS to body builders. The sellers of these trendy supplements make claims that don't stack up.

hitting the point where news years resolutions are starting to feel like new year’s aspirations (I am anyway! πŸ€ͺ🍷)? hitting the gym without seeing results trigger the temptation to try something… new. What ever it is, don’t make it SARMs. medicalnewsbulletin.com/the-rise-of-... πŸ§ͺ 🩺 #bigorexia

10.02.2026 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I agree! It’s concerning how many people misunderstand that CBT is intended to help people cope with the symptoms rather than to treat them! If there isn’t a way to stop things hurting or exhausted, CBT is supposed to help you function rather than to make the pain go away or give you energy.

06.02.2026 17:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Does iCBT work? | Medical News Bulletin Let MNB walk you through what iCBT is, and the evidence showing it works for mild to moderate depression, symptoms of anxiety and more.

Skeptical about iCBT? Check it out before you write it off! The evidence says that it can be just as good as face to face - and for some conditions it’s actually MORE effective! medicalnewsbulletin.com/what-is-icbt... #mentalhealth #anxiety 🩺,βš•οΈ #clinpsych

06.02.2026 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are Smart Glasses Bad For You? | Medical News Bulletin Know the facts about smart glasses, from their uses to the truth about their impact on your eyes and how to use them safely.

smart glasses are ready for us but are we ready for them? Oakley is preparing to share their new generation of smart glasses at the 2026 super bowl! medicalnewsbulletin.com/smart-glasse... #wearabletech #AR πŸ§ͺ

03.02.2026 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We Need to Talk About Measles | Medical News Bulletin Looking for information about measles? Find out what it is, how it works and why people are making such a big deal over it.

Measles! I know I am preaching to the converted here, so my ask is that if you can, please share my guide to measles with your less informed friends and family. This is a plain spoken explanation that doesn’t exaggerate or pussyfoot about. medicalnewsbulletin.com/we-need-to-t... πŸ§ͺ 🩺 🦠

02.02.2026 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Why your cancer doc won't offer you ivermectin | Medical News Bulletin Ivermectin has been popping up on cancer related social media, but how would that even work? What's the deal with ivermectin and cancer?

Dilbert creator and β€œheterodox” podcaster Scott Adamson passed away from prostate cancer last week. One detail that many might have missed is that he tried to treat it with ivermectin. Why would he do that? Learn about ivermectin and cancer with MNB. medicalnewsbulletin.com/whats-the-de... πŸ§ͺ πŸ’Š 🩺

23.01.2026 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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One science backed simple trick to lower your chances of ovarian and endometrial cancer | Medical News Bulletin A study set out to determine if the association between oral contraceptives and the risk of particular cancers was affected by ...

the war on women’s control of their fertility continues as per usual, but here’s a reassuring PSA for pill users: medicalnewsbulletin.com/birth-contro... πŸ§ͺ reprosky #feminism #familyplanning

16.01.2026 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What is Coccidioidomycosis? | Medical News Bulletin Wondering if you might have coccidioidomycosis?Β  Learn what it is, who gets it and how it’s treated with MNB's guide to valley fever

Ever heard of Valley Fever? No, not Rift Valley fever, coccidiomycosis. One4 of the best things about editing MNB is that I learn something new every day. medicalnewsbulletin.com/coccidioidom... πŸ§ͺ #envecon #agriecon medsky 🩺 βš•οΈ #microsky, 🦠, 🧫 fungi #Pathsky public health

14.01.2026 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Behind The Scenes: What’s The Hold-Up With Endometriosis Diagnostics? | Medical News Bulletin Diagnostic imaging for endometriosis is on the way. Medical News Bulletin digs a little deeper into the tale behind tech.

Ever wondered why endometriosis is so hard to diagnose? It’s not all down to money and medical misogyny! medicalnewsbulletin.com/behind-the-s... πŸ§ͺ medsky 🩺 βš•οΈ #Pathsky #endometriosis #medicalimagaing #radiology

13.01.2026 19:43 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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How forgetting to brush your teeth can spike your blood pressure | Medical News Bulletin A study published in Hypertension examined the effects of poor oral health on treated high blood pressure. Periodontitis is the ...

Brush. Your. Teeth. medicalnewsbulletin.com/poor-oral-he... πŸ«€ 🩺 πŸ’Š #hypertension #hearthealth #cardiology

12.01.2026 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

what so people in committed relationships can’t have sex? Also wtf are you talking about.

12.01.2026 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Recurring Bacterial Vaginosis? Get your man medicated | Medical News Bulletin Aussie sex scientists say that when it comes to recurring bacterial vaginosis, men can help by getting to work on their own down under.

BV isn’t just caused by unfortunate but natural changes in your vaginal microbiome, your partner could be the source! medicalnewsbulletin.com/recurring-ba... 🦠 πŸ§ͺ πŸ† #sexualhealth #reproductivehealth

12.01.2026 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

Provocative question asked in good faith, if drugs like ozempic and mounjario are widely available, why are we mucking around with gene editing for high cholesterol? Talk me through the logic, is it aimed at people with some kind of extreme abnormality in metabolic processing?

29.12.2025 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What's the link between ketones and lung cancer? | Medical News Bulletin Scientists discover an "Achilles heel” in tumor cells, could preventing lung cancer relapse be as simple as blocking ketone metabolism?

I love it when we get to dig into the nuts and bolts of cancer biology, this very clever Cell paper investigated the sneaky tactics employed by some treatment resistant lung cancers and made a surprising and useful discovery! medicalnewsbulletin.com/lung-cancer-... πŸ§ͺ CanSky OncoSky lipidtime πŸ©Ίβš•οΈ

29.12.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

definitely needs more support for research into coping mechanisms for people who realize they have this problem before they are put in situations that lead to offences against children.

23.12.2025 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Schools must improve air quality to slow spread of respiratory illness, advocates say Proper air filtration could help mitigate the rapid spread of flu and other illnesses, say experts and parents

β€œGetting sick frequently at school is not inevitable, and it isn’t because kids are just harbingers of viruses. It’s more because the buildings they inhabit do not have adequate ventilation and filtration systems to reduce illness transmission,” @mjnabuurs.bsky.social said.

(Archive πŸ”— in next post)

23.12.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 110    πŸ” 54    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 7

Is this to do with the ongoing semantic battle over which tick borne infections are β€œLyme disease” because they aren’t found in β€œLyme disease” regions?

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