In a first, scientists find microplastics are building up deep in our brains A new study shows that microplastics are making their way into our brains, and that their numbers are rising.

In a first, scientists find microplastics are building up deep in our brains

A new study shows that microplastics have crossed the blood-brain barrier -- and that their numbers are rising.

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I know many who will be using their active shooter tactics to keep ICE out of their classrooms. Who will be respecting their students identities and teaching accurate curriculum regardless of policy. If they are willing to DIE for their students why not simply get arrested or fired?

Society told teachers that, instead of prioritizing safety we expect them to be combat ready. We told them to take a bullet to protect their students. Then we tell them to step aside while we try to actively harm their students. Foolish. Teachers will not take this passively. We made them warriors.

They told teachers to be willing to take a bullet for their kids and made them all combat ready. . . And expected them to lie down and let their students be harmed. Fools.
You’re doing right by those kids. 🙏❤️👏👏👏

As best you can, ignore him.

Opinion: We must hear the warnings about fentanyl This time, drug education is a call for self-preservation, not abstinence.

We must hear the warnings about fentanyl
This time, drug education is a call for self-preservation, not abstinence

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When TikTok finishes its system update, likely to integrate with meta products. . . It will become a full blown propaganda machine. I for one will not be celebrating the return of TikTok. The TikTok that brought us all so much community and organic discourse is officially gone for good.

Immunization keeps children safe In the age of disinformation and misinformation, many people have forgotten an irrefutable fact: childhood immunizations save lives.

According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 107,500 people died from measles in 2023. Most of those who died due to measles were younger than five years of age. High vaccine coverage prevents outbreaks & saves the lives of children.

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Why kids need to take more risks: science reveals the benefits of wild, free play Studies reveal how risky play can benefit child development. But encouraging it can be a challenge for parents.

Why kids need to take more risks: science reveals the benefits of wild, free play

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Maybe it’s not all men. But how tf do we tell who is safe. It’s not worth the trouble.

#NeilGaiman

Fewer than 1 in 1,000 US adolescents receive gender-affirming medications, researchers find The study, which analyzed insurance claims covering more than 5 million patients, provides clearer context as lawmakers debate issues around health care for transgender youth.

There’s so much panicked talk about puberty blockers and hormones, but data published in JAMA Pediatrics, suggest that fewer than 0.1% of all youth in the database received these medications.

The researchers found that no patients under age 12 were prescribed hormones.

I wish folks took melatonin more seriously. It can really mess you up, especially if you have pre-existing sleep issues, anxiety, hormone issues etc. yes it can help. But any potent medicine has the potential to also harm.

Just a reminder that there’s an app available for your TV called PBS RETRO where you can watch all sorts of wonderful old pbs shows like Mr. Rogers and Reading Rainbow, you know, in case you might need that sort of energy right now

So. . . You have not been listening to those more marginalized than yourself. Maybe check in with your self about that and do some inner work.