Study estimates 64,000 pregnancies from rape in states that enacted abortion bans post-Roe Polls show about seven in 10 Americans say abortion should be legal in cases of rape or incest. But since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, nine states have banned abortion in those cases. A s...

64,000 pregnant rape victims do not have access to abortion care.
Never stop repeating: abortion IS healthcare which IS a human right.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

We Found the Health Web Pages the Government Doesn’t Want You to See. We're Publishing Them. Short answer: Experts told us this info is still useful.

“Any restriction or removal of evidence-based resources—whether explicitly named in litigation or not—raises serious concerns for patient care, and we are closely tracking developments to determine appropriate next steps.”

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Three journalists among 11 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza Reporters had been in car on way to new camp, says media group, as two 13-year-old boys killed in separate incidents

Eleven Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces on Wednesday.
This includes two 13-year-old boys and three journalists.
One of the 13yo was just collecting firewood.
I have a 14yo boy.
No child or journalist is a target.
This is NOT a ceasefire.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

YouTube video by Dr. Glaucomflecken What To Do If You Get Pepper Sprayed

We have come to the time in our nation's history when all of us, wherever we are, in or outside of our house, needs this PSA.....
youtube.com/shorts/z4dy0...

We Found More Than 40 Cases of Immigration Agents Using Banned Chokeholds and Other Moves That Can Cut Off Breathing Civilians have had apparent seizures. One had his eyes roll back. Another had ribs broken. “I felt like I was going to pass out and die,” said a 16-year-old citizen put in a chokehold. The government ...

There is a federal ban on chokeholds & similar tactics.
However, reporting from @propublica has documented >40 cases of ICE agents using chokeholds on protestors, immigrants AND US citizens--including on children.
www.propublica.org/article/vide...

Alex Pretti’s Friends and Family Denounce ‘Sickening Lies’ About His Life

This is what they keep doing: spreading lies about good innocent people from whatever microphone they own.
We must push back with facts (& support independent journalism).
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/u...

Actually, There IS Something You Can Do About ICE — And It Only Takes 5 Minutes Political and immigration experts shared what exactly you can do and why it matters so much this week.

Feeling helpless about what's happening?
You DO have agency: call your senators & say “I’m really angry/scared about what ICE is doing & I want you to stop giving them money,”
In PA: Fetterman (202-224-4254); McCormick (202-224-6324).
FLOOD THE ZONE.
www.huffpost.com/entry/expert...

Why Is the Trump Administration Demanding Minnesota’s Voter Rolls?

After killing 2 US citizens, the Trump Admin is holding Minnesota hostage, saying that they will leave if they get Minnesota voters' private information.
This is not a democracy.
No matter your political affiliation, this should be very concerning.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/u...

Please everyone: trust doctors & scientists about Tylenol (paracetamol internationally) during pregnancy.
Please do NOT trust a man who has started multiple measles outbreaks resulting in multiple dead people (including children).

The Trump Admin removed materials used by health professionals like myself & my colleagues to treat patients, conduct research, & respond to public health threats.
DFA sued to have this data restored-& we won.
Join us. It's time to stand up
doctorsforamerica.org/pr-dfa-v-opm...

Exclusive: Trump takes affordability pitch to McDonald's President Trump will spotlight affordability at a McDonald's summit.

Trump spoke about affordability at a McDonald's summit.
This is the same administration whose head of CMS says that it's your fault if you need to pay higher premiums because you are not being healthy enough.
www.axios.com/2025/11/17/t...

YouTube video by Meena Bewtra Thanksgiving2024

#HappyThanksgiving!
We are a country of immigrants, and our diversity makes us better, from who we are to how we think; and definitely what we eat!
With much love from our household-our Thanksgiving tradition!
youtu.be/oX3BDTpROzU?...

We came, we ran....now someone get me the supplemental O2! 😂
Happy #TurkeyTrot to all those who participate!

Your Thanksgiving plate doesn’t need to follow a myth—just your body.
IBD triggers are individual, and so are your traditions. 🦃

#IBD #InflammatoryBowelDisease #IBDAwareness #CoreIBD #Thanksgiving

Doctor Critical of Vaccines Quietly Appointed as C.D.C.’s Second in Command

This man:
-ended hepB vaccinations - which prevent CANCER
-halted childhood vaccination campaigns
-waited 2 months to alert residents about whooping cough outbreak
-endorsed misinformation during the pandemic
-is now the second highest member of CDC.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/h...

YouTube video by Meena Bewtra Retraction Day 2025

Facts don't give a damn if you believe. So here are the facts:
-Vaccines do not cause autism
-RFK Jr's lies about vaccines have caused children to die
-Vaccines are safe & save lives
Please see and share the video EVERYWHERE.
We ARE doctors & scientists.
youtu.be/BdirJCYYh_0?...

Be a part of a diverse community of people who CARE.
CORE-IBD wants to help you and your support systems; and we also want to hear from you! Gain FREE resources; and participate in research from your home!

Trump administration declares CFPB funding illegal The decision, disclosed in a court filing, puts the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on track to shut down in ‘early 2026’ when its remaining cash runs out.

Imagine: you go to ER & get stuck in doom loop w/insurance co, provider, facility, etc. The bill gets parked on your credit report so you can't get a loan, pass job verification, get apt, etc.
The CFPB banned this practice.
Trump is shutting down CFPB
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...

West Philadelphia protest demands SNAP benefits be restored, protected Rallygoers were concerned that despite two judges’ rulings calling for funds to be restored, SNAP benefits will still be delayed and in danger amid the government shutdown.

Republicans would rather let children starve then lower the cost of healthcare.
Think on that for a second.
whyy.org/articles/phi...

This wknd we voted!
34 countries globally do mail-in or postal voting.
It is safe, it is easy; & it allows me to provide patient care on voting day in America.
There are IMPORTANT elections tomorrow; & unfortunately this Admin is trying to suppress the vote.
Tell everyone: #GOTV

A graphic that reads: Trump's healthcare crisis will send premiums skyrocketing in the MA-07. Here's how: For a 60 year old couple earning $82,800 a year, annual premiums will rise by $14,570. For a family of four earning $64,000 a year, annual premiums will rise by $2,571. For a family of four earning $129,800 a year, annual premiums will rise by $9,634.

Democrats are in this shutdown fight because healthcare is on the line.

Healthcare is a human right and accessing it is literally a matter of life and death.

Here's how much premiums will skyrocket in the #MA7 if Trump & Republicans get their way:

40 multicolored pipe-cleaner tarantulas (I was exhausted & forgot a picture; this was the inspiration); 60 ghost cookies; and 1 Zoey KPop Demon Hunter.
101 things that never make it to the resume, but are THE most important things in my career.
#HappyHalloween 🎃🧹👻

A great read by @pfeiffer3342
Even better Substack
www.messageboxnews.com/p/trump-bull...
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How Hispanics' views of Trump have changed since January, according to a new AP-NORC poll A new poll shows President Donald Trump’s favorability has fallen among Hispanic adults since the beginning of the year, a potential warning sign from a key constituency that helped secure his victory...

Rising costs. Deportation of workers.
But also: “My major concern is the disregard for the Constitution and the law, and then also the level of cronyism. The people at the top are just grifting and taking, and then there’s the rest of us.”
apnews.com/article/hisp...

Today kicks off the 2025 MILESTONE IBD Fellows Retreat!
This is *the* best IBD training program (I have the data to prove it!) and also an introduction into t-shirt messaging for our future IBD docs/advocates 😊

PHILLY
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Visit us Nov 1 for:
-Covid & flu vaccines
-Assistance from PA Health Access for insurance enrollment
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Amid shutdown, Trump administration guts department overseeing special education Multiple sources tell NPR that as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education.

The WH has cut special education staff & programs that provide services to over 7MIL children with disabilities, their families & their caregivers.
All the while, they're running cryptocurrency schemes & making BILLIONS.
www.npr.org/2025/10/13/n...

YouTube video by Pod Save America Essay: JD Vance Versus American Values

George Retes exemplifies true American patriotism & values.
Watch. Share.
youtu.be/7ur74d9OfHI?...

Patients are going to die: from lack of healthcare, vaccines, medications, public health.
We at @drsforamerica.bsky.social stand with #NoKingsDayOct18th to put #PatientsOverPolitics & #StandUpForScience