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Heart Disease Is an Inflammation Problem, According to New Scientific Statement | Super Age New scientific statement links inflammation and heart disease. Here’s the blood test that detects it, and lifestyle changes for your heart.

#MedSky American College of Cardiology says chronic, low-grade inflammation also directly linked to CVD. High levels of inflammation are linked to elevated heart disease risk, even if cholesterol looks fine. Key marker is high-sensitivity C-reactive protein. Time to track hsCRP alongside LDL.

Intercellular communication in the brain through a dendritic nanotubular network Intercellular nanotubular networks mediate material exchange, but their existence in neurons remains to be explored in detail. We identified long, thin dendritic filopodia forming direct dendrite–dend...

#MedSky Research team has identified a different set of neuronal connections in the brain—one that might bypass synapses altogether! Electrical signals via these nanotubes. & beta amyloid, protein implicated in Alzheimer’s disease, moved along these tubes from one cell to the next

The dye in Doritos can make mice transparent 'It’s not magic, but it’s still very powerful.'

"Food dye that helps give certain sodas and snacks their hallmark orange hue renders mouse skin almost completely see-through in a reversible, potentially non-toxic research method may spur new scientific findings, boost microscopy advances, and improve medical diagnostic strategies and treatments.

2 young people in library corner. 1 stands looking at the other. The other sits in the corner, knees drawn up and held tight

#SexualViolence in the US
Every 74 seconds, someone is sexually assaulted. Every 9 minutes, it's a child!
>423,000 age 12+ experience sexual violence
> 1/2 of sexual violence victims are 18-34
2009-2013 Child protective services found that 63,000 children a year were sexually abused.
80% unreported

Trump, questioning vaccine safety, pushes major changes to how kids get shots At a White House event, Trump linked vaccines to autism and urged major changes in how kids get their shots.

#MedSky tRump suggests overhauling how children get vaccinated after claiming without evidence that many vaccines are unsafe as given, incl spreading children’s vaccinations out over several years!
But - The vaccine schedule is like a seatbelt - You don’t wait four years to buckle your child in.

The ‘near-telepathic’ device that puts AI in your head AlterEgo’s neural-interface device is non-invasive and is being tested in people with multiple sclerosis and motor neuron disease.

#MedSky "The ‘AlterEgo’ device detects electrical signals in the muscles used to formulate speech that are sent by the brain when you silently mouth or even just internally articulate words."

Africa’s mpox epidemic no longer an international emergency, WHO says The disease continues to spread in several African countries, but cases are down after an explosion in 2024

#Epidemic "The disease was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern — the WHO’s highest level of alarm — in 2024, but no longer warrants such status after a sustained decline in cases. Still a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security as spreads in some African countries."

Donald tRump standing while holding 2 stethoscope ear pieces apart

#MedSky America’s cancer research system being cut during most productive moments. “It will take decades to recover from this, if we ever do.” Cancer research groups across the US have been radically defunded by administration of Trump and specialists say the damage might be irreparable.

Diet and Exercise Might Slow Alzheimer’s—But Is That Just False Hope? Early studies suggest that lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise and social engagement may help slow or prevent Alzheimer’s symptoms—but the evidence is inconsistent, and many doctors remain cautio...

#MedSky " Lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise & social engagement may help slow or prevent Alzheimer’s symptoms—but evidence is inconsistent & many doctors remain cautious, esp. for people already experiencing dementia symptoms. It’s not clear if interventions prevent or delay disease onset.

CDC Report Finds Sharp Rise in Dangerous Drug-Resistant Bacteria A CDC report found a dramatic increase in a dangerous type of drug-resistant bacteria.

#MedSky "The infection rate of one type of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales bacteria has risen by more than 460% from 2019 - 2023. Scientists say people receiving treatment in hospitals are at highest risk. There were approximately 12,700 infections and 1,100 deaths in the U.S. due to CRE."

High tech surgical room with 2 medical people in gowns and masks.

#UCP tRump's fangirl Premier Danni Smith has learned his disinformation and no-information tactics! Where population health numbers are crazy scary, she refuses to let hospitals track the data. Now in addition to Covid stats, deaths of patients waiting for treatment is forbidden!
Punt her!

And then you continue to be at risk if there's too much covid around you once the vaccine has fully activated because the vaccines we have, while miraculous, are not sterlizing and do not stop transmission chains.

People can and do contract covid while up to date on their shots. Mask up. 😷

Seeing this photo, it struck me - Would some people be more likely to wear a mask if they came if wonderfully decorated fashion style? The plain white IS really vanilla. I know, I have 3 boxes of different types, all white!
Maybe with cute quotes on them?

Protecting Canada’s youth from the risks of exposure to gambling advertising Before 2021, single-game sports betting was illegal in Canada; now, in 2025, advertisements for sports betting platforms punctuate screened competitive sports games without limits on their duration or...

Actually, ignoring an #OngoingPandemic now in its 6th year, & GAMBLING with the long term health of #GenerationA is much worse, @cmaj.ca & @cmadocs.bsky.social.

How about NOT exposing 🇨🇦 Canadian youth to the risks of #COVID & #LongCOVID?

#WrongSideOfHistory, still -

www.cmaj.ca/content/197/...

Yuppers, it's that time again!

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Long COVID Linked to Menstrual Changes and Symptom Feedback Loop

A UK study of over 12,000 menstruating people found about 1,000 with long COVID reported heavier flow, periods over eight days and symptom spikes two days before periods. https://getnews.me/long-covid-linked-to-menstrual-changes-and-symptom-feedback-loop/ #longcovid #menstrualhealth #ukstudy

Long Covid linked to heavier periods and risk of iron deficiency Survey of 12,000 women also revealed severity of long Covid symptoms rose and fell across menstrual cycle Women with long Covid are prone to longer, heavier periods, which could put them at greater risk...

Long Covid linked to heavier periods and risk of iron deficiency #Science #HealthandMedicine #InfectiousDiseases #LongCovid #HealthNews #IronDeficiency

I'd argue this is a major reason medical doctors are so bad at treating chronic complex illness.

So little is understood about ME/CFS, Long Covid, autoimmune diseases, so doctors will act as if they know what they're talking about instead of just admitting what they don't know.

#Medsky🧪 #IDsky #immunosky #publichealth As you age, your risk of severe #COVID increases. A small study of 60 patients found that #SARSCoV2 infection inhibits the number of #Tlymphocytes & the proportion of their subpopulations, particularly in critically ill & elderly patients.

My heart goes out to German #LongCovid patients, who are pushed into harmful exercise routines while being told their illness is psychosomatic. The malpractice surrounding post-infectious chronic illnesses never ends […]

Like coals to Newcastle!
Alberta has the highest rates of measles per capita IN THE WORLD!

Of course!

#MedSky #Feminism Well, if that doesn't put the cap on women's burdens!

"This is the life you've chosen,"

Oh boy does this one irk me. No, in fact I didn't choose not to be able to safely enter public spaces for 6 years. I've just adapted to the reality that COVID is airborne, and follow the science 🧬

Yeah, where did that come from? A cousin told me that & my jaw dropped. He "just heard it" and believed it. But didn't change his mind when I offered facts. In my gentle way, of course!

Promotional poster for the 3rd Canadian Symposium on Long COVID. Session title: “Improving Health Service Delivery for People Affected by Long COVID.” Scheduled for Day 2, October 21, 2025, from 10:45–11:45 NT. Moderator: Hiten Naik, MD, Research Fellow, University of British Columbia and BC Post-COVID-19 Interdisciplinary Clinical Care Network. Speakers: Simon Decary, PhD, Assistant Professor, Université de Sherbrooke; Jill Cameron, PhD, Professor and Vice Chair Research, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto; Claire Wilson, BC Provincial Health Service Authority, Network Director, Post-COVID-19 Interdisciplinary Clinical Care Network (PC-ICCN); Naveed Janjua, MBBS, Director, University of British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (UBCCDC). Poster includes the event logo and footer text: “3rd Canadian Symposium on Long COVID, October 20–21, 2025, Virtual and In-person.”

(1/2) Join the ‘Improving Health Service Delivery for People Affected by #LongCOVID’ session at the 2025 #LCWSymposium to explore care models, family-centered care, interdisciplinary approaches, and health system data.

Date: Oct 21, 2025, 10.45–11.45 PM NT
Register: bit.ly/4hRoczz

Another reason to love #Costco! Friendly pharmacy staff & have 3 Covid vax at my local store, so I could choose Moderna #mNexSpike, higher efficacy. Trying to avoid #LongCovid disaster that my young prior healthy 🇺🇸🫡 has. Stay sexy, people!!