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Celebrating LGBT+ History Month banner with a shield shape composed of the inclusive pride flag colors: black, brown, light blue, pink, white, purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, red.

Covering literature, law, psychology, politics and more, our curated collection will educate, inspire and entertain this LGBT+ History Month 🌈

🏳️‍🌈 This February, explore LGBT+ stories, history, and experiences.

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#WorldCancerDay #NCCNGuidelines #EvidenceBasedCare #CancerResearch #Oncology

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(CAR) T-cell therapy. Composite coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of T-cells (small round) and an apoptotic cervical cancer cell (Hela). Copyright: STEVE GSCHMEISSNER / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

On #WorldCancerDay, stay up to date with the latest oncology content published across The Lancet Group.

Explore our Specialty Collection: spkl.io/63327AsDNU

What doctors wish patients knew about cancer screening and prevention When it comes to cancer, waiting is not an option. AMA member physicians share the keys to a healthier future with prevention and early detection.

Cancer can stop us in our tracks—but knowledge can save lives. With about 2M diagnoses and 600K deaths each year in the U.S., prevention and early detection matter more than ever. Waiting isn’t an option. AMA physicians share what you need to know. spr.ly/63321hHtoT #WorldCancerDay

Fund Libraries: Tell Congress to invest in libraries.

New: Thanks to advocates from across the country, library funding was not only included in the FY26 federal budget, it was increased. Your advocacy made a difference for libraries!

Share your appreciation for the library funding measures: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag... #FundLibraries

Reducing dementia risk: what research says about modifiable risk factors across the life course

Dementia doesn't have to an inevitable part of aging. As Dr. Samir Sinha of @niageing.ca explains, as many as 45 per cent of all dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing various modifiable risk factors. #ForgetNoOne @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social Read more:

New study finds the words to show you care | BPS Recent work from the US explores specific language that has an emotional impact on others.

When you want to show you care, which words do you choose? Recent work finds a few: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...

More than 1 billion people worldwide are affected by Neglected Tropical Diseases Misconceptions related to contagion and infection further deepen stigma, discrimination and social exclusion.

WHO warns that millions of people living with Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) continue to face profound and often unseen suffering due to discrimination, social stigma and untreated #MentalHealth conditions bit.ly/45D1gki

How to improve vaccine uptake: a huge study offers clues An analysis of more than one million people in the UK found that two-thirds of people who were vaccine-hesitant during the COVID-19 pandemic went on to get vaccinated.

An analysis of more than one million people in the UK found that two-thirds of people who were vaccine-hesitant during the COVID-19 pandemic went on to get vaccinated

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Research in context panel for Lancet paper "Deaths potentially averted by small changes in physical activity and sedentary time: an individual participant data meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies". Copyright: 2025 Published by Elsevier Ltd.

Can small changes in physical activity make a major difference?

A new meta-analysis suggests that just five extra minutes of moderate physical activity a day is associated with a 10% reduction in all deaths in the majority of adults.

Find out more 👉 spkl.io/63322AWCa8

A new @uhn.ca study shows that providing equipment, having minimal exclusions, and ensuring compatibility on any device can enable #RemoteManagementPrograms for #HeartFailure, like Medly, to provide more equitable access to care.

🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/support...

The Journal of Pediatrics Volume 289, February 2026, 114883 Original Articles Changes in Suicidality among Transgender Adolescents Following Hormone Therapy: An Extended Study Luke R. Allen PhD ' & E, Cody G. Dodd PhD2, Christine N. Moser PsyD 3, Michelle M. Knoll MD 3 Show more v

The Journal of Pediatrics Volume 289, February 2026, 114883 Original Articles Changes in Suicidality among Transgender Adolescents Following Hormone Therapy: An Extended Study Luke R. Allen PhD ' & E, Cody G. Dodd PhD2, Christine N. Moser PsyD 3, Michelle M. Knoll MD 3 Show more v

New Study finds a significant reduction in suicidality after trans people receive gender-affirming hormone therapy.

“Hormone therapy was associated with clinically meaningful reductions in suicidality over time…”

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Lay Health Worker-Led Symptom Assessments Slash Emergency Visits by 53% and Hospitalizations by 68% in Older Cancer Patients

by Patel MI, Voskanyan M (...) Milstein A et 3 al. in JAMA #MedSky

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📖 read the article: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2843478

The objectification of girls starts young | BPS New research finds that young girls are more readily associated with objects than young boys.

New research finds that even early in life, girls are more readily associated with objects than boys: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...

“The Public Health Alerts section, through the new partnership between CIDRAP and NEJM Evidence, seeks to advance our core mission: improving human health by putting actionable data in the public domain to inform clinicians, scientists, public health practitioners, policy makers, and the public.” Editorial “Public Health Alerts — A New Section in NEJM Evidence, in Partnership with CIDRAP” by C.A. Sacks et al.

NEJM Evidence, in partnership with CIDRAP, announces the launch of Public Health Alerts, a new section featuring descriptive reports on topics of #PublicHealth importance. Learn more: eviden.cc/3KWhu0P

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The Evidence for Gender-affirming Medical Interventions for Transgender Adolescents Research suggests gender-affirming medical care results in better mental health. Here are the studies.

Updated my running list of studies on the mental health impacts of gender-affirming medical care during adolescence

The new qualitative study (N=60) asked patients how accessing gender-affirming medical care prior to age 18 impacted their lives.
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Opinion | The Other Screen Time Risk We Rarely Hear About Hearing loss in kids has serious consequences

There is a snowball effect - the impact of loud noise exposure on children goes beyond hearing loss. In an op-ed for @medpagetoday.com, AMA president & otolaryngologist Bobby Mukkamala, MD, warns of the risks associated with "prolonged high-volume noise, particularly through headphones and earbuds."

Women who report high levels of psychosocial stress, such as from caregiving and lack of emotional support, show signs of early heart tissue changes associated with cardiovascular disease – an association not observed in men, a new study reveals.

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Aerial shot of the groceries section in a supermarket. Copyright: Peter Bond on Unsplash.

The rise of ultra-processed foods is damaging public health, fuelling chronic diseases worldwide, and deepening health inequalities.

Urgent, coordinated global action is needed to address the UPF challenge.

Find out more in an Editorial ➡️ spkl.io/63327AgUC1

mRNA vaccines 💉don't cause death but prevent it

Massive study from France showed that mRNA vaccines reduced deaths and saved lives @mahmoudzureik.bsky.social @jama.com

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The Science Behind Chris Hemsworth’s Alzheimer’s Documentary The actor, who inherited a high-risk gene for Alzheimer’s disease, explores ways to potentially slow down the disease.

Evolving research shows that improving nutrition, exercising more, sleeping well, reducing stress, and staying socially engaged can slow the risk of progressing to more advanced stages of Alzheimer’s.
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Less than 20% of Long COVID trials involving exercise even mention post-exertional malaise - The Sick Times An analysis by The Sick Times find that less than 15% of Long COVID clinical trials testing the benefits of exercise or cardiopulmonary rehabilitation measured post-exertional malaise, according to th...

I've been surprised to see how many Long COVID trials focus on exercise & how few measure PEM.

Thanks to @spichaksimon.bsky.social for covering this in @thesicktimes.org

"Testing exercise is “money down the drain” & won’t advance understanding of LC, experts say"

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Could VR transform eye care? 👀 A review by Drs. Michael Reber & Lora Appel from @uhn.ca explores how immersive tech can improve accessibility and outcomes.

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In recognition of #DiabetesAwarenessMonth, we highlight the importance of using reliable, valid questionnaires when conducting research on diabetic patients and their families.

HaPI contains instruments assessing quality of life, diabetes knowledge, self-efficacy, and more: www.bmdshapi.com

Non-binary insights slip through the cracks in sexuality research | BPS A recent review paper unpicks methodological hurdles and highlights the need for mindful research inclusion of those beyond the gender binary.

A recent review paper on non-binary sexuality unpicks methodological hurdles, and highlights the need for mindful research inclusion of those beyond the gender binary: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...

Illustration of people with diabetes enjoying outdoor activities at different stages of life. In the foreground, two adults sit on a picnic blanket with food, including watermelon, sandwiches and fruit. A glucose meter and testing supplies are beside them. A child runs nearby while kicking a football. In the background, older adults practise tai chi, people cycle together, and a woman in a wheelchair enjoys the park with a companion. Text on the image reads: “Well-being matters at every stage of life with diabetes, and the right support can make all the difference.”

Self-care is not selfish. It is essential for your health and well-being.

Remember to:
💙 Move
💙 Rest
💙 Check in
💙 Care for your body

Learn more about #diabetes 👉bit.ly/4hUOjY0 #WorldDiabetesDay

Chronic Absenteeism: An Overlooked Vital Sign | Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine Chronic school absenteeism is a national crisis—for education and for public health.

Chronic absenteeism can reflect current health problems—and foreshadow future ones. Researchers see absenteeism as another vital sign of the well-being of students, just like height, weight, and blood pressure.

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A four-panel Halloween-themed illustration with a black background. 1️⃣ Top left: A white ghost peeks from the corner with hanging spiders and the text “Silent killers are out hunting...” 2️⃣ Top right: A white cat looks up at a yellow moon with flying bats, saying “Huh?” 3️⃣ Bottom left: A jack-o’-lantern face with the speech bubble “Shh!!!” 4️⃣ Bottom right: The words “Diabetes,” “Stroke,” “Heart diseases,” “Hypertension,” and “Cancers” appear in bold white text.

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), like heart disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases and cancers are some of the world’s silent killers 👻.

This Halloween, stay one step ahead—don’t let tobacco, alcohol, air pollution, or physical inactivity sneak up on you.

Serial Ketamine Infusions for Depression This randomized clinical trial evaluates outcomes following adjunctive ketamine infusions vs midazolam for depression.

New 6-month depression RCT in n=65, serial Ketamine infusions as adjunctive care vs active placebo midazolam.

Ketamine did not outperform primary nor any of the secondary efficacy, cognitive, economic, or quality-of-life outcomes.

🧪 #psychiary #PsychSciSky

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Painful periods and loneliness often go hand in hand | BPS A recent study finds that physical functioning links menstrual pain and loneliness, offering an opportunity anticipate the impact of periods on social lives.

A recent study finds that physical functioning links menstrual pain and loneliness, offering an opportunity anticipate the impact of periods on social lives: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...