#dis-ease — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #dis-ease, aggregated by home.social.
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New Radiation-Free Lung Scan Can Spot Disease Sooner in Children – And it’s Much Safer
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New Radiation-Free Lung Scan Can Spot Disease Sooner in Children – And it’s Much Safer
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RE: https://mastodon.design/@abed_in_gaza123/117076653584079318
‼️STARVING FAMILY NEED MONEY FOR FOOD‼️
This family were comfortable 3 years ago and now as Dr Abed put it they live worse than dogs.
Dr Abed @abed_in_gaza123 is a dentist who needs donations urgently‼️ His son is seriously unwell and needs medical attention‼️ Donations have stopped‼️
Donation Link: https://chuffed.org/project/162499-help-abdel-and-eman-protect-their-
little-children
#Gaza #Palestine #humanrights #apartheid #famine #disease #childrenofgaza #gazachildren #familyPlease donate something it you can.
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RE: https://mastodon.design/@abed_in_gaza123/117076653584079318
‼️STARVING FAMILY NEED MONEY FOR FOOD‼️
This family were comfortable 3 years ago and now as Dr Abed put it they live worse than dogs.
Dr Abed @abed_in_gaza123 is a dentist who needs donations urgently‼️ His son is seriously unwell and needs medical attention‼️ Donations have stopped‼️
Donation Link: https://chuffed.org/project/162499-help-abdel-and-eman-protect-their-
little-children
#Gaza #Palestine #humanrights #apartheid #famine #disease #childrenofgaza #gazachildren #familyPlease donate something it you can.
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Everything you need to know about H5N1 bird flu in Australia. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-09/everything-you-need-to-know-about-australias-bird-flu-surge/106998006 #australia #australianews #wildlife #birds #birding #h5n1 #birdflu #environment #sciencenews #extinction #disease #flu
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Everything you need to know about H5N1 bird flu in Australia. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-09/everything-you-need-to-know-about-australias-bird-flu-surge/106998006 #australia #australianews #wildlife #birds #birding #h5n1 #birdflu #environment #sciencenews #extinction #disease #flu
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https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-the-measles-industrial. It's sad that Paul Krugman, like far too many, thinks #autism is a #disease, when it isn't, but he's right about #measles, #Trump, #RFKJr, the #Republicans & their anti-science, anti-intellectual & #antivaxxer tendencies, @KatyElphinstone.
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https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-the-measles-industrial. It's sad that Paul Krugman, like far too many, thinks #autism is a #disease, when it isn't, but he's right about #measles, #Trump, #RFKJr, the #Republicans & their anti-science, anti-intellectual & #antivaxxer tendencies, @KatyElphinstone.
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The Spinal Cord Could Provide a Radical New Way To Treat Depression
(magicmine/Getty Images) With depression affecting around 1 in 10 of us at some point during our lives, the need for new and improved treatments is a top priority for researchers – and it appears that spinal cord stimulation could be one route for experts to investigate. A team led by researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine devised a pilot clinical trial in which a little black box was placed on the spinal cord of 20 volunteers with depression, with one […] -
The Spinal Cord Could Provide a Radical New Way To Treat Depression
(magicmine/Getty Images) With depression affecting around 1 in 10 of us at some point during our lives, the need for new and improved treatments is a top priority for researchers – and it appears that spinal cord stimulation could be one route for experts to investigate. A team led by researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine devised a pilot clinical trial in which a little black box was placed on the spinal cord of 20 volunteers with depression, with one […] -
Taxi Drivers Rarely Die Of Alzheimer’s – How Complex Mental Maps And Spatial Reasoning Protect Your Brain [why knowing your way around might help you stay sharp]
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https://theconversation.com/taxi-drivers-rarely-die-of-alzheimers-how-complex-mental-maps-and-spatial-reasoning-protect-your-brain-286650 <-- shared technical article
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https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2024-082194 <-- shared paper
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https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.070039597 <-- shared paper
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41582-018-0031-x <-- shared paper
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https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/taxis-and-private-hire/licensing/learn-the-knowledge-of-london <-- details of @Transport for London’s ‘The Knowledge’ details
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https://youtu.be/u7gp8KBP7ak?si=X1xXcysZF2LayFkx <-- shared video, ‘The People Who Have To Remember 25,000 Streets | The [London] Knowledge - The World's Toughest Taxi Test’
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H/T @ Jennifer Psillas, GISP | GIS Project Manager at City of Tucson Parks and Recreation
“Taxi and ambulance drivers are less likely than workers in almost any other job to die of Alzheimer’s disease. That was the surprising result of a 2024 study examining the death certificates of nearly 9 million people in the U.S…
Of the 9 million death certificates from January 2020 to December 2022 that researchers examined, taxi and ambulance drivers had the lowest risk of dying from Alzheimer’s disease out of 443 occupations. After adjusting for age, sex, race, ethnicity and education, roughly 1 in 100 taxi and ambulance drivers died of Alzheimer’s, compared with 1 in 60 people overall.
This pattern did not extend to other driving jobs. The researchers concluded that the key to reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s was not driving itself but continuous real-time navigation: the constant work of locating yourself in space, tracking a destination and updating a mental map as conditions change. Drivers whose jobs relied on fixed or predetermined routes, like bus drivers and aircraft pilots, didn’t seem to experience a similar advantage.
Researchers believe the association between navigation-heavy work and lower Alzheimer’s risk centers on the hippocampus, a part of the brain that governs memory and spatial navigation. It’s one of the first brain regions that Alzheimer’s damages: Problems with spatial navigation and orientation are among the earliest signs of the disease, sometimes surfacing before obvious memory loss.
In one landmark 2000 study [link above], neuroscientists compared the brains of licensed London taxi drivers with those of people who did not drive cabs. Their findings provided the first evidence via structural imaging that regions of the adult brain can measurably change under sustained navigational demand. To earn a license, London cabbies must memorize more than 25,000 streets within a 6-mile radius of Charing Cross, a challenge known as “The Knowledge” that takes three to four years…”
#spatialnavigation #orientation #mental #acuity #taxi #ambulance #paramedic #TheKnowledge #London #UK #Alzheimer #mapping #mentalmaps #spatialmapping #navigation #spatialreasoning #brain #hippocampus #brainhealth #death #mortality #disease #publichealth #scans #occupation #job -
Taxi Drivers Rarely Die Of Alzheimer’s – How Complex Mental Maps And Spatial Reasoning Protect Your Brain [why knowing your way around might help you stay sharp]
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https://theconversation.com/taxi-drivers-rarely-die-of-alzheimers-how-complex-mental-maps-and-spatial-reasoning-protect-your-brain-286650 <-- shared technical article
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https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2024-082194 <-- shared paper
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https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.070039597 <-- shared paper
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41582-018-0031-x <-- shared paper
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https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/taxis-and-private-hire/licensing/learn-the-knowledge-of-london <-- details of @Transport for London’s ‘The Knowledge’ details
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https://youtu.be/u7gp8KBP7ak?si=X1xXcysZF2LayFkx <-- shared video, ‘The People Who Have To Remember 25,000 Streets | The [London] Knowledge - The World's Toughest Taxi Test’
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H/T @ Jennifer Psillas, GISP | GIS Project Manager at City of Tucson Parks and Recreation
“Taxi and ambulance drivers are less likely than workers in almost any other job to die of Alzheimer’s disease. That was the surprising result of a 2024 study examining the death certificates of nearly 9 million people in the U.S…
Of the 9 million death certificates from January 2020 to December 2022 that researchers examined, taxi and ambulance drivers had the lowest risk of dying from Alzheimer’s disease out of 443 occupations. After adjusting for age, sex, race, ethnicity and education, roughly 1 in 100 taxi and ambulance drivers died of Alzheimer’s, compared with 1 in 60 people overall.
This pattern did not extend to other driving jobs. The researchers concluded that the key to reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s was not driving itself but continuous real-time navigation: the constant work of locating yourself in space, tracking a destination and updating a mental map as conditions change. Drivers whose jobs relied on fixed or predetermined routes, like bus drivers and aircraft pilots, didn’t seem to experience a similar advantage.
Researchers believe the association between navigation-heavy work and lower Alzheimer’s risk centers on the hippocampus, a part of the brain that governs memory and spatial navigation. It’s one of the first brain regions that Alzheimer’s damages: Problems with spatial navigation and orientation are among the earliest signs of the disease, sometimes surfacing before obvious memory loss.
In one landmark 2000 study [link above], neuroscientists compared the brains of licensed London taxi drivers with those of people who did not drive cabs. Their findings provided the first evidence via structural imaging that regions of the adult brain can measurably change under sustained navigational demand. To earn a license, London cabbies must memorize more than 25,000 streets within a 6-mile radius of Charing Cross, a challenge known as “The Knowledge” that takes three to four years…”
#spatialnavigation #orientation #mental #acuity #taxi #ambulance #paramedic #TheKnowledge #London #UK #Alzheimer #mapping #mentalmaps #spatialmapping #navigation #spatialreasoning #brain #hippocampus #brainhealth #death #mortality #disease #publichealth #scans #occupation #job -
I'm glad to see "Will the widespread use of large language models in #scientific writing undermine scientists’ critical #thinking?" in @PLOSBiology.
Yes, it will, so more people will make bad #health choices for us, as the Trump administration now does. #LLMs #disease https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3003801
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I'm glad to see "Will the widespread use of large language models in #scientific writing undermine scientists’ critical #thinking?" in @PLOSBiology.
Yes, it will, so more people will make bad #health choices for us, as the Trump administration now does. #LLMs #disease https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3003801
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Former FDA Commissioner David Kessler:
“Over the last 40 years, the US has been exposed to something that our biology was never intended to handle: Energy dense, highly palatable, rapidly absorbable ultra processed foods that have altered our metabolism and resulted in the greatest increase in chronic disease in our history.”
But why would the government allow the food industry to essentially poison people? Because conservative and centrist parties are in league with corporations, including those that make our food.
This is the core problem with allowing capital to control the government. Every law, every budget, and every decision made prioritizes corporate profits over the health, safety and well-being of the people.
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Former FDA Commissioner David Kessler:
“Over the last 40 years, the US has been exposed to something that our biology was never intended to handle: Energy dense, highly palatable, rapidly absorbable ultra processed foods that have altered our metabolism and resulted in the greatest increase in chronic disease in our history.”
But why would the government allow the food industry to essentially poison people? Because conservative and centrist parties are in league with corporations, including those that make our food.
This is the core problem with allowing capital to control the government. Every law, every budget, and every decision made prioritizes corporate profits over the health, safety and well-being of the people.
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Cat containment - from roaming to staying at home
"Cats are a popular pet in Australia: second only to dogs, they’re found in a third of homes, with about 5.3 million felines nationally."
"Keeping cats indoors can keep them safe from harm and protect native wildlife. But how can pet owners support their furry friends in making the transition?"
"When cats catch bird flu, the virus can be deadly. One study, published by the American Veterinary Medical Association, found domestic cats infected with H5N1 had overall mortality rates of 50 to 70%."
"Keeping pets indoors, contained in outdoor enclosures known as “catios”, or on a harness, also protects native wildlife. Each roaming puss kills about 186 mammals, reptiles and birds every year, according to research by the Threatened Species Recovery Hub."
“A safe cat is an indoor cat,” says wildlife veterinarian Dr Tania Bishop. “Roaming cats already face threats from cars, snakes, dogs, ticks, powerful owls and disease. With H5 bird flu now at our doorstep, there is also a risk cats could become infected by scavenging or coming into contact with sick or dead birds.”
“Cat containment is one of those rare measures that’s a win for everyone – it’s better for cats, better for wildlife and better for communities.” >>
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/08/how-to-keep-outdoor-cat-indoors-protect-environment
#pets #cats #roaming #vectors #CatContainment #disease #ticks #BirdFlu #wildlife #biodiversityImage: Poster of one of the many missing roaming cats of #Bellingen
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Cat containment - from roaming to staying at home
"Cats are a popular pet in Australia: second only to dogs, they’re found in a third of homes, with about 5.3 million felines nationally."
"Keeping cats indoors can keep them safe from harm and protect native wildlife. But how can pet owners support their furry friends in making the transition?"
"When cats catch bird flu, the virus can be deadly. One study, published by the American Veterinary Medical Association, found domestic cats infected with H5N1 had overall mortality rates of 50 to 70%."
"Keeping pets indoors, contained in outdoor enclosures known as “catios”, or on a harness, also protects native wildlife. Each roaming puss kills about 186 mammals, reptiles and birds every year, according to research by the Threatened Species Recovery Hub."
“A safe cat is an indoor cat,” says wildlife veterinarian Dr Tania Bishop. “Roaming cats already face threats from cars, snakes, dogs, ticks, powerful owls and disease. With H5 bird flu now at our doorstep, there is also a risk cats could become infected by scavenging or coming into contact with sick or dead birds.”
“Cat containment is one of those rare measures that’s a win for everyone – it’s better for cats, better for wildlife and better for communities.” >>
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/08/how-to-keep-outdoor-cat-indoors-protect-environment
#pets #cats #roaming #vectors #CatContainment #disease #ticks #BirdFlu #wildlife #biodiversityImage: Poster of one of the many missing roaming cats of #Bellingen
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Louisiana is reporting at least five deaths from Vibrio vulnificus flesh-eating bacteria in seawater.
@abc reports: https://flip.it/warDFo
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Louisiana is reporting at least five deaths from Vibrio vulnificus flesh-eating bacteria in seawater.
@abc reports: https://flip.it/warDFo
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They ravaged SNAP so that the rich get richer, and now states are on the hook for more of its costs, as much as 15% of the food aid itself. Over 4.5 million Americans have lost SNAP support.
Worldwide, USAID cuts have been estimated to cause over 500,000 deaths per year, possibly up to 22 million by 2030.
Stop the madness. This November, vote them out.
#SNAP #USAID #starvation #disease #votefromabroad
@renewedresistance
@democratsabroadhttps://angelafobbs300576.substack.com/p/republicans-are-starving-millions
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They ravaged SNAP so that the rich get richer, and now states are on the hook for more of its costs, as much as 15% of the food aid itself. Over 4.5 million Americans have lost SNAP support.
Worldwide, USAID cuts have been estimated to cause over 500,000 deaths per year, possibly up to 22 million by 2030.
Stop the madness. This November, vote them out.
#SNAP #USAID #starvation #disease #votefromabroad
@renewedresistance
@democratsabroadhttps://angelafobbs300576.substack.com/p/republicans-are-starving-millions
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Coming soon to a world near you:
DNA script kiddies
GrokPox
Infectious slop
Memetically Modified Organisms
LulzCrew variant HerpesRabies
Genomic Shitcoins
Etc., etc
All sorts of dystopian bioterror shit you saw in a bad movie once
'Safety fears as scientists make first viruses designed by #AI'
(Jokes aside, it's really about using bacteriophages to treat antibiotic resistant E Coli infections
But...
yeah)
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Coming soon to a world near you:
DNA script kiddies
GrokPox
Infectious slop
Memetically Modified Organisms
LulzCrew variant HerpesRabies
Genomic Shitcoins
Etc., etc
All sorts of dystopian bioterror shit you saw in a bad movie once
'Safety fears as scientists make first viruses designed by #AI'
(Jokes aside, it's really about using bacteriophages to treat antibiotic resistant E Coli infections
But...
yeah)
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Johns Hopkins University: New U.S. Disease Tracker strengthens monitoring of vaccine-preventable diseases. “The U.S. Disease Tracker, created and run by Johns Hopkins University, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, and the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, in partnership with state and territorial public health agencies, will initially monitor cases of […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/08/06/johns-hopkins-university-new-u-s-disease-tracker-strengthens-monitoring-of-vaccine-preventable-diseases/ -
Johns Hopkins University: New U.S. Disease Tracker strengthens monitoring of vaccine-preventable diseases. “The U.S. Disease Tracker, created and run by Johns Hopkins University, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, and the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, in partnership with state and territorial public health agencies, will initially monitor cases of […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/08/06/johns-hopkins-university-new-u-s-disease-tracker-strengthens-monitoring-of-vaccine-preventable-diseases/ -
How very remarkable that COVID-19 [sic: formatting] is why
'we are experiencing high demand',
while also
justifying no health restrictions anywhere because
'the pandemic is over' [sic].So remarkable, in fact, that _upon it, I'm right now remarking!_
#PublicHealthPolicy #RichGetRicherWhilePoorGetBudgetCuts #HealthCareAccess #corona #Coronavirus #pandemic #PandemicResponse #health #HealthCare #infection #disease #UnitedKingdom #UK #UK_politics #UK111 #NHS #SaveOurNHS #covid #covid19 #SARS2 #SarsCoV2 #SARS_CoV2 #Infection #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Public #PublicHealth #efficiency #ResourceEfficiency #Savings #budget #spending #Austerity #BudgetCuts
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How very remarkable that COVID-19 [sic: formatting] is why
'we are experiencing high demand',
while also
justifying no health restrictions anywhere because
'the pandemic is over' [sic].So remarkable, in fact, that _upon it, I'm right now remarking!_
#PublicHealthPolicy #RichGetRicherWhilePoorGetBudgetCuts #HealthCareAccess #corona #Coronavirus #pandemic #PandemicResponse #health #HealthCare #infection #disease #UnitedKingdom #UK #UK_politics #UK111 #NHS #SaveOurNHS #covid #covid19 #SARS2 #SarsCoV2 #SARS_CoV2 #Infection #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #Public #PublicHealth #efficiency #ResourceEfficiency #Savings #budget #spending #Austerity #BudgetCuts
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@newsguyusa the entire govt should apologize #the buck stops here vs lack of accountability
it was more systemic fail than some idea promulgated from one source #disease vectors
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@newsguyusa the entire govt should apologize #the buck stops here vs lack of accountability
it was more systemic fail than some idea promulgated from one source #disease vectors
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UN Summit on HIV/AIDS Shows Incredible Progress in Infection Rates, Deaths, Treatment Access
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UN Summit on HIV/AIDS Shows Incredible Progress in Infection Rates, Deaths, Treatment Access
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Planetary Health Diet Cuts Heart Disease Risk By 28%, Finds 20-Year Study https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/health/planetary-health-diet-heart-disease-risk/
#nutrition #diet #plantbased #food #health #disease #GoVegan
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Planetary Health Diet Cuts Heart Disease Risk By 28%, Finds 20-Year Study https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/health/planetary-health-diet-heart-disease-risk/
#nutrition #diet #plantbased #food #health #disease #GoVegan
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Are you worried about this too? https://38d.gs/feka With #DataCenters consuming essential water supplies, why put the interests of the MOD, fascist surveillance and the government corruption by their Corporate Hydra first? #GlobalWarming #water #fires #floods #disease #PhilosophyOfSustainability #FascistLogic #TheScienceOfLogic #EntropyWars #EcocideWars #HeatDeath #DeathCults #DRDI #TheFederation #TheFoundation #Philosophy #ResistancePhilosophy
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Are you worried about this too? https://38d.gs/feka With #DataCenters consuming essential water supplies, why put the interests of the MOD, fascist surveillance and the government corruption by their Corporate Hydra first? #GlobalWarming #water #fires #floods #disease #PhilosophyOfSustainability #FascistLogic #TheScienceOfLogic #EntropyWars #EcocideWars #HeatDeath #DeathCults #DRDI #TheFederation #TheFoundation #Philosophy #ResistancePhilosophy
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Did some emotional support for one of our volunteers after a MAGA lady bitched to her about immigrants and diseases they allegedly bring.
The good natured volunteer tried to reason with the woman and felt like a failure because she couldn't get through.
You can make some talk themselves into a corner by just asking questions. Where did you get your data, where did they get them in turn, etc. But beyond that?
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Did some emotional support for one of our volunteers after a MAGA lady bitched to her about immigrants and diseases they allegedly bring.
The good natured volunteer tried to reason with the woman and felt like a failure because she couldn't get through.
You can make some talk themselves into a corner by just asking questions. Where did you get your data, where did they get them in turn, etc. But beyond that?
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The warning signs are over: Australia now faces a devastating bird flu outbreak in wildlife
#Australia #BirdFlu #H5N1 #AvianInfluenza #Wildlife #Nature #Environment #Disease #Seabirds #MarineLife #Biosecurity #PublicHealth #Climate #Biodiversity
https://the-14.com/the-warning-signs-are-over-australia-now-faces-a-devastating-bird-flu-outbreak-in-wildlife/ -
Tomato disease can start with a few spots and then race through a garden — here are some prevention steps https://www.allforgardening.com/1907289/tomato-disease-can-start-with-a-few-spots-and-then-race-through-a-garden-here-are-some-prevention-steps/ #BackyardGrowers #Disease #garden #LeafSpots #PowderyMildew #TomatoPlants #YellowingLeaves #youtube
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Under the current #GOP Adminstration and Congress (the #GOPCongress has enabled the #TangerineToddler, after all):
We are at more risk for #disease - from attacks on #Vaccinations (e.g. measles) to gutting #FoodSafety (e.g. Cyclosporiasis) to increasing #healthInsurance costs
We are at more risk from #disasters - from cutting #FEMA to denying FEMA aid post disaster to obstructing global efforts to address the #ClimateCrisis (wild fire, extreme weather, crop loss)
We are more at risk from inflation returning thanks to #tariffs and the #IranWar (cost of fuel and fertilizer)Have they done ANYTHING to reduce risks to our quality of life?
