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i think i'm going to use this little corner of the internet to write down the things that make me stop and go, “wait… is that actually true?”
medicine, health, science, weird internet trends, and whatever rabbit hole i happen to fall into.
anyway, hi bluesky.
medicine, health, science, weird internet trends, and whatever rabbit hole i happen to fall into.
anyway, hi bluesky.
WHAT. A. MASTERPIECE!!
Best coming-of-age story through and through!!
Best coming-of-age story through and through!!
September 21, 2026 at 5:40 PM
WHAT. A. MASTERPIECE!!
Best coming-of-age story through and through!!
Best coming-of-age story through and through!!
the fever/pain side of this conversation is important too. the evidence on acetaminophen in pregnancy is more nuanced than either extreme makes it sound, which is why the newer studies are worth looking at closely.
i covered some of that research here:
www.medicaldaily.co.uk/study-parace...
i covered some of that research here:
www.medicaldaily.co.uk/study-parace...
September 21, 2026 at 5:34 PM
the fever/pain side of this conversation is important too. the evidence on acetaminophen in pregnancy is more nuanced than either extreme makes it sound, which is why the newer studies are worth looking at closely.
i covered some of that research here:
www.medicaldaily.co.uk/study-parace...
i covered some of that research here:
www.medicaldaily.co.uk/study-parace...
this is the most accurate description of food divorce i’ve ever seen 😭 apparently it’s actually a thing, and the reasons couples eat separately are way more interesting than “we hate each other” lol
www.medicaldaily.co.uk/food-divorce...
www.medicaldaily.co.uk/food-divorce...
September 21, 2026 at 5:17 PM
this is the most accurate description of food divorce i’ve ever seen 😭 apparently it’s actually a thing, and the reasons couples eat separately are way more interesting than “we hate each other” lol
www.medicaldaily.co.uk/food-divorce...
www.medicaldaily.co.uk/food-divorce...
paracetamol is one of those medicines most people barely think twice about.
but new research is raising questions about its potential effects on fetal development and fertility.
read: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/study-parace...
#Health #Pregnancy
but new research is raising questions about its potential effects on fetal development and fertility.
read: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/study-parace...
#Health #Pregnancy
Tylenol During Pregnancy May Be Linked to Changes in Baby Girls' Ovaries and Uterus, Study Finds
A study suggests prenatal paracetamol exposure may affect reproductive organ development in baby girls, but does not confirm long-term fertility impacts. Further research is needed to understand poten...
www.medicaldaily.co.uk
September 21, 2026 at 12:26 PM
paracetamol is one of those medicines most people barely think twice about.
but new research is raising questions about its potential effects on fetal development and fertility.
read: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/study-parace...
#Health #Pregnancy
but new research is raising questions about its potential effects on fetal development and fertility.
read: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/study-parace...
#Health #Pregnancy
wear contacts? take them out before your lash appointment 👀
it sounds like a tiny detail, but there’s a reason eye specialists recommend it.
wear contacts to lash appointments? read this before your next one:
www.medicaldaily.co.uk/remove-conta...
#EyeHealth
it sounds like a tiny detail, but there’s a reason eye specialists recommend it.
wear contacts to lash appointments? read this before your next one:
www.medicaldaily.co.uk/remove-conta...
#EyeHealth
Getting Lash Extensions? The Contact Lens Mistake a Beautician Says You Should Never Make
Contact lens wearers are advised to remove their lenses before eyelash extensions because glue and other products may increase irritation, discomfort or allergic reactions around the eyes.
www.medicaldaily.co.uk
September 21, 2026 at 12:25 PM
wear contacts? take them out before your lash appointment 👀
it sounds like a tiny detail, but there’s a reason eye specialists recommend it.
wear contacts to lash appointments? read this before your next one:
www.medicaldaily.co.uk/remove-conta...
#EyeHealth
it sounds like a tiny detail, but there’s a reason eye specialists recommend it.
wear contacts to lash appointments? read this before your next one:
www.medicaldaily.co.uk/remove-conta...
#EyeHealth
apparently some people are skipping the flush after they pee to save water.
which sounds harmless until you start asking what happens to the urine sitting there for hours 👀
#Health #Hygiene
which sounds harmless until you start asking what happens to the urine sitting there for hours 👀
#Health #Hygiene
Could skipping a flush after peeing save water; and is it hygienic?
University of Surrey research suggests that occasionally skipping a flush after urinating could save water, though odour, shared bathrooms and toilet hygiene remain important considerations.
www.medicaldaily.co.uk
September 21, 2026 at 12:23 PM
an ingrown hair is usually just annoying.
but in rare cases, a skin infection can become something much more serious.
#WomensHealth #Health #Sepsis
but in rare cases, a skin infection can become something much more serious.
#WomensHealth #Health #Sepsis
www.medicaldaily.co.uk
September 21, 2026 at 12:21 PM
an ingrown hair is usually just annoying.
but in rare cases, a skin infection can become something much more serious.
#WomensHealth #Health #Sepsis
but in rare cases, a skin infection can become something much more serious.
#WomensHealth #Health #Sepsis
the internet is really good at turning one interesting study into a lifestyle.
one person says “this helped me” and suddenly there’s a morning routine, a supplement stack, and a $47 gadget involved 😭
i’m starting to think the most important question is just: what does the actual evidence say?
one person says “this helped me” and suddenly there’s a morning routine, a supplement stack, and a $47 gadget involved 😭
i’m starting to think the most important question is just: what does the actual evidence say?
September 19, 2026 at 4:35 AM
the internet is really good at turning one interesting study into a lifestyle.
one person says “this helped me” and suddenly there’s a morning routine, a supplement stack, and a $47 gadget involved 😭
i’m starting to think the most important question is just: what does the actual evidence say?
one person says “this helped me” and suddenly there’s a morning routine, a supplement stack, and a $47 gadget involved 😭
i’m starting to think the most important question is just: what does the actual evidence say?
what if eating separately could actually be good for some couples?
“food divorce” is gaining attention, but the reasons behind separate meals might say more about modern relationships than you’d expect.
here’s what the research say: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/food-divorce...
#Relationships #Food
“food divorce” is gaining attention, but the reasons behind separate meals might say more about modern relationships than you’d expect.
here’s what the research say: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/food-divorce...
#Relationships #Food
'Food Divorce' Is on the Rise as Couples Eat Separately, but Experts Say Connection May Matter More Than Sharing the Same Dish
'Food divorce' describes couples who shop, cook or eat separately because of different preferences, dietary needs or schedules. Research suggests shared meals may support connection and wellbeing.
www.medicaldaily.co.uk
September 18, 2026 at 2:17 PM
what if eating separately could actually be good for some couples?
“food divorce” is gaining attention, but the reasons behind separate meals might say more about modern relationships than you’d expect.
here’s what the research say: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/food-divorce...
#Relationships #Food
“food divorce” is gaining attention, but the reasons behind separate meals might say more about modern relationships than you’d expect.
here’s what the research say: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/food-divorce...
#Relationships #Food
your gel manicure might contain a chemical you’ve never heard of.
TPO has been restricted in the UK and EU over safety concerns, but what does that actually mean for people who get gel nails?
here’s what to know b4 your next manicure: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/tpo-gel-nail...
#BeautyScience #Health
TPO has been restricted in the UK and EU over safety concerns, but what does that actually mean for people who get gel nails?
here’s what to know b4 your next manicure: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/tpo-gel-nail...
#BeautyScience #Health
TPO in gel nail products has been classified as harmful to reproduction — here's what that means
TPO is a photoinitiator used in some gel nail products. Its reproductive toxicity classification has prompted bans in the UK and EU, although actual risk depends on exposure.
www.medicaldaily.co.uk
September 18, 2026 at 2:16 PM
your gel manicure might contain a chemical you’ve never heard of.
TPO has been restricted in the UK and EU over safety concerns, but what does that actually mean for people who get gel nails?
here’s what to know b4 your next manicure: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/tpo-gel-nail...
#BeautyScience #Health
TPO has been restricted in the UK and EU over safety concerns, but what does that actually mean for people who get gel nails?
here’s what to know b4 your next manicure: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/tpo-gel-nail...
#BeautyScience #Health
that viral fist → edge → palm hand test on tiktok is based on a real neurological task.
but does struggling with it actually mean you have a higher risk of dementia?
what the test can tell you and what it definitely can't: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/tiktok-viral...
#BrainHealth #Neurology #Health
but does struggling with it actually mean you have a higher risk of dementia?
what the test can tell you and what it definitely can't: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/tiktok-viral...
#BrainHealth #Neurology #Health
Struggling With TikTok's Viral 'Dementia Test' Does Not Mean You Have Dementia
TikTok's viral fist-edge-palm challenge is based on a legitimate neurological test, but difficulty completing it alone does not indicate dementia or another cognitive disorder.
www.medicaldaily.co.uk
September 18, 2026 at 2:15 PM
that viral fist → edge → palm hand test on tiktok is based on a real neurological task.
but does struggling with it actually mean you have a higher risk of dementia?
what the test can tell you and what it definitely can't: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/tiktok-viral...
#BrainHealth #Neurology #Health
but does struggling with it actually mean you have a higher risk of dementia?
what the test can tell you and what it definitely can't: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/tiktok-viral...
#BrainHealth #Neurology #Health
colorectal cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in younger adults and some early symptoms are easy to dismiss.
what warning signs actually deserve attention?
here’s what evidence says about symptoms younger people shouldn't ignore: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/young-adult-...
#CancerAwareness #Health
what warning signs actually deserve attention?
here’s what evidence says about symptoms younger people shouldn't ignore: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/young-adult-...
#CancerAwareness #Health
A 41-year-old woman's 'food poisoning' symptoms turned out to be stage 3 colorectal cancer
Kara Miller was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer after symptoms were initially mistaken for food poisoning and haemorrhoids, highlighting warning signs younger adults should not ignore.
www.medicaldaily.co.uk
September 18, 2026 at 2:14 PM
colorectal cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in younger adults and some early symptoms are easy to dismiss.
what warning signs actually deserve attention?
here’s what evidence says about symptoms younger people shouldn't ignore: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/young-adult-...
#CancerAwareness #Health
what warning signs actually deserve attention?
here’s what evidence says about symptoms younger people shouldn't ignore: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/young-adult-...
#CancerAwareness #Health
what actually happens to your gut during an all-out race?
the HYROX incident in Beijing sparked a bigger question about exercise, GI issues, and where “push through it” stops being good advice.
i looked into the science behind it: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/hyrox-athlet...
#HYROX #SportsScience
the HYROX incident in Beijing sparked a bigger question about exercise, GI issues, and where “push through it” stops being good advice.
i looked into the science behind it: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/hyrox-athlet...
#HYROX #SportsScience
HYROX Threatens Lifetime Bans Over Abuse of Athlete Who Raced With Faeces Running Down Her Legs
Australian HYROX athlete Joanna Wietrzyk reportedly won Beijing's women's pro division after a bowel accident, highlighting safety concerns and how intense exercise can trigger gastrointestinal proble...
www.medicaldaily.co.uk
September 18, 2026 at 2:13 PM
what actually happens to your gut during an all-out race?
the HYROX incident in Beijing sparked a bigger question about exercise, GI issues, and where “push through it” stops being good advice.
i looked into the science behind it: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/hyrox-athlet...
#HYROX #SportsScience
the HYROX incident in Beijing sparked a bigger question about exercise, GI issues, and where “push through it” stops being good advice.
i looked into the science behind it: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/hyrox-athlet...
#HYROX #SportsScience
love sushi? 🍣
but how worried should you actually be about parasites from raw fish?
i dug into the real risks, which parasites to know about, and what makes sushi safer to eat: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/can-eating-s...
#FoodSafety #Health
but how worried should you actually be about parasites from raw fish?
i dug into the real risks, which parasites to know about, and what makes sushi safer to eat: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/can-eating-s...
#FoodSafety #Health
Can Sushi Cause Parasites? What Fish-Borne Infections Usually Feel Like And Why Chronic Vertigo Is Different
Raw or undercooked fish can transmit parasites such as Anisakis and liver flukes, but their typical symptoms differ from chronic vertigo, sensory sensitivity and brain fog.
www.medicaldaily.co.uk
September 18, 2026 at 2:12 PM
love sushi? 🍣
but how worried should you actually be about parasites from raw fish?
i dug into the real risks, which parasites to know about, and what makes sushi safer to eat: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/can-eating-s...
#FoodSafety #Health
but how worried should you actually be about parasites from raw fish?
i dug into the real risks, which parasites to know about, and what makes sushi safer to eat: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/can-eating-s...
#FoodSafety #Health
150g of protein a day? do you actually need that much?
“proteinmaxxing” is everywhere, so i dug into what women actually need, what those viral targets mean, and when more protein may not mean more benefits.
Medical Daily: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/proteinmaxxi...
#Nutrition #Health
“proteinmaxxing” is everywhere, so i dug into what women actually need, what those viral targets mean, and when more protein may not mean more benefits.
Medical Daily: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/proteinmaxxi...
#Nutrition #Health
Proteinmaxxing Is Everywhere: But Eating More Protein Isn't Automatically Better
Protein is essential for muscle maintenance and normal bodily functions, but proteinmaxxing is not always beneficial. Experts say needs vary and balanced nutrition remains the priority.
www.medicaldaily.co.uk
September 18, 2026 at 2:09 PM
150g of protein a day? do you actually need that much?
“proteinmaxxing” is everywhere, so i dug into what women actually need, what those viral targets mean, and when more protein may not mean more benefits.
Medical Daily: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/proteinmaxxi...
#Nutrition #Health
“proteinmaxxing” is everywhere, so i dug into what women actually need, what those viral targets mean, and when more protein may not mean more benefits.
Medical Daily: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/proteinmaxxi...
#Nutrition #Health
putting tape over your mouth before bed is apparently a sleep hack now.
but does it actually work — or is tiktok overselling it?
i looked into the science and risks for Medical Daily: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/mouth-taping...
#Sleep #Health #mouthttaping
but does it actually work — or is tiktok overselling it?
i looked into the science and risks for Medical Daily: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/mouth-taping...
#Sleep #Health #mouthttaping
Mouth Taping for Better Sleep? Experts Warn of Risks and Limited Benefits
Mouth taping is a popular TikTok trend claimed to improve sleep and reduce snoring, but experts warn of limited evidence and potential risks, especially for those with nasal obstructions or sleep diso...
www.medicaldaily.co.uk
September 18, 2026 at 2:06 PM
putting tape over your mouth before bed is apparently a sleep hack now.
but does it actually work — or is tiktok overselling it?
i looked into the science and risks for Medical Daily: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/mouth-taping...
#Sleep #Health #mouthttaping
but does it actually work — or is tiktok overselling it?
i looked into the science and risks for Medical Daily: www.medicaldaily.co.uk/mouth-taping...
#Sleep #Health #mouthttaping
a reminder that brain health isn't just about the brain.
a large study found intensive blood pressure management was associated with a 15% lower risk of dementia over seven years.
wrote about it for Medical Daily:
www.medicaldaily.co.uk/managing-blo...
#BrainHealth #Health #Science
a large study found intensive blood pressure management was associated with a 15% lower risk of dementia over seven years.
wrote about it for Medical Daily:
www.medicaldaily.co.uk/managing-blo...
#BrainHealth #Health #Science
Could Controlling High Blood Pressure Help Protect Your Brain? New Study Says Yes
A study in rural China found that intensive blood pressure management reduced dementia risk by 15% over seven years, highlighting the importance of cardiovascular health for brain protection.
www.medicaldaily.co.uk
September 18, 2026 at 12:20 PM
a reminder that brain health isn't just about the brain.
a large study found intensive blood pressure management was associated with a 15% lower risk of dementia over seven years.
wrote about it for Medical Daily:
www.medicaldaily.co.uk/managing-blo...
#BrainHealth #Health #Science
a large study found intensive blood pressure management was associated with a 15% lower risk of dementia over seven years.
wrote about it for Medical Daily:
www.medicaldaily.co.uk/managing-blo...
#BrainHealth #Health #Science
i think i'm going to use this little corner of the internet to write down the things that make me stop and go, “wait… is that actually true?”
medicine, health, science, weird internet trends, and whatever rabbit hole i happen to fall into.
anyway, hi bluesky.
medicine, health, science, weird internet trends, and whatever rabbit hole i happen to fall into.
anyway, hi bluesky.
September 18, 2026 at 12:19 PM
i think i'm going to use this little corner of the internet to write down the things that make me stop and go, “wait… is that actually true?”
medicine, health, science, weird internet trends, and whatever rabbit hole i happen to fall into.
anyway, hi bluesky.
medicine, health, science, weird internet trends, and whatever rabbit hole i happen to fall into.
anyway, hi bluesky.
the “corporate care veto” framing is interesting. i feel like prior authorization is one of those healthcare issues where the administrative side can get so complicated that it becomes hard to see what the process actually looks like for the patient.
Prior authorization—which allows insurers to overrule physicians and deny coverage—acts as a “corporate care veto” that drains tens of billions of dollars each year that could go toward patients. www.commondreams.org/news/corpora...
#health #insurance #medicine #Blues
#health #insurance #medicine #Blues
Advocates Call for End of Deadly Tactic Used by For-Profit Health Insurers to Deny Treatment | Common Dreams
The authors of a new report have called prior authorization---which allows insurers to overrule physicians to deny coverage---a "corporate care veto" and found it drains tens of billions of dollars ea...
www.commondreams.org
September 18, 2026 at 12:16 PM
the “corporate care veto” framing is interesting. i feel like prior authorization is one of those healthcare issues where the administrative side can get so complicated that it becomes hard to see what the process actually looks like for the patient.
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To thy own self stay true 🦄 Artist ~ Emi Boz 💚
#greenwitchtea #greenwitch #nature #health #art #peace
#greenwitchtea #greenwitch #nature #health #art #peace
April 7, 2026 at 10:43 PM
To thy own self stay true 🦄 Artist ~ Emi Boz 💚
#greenwitchtea #greenwitch #nature #health #art #peace
#greenwitchtea #greenwitch #nature #health #art #peace
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April 28, 2026 at 10:54 PM