Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 5mHelpful AI Today's editor's choice A more efficient way to drive ourselves towards extinction. Cartoon by Marian Kamensky. Oct 8 000
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 23mFull throttle A disillusion Trump Michael de Adder @deadder.bsky.social Oct 8 001
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 51mOctober is National Health Literacy Month #HealthLiteracyMonth 000
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Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 2hAre US stores selling 3D-printed meat? www.snopes.com/fact-check/u... TRUE! Not really meat meat....snopes.comAre US stores selling 3D-printed meat?One company's product launch sparked a wave of concerned posts about U.S. shoppers being sold lab-grown meat. 121
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 2hDo photos show gold statue of naked Trump at European Parliament? www.snopes.com/fact-check/t... TRUE. He embarrasses the U.S. globally on a daily basis.snopes.comDo photos show gold statue of naked Trump at European Parliament?The sculpture, titled "The Orange Plague," was previously on display at the U.N. Climate Summit in Brazil. 021
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 3hAmerica’s Top Colleges, Re-Ranked by Graduate Salaries www.visualcapitalist.com/top-colleges...visualcapitalist.comRanked: America’s Top Colleges by 10-Year Alumni SalarySee how America’s top colleges rank by alumni salary after 10 years, from Penn and MIT to Stanford and Princeton. 010
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 3hMAGA faithful cling to their false god Millions of Americans still believe in a total fraud David Horsey Oct 7 000
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 4hCDC's new acting chief of staff is an RFK Jr. loyalist, insiders say. But she wasn't always seen that way. Six CDC insiders describe the surprising ascent of a little-known career official, a shift in allegiances, and troubling conduct behind the scenes. insidemedicine.substack.com/p/cdcs-new-a...insidemedicine.substack.comCDC's new acting chief of staff is an RFK Jr. loyalist, insiders say. But she wasn't always seen that way.Six CDC insiders describe the surprising ascent of a little-known career official, a shift in allegiances, and troubling conduct behind the scenes. 122
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 4hADHD Linked to Late-Life Dementia — People with ADHD had more than 4 times the risk of developing cognitive impairment www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/de...medpagetoday.comADHD Linked to Late-Life DementiaPeople with ADHD had more than 4 times the risk of developing cognitive impairment 111
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 4hUS farm debt is at a record. Official data might be undercounting it www.reuters.com/business/fin... Summary Farmers Reuters interviewed held between seven to 10 credit lines; some exceeded 30 Study found nontraditional equipment debt ran up to four times official estimatesreuters.comEXCLUSIVE: US farm debt is at a record. Official data might be undercounting itAmerican farmers are borrowing more money than ever before to operate — but the rise in non-traditional and vendor credit has created some gaps in the federal government's current ability to measure ... 040
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 15hImmune aging accelerates around 40 and 60, with key differences between men and women, according to new research. www.futurity.org/immune-aging...futurity.orgImmune aging speeds up around 40 and 60"We tend to think of aging as a gradual process, but our findings show that the immune system does not simply decline at a steady rate." 151
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 15hObesity tied with lower risk of death in dementia People who are overweight or obese when they are diagnosed with dementia are likely to live longer than those in a normal weight range, according to a new study. www.futurity.org/obesity-deat...futurity.orgObesity tied with lower risk of death in dementiaPeople with dementia who are overweight or obese tend to live longer, according to a new study. 190
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 16hOne in 15 Cats Are Carrying a Diarrhea-Causing Parasite, Study Shows Some kinds of Giardia can sicken both cats and humans alike. gizmodo.com/one-in-15-ca...gizmodo.comOne in 15 Cats Are Carrying a Diarrhea-Causing Parasite, Study ShowsSome kinds of Giardia can sicken both cats and humans alike. 2102
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 16hRecord-breaking El Niño Conditions May Linger for 6 Straight Months Climate models suggest this event and its wide-reaching weather impacts could persist much later into 2027 than usual. gizmodo.com/record-break... 121
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 16hAs of 11:30 PM, October 7, 2026, the CDC's Measles Cases and Outbreaks webpage reports a total of TWO deaths, with an asterisk, for 2026, and not the total of FIVE deaths for this year. www.cdc.gov/measles/data... This is unconscionable and irresponsible.cdc.govMeasles Cases and OutbreaksFind the latest numbers of confirmed U.S. measles cases. CDC updates this page weekly. 000
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 17hObstructive sleep apnea myths debunked mcpress.mayoclinic.org/living-well/...mcpress.mayoclinic.org 221
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 17hCan $1 billion buy victory in the midterm elections? Some Republicans fear the answer is no @apnews.com Republicans have $1 billion at their disposal but worry it may not be enough to counter President Donald Trump🤡’s unpopularity, persistent cost concerns and the fallout from the war in Iran. 010
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 17hMaura Valentine Esposito Waterbury, CT Health Department Comparing Respiratory Viral Diseases 000
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 17hUSA TODAY A gold statue of Trump🤡 fully naked can now be seen in the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France. "The sculpture is a satirical out-cry against Trump🤡 and the U.S. assault on the green transition and the rule-based world order," said Danish sculptor Jens Galschiøt. 011
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 17hDNC sues Trump🤡 administration, alleging taxpayer-funded ads violate propaganda law @apnews.com October 07, 2026 The Democratic National Committee sued the Trump 🤡administration for recent television advertisements that promoted his political message while costing taxpayers millions of dollars. 112
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 17hEve Sharon Hart Trump just put a target on Southern California cities with his horrific, insane statement that it would be worth it if Iran took out LA or San Diego. Trump is a DANGEROUS threat to America!!! 000
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 19hTennessee county sees increase in E. coli infections from raw milk www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/02/tenn...foodsafetynews.comTennessee county sees increase in E. coli infections from raw milkHealth department seeks consumers' help 183
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 19hRaw Milk, the facts. Foodsafetynews.com www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/02/tenn... 010
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 19hRaw milk poses serious infection risks with no added health benefits, pediatrician group warns www.cidrap.umn.edu/foodborne-di...cidrap.umn.eduRaw milk poses serious infection risks with no added health benefits, pediatrician group warns 3219
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 20hMeasles can cast a long shadow, even after an apparent full recovery www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/meas...cidrap.umn.eduMeasles can cast a long shadow, even after an apparent full recovery 22311
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 20hTrump’s $90 Medicare rebate rolls out, but millions aren’t eligible. Critics see a political stunt apnews.com/article/trum... The consummate conman...apnews.comTrump's $90 Medicare rebate rolls out, but millions aren't eligible. Critics see a political stuntPresident Donald Trump's Trump’s promised $90 Medicare rebate rolls out this week, but millions of people will be left out. 156
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 21hFuture leaders The President of the United States Michael de Adder @deadder.bsky.social Oct 7 010
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 21hInside rape culture’s strong grip www.cnn.com/2026/10/07/u...cnn.comThe long war against rape culture | CNNOur understanding of sexual violence has transformed over the past decades. The problem hasn’t. 373
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 22hDid someone share an explicit image of your child online? Take these steps consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-ale...consumer.ftc.govDid someone share an explicit image of your child online? Take these stepsDid someone share an explicit image of your child online? Possessing or sharing explicit images of children can be a serious crime — and that includes AI-generated deepfakes. Report the perpetrator im... 122
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 22hKennedy Center Lawsuit storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...storage.courtlistener.com 100
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 22hDid Trump say of Iran, 'Let 'em take out' LA and San Diego? www.snopes.com/fact-check/t... TRUE. Disgusting.snopes.comDid Trump say of Iran, 'Let 'em take out' LA and San Diego?The White House rejected claims that Trump suggested the cities' destruction would be a small price to pay for ending the Iran war. 021
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 23hRanked: The World’s Richest Countries (2006-2026) www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-the-w...visualcapitalist.comRanked: The World's Richest Countries (2006-2016)European microstates are among the wealthiest countries worldwide. They face new competition from an emerging petrostate. 000
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 23hPlague - Different Types. @yourlocalepidemiologist.skystack.xyz 275
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 23hLow-Calorie Diet, Exercise Reversed Type 2 Diabetes Without Meds — Trial focused on younger adults with early-onset diabetes www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcover...medpagetoday.comLow-Calorie Diet, Exercise Reversed Type 2 Diabetes Without MedsTrial focused on younger adults with early-onset diabetes 131
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 07/10/2026@HarrySpoelstra Endocrine complications of COVID-19: diabetes, musculoskeletal, thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, and gonadal disorders Any tissue expressing ACE2 can be injured by SARS-CoV2, absolute endocrine burden falls on millions with mild-to-moderate infection than only the critically ill! 131
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Daractenus @Daractenus A golden statue of Donald Trump🤡 titled "The Orange Plague", depicting him naked and riding on another man’s shoulders, will be on display this week at the European Parliament’s headquarters. 1127
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 07/10/2026200 Years Of Us Population Growth In 2 Minutes youtu.be/ju0TffLVpDM?... via @YouTubeyoutu.be200 Years Of Us Population Growth In 2 MinutesYouTube video by Brilliant Maps 011
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 07/10/2026250 Years Of US Growth On A Satellite Map youtu.be/I27RRbzGNbc?... via @YouTubeyoutu.be250 Years Of US Growth On A Satellite MapYouTube video by Brilliant Maps 000
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 07/10/2026If you suspect Medicare fraud, report it immediately to Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE or visit Medicare.gov/fraud. And as always, never give your Medicare Number, Social Security Number, or financial information to anyone you don't know. www.medicare.gov/basics/repor...medicare.govReporting Medicare fraud & abuseMedicare fraud and abuse can happen anywhere, and usually results in higher health care costs and taxes for everyone. 000
Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Trump🤡 Does Not Plan to Reimburse Taxpayers for Promotional Ads A day after the president said his super PAC would pay for the ads, which had drawn bipartisan backlash, officials said that he meant moving forward. A new taxpayer-funded ad aired Tuesday. Of course. He's a lying felon. 011