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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

1/ I’ve been slowly moving my Love Plants Episodes to YouTube to build my channel. I just now realize how many episodes I had the privilege to record on Instagram in 5 seasons. So many interesting conversations with incredible scientists, clinicians and other plants lovers whom I admire.

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Johannah Ruddy @johannahruddy.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Nearly 80% of Americans search social media for health info, yet uncredentialed voices dominate the space. 💡 A great new G&H guide provides a practical framework for GI clinicians to navigate HIPAA, FTC rules & compliance. Meeting patients online with evidence & integrity matters!

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A framework for ethical and legal social media use among gastroenterologists

American Gastroenterological Association's official newspaper

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

🌱Love Plants Season 4 Episode 3 (This episode was recorded on November 7, 2024) Food, Our Gut Microbiome & microRNAs: A chat with Molecular Biologist Dr. Myrtani Pieri, PhD @myrtani.bsky.social

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Food, Our Gut Microbiome & microRNAs: A chat with Molecular Biologist Dr. Myrtani Pieri, PhD

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🌱Love Plants Season 4 Episode 1 (This episode was recorded on 26 September, 2024) I chat with registered dietitian and gut health expert Alyssa Lavy, MS, RD, CDN, CPT @alyssalavyrd on ways we can help our children have a more positive relationship with food.

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Children & Relationship with Food: A chat with registered dietitian Alyssa Lavy, MS, RD

YouTube video by Love Plants with Dr. Irini H

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Those Nerdy Girls @thosenerdygirls.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Hi, new faces! 👋 We’re a team of women & non-binary scientists & clinicians, here to empower you to better navigate science & health information. We’re big data nerds at heart! 📊 Follow us for insights on: infectious disease, data literacy, reproductive & mental health, aging & more!

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Those Nerdy Girls @thosenerdygirls.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

If you have a question for Those Nerdy Girls, let us know in the Question Box! We read every question and use them to inform our upcoming content, though we are unable to respond to each specific question.

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Question Box @ThoseNerdyGirls

Thank you for contacting Those Nerdy Girls with your question! Due to the enormous volume of questions, we are unable to answer questions individually or by email. We value understanding the most pres...

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

1/ Did you know the diagnostic criteria for IBS have been updated? The new Rome V criteria are now the latest framework used to diagnose #IrritableBowelSyndrome (IBS), and the changes better reflect what is seen in clinical practice.

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Rome V: A Global Framework for Disorders of Gut–Brain Interaction | The Rome Foundation

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

If your goal is to support a healthy gut, come back to the basics: include plenty of fibre, eat a wide variety of plants, drink enough water & keep doing those things consistently. It may not be as exciting as the latest wellness trend, but it’s what we know makes the biggest difference. #guthealth

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Those Nerdy Girls @thosenerdygirls.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

1/ How do we know vaccines are safe during pregnancy? This is a collaborative video between ‪@ThoseNerdyGirls‬ x ‪@immunologyexplained‬ @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social @dririnih.bsky.social

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How do we know vaccines are safe during pregnancy? #immunologyexplained #science

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Those Nerdy Girls @thosenerdygirls.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Welcome to the June edition of the Those Nerdy Girls’ Monthly Roundup—our quick, curated collection of the evidence-based posts that sparked the most conversation this past month. thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/monthly-ro...

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Monthly Roundup: June 2026

Those Nerdy Girls is your trusted source for all things health.

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Those Nerdy Girls @thosenerdygirls.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

A new drug called daraxonrasib nearly doubled survival time for patients with #pancreatic #cancer enrolled in a phase-3 clinical trial. That’s a big deal, because treatment options for pancreatic cancer are limited and survival rates at 5 years are very low.

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What do I need to know about daraxonrasib, the new treatment for pancreatic cancer?

A new drug called daraxonrasib nearly doubled survival time for patients enrolled in a phase-3 clinical trial.

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Bruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

GOOD NEWS! A personalized mRNA vaccine, known as mRNA-4157, has shown promise in keeping melanoma, a deadly skin cancer, from returning. FIVE years later, NEARLY 70% of people in the vaccine group are CANCER-FREE. The vaccine also cut a person’s risk of the cancer metastasizing by NEARLY 60%.

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A personalized vaccine for melanoma cut the risk of cancer returning after five years

If the vaccine is effective in a late-stage trial, it would be “paradigm-shifting,” one expert said.

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

1/ 🌱 Love Plants Season 5 Episode 4 I’m joined by gut health dietitian Samina Qureshi, RDN, LD, CSDH for a fascinating conversation about the social media trends of #fibermaxxing and #proteinmaxxing, why balance matters, and how plant-based foods can help support both your protein and fiber goals.

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Fibermaxxing & Proteinmaxxing - A chat with gut health dietitian Samina Qureshi, RDN, LD, CSDH

YouTube video by Love Plants with Dr. Irini H

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Unbiased Science @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

In our latest episode, we discuss the importance of adult vaccines, including shingles, HPV, flu, COVID, RSV, and more. We'd like to thank the American Academy of Family Physicians for sponsoring this episode and helping us bring awareness to adult vaccines! Watch: youtu.be/QKpau8xcMTk

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

1/ “#LeakyGut” is all over social media, linked to everything from bloating & fatigue to brain fog, allergies & even chronic diseases. But right now, leaky gut syndrome is not an official medical diagnosis & there’s no solid scientific evidence that it causes these wide-ranging health problems.

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🌱 Next week on Love Plants, Season 5 Episode 4! I’m joined by gut health dietitian Samina Qureshi, RDN for a fascinating conversation about the social media trends #fibermaxxing and #proteinmaxxing, why balance matters, and how plant-based foods can help support both your protein and fiber goals.

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Those Nerdy Girls @thosenerdygirls.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

1/ Studies in mice can be helpful and important. They can point scientists toward new ideas. But they do not guarantee that the same thing will work in humans. That’s why scientists are careful about big health claims based only on Petri dish or mouse data. Read more from @dririnih.bsky.social 👇:

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From early lab research to clinical treatments - science takes time.

Studies in mice can be helpful and important. They can point scientists toward new ideas. But they do not guarantee that the same thing will work in humans.

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Basic research is essential, but translating discoveries into human treatments is a long and uncertain process. Read my Nerdy Note for @thosenerdygirls.bsky.social here:

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

1/ In Episode 2 of Love Plants, I chat with board certified oncology dietitian Dr. Krystle Zuniga, PhD RD CSO about one common and confusing claim in nutrition: the idea that “sugar feeds cancer.” youtu.be/TZI_WywjOws?...

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Does Sugar Feed Cancer?: A Chat with Oncology Dietitian Dr. Krystle Zuniga, PhD RD (Part 1)

YouTube video by Love Plants with Dr. Irini H

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Jenn Dowd @drjenndowd.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

A reminder that there's lots of variation beneath an average treatment effect, even a very impressive one.... jenndowd.substack.com/p/do-glp-1-d... #episky #medsky #GLP

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Do GLP-1 drugs work better for some people?

They work well for most, but there is hidden variation behind the average.

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

1/ 💡What does it mean when a study is peer-reviewed? When scientists say a study is “peer reviewed,” we mean others in the same field have read it carefully before it was published. They check the methods, the data, and the conclusions.

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Association of Science Communicators @sciencetalkorg.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

We’re excited to share our latest conversation, written and edited by Dr. Lindsey Ramirez, featuring Dr. Raven Baxter, one of this year’s SCIENCE TALK keynote speakers. Listen as she shares her perspective on science communication, her journey, and what continues to inspire her work: bit.ly/4mJH1ZC

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Kevin C Klatt, PhD, RD @kcklatt.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

In nutrition as clickbait for failing legacy media institutions ex #656765876, we have CNN putting out this headline on a new cross sectional analysis published in a Radiology journal with zero capacity for causal inference and even lower quality than usual dietary assessment. MAHA I guess

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Jenn Dowd @drjenndowd.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Ugh, I really wish such poor quality studies were not given headlines in major news outlets... it really hurts the credibility of findings from good studies IMO---how can the public be expected to know the difference? 😫 Come on, @cnn.com!

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

4/ Through hands-on activities, we explored how to: ✅ Communicate complex scientific ideas in simple and accessible language ✅ Identify and avoid jargon when explaining science ✅ Use social media effectively to engage and educate the public #scicomm

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Happening now: Understanding Cancer in the Digital Age: Data, Innovation and Equity #CancerResearch #EUCancerMission

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

“Natural” doesn’t always mean safer or better for gut health. In this episode, I’m joined by clinical pharmacist and fellow Nerdy Girl (@thosenerdygirls.bsky.social ) Daphne Berryhill, RPh @daphneberryhill.bsky.social for a thoughtful conversation about gut health trends we see on social media.

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

1/ April is #IBS Awareness Month Irritable bowel syndrome is associated with decreased quality of life in many sufferers. Existing research has pointed out that IBS can result in behavioral avoidance or inability to participate in daily activities.

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

1/ “Natural” doesn’t always mean safer or better for gut health. In this episode, I’m joined by clinical pharmacist and fellow Nerdy Girl @daphneberryhill.bsky.social, RPh for a thoughtful conversation about gut health trends we see on social media. @thosenerdygirls.bsky.social

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Olive oil and bone broth: Do viral gut health foods actually work? "...behind the viral foods, scientists say the reality is more complicated - especially as it's a growing field with new evidence emerging almost every day." www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Olive oil and bone broth: Do viral gut health foods actually work?

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

1/ The power of screening & early detection in colorectal cancer: ✅ Early-stage cancers are often easier to treat & treatment can more effective. ✅ Early-stage cancers have higher survival rates. #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

1/ The gastrocolic reflex is a natural response in your body that happens when you eat. It makes your colon start moving waste to make room for the new food in your stomach. This can make you feel like you need to have a bowel movement shortly after a meal. #guthealth

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United European Gastroenterology @myueg.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

#CRC is highly preventable but remains a leading cause of cancer death in Europe. ESGE Secretary General Marianna Arvanitakis stresses the need for quality, accessible endoscopic screening. @esge-news.bsky.social 💡Learn more about CRC screening in Europe ➡️ ueg.eu/p/78 #EUNewsline

The image shows a green, leafy image representing colorectal cancer awareness, with text promoting early detection and screening programs as tools to prevent colorectal cancer.

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

“The phrase ‘Sugar feeds cancer’ is a dangerous statement,” says Stanford Medicine oncology dietitian Erika Connor. “It switches people’s anxiety on and sets them up for misinformation and panic.” med.stanford.edu/news/insight...

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The sugar-cancer connection: Five things you should know

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

🌱Love Plants. Season 5, Episode 2 In this episode I chat with board certified oncology dietitian Dr. Krystle Zuniga about one common and confusing claim in nutrition: the idea that “sugar feeds cancer.”

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Irini Hadjisavva @dririnih.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Early colorectal cancer often has no symptoms. That’s why preventative screening is extremely important! As a tumor grows, it can lead to serious symptoms that should never be ignored. These are: -A persistent change in bowel habits such as constipation, diarrhea or narrowing of the stool.

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Unbiased Science @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Recently, we got a flood of questions about acemannan, a supplement gaining traction in wellness spaces. It checks every box. So, it’s worth walking through — both for the specific claims, and because once you recognize this pattern, you’ll see it everywhere. Let’s discuss…

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The Wellness Playbook

Acemannan is the latest supplement promising to cure cancer. It won’t.

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Those Nerdy Girls @thosenerdygirls.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

"Can you remember a time when you shared something that you later found out was not true or trustworthy?" Dean Megan L. Ranney, MD, MPH, @meganranney.bsky.social posed that question in her opening remarks at a conference about rebuilding trust in public health @yalesph.bsky.social. 👇

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When trust is lost, how do we get it back?

“Can you remember a time when you shared something that you later found out was not true or trustworthy?” Dean Megan L. Ranney, MD, MPH, posed that question

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