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Everyday Epidemiologist

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Epidemiologist, Science Communicator, Geneticist

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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Good day all. A couple of weeks ago, I went to a fantastic event by @hankgreen.bsky.social called Something Worth Knowing. At this event a bunch of amazing people talked about their thoughts on hope. That inspired me to make this video sharing my views on hope. I hope you enjoy youtu.be/w5rKimf5Zjo
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In Search of Hope
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
With the recent outbreak of hantavirus on the cruise ship making the news, here is a short explaining a bit about hantavirus. Hopefully it alleviates some of the fear caused by the news organizations. youtube.com/shorts/yyKVa...
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Hantavirus Cruise Ship #shorts #science #biology #health #healthcrisis #disease #diseaseprevention
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
An outbreak of hantavirus recently occurred on a cruise ship that killed 3 and sickened others. Hanta is a very nasty disease that can cause hemorrhagic fever and kidney failure. Typically, it is spread by rodents and rodent urine and feces that becomes airborne. apnews.com/article/what...
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What to know about hantavirus, the illness suspected in a cruise ship outbreak
Three people have died and others have been sickened after what some health authorities suspect may be a rare hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
The Trump Administration is proposing cutting funding for fruits and vegetables for the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program. This while RFK keeps talking about eating "real food." It's hard to do if you can't afford it and your funding for healthy food gets cut. www.nwica.org/press-releas...
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National Organizations Speak Out Against Trump’s Proposed Cuts to WIC’s Fruit and Vegetable Benefit
Many food and nutrition organizations agree that the President's proposed cuts to WIC would harm families. Read their statements.
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Craig Venter, one of those who led the charge to sequence the human genome just passed. His efforts to undertake and accomplish this monumental task were amazing. He helped science and medicine reach uncharted territory. Thank you for your work Craig! www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Genome pioneer Craig Venter dies: here’s how he transformed science
Venter redrew the boundaries of biology — sequencing DNA at unprecedented speed, engineering synthetic life and charting ocean microbes.
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Hey everyone! Today on YouTube I posted a video where I review and analyze the public health and epidemiology from the movie "Contagion." It was really interesting re-watching this movie after working as an epidemiologist for a while and especially after COVID-19. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhLr...
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An Epidemiologist Reviews: Contagion (2011)
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Trump claims it isn't possible for the US to pay for Medicaid, Medicare, or dare care. Why? Because "we are fighting wars." Wars that a vast majority of Americans don't want. What we WANT is affordable healthcare and day care, not wars. This policy MUST change. www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
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Trump says it's 'not possible' for the U.S. to pay for Medicaid, Medicare and day care: 'We’re fighting wars'
Trump urged states to fund benefits programs instead because "we have to take care of one thing: military protection."
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
The US FDA has issued a recall on 3.1 million bottles of eye drops due to a potential bacteria contamination. In the article below there are brands that area affected as well as the link to the FDA announcement with more details. wgntv.com/news/recalls...
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Recall impacts over 3.1 million eye drop products distributed nationwide: FDA
The FDA said the eye drops were distributed by companies such as Kroger, Walgreens, H-E-B, Military Exchanges, and others.
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Good morning everyone (or whatever time of day it is for you). I just posted a new public health video over on YouTube. This one has some breaking news in it, so check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI9_...
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BREAKING NEWS: The Truth About NASA's First Medical Evacuation
YouTube video by The Everyday Epidemiologist
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
A new study has found that 2 chemicals used in plastics are responsible for millions of preterm berths and hundreds of thousands of deaths of newborns per year. This study builds on and supports previous studies with similar findings. www.thelancet.com/journals/ecl... www.cnn.com/2026/03/31/h...
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Preterm birth attributable to exposure to chemicals used in plastic materials: a global estimate
This model presents the first global estimate of the PTB burden linked to exposure to certain phthalates. Burden was estimated to be disproportionate in South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Implem...
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Antibiotic resistance is a major looming threat to human health. An estimated 170 million people will die to a resistant disease in the next 25 years. We need to be careful with these drugs. More importantly, we need to fund research to find new antibiotics. thehill.com/opinion/heal...
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Here is a fascinating article about natural (non-human) sources of bacterial antibiotic resistances. It suggests that drought conditions may help drive the rise and spread of these resistances. www.npr.org/2026/03/27/g...
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Here's some new dirt on an unusual source of antibiotic resistance
New research suggests drought can stoke antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria — and that can have an impact on humans.
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Uh, yeah. War is bad for health. Attacks on healthcare facilities is bad for health. Both should stop. Seems obvious to me. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...
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WHO warns of health crisis ‘unfolding in real time’ across Middle East
Hostilities should halt and healthcare facilities must be treated as ‘safe havens’, WHO’s regional chief has said
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Good! Casey Means has no business being the US Surgeon General. Let's hope the senators on the committee don't make the same mistake they made when approving RFK Jr. apnews.com/article/case...
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Means' surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stance
Wellness influencer Dr. Casey Means' nomination to become U.S. surgeon general is stalled a month after senators grilled her on vaccines during a tense confirmation hearing.
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
A California based raw milk dairy farm, "Raw Farm," has declined to recall cheese made from their milk linked to an outbreak of E. coli. I would say, you should throw out potentially affected products, but it is raw milk...you should throw it out just for that. www.sfgate.com/food/article...
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Calif. dairy declines to recall cheese linked to E. coli outbreak, FDA says
The company declined the FDA's recommendation of a voluntary recall.
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Parents are refusing preventative care for newborns at a rate never before seen, and it isn't just vaccines. The refusal of vitamin K injections rose from 2.9% to 5.2% from 2017 to 2024. This is the effect of misinformation and lies spread by the US administration. apnews.com/article/babi...
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It's not just vaccines — parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newborns
Doctors across the nation are alarmed that skepticism fueled by rising anti-science sentiment and medical mistrust is increasingly reaching beyond vaccines to other safe and routine care for babies.
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Hey! I am going to be making more 2-3 minute shorts on my YT channel. I would love to hear any disease, epidemiology, or public health topics you want to see in these shorts. There are lots of topics I will cover, but let me know what you would like to see. Thank you! www.youtube.com/@TheEveryday...
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Abortion in the US continues to come under fire. This is not acceptable. This leads to and causes even more health and life threatening problems. We need to continue to stand up for women's rights. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... www.reuters.com/world/georgi...
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US health department investigates 13 states that require insurance plans to cover abortion
HHS is looking into the states for ‘alleged disregard of, or confusion about’ the federal Weldon amendment
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Over 170 million units of an alcohol swab are affected by a voluntary recall due to a bacterial contamination. This affects 2-ply Webcol Alcohol Prep pads (70% isopropyl alcohol) by Cardinal health 200, LLC. www.khon2.com/news/nationa...
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Argentina followed the example of the US has withdrew from the WHO. The president criticized their response to COVID. This is a trend that needs to not continue. All these moves do is make the world more at risk for future diseases and pandemics. www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/...
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Argentina officially withdraws from World Health Organization, following US
Argentinian President Javier Milei has criticised the global health body for its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Finally some good public health news in the US. A federal judge has temporarily blocked the government from decreasing the number of recommended vaccines. They say that RFK Jr. likely violated federal procedures in doing this. apnews.com/article/kenn...
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Judge blocks US government from slimming down vaccine recommendations
A federal judge in Boston has blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child, and says U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Ebola is one of the nastiest, scariest, but also coolest diseases out there. Tomorrow, Sunday, March 15th at 10 am PDT I'll be doing a deep dive into what Ebola is, the history of it, and how public health responds to outbreaks. See you there! www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAap...
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Ebola: 44% Don't Survive
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
As I'm sure most people in the US can agree, the flu vaccines this year weren't all that great. They were about 25-30% effective at preventing adults from getting sick and kids were 40% less likely to get treatment for the flu. The goal is usually 40-60% effectiveness. apnews.com/article/flu-...
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Flu vaccines didn't work that well in the US, officials find
As the U.S. flu season winds down, health officials say the flu vaccine didn’t work very well. It had one of its worst effectiveness rates in more than a decade.
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
The Trump administration is suing California over their vehicle emission requirements. They time and time again show that they don't care about the environment or about people's health. apnews.com/article/cali...
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Trump administration sues California over the state's nation-leading vehicle-emission rules
The Trump administration is suing California over the state's nation-leading vehicle emission standards.
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
There were almost 18,000 assaults on health and social care workers with 23,367 workers attacked in 2025 according to the Italian Ministry of Health. This is not acceptable. These people are here to help others. They don't deserve to be attacked. Here is your reminder to be kind to health workers.
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Yet another example of how the Trump administration doesn't care about the health of people. Last month he compelled the production of glyphosate (a cancer causing chemical in Roundup). But now we see why, the company who makes that also makes white phosphorus, which is used in munitions.
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
RFK Jr. fails to restore trust in public health (PH)? That is because he lies all the time and does things for personal gain. It is sad when I, an epidemiologist, don't trust the leaders in my field. There are many great people in PH, but RFK Jr. is not one of them. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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RFK Jr. vowed to restore public trust in health. It's not working, a new survey suggests.
Less than 40% of surveyed adults view Health Secretary Kennedy as trustworthy, compared with 86% who have confidence in their own doctors.
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Well, it is only 2 months into 2026 and already the US has the 3rd most cases per year since 1993. There have been 1136 cases which is only passed by 2025 with 2281 and 2019 with 1274. This is not a good sign for the rest of the year.
US measles cases by year 1993 to 2026. Only 3 years have over 1000 cases, 2019 had 1274, 2025 had 2281, and 2026 so far has 1136.
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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
The first concern with measles is, of course, the devastating health impact. But this article does a great job of explaining the economic costs.
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Measles outbreaks are costing the U.S. millions of dollars. The true losses can't be counted.
As vaccination rates decline, the economic consequences will increase, research suggests.
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
There is a recall on some cat food in 11 US states. The food in question is Quest Cat Food by Go Raw LLC. See the link below for details. Keep those fur babies safe! fox8.com/news/cat-foo...
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Cat food recall expanded to Ohio: FDA
A cat food recall has been expanded to include sales in 11 more states, including Ohio.
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Tomorrow, March 1 at 10:00 am PST, I'll be doing a live stream on YouTube. I'll be talking about genetic epidemiology or how we can and do use genetics and genetic analysis techniques to further and assist epidemiological investigations. I hope to see you there. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Falk...
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Genetics In Epidemiology: Germs Have Jeans? Oh, Genes.....
YouTube video by The Everyday Epidemiologist
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
ChatGPT isn't good at medical stuff??? No..... I'm so shocked...... I think it should be obvious to NOT use a tool that is wrong more that it is right to identify health emergencies. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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‘Unbelievably dangerous’: experts sound alarm after ChatGPT Health fails to recognise medical emergencies
Study finds ChatGPT Health did not recommend a hospital visit when medically necessary in more than half of cases
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
30 elephant seals in California have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza. It is the first case of the disease in marine mammals in California. www.sfgate.com/local/articl...
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Deadly avian flu detected in California marine mammals for the first time
"This is exceptionally rapid detection of an outbreak."
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Yeah..... this isn't going to cause problems...... www.yahoo.com/news/article...
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FDA to offer bonus payments to staffers who complete speedy drug reviews
The head of the Food and Drug Administration plans to start offering bonus payments to agency drug reviewers who complete their work ahead of schedule, the latest in a flurry of changes to longstandin...
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Disappointing news. A recent study investigating the effectiveness of the meningitis B vaccine against gonorrhea found that it had no impact on incidence rate compared to a placebo. This despite observational studies suggesting it may offer 33-47% protection. www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcover...
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Meningitis B Vaccine Fails to Protect Against Gonorrhea in Trial
'Disappointing' trial results, but some researchers remain hopeful
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
I know it is a week old, but still worth talking about. Public health and environmental groups are suing the EPA challenging their receding the findings on greenhouse gasses. Hopefully they will succeed, but I doubt it will affect this administration much if at all. www.latimes.com/environment/...
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Public health, green groups sue EPA over repeal of rule supporting climate protections
A coalition of health and environmental groups is suing the Environmental Protection Agency, saying the government should not have rescinded the scientific finding that has been the central basis for ...
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
The FDA adopted policies that speed up the approval of gene therapy treatments. While this could be a good thing, if it is done following the science, I don't know if I trust this administration on that. I hope that this is a net positive and doesn't cause issues. www.npr.org/2026/02/23/n...
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The FDA creates a quicker path for gene therapies
The Food and Drug Administration aims to evaluate treatments for rare diseases based on plausible evidence that they would work — without requiring a clinical trial first.
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
The CDC Deputy Director just abruptly resigned after less than 3 months in the position. The instability in CDC leadership continues after the interim Director was removed earlier this month. It is no wonder the trust in the CDC is so low these days. thehill.com/homenews/575...
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Trump is trying to get more of the weedkiller glyphosate produced. Never mind the fact that it is terrible for the environment or that it has been linked to cancer in people. Making more glyphosate is important for "our defense readiness". Right, and our health isn't? www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/u...
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Trump Order Aims to Boost Weedkiller Targeted in Health Lawsuits
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
The US FDA will no longer require 2 studies in order to approve new drugs. They are doing this to speed up approval times. But isn't this administrations issues with the COVID vaccine that it was rushed and studies weren't done? How do they match these two views? apnews.com/article/fda-...
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FDA will drop two-study requirement for new drug approvals, aiming to speed access
The Food and Drug Administration plans to drop its longtime standard of requiring two rigorous studies for new drug approvals.
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Tippy Toes brand Apple Pear Banana Fruit puree baby food is under a recall due to contamination by a mold toxin. See the link below with information about the Lot # and best by date affected. Be careful with your babies! www.fda.gov/safety/recal...
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IF Copack LLC dba Initiative Foods Recalls “Tippy Toes” Brand Apple Pear Banana Because of Possible Health Risk
Sanger, CA – February 13, 2026 – IF Copack LLC d.b.a. Initiative Foods (“Initiative Foods”) is recalling one lot of the “Tippy Toes” brand Apple Pear Banana Fruit puree (“Product”) due to elevated lev...
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Have you heard that drinking raw milk is good for you? Have you wondered why this is wrong and stupid? Check out this video and find out all about it! www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9Xo...
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Raw Milk: Heat Me Up!
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
The US government is trying to kill the planet. Today, the Environmental Protection Agency repealed its own conclusion that greenhouse gases warm the planed and endanger the health and well-being of people. www.nbcnews.com/science/clim...
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EPA reverses long-standing climate change finding, stripping its own ability to regulate emissions
The agency announced Thursday that it is repealing its 2009 conclusion that greenhouse gases warm the Earth and endanger human health and well-being.
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
We are getting closer to a vaccine for chikungunya! Scientists are investigating a new approach to the vaccine that could safely mimic the vaccine and activate the immune system. scitechdaily.com/scientists-c...
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Scientists Close In on Breakthrough Vaccine for a Global Health Threat
A new vaccine approach could offer protection against chikungunya by safely mimicking the virus and activating the immune system.
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
The US Government's attack on mRNA vaccines, and vaccines in general continues. The FDA is refusing to review the Moderna mRNA vaccine. Vaccines like this hold promise by allowing more targeted development. This is a shame and will hinder further vaccine development. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/h...
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F.D.A. Refuses to Review Moderna Flu Vaccine
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
As a follow up on my last post, the House Republicans are trying to gut safety testing for toxic chemicals. This bill would limit the science used to determine health risks. Contact your Representative (especially if they are Republican) and tell them to vote NO. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Republican House bill guts laws protecting US consumers from toxic chemicals
Bill limits type of science used to determine health risks and gives industry major role in chemical review process
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Corteva will discontinue producing Enlist Duo, an herbicide that is a mix of Agent Orange (2,4-D) and glyphosate. Both chemicals have been linked to cancer and ecological damage. This is a good day! Now they need to stop Enlist One that still contains 2,4-D. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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US chemical giant to stop producing herbicide called ‘toxic cocktail’ by critics
Corteva will discontinue a mixture of Agent Orange and glyphosate, but another of its herbicides will still use Vietnam war-era defoliant
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
The US government is expected to cut $600 million in public health grants to California, Minnesota, Illinois, and Colorado. This comes after Trump called for the CDC to withdraw more than $1.5 billion to these states. Why? Because they are lead by Democrats. www.reuters.com/business/hea...
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US to cut $600 million in public health grants to Democrat-led states, Bloomberg reports
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is expected to cut about $600 million in public health grants to California, Minnesota, Illinois and Colorado, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citin...
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
A recent study found that the 38% of new cancers in 2022 were attributable to avoidable causes. Smoking tobacco (15% of cancers) and drinking alcohol (3%) were the two highest changeable behaviors. Infection lead to 10% of cancer with HPV leading the charge www.scientificamerican.com/article/thes...
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These two habits are linked to more than a third of all cancer cases
More than one-third of cancer cases are preventable, a massive study finds
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Everyday Epidemiologist @everydayepi.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
I guess the government doesn't care about people having clean safe drinking water. They have decided replacing lead pipes wasn't worth $125 million. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026....
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Outrage after US Congress votes to slash $125m in funding to replace toxic lead pipes
Move will hit Michigan, Illinois, New York and other states with highest levels of lead drinking water pipes the hardest
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