We hear a lot about Canada’s single payer, cover all health system. And the long waiting lists for elective surgery. But there’s seldom a wait for anything else - as you’ll learn in #39 of my podcast Conversations on Health: How We Get There. Links, notes at stephanishelton.com/conversations

We’re just beginning to understand obesity’s effect on women’s health. In a nation where maternal mortality is more than twice as high as that in other high income nations. More on women’s health in Episode 29 of Conversations on Health: How We Get There. Links at stephanishelton.com/conversations

A new tracking poll by KFF finds just 1/3 of US adults trust HHS Secretary RFK Jr. for reliable vaccine information. This includes the discredited theory that the MMR vaccine causes autism. See what we know on #37 Conversations on Health: How We Get There. Links: stephanishelton.com/conversations

Women in menopause often gain weight. The GLP-1 drugs can help says gynecologist & epidemiologist Dr. Michelle P. Warren in her podcast update: #44 of Conversations on Health: How We Get There. YouTube youtu.be/fF6tVLJVuIQ Other links: stephanishelton.com/conversations

After a record government shutdown, nothing has changed for Americans on Obamacare. Federal subsidies will still end January 1. Premiums will spike. But problems with insurers won’t end there. Podcast #39, Conversations on Health: How We Get There. Links, notes on stephanishelton.com/conversations

It appears HHS head Robert F. Kennedy Jr.‘s promise to tell Americans exactly what causes autism is unlikely to happen in September. But there’s still that potential Tylenol study reported in the WSJ. More in Conversations on Health: How We Get There. Links on stephanishelton.com/conversationsp

As AI integrates into US health care, here’s some reassurance from Israel’s top healthcare system & Dr. Ran Balicer, #43 Conversations on Health: How We Get There. YouTube: youtu.be/xIZ_yt4qiAE .other links: stephanishelton.com/conversations

UPDATE: The Trump administration says Medicare will NOT pay for the popular GLP-1 drugs just for weight loss. It would have cost the government nearly $40 B over 10 years. More on obesity in #30 of Conversations on Health: How We Get There. Links on stephanishelton.com/conversations

The UK’s Labor government has a ten year plan to centralize NHS health care in new neighborhood health centers. But what about right now? What about the waiting lists? Some answers in my latest podcast Conversations on Health: How We Get There. Links on stephanishelton.com/conversations

Are you always one medical bill away from disaster? Too many Americans are. But in Episode 31 of my podcast Conversations on Health: How We Get There, you’ll learn about a simple way to get out from under. Links to the major podcast platforms and show notes on stephanishelton.com/conversations

Mesmer/Curdman @markhamillofficial.bsky.social TV Show: Garfield and Friends Episode: Clash of Titans Year: 1994 Mark Hamill guest starred on this episode of Garfield & Friends which was a parody of the X-Men animated series. #Garfield #GarfieldandFriends

Habe zwar kein Wort verstanden... dennoch herzliche Gratulation an Dara und Bulgarien, Bangaranga!

#BTTC - Jon Husted makes a break for it when confronted about the $116,000 he took from an Epstein Co-Conspirator.

I almost turned down the saturation on this one, such bright color in the daylight! House Finches #birds

ACLU attorney Emi MacLean is fighting for TPS holders at the Supreme Court. Listen to her call for Congress to urgently protect TPS from this administration’s actions:

Good girl. 💩on Trump.

To all of my liberal planty people, I really had fun with this one!!! #Pinks #BlueCrew #BadBunny #PlantAndWatchItGrow #GrowWithMe #YouDeserveBetter

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Redlining was legalized theft. Banks and federal agencies denied mortgages by race and called it “risk.”

After riding my bicycle on the Brush Creek Trail from the Country Club Plaza to where it ends at Blue Banks Park near Manchester Trafficway, I must say some conditions along the 2-mile route are hazardous to one’s health. To read more, click on the link below. www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

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The biggest difference between the digital currency era and the Swiss financial system lies in the principle of confidentiality. The digital currency system emphasizes that everyone's funds should be secure and confidential, but bad actors' money cannot enter;

When an 89-year-old relative got a pacemaker, the surgeon suggested he should go outside & do moderate work such as mowing lawns. He's following surgeon's advice. I mowed lawns part-time as a teen. I prefer to cycle on protected networks for exercise & fun, let a shared autonomous mower do lawns.

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It’s Small Business Month and Boston is celebrating with events, resources, and supports for the more than 18,000 small businesses who call our city home. You can find everything you need at boston.gov/smallbusiness. Shop small and support our local businesses and workers this May!

#BetterConnected [VD: Animation advising no alcohol on-board services. Travel Safe. Respect staff. Respect fellow passengers]

Our campaign is calling for a new Voting Rights Act, starting with a ban on gerrymandering across our country. Only we, the People, can accomplish this. ✊🏾🇺🇸🇺🇦 brandtforcongress.com/donate

Zusammenarbeit zwischen deutschen Unternehmen (Siemens Energy und Knauf) und Syrien, dazu gab es einen "Roundtable". Menschen hingegen, die "das Gastrecht missbrauchen", sollen zurück. Er wisse, dass er damit auch für die "überwältigende Mehrheit der SyrerInnen in Deutschland" spreche. Ekelhaft.

Blend into the crowd as Bond sets his sights on a downtown London Gala. Pre-order now and get a free Deluxe Edition upgrade. bit.ly/007FirstLigh... #007FirstLight #EarnTheNumber

I know he has historically short arms for someone playing on the edge defensively - and that does come with some issues - but I just can't quit Texas A&M's Cashius Howell, with his combination of suddenness, flexibility & energy! #NFL #CFB #NFLDraft #NFLDraft2026 #DraftSZN #CollegeFootball #NFLSky

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The Project Hail Mary tie-in game is coming to major mixed reality and VR platforms in late 2026. Details here: www.uploadvr.com/project-hail...

The Chair of the European Parliament’s Housing Committee says Ireland’s housing crisis is among the “most severe” and “most complicated” in Europe. She said evictions, institutional investors and the growth of short-term lets are all contributing to the pressure. #VMNews

🚨 UPDATE 1.3 - CORPORATE CONTEST 🚨 following the death of Chundlemon, we caught the interest of Saxon's weapon manufacturers... 👀 this update will include a not-so-friendly competition between two rival companies: 🔵 OXYTHANE 🔵 and 🟡 FARADICS 🟡

Broad-scope patient care is just the beginning of family medicine! Advocate, lead and give back to your community when you become a family doctor.

The line between love and hate might be thinner than you think... Why did hatred evolve? Is it love’s evil twin - and can we ever 'treat' it? Prof Robin May* explores the #biology of humanity’s most destructive emotion Watch 👉 https://gres.hm/why-hate *Institute of Microbiology and Infection

Saturday science: Here’s the climate connection with hantavirus and the risks with NYC rats. Watch Climate check with @cherylwillsny1 every weeknight on NY1 Spectrum News.

The next time someone calls you ugly. Just say…Where? #nyc #actor #dancer #model #johndericmitchell

May 30, 1985: New York Knicks coach Hubie Brown joins CBS Sports during halftime in Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Lakers and Celtics, weighing in on NBA coaching changes and highlights from the first half. Los Angeles defeated Boston, 109-102, to tie the series at 1-1.

Molly 🐈 was up late last night talking to Sammy 🐈‍⬛️ through the window. 😺 Of course every time I'd hear them and get up to check, Sammy would see me and take off! 🙀 #CatsOfBlueSky

あのBGMで作ったよ🍄 #増田貴久

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And I unto the sea, from whence I came. Henry VI, Pt.3 (1,1) #ShakespeareSunday

Be Bold.  Say what you want without saying it. 🍑 Shop Now & Save 10% w/ code: WELCOME10

"Gracie and the Perfect Painting" – An Uplifting Children's Book Celebrating Art, Community, and Inspiration #BookTok, #Bookstagram, #ReadingSlump, and #BookTokFavorites. #chilrensBooks ebook/dp/B09RSLHJ3H/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

A chemical peel isn't just "exfoliation." It's transformation. ✨ Here are **5 benefits** that make it worth it: 1️⃣ Fades dark spots 2️⃣ Smooths acne + texture 3️⃣ Softens wrinkles 4️⃣ Evens skin tone 5️⃣ Instant glow **Why patients love it:** ✅ 20‑30 minutes in office ✅ Little to no downtime (va

Bonus Day. 🕊️ You didn't get lucky; you got chosen. If self-doubt is trying to tell you that you aren't good enough for the blessing you received, let this prayer ground you. Type "I BELONG HERE" to claim your confidence! 👇

#OxfordStudy goes by #Eurogamy in sociology and it's related to #InternalizedRacism as shown by Sociologist Karen Pyke. 2 Asian American authors where 1 of them are queer push the Oxford Study Narrative while an Asian makes a movie about wanting to be white. #FightAsianHate

What role should faith leaders play right now in shaping the future of #AIEthics? Meredith Potter reveals why they may be the voices we need most in this conversation — and the 3 unique things they bring to the table. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

You know it's gonna be a great time when Barb manages to dodge the Rina spit rocket #STARDOM 🤼

🎙️🎶 O novo episódio do Ciência & Cultura Cast explora sons, emoções e conhecimento — da física às humanidades, na era da IA. Como a música explica (e é explicada pela ciência)? 🤖✨ Ouça ao episódio: tinyurl.com/bddd9j3u #Ciência #Música #Podcast #IA #DivulgaçãoCientífica

Woke up thinking about Cristiano Ronaldo at Athens 2004. ⚽️ #Olympics

Santa Cruz de Tenerife se llena de actividades durante toda la jornada para celebrar el Día de Canarias a través de la música, el deporte y la gastronomía tradicional.

Thank you for watching this important conversation with @drcatmac.bsky.social , marine conservation biologist, shark ecologist, and Director of the Shark Research and Conservation Program at the University of Miami.

Donate at linktr.ee/dougforcongress. Together, we can put an end to Trumpism and take back the U.S. House in 2026! #congress #voteblue #stoptrump

Two more nice videos to show you in today's thread, and both featuring animals - sure to gather lots of likes. Near the frontline in Donetsk, a military man risks his life to rescue a pheasant which became trapped in the drone nets. 💙💛

In a recent PCC webinar, surprise guest Dr. Jake Quinton outlined CMS's belief that primary care payment should go beyond just doctor’s visits, with APCM allowing for payment flexibility. More in a discussion with him and other health leaders ⬇️ thepcc.pub/apcmadopters

Last year Parliament passed legislation to cover diabetes and contraceptive medications through our public healthcare system. Budget 2025 promised to protect pharmacare—but didn't allocate any money to it. The Liberals must keep their word and fund pharmacare for all Canadians.

The Greatest in the Kingdom: Discover the Power of Sharing Jesus’ Love | Inspirational Bible Reflection #ShareJesusLove #KingdomValues #FaithInAction #BeGreatInLove

Todd Blanche: “If there is a narrative anywhere that we are ignoring Epstein victims that is false.”