October is #BreastCancerAwareness Month. #BreastCancer survival rates should not vary based on location. Yet, they do. People living in low- and middle-income countries have lower breast #cancer survival rates and are more severely impacted by the disease. This needs to change❗️
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One study found that meditating for 2 months increased gray matter in parts of the brain that control emotions and learning. It may also ease inflammation in the brain and protect against Alzheimer’s disease. https://t.co/QVwnQ9ArWV https://t.co/qIuaccoPW4
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#AskWHO Live Q&A with Dr @mvankerkhove & @DrMikeRyan: 🕔 Today at 6PM CEST 📺 WHO Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube Tune in & ask your questions about #COVID19! https://t.co/Rfl1fOOi04
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The blood of the horseshoe crab is an essential ingredient for endotoxin screening in pharmaceutical products. But its use is not sustainable endangering the survival of a number of species and involving a great deal of animal suffering. #MedTwitter https://t.co/N2lHPYaRQV https://t.co/J7O4EHPuwa
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Many people experience trauma and develop PTSD. Knowing what to say, and also what not to say, is important. https://t.co/M6jJ8HmvHX
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In one study, people who drank 3 to 5 cups of coffee a day were less likely to have a buildup of calcium in the vessels that bring blood to your heart muscle -- that could mean a lower chance of heart disease. https://t.co/mGUhucsnQW https://t.co/DGzOiF73Lu
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‼️ Lead is TOXIC ‼️ Lead exposure can occur through: ♨️ Ingestion 🏭 Inhalation 💄 Lead-containing products 🐟 Food or water & more 👉https://t.co/2BzsMi500f #LeadPoisoning https://t.co/XrovvqsFIL
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.@CDCDirector tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms. People who have received booster shots, such as Dr Walensky, are less likely to visit an emergency room or urgent care center, or be hospitalized due to COVID-19, research shows. https://t.co/BPL69ZpfAY
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The treatment can be "life-changing" for some—but it's not without risks. https://t.co/sK88kjzjWL
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Did you know that more than 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. have untreated tooth decay, and half of everyone over 30 have signs of gum disease? Here are some toothbrushing mistakes you might be making: https://t.co/jjswnnKQmr https://t.co/VTKKHqwWw5
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“My voice and the voices of other #BreastCancer survivors need to be at the table. Need to be heard. And, need to inform the policies that will ultimately affect us.” Isabella, a #cancer survivor, shares the impact that her voice has had on other survivors. https://t.co/EjTZ4OVemO
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Congenital syphilis is a significant public health problem, yet it can be prevented by maternal screening, diagnosis, and treatment. When that fails, timely diagnosis and adequate treatment of the child is essential. #MedTwitter https://t.co/g410CHXW17
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