7 Bug Bites You Need to Know reference.medscape.com/slideshow/bug-… via @medscape Oh no. Bugs on your flesh. Ants, bed bugs, lice, mites, mosquitoes, ticks and more. Mosquitoes like me; their love bites gave me big blisters.

A Guide to the Gingers of the World Atlas Obscura atlasobscura.com/articles/diffe… The article is a long ginger read. I did not know that ginger comes in different varieties. I know & use only one. I love ginger in cooking & I can make ginger tea with fresh ginger. Warm & comforting.

The Fantastic, Fading Retro Diners of Hong Kong Atlas Obscura atlasobscura.com/articles/cha-c… Hong Kong is very close to the Philippines. Yrs ago, I stopped there on my way to the U.S. as a student. I bought a beautiful scarf. I recall you could have a suit tailored in one day.😀

Over 500 Bird Species At Risk In Next Century As We Face "Unprecedented" Extinction Crisis. Reducing threats is not enough. Targeted species program is needed. iflscience.com/over-500-bird-…

Tick Bites | Tickborne Disease | MedlinePlusLock medlineplus.gov/tickbites.html… Just in in case, you get a tick bite. I got a tick bite years back. I thought of the worst outcomes. I learned from experience.

Interesting article in Nature: Can a pill replace exercise? Swigging this molecule gives mice benefits of working out. Read about betaine. nature.com/articles/d4158…

AI Matches Pathologists in Diagnosing Celiac Disease medscape.com/viewarticle/ai… medscape.com/viewarticle/ai… Oh, oh! AI replacing pathologists? Do all pathologists agree on the diagnostic criteria?

ACG Updates Guidance on Crohn’s Disease Management medscape.com/viewarticle/ac… medscape.com/viewarticle/ac… "newer Tx: interleukin-23 (IL-23) blockers risankizumab, mirikizumab, & guselkumab; anti-IL-12/23 agent ustekinumab;Janus kinase inhibitor upadacitinib & anti-integrin vedolizumab.

Charred Corn and Chickpea Salad With Lime Crema  cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/102567… #NYTCooking Talking food today on my birthday. ❣️. I like me, 😀Comments: Some mentioned using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.

Prebiotics Overview webmd.com/digestive-diso… from WebMD; Know the differences between prebiotics and probiotics, the health benefits and the major food sources.

Selenium ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Sel… via NIH ODS How much consumers know about selenium? I've not read much talk about selenium, an important mineral. This fact sheet is for consumers, a simpler version compared to health professionals' version.

Vitamin D ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Vit… via NIH ODS Vitamin D seems to be a darling vitamin. Vitamins C and E have occupied the throne before in popularity. The updated fact sheet on Vitamin D via the National Institutes of Health.

Thanks for sharing Howard Liu, MD MBA The article describes the problem but does not explain the reasons for the increase in alcohol consumption. Why? ID the reasons/root causes. Did I miss these?

Don’t Like Eating Insects? Your Pet Might. nytimes.com/2025/07/03/sci… Happy reading. A good diversion from bad news syndrome.

nia.nih.gov/health/hospice… Good read from NIH. Do you know the difference between palliative care and hospice care? Palliative care is often misunderstood. It does not mean giving up. Planning is key. Hard to think of mortality.

Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. nytimes.com/2025/07/07/tra… Good news for airport travelers. You don't have to take off your shoes for TSA screening. I loathe taking off my shoes!

Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. nytimes.com/2025/07/07/us/… Can you imagine. M&M candies blocking changes pushed by RFK, Jr . It looks like a big market wants candies that are colorful. Reformulation affects taste.

Dog is more loyal. Do you disagree? It depends though.

I disagree based on experience and the literature review. But I know some people who sleep well that way. Pillows and mattresses are also very important. I've spent $$$ on pillows and mattresses for relieving pain. Good sleep is essential!😴💤

Yes I talk to myself. Reason: I can remember better the information. When people give me direction, I repeat it over and over. It sinks in my brain.😀