Well, actually, weight gain on the pill is the same as with a copper IUD. And studies about the risk of depression are conflicting, but there is this thing called absolute risk and that is what matters. And if pregnancy were a medication it would have a black box warning.

For Gina and Padrig Fahey, the tragedy of losing their 12-year-old son Braden during a football practice was just the beginning of an ongoing ordeal. In the midst of their profound grief, they were stunned to discover that a cherished photograph of Braden had been used on the…

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Needed: less science hype! hilltimes.com/story/2024/02/… via @thehilltimes

Science hype has become a serious problem.

Now, more than ever, we need trustworthy science that is grounded in rigorous methods, and science communication that is balanced and accurate.

cc…

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Measles is spreading — and the anti-vaccine movement is downplaying the danger nbcnews.com/health/health-… by Brandy Zadrozny via @nbcnews

'Despite the availability of an incredibly effective vaccine, the disease is spreading worldwide.'

'...comes with dire complications including…

I read this last night and I’m still practically levitating with rage about it

'Largest-ever survey of trans people finds half report mistreatment in health care'

'Nearly all trans people who receive hormone treatment (98%) or gender-affirming surgery (97%) report that the care made them more satisfied with their lives...'

Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen: 'it’s critical for…

Statement on transgender care from the Alberta Psychiatric Association (inclusive of AMA Sections of General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)

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Debunking Antivaxxer Myths
'🇪🇺 Vaxxed Countries have higher mortality'
No, they don't.

This is COMPLEX:

a) countries had different PRE-VACCINE infection (offers more dangerous protection than vax but indeed protection). Obv, vaccination NOT correlated with pre-vax death.

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The Mental Health of Canadians 15-24 years of age, in their own words, broken down by sexuality and gender.

The mental health of young 2SLGBTQ+ Canadians, in their own words.

Over 40% rate their mental health as 'fair or poor', compared to 12.1% of non-2SLGBTQ+ Canadians.

Atlantic & Prairie Prov, ON fare worst. BC better than Canadian average. Quebec fares best.

Data is from 2021

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