How common are suicidal thoughts and behaviors in the general Veteran population? The ASCEND survey is designed to document suicidal thoughts and behaviors over time. Read the results from the initial large-scale wave of data here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39694860/ #VisualAbstract

When it’s my turn to present in lab meetings

...unfortunately, the requested changes are beyond the scope of my intelligence

Harm reduction isn’t about nudging people toward abstinence—it’s about rejecting the idea that drug use makes someone disposable in the first place.

It’s true.

Science cannot thrive without the next generation.

Cutting scientific research harms women. Source: Dr. Amani Jambhekar, surgical oncologist

After freezing all grants to Columbia University last week, the National Institutes of Health is now stopping grant and contract payments to Harvard University and four other universities. scim.ag/3GfzBMy

60% is not the bottom. It’s the majority. A majority of people in the US cannot afford life here. Say it with your chest since we have to endure it with ours.

Amen 🙌🏼🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

The number one way pedos get away with abuse is because they rely on children not knowing anything. Teaching kids the correct anatomy AND teaching them about consent is essential. Remember, abuse doesn’t know age.

— Homer, IIiad

I found a lot of human behavior incomprehensible until I thoroughly internalized one principle: People will believe whatever allows them to be the hero of their own story. (more below)

So very different from social media Insta-therapists who claim to know what’s wrong and what will help without ever meeting you, let alone getting to know and understand you