Health reporter @NBC @TODAYShow. Formerly @BuzzFeedNews. Equal parts optimist and hypochondriac. All views/RTs are my own.
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good morning here's a picture of a baby dik dik, an adorably tiny species of antelope that marks its territory with tears which is also extremely relatable
I interviewed ER doctors in Michigan, the epicenter of a multistate cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce, about what it's really like to have the "diarrhea parasite."
My latest for @TODAYshow:
today.com/health/disease/cyc…
If the SARS-CoV-2 virus going to do one thing, it's mutate. And surprise us.
Meet BA.3.2, aka Cicada, a hyper-mutated variant that's ramping up after simmering "underground" for years. Here's why scientists are closely tracking it:
today.com/health/coronavirus…
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🥤Is Drinking Cold Water Bad for You?
Duke GI's @David_LeimanMD weighs in on how drinking water temp affects health.
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@TODAYshow @CarolineDKee @DukeMedSchool @DukeHealth @dukemedicine
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Ben Yamuder, MS, CSCS, USAW-1, exercise physiologist at HSS, explains how just 30 minutes of Japanese interval walking, which alternates between slow and fast-paced walking can improve health and fitness. (Via @TODAYshow; @CarolineDKee) today.com/health/diet-fitnes…
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The TODAY Show recommends N95s, vaccines, and frequent testing to dodge the potentially forthcoming NB.1.8.1 summer wave. 💉💪😷
The U.S. government recommends against vaccines for children and pregnant people. 🤦
ALT TODAY A New COVID Variant, NB.1.8.1, Is Starting to Spread in the U.S. What Are Its Symptoms? NB.1.8.1 recently caused surges in China and other parts of Asia. Will cases spike in the US this summer? Here's what we know about the new variant so far. Stay up to date on COVID vaccinations. Test if you have COVID symptoms. Test if you have an exposure. Stay home when you're sick. Avoid contact with sick people. Wear an N95 mask in crowded, indoor spaces. Practice social distancing.
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UTILITY FEATURE PORTFOLIO, DIV 3
Three stories that break down everyday life with clarity and consumer focus.
🥇 1st Place: @andsachs_sachs & @NatBCo
🥈 2nd Place: @CarolineDKee
🥉 3rd Place: @richardsima
🏅 Honorable Mention: @Tiffany87081221, @azcentral
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Officials are warning about a possible measles exposure at a Shakira concert on May 15 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey after an infected person attended the show. today.com/health/news/shakir…
Proponents of the TikTok mouth taping trend claim it improves sleep, oral health and more.
Amid criticism about the risks, many mouth tape products now have breathing holes, but are they actually safer? And does mouth even tape work?
Experts discuss:
today.com/health/sleep/mouth…
What's the healthiest oil to cook with? Spoiler: it's not the one that's lowest in calories, experts say.
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When is the best time to drink coffee? Not first thing in the morning, experts say.
Here's when to drink your morning brew for the most benefits, via @TODAYshow:
today.com/health/sleep/best-…
Can you get measles if you've been vaccinated?
I spoke to experts about breakthrough infections and why they happen:
today.com/health/disease/can…
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ABC News layoffs got me! that means I’m back on the market for FT jobs/freelance work doing journalism on all my faves: court cases, internet ephemera, national news, pop culture, crime, truly whatever gets the group chat popping.
hit an unemployed gal up! DM/email in bio xoxo💋
The reproductive number (R0) for measles is 12-18.
That means every person infected with measles can spread the virus to 12 to 18 people.
The R0 for flu is 1-2. For polio, it’s 5-7.
In case you weren’t aware, measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world.
BREAKING: Person dies of measles in West Texas, Lubbock’s health department says, the first death from an outbreak that has infected at least 124 people in the state. nbcnews.com/health/health-ne…
As influenza continues to surge, you may be wondering: is it possible to get the flu twice during one season?
Here's what experts say and why it's not too late to get your flu shot:
today.com/health/cold-flu/ca… via @TODAYshow
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woke up today feeling very vintage wind-up toy bear from the USSR circa 1920s-30s
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Though Astoria the Wild Turkey still prefers to do her own grooming, she seems intrigued by the Fusion Salon on Roosevelt Island. 🦃 ❤️
Why is everyone worried about seed oils? Are they actually bad for you?
No, according to experts, and ditching them for animal fats like butter or beef tallow is probably even worse.
My latest story for @TODAYshow:
today.com/health/diet-fitnes…
The seed oil vs. animal fat debate is taking over the internet. Critics of the refined plant oils are pushing butter and tallow as better-for-you alternatives.
Which is actually healthier? We spoke to experts to find out.
My latest for @TODAYshow:
today.com/health/diet-fitnes…