kingabigail+FollowUndocumented Workers Pay Billions, Get Nothing?Did you know undocumented immigrants paid nearly $97 billion in taxes last year but can’t get basic health care like Medicaid? That’s wild. They’re literally funding programs they can’t use, all because of a law from the ‘90s. Imagine if they got access—healthier families, a stronger workforce, and a boost to the economy. Who’s really losing if we let them in on the benefits they’re already paying for? #Health #BodyHealth #Immigration112264Share
Jennifer Wilson+FollowSNAP Benefits on the Chopping Block Again?Why does it feel like every few months we’re back here? SNAP benefits are facing potential cuts again, and it’s got a lot of families seriously stressed. If you or someone you know relies on these benefits, keep an eye out for updates—this could mean less help at the grocery store soon. It’s wild how something so essential keeps getting put on the line! #Health #BodyHealth #SNAP21240Share
Heather Sheppard+FollowI'm going in for a colonoscopy in 2 hours, and the nurse from the clinic just called to politely ask me to arrive clean.You guys will appreciate this awkwardness. I have a colonoscopy coming up and you know that means a full prep day involving a whole lot of time in the bathroom. I was already stressed out about the procedure itself but then I got a call from the clinic nurse. She called just to politely remind me to wipe front to back and to thoroughly clean my butt area before I arrived. I was immediately so embarrassed and asked why on earth she had to call me for that. She said they have had a huge influx of people showing up unclean in the last few months so now they are making phone calls to remind people. I understand why they have to do it but that confirmation that people are seriously showing up unwiped for medical procedures is absolutely horrifying. I am glad I don't have that job. I took two showers just out of pure anxiety and shame after that call. #Hygiene #AwkwardMoments #Healthcare #TMI #Cleanliness #MedicalHorrorStories #Health 225284Share
rmartinFollowingLayoffs Hit 1.1 Million—What’s Going On?Layoffs are back in a big way—over 1.1 million job cuts have been announced by U.S. employers this year, the most since the pandemic! November alone saw a spike, with big names like Verizon and tech companies leading the charge. Restructuring and AI are driving a lot of these cuts. Even small businesses are feeling the pinch. With the job market looking shaky, everyone’s watching to see if the Fed will step in with a rate cut soon. #Health #BodyHealth #Layoffs2626Share
john24+FollowCancer Combo Therapy Scores 100% ResponseRegeneron’s new cancer-fighting duo just made waves: in a small trial, every untreated patient with aggressive blood cancer (DLBCL) saw their disease disappear after getting this experimental therapy plus chemo. The secret sauce? Odronextamab, a bispecific antibody, teams up your immune system to wipe out cancer cells—no need for the usual rituximab. The higher dose is moving forward in studies, and honestly, this could be a game-changer for blood cancer treatment! #Health #BodyHealth #CancerResearch424Share
Charles Christensen+FollowBlood Cancer Breakthroughs at ASH 2025AOP Health just dropped some big news at the ASH 2025 congress—two new studies on rare blood cancers could change the game for patients with essential thrombocythemia and polycythemia vera. Their treatment, ropeginterferon alfa-2b, is showing promise for people who haven’t had many options. Love seeing real progress for rare disease warriors! #Health #BodyHealth #BloodCancer110Share
Adam Schmidt+FollowChristmas Isn’t Merry for EveryoneDid you know over a million older people will eat Christmas dinner alone this year? Joanna Lumley and Judi Dench are raising the alarm about the loneliness crisis hitting our elders, especially during the holidays. Age UK’s campaign is all about breaking the silence and bringing some real connection back. If you know someone who might be alone, even a quick call could mean the world. Let’s make sure no one’s left out of the Christmas cheer! #Health #MentalHealth #Christmas10Share
Charles Christensen+FollowScientists Just Cured Diabetes in Mice?!This is wild—Stanford researchers managed to cure Type 1 diabetes in mice without using toxic chemo or radiation. Instead, they rebuilt the mice’s immune systems with a gentle transplant, teaching their bodies to stop attacking insulin-producing cells. The mice ditched insulin shots and had normal blood sugar, no drama. It’s not ready for humans yet, but it’s the clearest proof so far that a real cure could be possible. Imagine a future where diabetes is actually reversible! #Health #BodyHealth #DiabetesCure150Share
wilsonjames+FollowMicroplastics Messing With Our Minds?!Just found out we eat about 250g of microplastics a year (that’s a whole dinner plate!) and it’s not just gross—it’s messing with our brains. Scientists say these tiny plastic bits can sneak past our brain’s defenses, spark inflammation, mess up our brain cells’ energy, and even up the risk for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Time to rethink all that plastic in our lives! #Health #BodyHealth #microplastics00Share
Joseph Bradley+FollowCleveland runner beats colon cancer at 31A 31-year-old Cleveland marathoner, Katelyn Jonozzo, thought her severe bloating was just a stomach bug—but it turned out to be stage 3 colon cancer. After emergency surgery, chemo, and months of recovery, she’s now cancer-free and training for her next race. Her story is a wake-up call: colon cancer can strike young, and symptoms are easy to miss. Early screening saves lives, even for those under 45. Have you or someone you know faced a similar health scare? Let’s talk about how we can look out for each other and push for better awareness. #Health #BodyHealth #ColonCancerAwareness20Share
