artcap.bsky.social
@artcap.bsky.social
bioethics, public health
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Since his appointment, RFK Jr. has pursued a brutal vision of American health that several experts liken to a sort of eugenics. Kennedy has made it clear that certain deaths are acceptable or even preferable to a world where every child is vaccinated.

Read more: www.theverge.com/health/66136...
December 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
what counts? will there be affordable healthy options? what about food deserts? cultural sensitivity? seasonal availability? school meals? teaching food prep? Junk food is a perk of the rich? some foods are clearly junk but...
politico.com/news/2025/12.... .
RFK Jr. wants states to ban junk food. No one knows what counts.
Retailers are scrambling to find out what thousands of foods will no longer be eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program come January.
politico.com
December 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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NYT columnist David Brooks wrote an op-ed a few weeks ago titled, "The Epstein Story? Count Me Out,” lamenting people are too focused on the Epstein scandal + saying "the QAnon mentality has taken over."

Today he appeared in 4 photos from the Epstein dump. Welp! www.huffpost.com/entry/david-...
David Brooks Said ‘Count Me Out’ Of Epstein Story, Then Wound Up In Epstein Photos
There's no indication The New York Times columnist did anything wrong. But wow, the timing of his column and the photo dump is unfortunate!
www.huffpost.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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“As head team physician for the New York Giants, I routinely have athletes asking about supposed ‘breakthrough’ stem cell treatments… Many of these treatments are unproven and unregulated, which makes it impossible for me, or any physician, to give objective medical advice about them.”
New York Giants team doctor: Clinics offering ‘miracle injections,' ‘next generation cell therapies’ are selling false hope
“As head team physician for the New York Giants, I routinely have athletes asking about supposed ‘breakthrough’ stem cell treatments,” writes Scott Rodeo.
www.statnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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What does it take to achieve the highest level of human performance? Across athletics, science, chess, and music
@science.org

science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Recent discoveries on the acquisition of the highest levels of human performance
Scientists have long debated the origins of exceptional human achievements. This literature review summarizes recent evidence from multiple domains on the acquisition of world-class performance. We re...
science.org
December 18, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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This about sums it up, folks.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
December 19, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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December 18, 2025 at 10:58 PM
NEver use this new name
Renaming the Kennedy Center, our national fine arts center, after such a coarse, lowbrow, and ignorant buffoon is America at its very stupidest.
December 19, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Never call the Kennedy center that
This makes me want to vomit.
December 19, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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This is an important read by a researcher who has investigated the many deceptive and harmful practices of unregulated pregnancy centers in the US. It's astounding what these fake clinics are allowed to get away with.
Supreme Court case about ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ highlights debate over truthful advertising standards
There are some 2,500 of these centers across the United States. Many are located within a mile of an abortion provider.
theconversation.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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By the way.

Here is VInay Prasad implying that @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social was indifferent to or responsible for child sexual abuse.

Remember, Dr. H is a hero in 100 ways and was subject to great abuse for his contributions.

And this is how an FDA leader treated him.
December 17, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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Some rancid racist Republican lawmakers call for mass expulsion of American Muslims wapo.st/49dn73U
Some Republican lawmakers call for mass expulsion of American Muslims
Comments from Rep. Randy Fine (R-Florida) and Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) reflect a brazen Islamophobic sentiment being voiced by some in the party.
wapo.st
December 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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“After Roe was overturned in 2022, more younger, child-free women opted for the consequential procedure, effectively eliminating their chances of unintended pregnancies… Patients have reported being met with resistance from doctors who have doubted their resolve”
With Rights and Resources Uncertain, They’re Seeking Sterilization
www.nytimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Transplant Hospitals Court Patients Overseas Despite Organ Shortage www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u.... This is quite simply wrong
Transplant Hospitals Court Patients Overseas Despite Organ Shortage
www.nytimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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He absolutely does not care that your healthcare, is about to run out.

Zero fucks are given.
December 13, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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Jeffrey Epstein knew what he was talking about . . .
December 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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So, El Fasher looks like one of the worst single event atrocities to happen this century so far, but the evidence has come in such a trickle it seems to only now be getting verified
At least 60,000 murdered in Sudanese city, which resembles ‘a slaughterhouse’
Satellite evidence shows extent of paramilitary massacre in El Fasher
www.irishtimes.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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“People don’t trust the vaccine I told them not to trust!”

youtu.be/x3odZxa1-QI
December 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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War On Christmas? Seriously? Christmas cards, Christmas trees, Christmas gifts, Christmas music, Christmas lights, Christmas decorations, Christmas vacations, Christmas bonuses, Christmas parties, Christmas TV specials, Christmas dinner, Christmas cookies, Christmas movies. October to January /1
December 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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How do massive cuts to veterans health care make America great again? Shameful. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
VA plans to abruptly eliminate tens of thousands of health care jobs
Strains on the Veterans Affairs system could grow with the elimination of as many as 35,000 mostly unfilled health care positions, including doctors and nurses.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM
this represents a complete lack of basic ethics. kill children, the immune-compromised, newborns, elderly, in the name of self-indulgent, 'liberty'. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u...
In Florida’s Panhandle, a Hearing on School Vaccine Mandates Gets Heated
www.nytimes.com
December 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Reporter: 64% of Americans are buying cheaper or less food. 34% have skipped a meal altogether. 48% said they use savings for their basic expenses. Nearly half of Americans say groceries, housing, utilities, and health care are just getting harder to afford.
December 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM