Liz Highleyman
@lizhighleyman.bsky.social
Freelance medical journalist. Science editor for @pozmagazine.bsky.social, Hep & CancerHealth. Words for aidsmap, Slate, Bay Area Reporter. Research beagle adopter.
I’m not disregarding it, but it’s something to be wary of. Would conservative administrations exclude abortion, gender-affirming care (as UK’s NHS has done), HIV PrEP (which NHS delayed for years)?
November 27, 2025 at 2:58 AM
I’m not disregarding it, but it’s something to be wary of. Would conservative administrations exclude abortion, gender-affirming care (as UK’s NHS has done), HIV PrEP (which NHS delayed for years)?
In related recent news. Skeptical about whether this is causal too.
healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancanc...
healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancanc...
Study Finds Melanoma Less Common in Individuals with Several Tattoos
Researchers found people with multiple tattoo sessions have a lower risk of melanoma. Experts stress more research is needed to confirm these unexpected findings, and to investigate potential mechanis...
healthcare.utah.edu
November 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
In related recent news. Skeptical about whether this is causal too.
healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancanc...
healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancanc...
Note that this study used an older, oral version of semaglutide, which is less effective for weight loss.
November 25, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Note that this study used an older, oral version of semaglutide, which is less effective for weight loss.
Back in the day I made decent money as a medical copy editor reformatting sources, for both authors & journals. One of the most tedious gigs I ever had!
November 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Back in the day I made decent money as a medical copy editor reformatting sources, for both authors & journals. One of the most tedious gigs I ever had!
Note, I do think there are some concerns with this trial, but this is coming from a group that wants to stop gender-affirming care altogether.
November 24, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Note, I do think there are some concerns with this trial, but this is coming from a group that wants to stop gender-affirming care altogether.