Integral Answers
@integralanswers.bsky.social
Curious Healthcare Professional with a passion for dispelling intentional disinformation especially within the medicine and science spheres. Networking with Pro-Science & Evidenced Based Medicine. Amateur Photographer #WeCare, #Photography
1/ “HELP IS ON ITS WAY.” But for whom, and when? The chronology of President Trump’s statements about Iran deserves considerably more attention.
BC (west coast Canada) is looking for healthcare workers & will take folks from the US. Tagging a few people so they can share: @drdebhoury.bsky.social @integralanswers.bsky.social @gavinyamey.bsky.social @defendphny.bsky.social @drpanmd.bsky.social @amymaxmen.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/gove...
Watch Dr. Kopstick's story and hear why he chose to build his future in BC. Know a health-care worker in the US? Share this story, or tag them in the comments, and let them know BC's hiring.
What role, if any, did DOGE and USAID cuts lead to poor surveillance? What we know to date (from public media sources.)
Brief overview of three important infectious disease outbreaks around the world. What are the characteristics of each, their risk of causing an epidemic or a pandemic, and how they compare and contrast.
1/ NEW: Researchers are exploring whether municipal wastewater could function as a “broad-spectrum hydro-immunologic prophylactic platform.” The idea is based on claims that ultra-dilute biological exposures may retain biologic activity.
Hong Kong consumes more meat per capita than almost anywhere—and has the world’s longest life expectancy. This gets used as a “gotcha” against nutrition science. But it’s a misunderstanding of how epidemiology actually works. 🧵
If SARS-CoV-2 came from a lab leak, what evidence would make that theory more likely? Not speculation. Not politics. Positive, testable evidence. Here’s what that would look like 👇
Dr. Roger Seheult argues sunlight matters beyond vitamin D—circadian timing + red/near-IR photobiomodulation. This thread separates strong evidence from early signals, using peer-reviewed studies. 🧵
Heads up for Supporters on Dr. Peter Hotez who have an account on that other platform.
1/ 🧵 UPDATE: The human cost of defunding USAID is no longer theoretical. New analyses show the impacts are already being measured in lives lost, not just programs paused.
Autism policy is drifting away from science — and families are paying the price. In a new Baker Institute paper, Dr. Peter Hotez calls for a reset: evidence first, politics last. Here’s what the science actually says 🧵👇
1/ In the early 1930s, a European democracy faced economic strain, political fragmentation, and public fear. Order was promised. Stability was demanded. And “enemies within” were identified as the reason the nation could not heal.
1/ RFK Jr. built his reputation fighting pollution, corporate polluters, and environmental toxins. Donald Trump dismantled environmental protections across air, water, climate, and public health. This thread asks a simple question: How did RFK Jr. respond?
So, what did Jack Smith swear to under oath before Congress today?
The kids have a couple Sugar Gliders. This is “Fuji” and she’s got some special talents. (Wink)
If you feel like the Central Valley has been living in a Tupperware container for the last few weeks, you’re not alone. This isn’t just a “bad fog season.” We’re witnessing a rare, persistent meteorological setup. 🧵 Here’s what’s actually happening with the 2025–26 Tule fog. (For Ollie)
1/ “How to evaluate any medical claim in 60 seconds” RFK Jr-style claims spread fast because they’re framed like certainty. This thread gives you a repeatable “claim check” you can run on any health claim in under a minute. No politics required—just basic evidence hygiene.
Watch my address on the ongoing federal presence in Minnesota: youtu.be/fGTsYXBWQgU
Governor Walz Addresses Ongoing Federal Presence in Minnesota
YouTube video by Office of the Governor of Minnesota
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