Janet Krommes MD
@janetkrommes.bsky.social
Retired Rheumatologist, still passionate about the human condition. Public health advocate for policy in the interest of humans, not companies! Lover of the Celtic harp, and given enough decades, will play too!
Strength training over decades linked to longer life We’ve long known that aerobic exercise might help us live longer, and now strength training is being credited with the same effect. https://www.health.harvard.edu/exercise-and-fitness/strength-training-over-decades-linked-to-longer-life
Strength training over decades linked to longer life - Harvard Health
A 2026 study suggests that people who do up to two hours of strength training each week over several decades may have a lower risk of dying earlier from several serious conditions, including heart ...
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Families are drowning in health care costs — rising premiums, sky-high hospital bills, and drug prices that force people to choose between care and rent. Congress has real, bipartisan solutions on the table right now. #LowerHealthCareCostsNow Take action: https://ow.ly/aJA550Zp4fU
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The Modified Risk Classification of ZYN Nicotine Pouches https://www.doctorsforamerica.org/news/statement-release-the-modified-risk-classification-of-zyn-nicotine-pouches
Abortion medication ruled to be safe as judge orders Trump administration to consider overturning restrictions “The efforts to restrict it are not about science or safety – they are about making abortion harder to access.” https://ow.ly/4Hkt50ZtxM9
Doctors for America Calls for Immediate Action from the Federal Agencies to Strengthen Food Safety Response Amid Growing Cyclospora Outbreak https://ow.ly/UEbY50ZtQkw
Eliminating Hepatitis B and C is achievable. But to get there, we must make this a public health priority by committing to health policies that promote awareness, combat stigma, and ensure that every patient has access to viral Hepatitis screening, prevention, and treatment.
Medical schools should teach good nutrition - mine did in the 1980's. But the real problem is food deserts and affordability. Makes one wonder what planet the admin is living on since there are no efforts to fix. @drsforamerica.bsky.social
As some medical schools embrace RFK Jr.'s nutrition push, they deftly sidestep MAHA priorities
Even as some medical schools heed health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s call for more nutrition education, several told STAT that they plan to steer clear of topics that aren’t backed by evidence.
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No drug has been studied more than mifepristone, and every study validated safety. This is the right decision medically, but judges should not be the determinants, we need an FDA that is fair, independent and without bias. A "review" without new robust data is a sham. @drsforamerica.bsky.social
Melody Schreiber@melodyschreiber.com · 2w agoNEW: Current FDA restrictions on abortion pills are arbitrary and capricious, a federal judge ruled today. He ordered the FDA to reexamine and possibly remove the restrictions: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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For Anmol, the Copello Health Advocacy Fellowship was an avenue to channel the frustrations of long, grueling hours. Applications for the fellowship close Monday, July 13! All you need is a willingness to learn and the desire to make a difference! Apply: https://form.jotform.com/260926850802156
Dr. Olivia Rizzo speaks at the See. Love. Vote virtual meeting last night to adress the importance of civic engagement and the impact that it has on patient health. https://networkadvocates.org/vote #SeeLoveVote
An incredibly important discussion. Mifepristone access is being challenged on the basis of ideology, not safety. Will the medical community allow this to happen? If we do, what do we lose next?
Doctors for America@drsforamerica.bsky.social · 3w agoOur upcoming webinar "Four Years After Dobbs" will focus on the ongoing litigation surrounding mifepristone, legislative efforts to restrict medication abortion, and increasing attacks on telehealth services. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DBRVEAeSR5KsQQ3M3uTeXA#/registration
As @statnews.com 's Elizabeth Cooney reports, the muzzling of free speech continues. How ironic is it that the contrarians who had the freedom to question everything then, now allow no one to challenge their narrative. @drsforamerica.bsky.social
Fresh turmoil roils American Diabetes Association following controversy at conference
Turmoil at the ADA has taken a fresh turn, with leaders blocking editors at its flagship journal from publishing pieces detailing a controversy at the group’s annual meeting.
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We cannot wait for the FDA to release the results of its' "review" of mifepristone, no review should be initiated as a result of political pressure. The implications are vast - will we need a shadow FDA if decisions are no longer trustworthy?
Doctors for America@drsforamerica.bsky.social · last mo.🥼💊Patients deserve health care decisions based on evidence. Doctors for America will continue advocating for science-based policymaking and the integrity of our nation's public health agencies. Read more about our letters below: www.doctorsforamerica.org/news/press-r...
www.doctorsforamerica.org/news/press-r... Mifepristone has a proven safety record. Yet the FDA is "reviewing" the approval conditions. The implications are dark - should political leadership be able to "review" any drug they do not like? @drsforamerica.bsky.social
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Lawsuit: Inclusion of ‘catastrophic plans’ on marketplaces a ploy to undermine the ACA https://healthexec.com/topics/healthcare-management/healthcare-policy/lawsuit-inclusion-catastrophic-plans-marketplaces-ploy-undermine-aca
Lawsuit: Inclusion of ‘catastrophic plans’ on marketplaces a ploy to undermine the ACA
A coalition of municipalities and nonprofits is challenging the changes to the Affordable Care Act, arguing that low-cost, low-value coverage options flooding the market will ultimately cause 3 million people to lose their necessary medical insurance.
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The ruling is a win for ACA proponents who filed the lawsuit on June 3. The city of Columbus, Ohio; the mayor and the city council of Baltimore; the city of Chicago; Pima County in Arizona; Doctors for America; and the Main Street Alliance. Full article: https://ow.ly/zrfp50Zecam
Court sides with ACA proponents in throwing out provisions of final rule
Judge vacates controversial final rule provisions such as imposition of a $5 premium penalty on automatic re-enrollees and the revocation of guaranteed insurance coverage for individuals with a past-due premium.
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Tonight! Join fellow healthcare leaders for an insightful session on how physicians are moving beyond the exam room to reshape the landscape of firearm injury prevention. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DBRVEAeSR5KsQQ3M3uTeXA#/registration
DFA Board Member Eric Fethke, MD and Senator Ron Wyden discuss "Break Up Big Medicine" Legislation at the American Economic Liberties Project Summit today in Washington, DC.
HEALTH CARE REFORM—D. Md.: Court invalidates several ACA Marketplace rule provisions, upholds one key methodology change https://ow.ly/r4uk50ZhxRH.
Pentagon restores mandatory flu shots for all recruits as boot camp outbreak sickens nearly 300 https://apnews.com/article/pentagon-flu-shot-requirement-boot-camp-outbreak-4255f063ef99ea2d00cb24fec8793c32
Pentagon restores mandatory flu shots for all recruits as boot camp outbreak sickens nearly 300
The Pentagon says military boot camps are once again requiring flu vaccinations for all recruits. This change comes amid a flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base boot camp, which has sickened nearly 300 people.
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“The Division of Medicaid has lost sight of the fact (that) this hospital is maintaining access to physician clinics, emergency room, inpatient and surgical care for the residents of the Central Delta region of the state,” said former Greenwood Leflore Hospital interim CEO Gary Marchand.
Greenwood Leflore Hospital Says It Could Close Imminently If Medicaid Withholds Funds
Greenwood Leflore Hospital warns it could close at the end of June if the Mississippi Division of Medicaid withholds millions in payments.
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Vaccines save lives. This is the FIRST time that ZERO cervical-cancer deaths have been recorded for this age group, and it’s thanks to the introduction of a vaccine against the human papillomavirus (HPV). Yes, you read that correctly. ZERO.
Cervical cancer deaths for vaccinated young women fall to zero in England: study
The HPV vaccine for cervical cancer has reduced the risk of dying from the disease before the age of 30 in England to almost zero, the first study of its kind showed Thursday.
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Just in case you were wondering whether the feigned outrage over personal freedom during Covid was real or theater… it turns out the right does really like the exercise of state control.
Melody Schreiber@melodyschreiber.com · 2mo agoKennedy just made a really alarming move -- refusing to let a woman exposed to hantavirus to self-quarantine, which doctors agree is safe. Lots of troubling implications in my latest: www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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Stakeholders want Makary’s voucher program paused, call for FDA independence “The need for a fiercely independent, reliable and credible FDA is more critical now more than ever.” - @janetkrommes.bsky.social www.biospace.com/fda/stakehol...
Stakeholders want Makary’s voucher program paused, call for FDA independence
The FDA hasn’t been transparent and open enough with how it has implemented the Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher program, patient, industry and trade groups said Thursday.
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Wow - so the AMA faces the moral corruption of Kennedy and decides to fight for patients! There can be no working with someone who will not and cannot understand how we use vaccines to protect lives. @drsforamerica.bsky.social
America’s doctors just voted for war with RFK Jr.
The American Medical Association has sought a working relationship with the health secretary. Members saw moral compromise.
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Last year, Congress passed $1 trillion in healthcare cuts with the most severe human and economic impact happening later this year. Let them know how you feel. Find an event: sevendaysinjune.org #SevenDaysInJune #HealthCutsKill
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“High public health treason”: LGBTQ+ advocates rage over Trump CDC removing mpox webpage Ramachandran warned that in removing evidence-based information from federal websites for ideological reasons, HHS “has basically abandoned its role as a public health agency.” https://ow.ly/W3mA50Z58Ev
“High public health treason”: LGBTQ+ advocates rage over Trump CDC removing mpox webpage - LGBTQ Nation
At least one expert says the removal may violate a court order.
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