How risky is that pint of beer? Report links alcohol to increased cancer risk. In my article for Johns Hopkins University's Hub, Dr. Otis Brawley gives a lesson in risk management. hub.jhu.edu/2025/01/28/a...

How risky is that pint of beer? Report links alcohol to increased cancer risk

The outgoing U.S. surgeon general called for a cancer warning to be added to labels on beer, wine, and spirits. The advisory is a lesson in risk management, says Johns Hopkins cancer expert Otis Brawl...

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#journalists, here's an excellent seminar tomorrow, come on down www.nasw.org/events/joint...

Joint Event: A Digital Safety Primer

Join NASW and the Association of Healthcare Journalists for a virtual primer on digital safety.

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Useful thread below for those evacuating in California

Lizz Porter@lizzporter.bsky.social · 2y ago

SoCal friends, I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this. A few things I wish I’d known as we evacuated ahead of a wildfire (that took our home in 2021) 🧵

ABC, NBC & CBS dedicated about 16 minutes of airtime last night to the California wildfires without once mentioning climate change. Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk: www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...

Wildfire climate connection

Climate change, including increased heat, extended drought, and a thirsty atmosphere, has been a key driver in increasing the risk and extent of wildfires in the western United States during the last ...

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When an editor says "perfect timing" in response to a pitch! It took me too long to understand that timing can be more important in pitching than idea development (though ideally you'd have both).

All my 2024 assignments are filed, followed up on all the necessary emails, check lists checked (ahead of schedule). What a gift I gave to myself! And it was a complete surprise, too.

Very interesting research bringing together genetic, neurological, and environmental factors that contribute to ADHD symptoms.

PsyPost@psypost.bsky.social · 2y ago

Saw someone upbraiding someone else for having a hobby while the world is on fire, and, my friends: 1. The world is ever on fire, this is today's conflagration; 2. If you don't find time for rest and joy the fire will consume you; 3. Don't let people shame you for being an entire human.

Since I'm still new here, I'm not quite sure how journalists are interacting with the site, but let's give this a go: For an article, I'm looking to speak with a stylist, specifically someone keen to style athleisure. #journalistrequest #stylist #athliesure

Found my new favorite coffee shop in Seattle: Bedhead Coffee, home to Gertie the birdy.

I guess a good place to start would be to introduce myself. I am a writer with a lot of form fluidity. Obsessed with science, books, traveling, and running. I prefer to be untethered.

Now just to build that followers list back up from scratch so someone actually sees this 😆

Malissa Rodenburg@malissaonthemove.bsky.social · 2y ago

Why not make my first post be an announcement of some new poetry? Published this fall in Stand Magazine: www.standmagazine.org I wrote these six pieces during last year's Postcard Poetry Festival, hosted by Cascadia Poetics Lab, an event that I've come to adore.

Why not make my first post be an announcement of some new poetry? Published this fall in Stand Magazine: www.standmagazine.org I wrote these six pieces during last year's Postcard Poetry Festival, hosted by Cascadia Poetics Lab, an event that I've come to adore.