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The ADA Turns 36. The Work Isn't Done
Thirty-six years ago today, a civil rights law went into effect that said — in plain terms — disabled people belong everywhere. In jobs. In schools.
That is amazing! Medical tech got better and better. That is why I support vaccines!!!
Yikes! The United States confirmed a case of New World screwworm in Texas, marking the first detection in the state in decades and raising concerns for the livestock industry reut.
It is good to know. — Michelle Routhenstein, preventive cardiology dietitian at EntirelyNourished.
I think AI Health is great, but I would be cautious with their explanations or advice. Always do your homework to verify or ask your doctor.
Medical tech keeps getting weirder and better. Chewing gum that fights gum disease is apparently a real thing now. 🔁 Reblogged from newscientist.
We have the right to be concerned about airborne diseases. However, the Andes strain isn’t new — it spreads through close contact, unlike most hantaviruses.
RFK Jr. wants to ban fluoride from U. S.
Being stranded on a ship in the ocean like that, with all the uncertainty about what is happening, is frightening. I would be scared, too.
It is an interesting read. A little brain training today may help stave off Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia for at least 20 years. Read more here.
US chicken looks pale and watery next to Icelandic chicken. And American bread molds in a week while Icelandic bread lasts way longer. Shocking, is it?
Amazon isn’t alone. Microsoft just launched Copilot Health and OpenAI has ChatGPT Health — everyone wants to be your AI doctor now. Useful?
Amazon launched Health AI on its website and app, giving Prime members free 24/7 access to virtual care.
I try to avoid talking about politics here, but I have to say something abt this. “It can take years, even decades, for high-quality research to reach clinicians.
Always wondered if water filters actually work. Used a different brand back when I lived in DC, but gave it up.
I Was Never Weird — I Was Just Well-Programmed
Ever wonder why you're a picky — or should I say, finicky — eater? I've been asking myself that for years. Turns out, it might literally start before birth.
Robots Freak Me Out (And Other Things I Was Wrong About)
I actually got the LEGO Plum Blossom set this past Christmas, but I finally pulled the trigger on the build two weeks ago.
Small shifts, big impact. 🌱 New research from @RealSimple highlights that you don’t need a total life overhaul to live longer.
Colon cancer is increasingly hitting younger adults. While doctors once recommended starting tests at 50, the age was lowered to 45.
It’s honestly alarming that the US withdrew from the WHO last month. They are already cutting 2,300 jobs by summer.
Have you heard of dark showering? Showering with the lights dimmed or off before bed. TikTok is obsessed, and the science is actually interesting.
The Self-Care Trap: Why Your Screen Time Might Be Sabotaging Your Rest
Here's something that's been sitting uncomfortably in my brain lately: I don't really experience what I'd call "screen stress," but I've definitely found myself in those loops where I've been on screens for hours and hours, and I look up and feel...
Just read this fascinating study where older adults (65+) did brain training for 10 weeks and reversed about a decade of brain aging.
This year: more bloom than doom. Bloomscrolling means intentionally curating uplifting content instead of doomscrolling.
I knew hugs were good for stress, but I had no idea they boost immunity, lower blood pressure, help you sleep better, and reduce pain by 31%. Most of us are touch-deprived.
French Toast Isn't French (And Other Things I Learned Last Week)
You know how some people collect stamps or vintage records? I collect random things.
“Women and girls struggle with anorexia—the feeling they’re never thin enough. It’s called bigorexia.
TrumpRX launched this week with discounts on prescription drugs—but it’s not the only game in town. GoodRX and Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs have been doing this for years.
70% of U. S. grocery stores are ultraprocessed.
Two months into managing diabetes and still learning so much.
Switched to ad-tier streaming and now every other commercial is for some medication. GLP-1 weight loss drugs even hit the Super Bowl.
Trees on Buildings, Poison in Our Food, and Why I'm Going Analog
So I've been reading about some random stuff lately, and these things have been sitting in my head for a while. Anyway, figured I’d share.
Shaking up my breakfast routine! 🥜 These peanut butter banana muffins are exactly the variety I needed. Wholesome, delicious, and so easy to make.
Promising Science and My Mountain of DNF Books
Posted on Substacks on January 9, 2026 Hey folks, I’m experimenting here.
35 Years of the ADA, and Hotels Still Can’t Get It Right
Published on Substack on 1/26/2026 The Americans with Disabilities Act will turn 36 later this year.
Chasing Sunlight: My Vitamin D Journey
Winter's here in Kentucky, which means less sunlight and thinking about vitamin D. Most of us aren't getting enough—[35% of American adults](https://www. prevention.
All Movement Counts (Even the Aimless Kind)
I love to walk. Back when I lived in DC, I'd spend hours on weekends just getting lost in the city with my camera, capturing whatever caught my eye.