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Weekly Dose of Optimism #149

Not Boring by Packy McCormick • 168 implied HN points • 20 Jun 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Health Policies Pharmaceuticals Medical treatments Public Health
  1. A new HIV prevention drug called Yeztugo was approved by the FDA. It only needs two shots a year and is very effective at keeping people virus-free.
  2. Lilly is buying Verve Therapeutics to create one-time gene editing treatments for high cholesterol. This could help many people without needing daily medication.
  3. Waymo is planning to test its self-driving cars in New York City. They're aiming to eventually offer robotaxi services in the busy city.

Covid Hero Doctors Marble, Alexander, Viglione, Thorp, Long, & Boros Lead the Florida Revolution in a Baseball Park Today & Tomorrow in Pensacola

RESCUE with Michael Capuzzo • 1729 implied HN points • 14 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccine debate Medical freedom Medical treatments
  1. Dr. Ben Marble created myfreedoctor.com to offer free doctor consults and treated thousands of covid patients.
  2. Dr. Deborah Viglione organized a medical freedom rally in Pensacola at Blue Wahoo Stadium.
  3. Dr. James Thorp witnessed alarming increases in stillbirths post roll-out of mRNA vaccines and spoke against the risks.

FREE POST: Weekly Reality Report

Reality's Last Stand • 373 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics Gender identity Youth Mental Health Transgender rights Medical treatments
  1. The Weekly Reality Report provides a roundup of articles, reading lists, and news headlines for paying subscribers, but this week's report is free.
  2. An interview with Dr. Carrie Mendoza sheds light on challenges faced by detransitioners due to lack of medical services and billing codes.
  3. Various articles critique gender-affirming care, the evolution of HR departments, and the application of intersectionality in social discourse, sparking debates on societal values and well-being.

Sex development, puberty, and transgender identity

De Novo • 132 implied HN points • 10 Dec 24
🏥 Health Politics Transgender Issues Reproductive Health Medical treatments
  1. Transgender identity can stem from a mix of biological and social factors. While genetics may play a role, social acceptance is becoming increasingly important.
  2. Understanding the differences between sex and gender is crucial. Sex is about biological traits, while gender is about how someone identifies themselves.
  3. There's a growing awareness and increase in transgender identities, especially among young adults. This may be linked to changing societal views and more individuals feeling comfortable expressing their identities.
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What is Chris Thinking?

Year Zero • 27 implied HN points • 03 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Gender identity Medical treatments Mental health
  1. The author questions why mainstream media outlets, like MSNBC, do not report on the potential harms of medical treatments for trans-identifying children.
  2. There is a growing concern about pediatric gender medicine having harmful effects on children, but some media figures may not be covering the full story.
  3. Parents and whistleblowers are challenging the narrative around transgender treatments, highlighting the need for more balanced reporting to expose potential risks.

Burning

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 19 implied HN points • 07 Oct 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Alternative Medicine Medical treatments
  1. Gurdjieff used an unusual medical treatment - treating burns with fire, which is not recommended to try at home.
  2. The concept of treating burns with fire can lead to misunderstandings and raise questions about the practice's efficacy.
  3. The post is available only for paid subscribers, highlighting exclusive content access on the platform.