This paragraph from The Guardian says it clearly. Every article on health care in the US ought to remind people of this.

"Like the US’s disturbingly profound poverty, its over-the-top mortality is not due to some technical shortfall or economic constraint. It is a choice. The United States is not only rich. It is better at inventing newfangled drugs and therapies than probably any other country in the world. What it is terrible at is ensuring that its people, even the poor ones, have access to the basic building blocks of a healthy life – from decent jobs and humdrum amenities like potable water, to access to health insurance."

#USpol #health #medical

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/21/us-healthcare-system-trump

Jared Yates Sexton offers a number of predictions for the coming year. Two that draw my attention:

"It isn’t your imagination. Trump is decaying in real time before our very eyes. At this moment, he is essentially a decomposing puppet for a wealth class determined to ride his carcass until it’s in the ground, and maybe even after."

#Trump #health #EconomicElites
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https://jaredyatessexton.substack.com/p/living-in-the-storm-preparing-for

This month in Japanese history, a prime minister dies in 1926 and a mushroom tea craze fizzles out in 1976. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/02/japan/history/japanese-history-1926-2001/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #history #takaakikato #koreanwar #trends #health #k1 #martialarts

Starting 2026 off with two things I ❤️

1️⃣ The underrated benefits of a long walk
2️⃣ Iced coffee—even when it’s 25°❄️☕️

🎉Wishing everyone a Happy New Year—may you find your simple joys and stay consistent with the things that keep you happy!

#walking #NewYear2026 #life #health #mentalhealth #outdoors #snow #coffee #boston #fitness

Jared Yates Sexton offers a number of predictions for the coming year. Two that draw my attention:

"It isn’t your imagination. Trump is decaying in real time before our very eyes. At this moment, he is essentially a decomposing puppet for a wealth class determined to ride his carcass until it’s in the ground, and maybe even after."

#Trump #health #EconomicElites
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https://jaredyatessexton.substack.com/p/living-in-the-storm-preparing-for

NPR: Flu cases are surging and rates will likely get worse, new CDC data shows

https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/12/30/nx-s1-5661508/flu-cdc-health

#flu #health

NPR: Flu cases are surging and rates will likely get worse, new CDC data shows

https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/12/30/nx-s1-5661508/flu-cdc-health

#flu #health

Scientists unlock brain's natural clean-up system for new treatments for stroke

https://www.monash.edu/pharm/about/news/news-listing/latest/scientists-unlock-brains-natural-clean-up-system-to-develop-new-treatments-for-stroke-and-other-neurological-diseases

#HackerNews #Scientists #brain #clean-up #stroke #treatments #neurological #diseases #breakthroughs #health #innovation

Stronger Together! 💪🏾

Finished up my last SPARTA 👟Strength class for 2025 at the Malden Senior Center. We had a smaller group today, which just meant more time for connection and quality reps!

I'm incredibly grateful for the center staff and the opportunity to be part of this strong, supportive community. See you in 2026! 🎉

#maldenma #boston #fitness #NewYear2026 #community #seniors #diversity #inclusion #accessibility #health

Nearly 60 women lawmakers in Japan, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, submitted a petition calling for more toilets in the parliament building to match their improved representation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/31/japan/politics/toilets-women-lawmakers/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #sanaetakaichi #toilets #women039sissues #health

“Israel’s new registration rules for international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) risk leaving hundreds of thousands of people in Gaza, Palestine, without lifesaving healthcare in 2026, warns Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)…

The new requirements threaten to withdraw registration from INGOs beginning 1 January.”

https://www.msf.org/msfs-vital-humanitarian-activities-gaza-risk-israeli-registration-rules

#MSF #Israel #Palestine #Gaza #Genocide #CrimesAgainstHumanity #Health

“Israel’s new registration rules for international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) risk leaving hundreds of thousands of people in Gaza, Palestine, without lifesaving healthcare in 2026, warns Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)…

The new requirements threaten to withdraw registration from INGOs beginning 1 January.”

https://www.msf.org/msfs-vital-humanitarian-activities-gaza-risk-israeli-registration-rules

#MSF #Israel #Palestine #Gaza #Genocide #CrimesAgainstHumanity #Health

Our reporters published investigations this year on the Trump administration, health care, education and more.

These are the stories readers spent the most time with in 2025.
https://www.propublica.org/article/propublica-most-read-stories-2025?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

#Journalism #Longreads #Reporting #Investigation #Trump #Health #Education

Despite political setbacks and misinformation, scientists worldwide made significant advances in conservation, human origins, medical ethics, genetics and metabolism. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/12/30/world/science-made-incredible-breakthroughs/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #health #science #nasa #ryukyuislands #fat #ozempic #glp1drugs

Train Biceps Smarter, Not Just Harder 💪🏾

In this 2-minute video, I break down one of the most overlooked training tools: tempo.⏰

🗣️I demonstrate a simple biceps curl combo using a resistance tube—but you can use cans, bottles, dumbbells or a ball. Seated or standing. No gym required.

✅ Accessible, joint-friendly, and effective

🎯It’s not just about reps or weight—it’s about how you move. Let’s train with purpose.

#fitness #health #gym #boston #homefitness #muscle #workout #exercise

There's a Surprisingly Easy Way to Remove Microplastics in Drinking Water
- ciscial
https://www.sciencealert.com/theres-a-surprisingly-easy-way-to-remove-microplastics-in-drinking-water
#Health #MSFTContent

#newissue
Now online #TheReasoner's special issue about the inaugural meeting of the “Milan Logic and Philosophy of Science Network", held at Politecnico di #Milano in March 2025.

Part 1: #AI, #Robotics, and #Cognition
Part 2: #Epistemology, #Reasoning, and #Logic
Part 3: #Philosophy of the #PhysicalSciences, #Biology, and #Health.
Part 4: Science, Values, and Uncertainty.
Discussions: #gender, #mentalhealth and #publicengagement in academia

⬇️ https://riviste.unimi.it/index.php/thereasoner/issue/view/2713?mtm_campaign=mastodon

@cultura @scienze

While the government's fiscal 2026 budget bill calls for record-high spending on social security, its efforts to reduce the health insurance premium burden on the working generation are still limited. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/27/japan/society/burden-working-generation/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #health #sanaetakaichi #ldp #nipponishinnokai #budgets #debt #elderly #medicine