Radiologist @DeptVetAffairs #AdvocatingForPatients #PublicHealth #Activist @RadiologyACR and @RSNA #Leadership http://www.linkedin.com/in/ianweissmandohttps://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3ml7z26i3rc2xExperts say the science of polygenic risk scores hasn't progressed enough to produce reliable estimates. Beyond genes, the environment and lifestyle are important factors for many diseases. https://www.npr.org/2026/05/06/nx-s1-5704317/genetic-embryo-screening07 May 2026 00:56 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7z26i3rc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3ml7yukkya22aWhy cruise ships are so prone to disease outbreaks. https://www.sciencealert.com/expert-explains-why-cruise-ships-are-so-prone-to-disease-outbreaks07 May 2026 00:53 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7yukkya22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3ml7yp4wimc2fSeveral studies supporting the safety of vaccines against Covid and shingles in recent months have been blocked. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/05/fda-studies-covid-shingles-vaccines-safe.html07 May 2026 00:50 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7yp4wimc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3ml7xzfjxkk2fA study suggests that each additional 1,000 daily steps after surgery was linked to better outcomes, including 18% fewer complications, 16% lower readmission risk, and 6% shorter hospital stays. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/increasing-daily-steps-may-boost-recovery-after-surgery07 May 2026 00:38 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7xzfjxkk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3ml7xohdf7c2sThe health emergency aboard the ship comes as Argentina sees a surge of hantavirus cases that many local public health researchers attribute to the recently accelerating effects of climate change. https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-05-06/hantavirus-is-on-rise-in-argentina-where-stricken-cruise-ship-began-its-journey07 May 2026 00:32 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7xohdf7c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3ml5cjigkfk2aMay 5 is the International Day of the Midwife. This year's theme is "one million more" — reflecting a shortage of midwives. https://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/g-s1-119984/midwife-midwives-childbirth05 May 2026 23:08 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5cjigkfk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3ml5ccxru422a"Aging well is not only escaping or delaying disease. Feeling good about your life is important and should be considered an important aspect of healthy aging." https://www.sciencealert.com/sir-david-attenborough-is-turning-100-this-could-be-the-secret-of-his-longevity05 May 2026 23:04 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5ccxru422ahttps://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3ml5c2s24o22kHealthy lifestyle behaviors, improving environmental conditions, and expanding access to health, social, and mental health care can protect brain health and reduce the risk of stroke and dementia. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/brain-health-shaped-by-8-lifetime-mental-physical-environmental-and-lifestyle-factors05 May 2026 22:59 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5c2s24o22khttps://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3ml5bt7qx4223Human-to-human hantavirus transmission suspected on stranded cruise ship. The cruise ship carrying almost 150 passengers and crew members remains marooned in the Atlantic Ocean as two ill crew members wait to be evacuated for treatment. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/hantavirus-cruise-ship-stranded-crew-evacuation-human-transmission-rcna34360605 May 2026 22:55 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5bt7qx4223https://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3ml5bozvlps23New alcohol warning labels might help people cut back on drinking. Labels warning of specific health risks worked better than current warning labels. Warnings focused on cancer had the most impact. https://www.healthday.com/health-news/public-health/new-warning-labels-might-help-people-cut-back-on-drinking05 May 2026 22:53 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5bozvlps23https://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3ml5bk3aiwc2z"Our environment drives many of the choices we make around what we eat. Evidence shows that to encourage consumers to make healthier choices, better labelling and education are crucial." https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260501-food-labels-are-actually-affecting-your-health05 May 2026 22:50 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5bk3aiwc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3ml5bfl3jos2d"The cruise ship hantavirus outbreak is a warning sign to the U.S. Not being part of the WHO, especially ahead of the World Cup, is a dangerous position." https://www.statnews.com/2026/05/05/hantavirus-cruise-ship-outbreak-who-world-cup/05 May 2026 22:48 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5bfl3jos2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3ml33oypve22rMeasles explodes in Bangladesh after vaccination breakdown, killing hundreds of children. https://www.science.org/content/article/measles-explodes-bangladesh-after-vaccination-breakdown-killing-hundreds-children05 May 2026 02:00 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml33oypve22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3ml33fjhuzs2rOnline misinformation is putting people at risk for skin cancer. More than 16 million American adults say they’ve cut back on or dropped sunscreen due to online claims. Many also still believe tanning is healthy. https://www.healthday.com/health-news/skin-health/online-misinformation-adding-to-americans-skin-cancer-risk-survey-finds05 May 2026 01:55 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml33fjhuzs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3ml33cdsgok2uWhat to know about hantavirus, the illness suspected in a cruise ship outbreak. https://www.statnews.com/2026/05/04/what-to-know-about-hantavirus-cruise-ship-outbreak/05 May 2026 01:53 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml33cdsgok2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3mkyiaeze2c2eMany of these amino acid–based products are not approved by the FDA, have hardly been studied in people and may not be intended for human use at all. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/peptides-unproven-health-fda-access04 May 2026 01:07 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkyiaeze2c2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3mkyi4kpnrc2wNearly a third of Americans get less than the recommended seven hours of sleep a night. Here's some suggestions to help. https://www.npr.org/2026/05/02/nx-s1-5807074/americans-sleep-better-hours-insomnia04 May 2026 01:04 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkyi4kpnrc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3mkyhwxu2ik27Thousands of tins of infant formula have been recalled over a toxin that could lead to illness among babies who consume it. https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5861457-infant-formula-recalled-over-possible-toxin/04 May 2026 01:01 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkyhwxu2ik27https://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3mkyhu36aak2qEven a little alcohol here and there damages brain health. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/even-a-little-alcohol-here-and-there-damages-brain-health04 May 2026 01:00 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkyhu36aak2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3mkyhrlb53s23Tips to manage seasonal allergies. https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/experts-offer-tips-to-manage-seasonal-allergies/04 May 2026 00:58 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkyhrlb53s23https://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3mkyho5gmas2zA suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus infection on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has killed three people and sickened at least three others. https://apnews.com/article/hantavirus-south-africa-cruise-ship-who-4c9215a2bd7cd34a743b2a31323c7e1804 May 2026 00:56 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkyho5gmas2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3mkvtddqo222qWarmer temperatures bring soaring tick populations – here’s how to stay safe from Lyme disease. https://theconversation.com/warmer-temps-bring-soaring-tick-populations-heres-how-to-stay-safe-from-lyme-disease-26330302 May 2026 23:47 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkvtddqo222qhttps://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3mkvt6focu224The world is now swimming in so many synthetic chemicals, some scientists think we have already breached our planet's safe limit. Pesticides, pollutants, plastics, and forever chemicals may be contributing to a fertility crisis. https://www.sciencealert.com/humans-and-animals-are-facing-a-hidden-fertility-crisis-scientists-warn02 May 2026 23:44 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkvt6focu224https://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3mkvsr35xrs2o"It’s exciting to think of bionic humans who have cracked the code to stop aging. But perhaps much more important to the longevity game is tackling chronic disease." https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/article/aging-better-isnt-just-about-adding-more-years-tech-to-reduce-chronic-disease-is-just-as-important/02 May 2026 23:37 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkvsr35xrs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3mkvshypykk22Did you find an animal nesting near your house? Here’s what to do and what not to do. https://apnews.com/article/nesting-wildlife-spring-mallard-minnesota-oregon-florida-53f0aac47c6dc9d65bcdca69da01176402 May 2026 23:32 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkvshypykk22https://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3mkvsccnchc2dSome cases of dementia can be treated successfully, such as B12 deficiency, thyroid conditions, depression or medication side effects. All suspected incidences of dementia should be diagnosed by a physician to determine if there is a treatment. https://www.healthday.com/health-news/neurology/dementia-a-challenge-for-medical-treatment02 May 2026 23:29 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkvsccnchc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3mktmk2ov322kTopol is skeptical of the anti-aging industry. Whether it's cold plunges, "protein maxxing" or experimental peptides, the marketplace is growing faster than evidence can keep up. Specious claims about unregulated products, he says, are "just completely out of control." https://www.npr.org/2026/05/01/nx-s1-5770418/expert-super-aging-science-anti-aging02 May 2026 02:40 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3mktmk2ov322khttps://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3mktmcofn4c2kA healthy population is a strategic advantage. https://www.nature.com/articles/s44360-026-00110-402 May 2026 02:36 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3mktmcofn4c2khttps://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3mktlwrjqg22kSyphilis cases are spiking. New York has seen the number of syphilis cases increase five-fold since 2013, and the state isn’t alone. Compared to about a decade ago, the CDC said that congenital syphilis cases are 700% higher nationwide. https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5858152-syphilis-making-a-comeback-health-officials-warn-cdc-map-shows-where-risk-is-highest/02 May 2026 02:30 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3mktlwrjqg22khttps://bsky.app/profile/drianweissman.bsky.social/post/3mktlq5odyc2a"Measles vaccinations were the most effective single containment tool." https://abcnews.com/Health/after-1000-cases-south-carolina-officials-beat-back/story?id=13241441202 May 2026 02:26 +0000at://did:plc:4mtxbwb2bss5s7awrh3m6dug/app.bsky.feed.post/3mktlq5odyc2a