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Tackle the news with science-based facts. Join Dr. Alicia Rolin (pediatrician) and her sister Dr. Stephanie Rolin (psychiatrist) for advice on staying safe in these changing times. New episodes each week, wherever you get podcasts.
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During the 2019 measles outbreak in NY, Trump said, "“They have to get the shots. The vaccinations are so important.” Tune into this week's episode about measles to hear more. @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social @altnih4science.bsky.social @altcdc.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

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Plus, measles was eradicated in the U.S. back in 2000. As the number of people with measles continues to rise in TX, tune in to our episode on measles and get your facts from a couple of doctors. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

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This is such a great visual! You can also tune in to our latest episode to hear more about how measles spreads and what's happening with the outbreak in Texas. #medsky #IDsky #pedssky podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

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As the # of ppl w/ #Measles continues to rise in TX, we put together an episode that focuses on measles. Tune in now if you have questions abt what measles is, why it matters, & what the outbreak in TX might mean for public health @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

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There's been a lot of news this weekend about changes coming to the Department of Education. Catch up now with this week's episode of @rolin-forward.bsky.social that goes into detail with what we can expect from early childhood education, K-12, college and beyond! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

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🆕New episode out! This week, we talk about the Department of Education, what it does, and what eliminating it might look like. 🎧Tune in now and let us know what you think. Like & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

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RFK, Jr. said he would let members of the Senate Health Committee review research grants before they're funded. That alone would mean each senator would end up reading more than 1 million pages a year. Hear more in this week's episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

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The vote is split along party lines and all Republican members including physician Senator Bill Cassidy voted to support RFK Jr's nomination for HHS secretary - his nomination will now be considered by all members of Senate.

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The Senate Finance Committee meets at 10am today to vote on RFK Jr's nomination to lead HHS. You can still catch up now with our 30-minute recap of the hearings. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

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If want to know more abt how RFK Jr leading HHS could change healthcare, listen to our recap of last week's hearings. In this episode, hear Senators Cassidy, Hassan, Kaine ask q's abt vaccines, mental health & more @senatorhassan1.bsky.social @kaine.senate.gov podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

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The Senate Finance Committee plans to vote tom on RFK Jr's nomination to lead HHS. Senator Bill Cassidy, a physician who has seen first-hand why vaccines matter, has said he is struggling w/ confirmation vote. Tune in for a recap of last wk's Senate hearings: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

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What's the harm of a top health official "just asking questions" about vaccines? Our latest episode: RFK, Jr., who will appear before Senators today as they consider his nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

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🆕On his first day in office, Trump signed an executive order “defending women from gender ideology extremism” 🤷‍♀️If you’re confused, so are we. 😨If you're concerned, so are we. Tune in to this week's podcast to hear the facts from two medical doctors. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

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NEW: The @fda.gov moved to ban #RedDye No. 3 from food. HOW: They are using the Delaney Clause "which prohibits additives found to cause cancer in humans or animals at any dose." www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/... HEAR THE FACTS from two doctors: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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🟠 Ever hear about Orange food dye? No? 🤔 There is a reason for that. 🎃🍬 Once in the 1950s, Orange food dye was found to be responsible for an outbreak of diarrhea. Afterward, the FDA realized they should take a closer look at food coloring. Full episode out now podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

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Our latest episode is about #BirdFlu: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... Want more trusted science info, follow: cc @madhupai.bsky.social @shaunlintern.bsky.social @amymaxmen.bsky.social @idsainfo.bsky.social @drericding.bsky.social @luckytran.com @jgheller.bsky.social @andymcgann.bsky.social

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New Episode — #BirdFlu. It's impacting the price of eggs and officials are testing milk in all 50 states. Hear more about why health officials are concerned & how you can stay safe. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... cc @buonsenso.bsky.social @cidjournal.bsky.social @statsgeekclare.bsky.social

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NEW EPISODE -- This week, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin talk about bird flu, the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic, and what you can do to protect your family. open.spotify.com/episode/5mT5...

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Sad to hear about the layoffs at @statnews.bsky.social! bsky.app/profile/miss... Smart, dedicated people covering health are needed now more than ever. That's what helped motivate us to start our podcast. Looking forward to dropping new episodes soon! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

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📺 C-Span marathon on RFK Jr., Health Secretary nominee, on Dec. 25. Get the🍿 💊🩸The Health Secretary helps set policies that can impact your health. 💪🤧 🎧🎤 Hear more about that podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w... 🤳🏼📧 And send us your questions so we can keep u Rolin Forward ❤️👟🛼

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📺 C-Span marathon of Brooke Rollins, Agriculture Secretary nominee on Dec. 24. Get the 🍿 🥦🥕The Agriculture Secretary helps set food policies.🥗🍔 🎧🎤 More on that, here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w... 🤳🏼📧 And send us your questions so we can keep you Rolin Forward! ❤️👟🛼

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🎁Toy shopping? ✅Want to stay safe & healthy? 🎯We got you covered. Check out our latest episode for more info & tips podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

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We are trying to do a thing: podcasting! In our 2nd episode, we talk about what the HHS is, how it affects you, and why the RFK Jr nomination matters. Tune in now and learn the alphabet soup! #medsky #hhs #parenting #kids #pediatrics #mentalhealth #rolinforward podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

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We made it - we're here! I think, I hope #MedSky

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