

Renee Despres, PhD, MPH
40.8K posts

@knityarn
Freelance journalist specializing in medicine, public health, and health policy. English prof when the whim hits. Literature and medicine always.




Lauren Southern was one of the influencers who received Kremlin money through Tenet Media. Now she’s confirming what many of us have suspected for a while: most right-wing and conservative influencers are paid by foreign governments, interest groups, or corporations.










PMC #COVID Update, March 23, 2026 (U.S.) Transmission levels have plummeted nationally as we shift from the 12th wave toward a relative "lull." Over half the states have "Very Low" relative transmission, per the CDC. 🧵THREAD 1 of 8

Homan on ICE at airports: "ICE can check identification before people enter the screening area"



“We stand at the threshold of what could be the next great leap in our fight against infectious disease. Let us be the generation that discovers how to make sure we all breathe safe air.” Phenomenal article by @davidcarel. ssir.org/articles/entry…


While national news is glued to Iran, Nebraska is battling the largest wildfire in its history. 4 active fires. 850K+ acres scorched. Cattle and local food chains at risk. Officials say an electrical pole sparked the blaze. It's 'wild' fire season...(again) or so they say.
