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HPV vaccination can prevent most cancers caused by HPVs, including cervical cancer. Receiving the HPV vaccines before becoming sexually active reduces the risk of developing HPV cancers or precancerous lesions by more than 90%. Share this good news !👇 scienceupfirst.com/vaccines/aro...

Flu shot season is here! 💉 But should you get vaccinated right away or wait a little longer? Early fall vaccination provides protection for most of the flu season. The most important thing? Getting vaccinated as soon as it’s available to you! Read more here 👇 scienceupfirst.com/vaccines/whe...

October 8th, we asked dozens of experts from across Canada to join us for Together Against Misinformation Day, to share a piece of misinformation they wish would disappear! Check out TogetherAgainstMisinformation.com to see all the videos, and share this with your friends to help spread the word!

What is PMOS and what does Ozempic have to do with it? You can find a ton of additional information and our sources on our website at scienceupfirst.com/womens-healt... This has been a collaboration between @scienceupfirst.bsky.social and @pwhrcanada.bsky.social

Two things can be true at the same time: 1) A ‘Super’ El Niño is here, and it’s going to raise temperatures and likely cause extreme weather across the world. 🌡️ 2) Human-caused climate change doesn't stop, even when El Niño goes away 🌎 👇 scienceupfirst.com/climate/a-su... #ScienceUpFirst

What’s better than wrapping yourself up in a blanket for fall and grabbing a good book? We’re sharing some of our favourite books that help make science (and the world!) make sense 🧠✨ scienceupfirst.com/seasonal/4-b... #ScienceUpFirst #SciLit

Is hormone testing in menopause worth the money? Generally, no. But that doesn't stop some from profiting off misinformation about women's health. #TogetherAgainstMisinformation #WomensHealth #Menopause @scienceupfirst.bsky.social

Oct 8 is #TogetherAgainstMisinformation Day. We asked our 2026 Mid-Career Excellence Awardees for a health myth they wish people knew more about. Dr. Joanne Kotsopoulos of @wchospital.bsky.social clears up misconceptions about cancer risk. 🎥 #BRCA #WomensHealth @scienceupfirst.bsky.social

Oct 8 is #TogetherAgainstMisinformation Day! With @scienceupfirst.bsky.social , we asked our 2026 Mid-Career Excellence Awardees for a health myth they wish people knew more about. Dr. Allana Munro of IWK Health on endometriosis and pelvic pain. 🎥 #WomensHealth

Oct 8 is #TogetherAgainstMisinformation Day! With @scienceupfirst.bsky.social , we asked our 2026 Mid-Career Excellence Awardees for a health myth they wish people knew more about. Dr. Paul Yong of @womensresearch.bsky.social tackles endometriosis myths. 🎥 #WomensHealth

Oct 8 is #TogetherAgainstMisinformation Day! With @scienceupfirst.bsky.social , we asked our 2026 Mid-Career Excellence Awardees for a health myth they wish people knew more about. Dr. Margie Davenport of @wchriuofa.bsky.social on exercise in pregnancy. 🎥 #WomensHealth

📣 Today we are #TogetherAgainstMisinformation❗ I want to focus on hateful & stigmatizing lies about immigration. ZERO evidence that immigrants increase crime (on the contrary!). What lie do you wish would die❓ Go science. Go evidence. Go compassion! cc @scienceupfirst.bsky.social

🚫 Myth: Pain is just part of life, and kids should learn to tough it out. ✅ Fact: Unmanaged pain has serious short- and long-term consequences. For #TogetherAgainstMisinformation Day, were busting this harmful misconception about children's pain. @scienceupfirst.bsky.social

🤔 Think getting the flu is better than getting vaccinated? Think again. youtube.com/shorts/-4vLhO5x... Let’s put an end to vaccine myths together. Follow @ScienceUpFirst and join #TogetherAgainstMisinformation. 🧠 #SciLit

Arguments aren’t just stressful, they’re a barrier to good conversations. Following the tips in this video can help you have smoother conversations that both sides leave feeling better about. #ScienceUpFirst

Can the following boost your immune system? Vitamins A, C, and D, Zinc, Ginger, Echinacea and Turmeric. The *real* secret to a healthy immune system: Good sleep, regular exercise, and a varied, balanced diet (and vaccines) 👇 scienceupfirst.com/nutrition/it... #ScienceUpFirst

When it comes to getting vaccinated, convenience is one of the most important factors. This comment we received reminds us of one of the three C’s of vaccine hesitancy – can you name the other two? 😉 Sources: tinyurl.com/SUFVaxConvenience #ScienceUpFirst

Feeling awash in a sea of information with no idea of what’s fact or fiction? That’s the Firehose of Falsehood technique, you can read all about it in our newest comic. 👇 scienceupfirst.com/misinformati... #ScienceUpFirst

Gender-affirming care saves lives. ❤️ The journey will look different from person to person, but gender affirming care allows for individuals to live life more authentically. Swipe through to learn more and check our full post here: www.scienceupfirst.com/project/gend... #ScienceUpFirst

Using refined sugar in your muffins doesn't mean you've made a “bad” choice. Sometimes, sugar is just sugar, and that's okay. ❤️ How come? 👇 scienceupfirst.com/nutrition/yo... #ScienceUpFirst

Are we the only ones seeing more push on social media for full body MRI scans? Unless you have a specific reason to get one or are considered at risk, they are not proven to help improve your health or extend your life. 👇 scienceupfirst.com/misinformati... #ScienceUpFirst

Yesterday was World Suicide Prevention Day. That’s why we have decided to collaborate with @988canada.bsky.social and @camhnews.bsky.social to change the narrative around suicide and make this year all about talking, listening and caring differently. ♥️ scienceupfirst.com/mental-healt...

The MMR vaccine is safe and effective. There’s no new evidence that splitting it into 3 separate shots would make it safer. What it would mean: more appointments, more injections, and more chances for doses to be delayed or missed. Read more here 👇 scienceupfirst.com/public-healt...

When you see a conspiracy theory like this, it’s probably easy for you to brush it off. But these theories aren’t popular because of their logic! Understanding what to watch for can help protect you in the future. 👀 scienceupfirst.com/misinformati... #ScienceUpFirst

A drug or vaccine doesn’t go from the lab to the market overnight. 🔬💉 Before it becomes available in Canada, it goes through multiple steps. Read more about them here 👇 scienceupfirst.com/misinformati... #ScienceUpFirst

It never feels good realizing you’ve shared false information online, but it happens to us all sometimes. You don’t have to be perfect to be a good digital citizen. See our site for resources on responsible sharing practices. ScienceUpFirst.com #ScienceUpFirst

Fact-checkers use lateral reading because it is faster, more efficient, and less biased than vertical reading. It’s called the SIFT method. 🔍 scienceupfirst.com/misinformati... Questions about the SIFT method? Ask us in the comments! #ScienceUpFirst

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) isn’t a myth. The myth is that irritability, anxiety, fatigue, headaches, or mood swings experienced by millions of people with periods are “just in their heads.” PMS is real. These aren’t excuses – they’re symptoms. scienceupfirst.com/womens-healt... #ScienceUpFirst

The world lost @DollyParton and things are a little less magical. We wanted to share a few of her best moments with some best practices to make the internet a kinder place. Our thoughts are with everyone feeling this loss. 👇 scienceupfirst.com/mental-healt... #ScienceUpFirst

To celebrate International Dog Day (yesterday), we asked some of our team's dogs for their sagest advice... and these are some wise pups! 🐶 #ScienceUpFirst

Your pelvic floor does a LOT during pregnancy and birth. The relationship between birth, pelvic floor health, incontinence and sex is more complicated than you might think. Here’s what the evidence says.👇 scienceupfirst.com/sexual-healt... In collaboration with @pwhrcanada.bsky.social

What’s kinda chic to you? Visit our website for more tips on how to stay well-informed while doom scrolling: scienceupfirst.com #ScienceUpFirst #TogetherAgainstMisinformation

Funny how some people demand years of evidence before trusting vaccines, but are happy to recommend unapproved peptides based mostly on animal studies. Learn why buying unapproved peptides online is not a good idea 👇 scienceupfirst.com/nutrition/pe... #ScienceUpFirst

English, French (and so many other languages) are part of Canada’s culture. Offrir l’ensemble de notre contenu en français et en anglais a toujours été une priorité. For French give us a follow at @lasciencedabord. ScienceUpFirst.com #ScienceUpFirst #LaSciencedAbord

People who identify as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities can come up against a lot of barriers for good mental health. Learn more! 👇 scienceupfirst.com/2slgbtqia/me... Made in collaboration with @camhnews.bsky.social #ScienceUpFirst

UVA, UVB, broad-spectrum… Buying sunscreen can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Want to learn more about the best way to protect yourself in the sun? Scroll through our profile, or search “sunscreen” on ScienceUpFirst.com scienceupfirst.com/seasonal/do-... #ScienceUpFirst

Children and teens who experience even one blistering sunburn have twice the risk of developing melanoma. The good news is that using sunscreen everyday can reduce the risk of skin cancer by half. 👇 scienceupfirst.com/seasonal/thi... #ScienceUpFirst

It’s human to have a bias towards nature, whether the reason is concern for our health or concern for the environment. That’s the appeal to nature fallacy. You can read more about it in today’s comic post👇 scienceupfirst.com/misinformati... #ScienceUpFirst

We’re officially in Pride season 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️. Whether you are a new ally or simply trying to be a better one, this post is for you 👇 scienceupfirst.com/2slgbtqia/ho... #ScienceUpFirst

Electrolytes are essential for your body, but that doesn't mean most people need electrolyte drinks. Swipe through to learn when they can help, when water is enough, and how to naturally replace electrolytes. 👇 scienceupfirst.com/nutrition/ar... #ScienceUpFirst

Have you ever looked for alternatives to liquid sunscreen? There’s a problem with sunscreen sticks, powder, pumps and aerosol sprays… 👇 scienceupfirst.com/seasonal/sun... #ScienceUpFirst

Smoke crosses borders… and so do the impacts of climate policy and climate change. 👇 scienceupfirst.com/climate/clim... #ScienceUpFirst

Did you know suicide rates in Canada tend to peak during the summer months? 💛 Check in on your loved ones, even on the brightest days.👇 scienceupfirst.com/mental-healt... #ScienceUpFirst

This myth is recirculating but the facts remain the same: COVID-19 vaccines DO NOT cause cancer. Headlines can be misleading, read carefully. More details here 👇 scienceupfirst.com/vaccines/cov... #ScienceUpFirst