Carlos Franco

Carlos Franco

@ItsTechnical

Technical writer, dog dad, and fun-haver. To learn more, visit: https://linktr.ee/carloscfranco

Seattle, WA

Joined Mar 20, 2022

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The CDC Is Warning About A Stomach Bug That Meds Won't Kill & Here's How To Avoid Getting Sick

www.narcity.com/cdc-warning-about-stomach-bug-meds-wont-kill-heres-how-to-avoid-getting-sick

Health Highlight
CDC
Narcity.com
gut
gut health
microbiome
drug resistant
shigella

Feb 28, 2023

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Democratic state attorneys general sue Biden administration over abortion pill rules

www.npr.org/2023/02/24/1159375337/democratic-state-attorneys-general-sue-biden-administration-over-abortion-pill-r

Health Highlight
NPR
Biden Administration
Joe Biden
FDA
reproductive health
abortion
abortion pill

Feb 24, 2023

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Childhood executive function deficits can predict psychopathology symptoms in adulthood

www.psypost.org/2023/02/childhood-executive-function-deficits-can-predict-psychopathology-symptoms-in-adulthood-68358

Health Highlight
PsyPost.org
mental health
ADHD
anxiety
depression
psychopathology

Feb 24, 2023

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The Effects of Magnesium Supplementation on Subjective Anxiety and Stress—A Systematic Review

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5452159/

Feb 24, 2023

2

US birth rates are at record lows – even though the number of kids most Americans say they want has held steady

theconversation.com/us-birth-rates-are-at-record-lows-even-though-the-number-of-kids-most-americans-say-they-want-has-held-steady-197270

Feb 24, 2023

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Limited Evidence of a Link Between Acetaminophen and Autism or ADHD - FactCheck.org

www.factcheck.org/2023/02/limited-evidence-of-a-link-between-acetaminophen-and-autism-or-adhd/

Feb 22, 2023

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The exercise that could help reduce liver fat, according to scientists

www.independent.co.uk/life-style/exercise-walking-liver-fat-reduction-b2278725.html

Feb 22, 2023

8

The Cause of Depression Is Probably Not What You Think | Quanta Magazine

www.quantamagazine.org/the-cause-of-depression-is-probably-not-what-you-think-20230126?ref=refind

Feb 22, 2023

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How vinyl chloride, chemical released in the Ohio train derailment, can damage the liver – it’s used to make PVC plastics

theconversation.com/how-vinyl-chloride-chemical-released-in-the-ohio-train-derailment-can-damage-the-liver-its-used-to-make-pvc-plastics-199953?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Saturday%20Newsletter%20%20February%2018%202023%20-%202548025603&utm_content=Saturday%20Newsletter%20%20February%2018%202023%20-%202548025603+CID_d353a46f67329df766e8471132dc392d&utm_source=campaign_monitor_us&utm_term=How%20vinyl%20chloride%20chemical%20released%20in%20the%20Ohio%20train%20derailment%20can%20damage%20the%20liver%20%20its%20used%20to%20make%20PVC%20plastics

Feb 19, 2023

10

U.S. Teen Girls Experiencing Increased Sadness and Violence Press Release | Newsroom | CDC

www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/newsroom/2023/increased-sadness-and-violence-press-release.html

Feb 17, 2023

7

Many Americans wrongly assume they understand what normal blood pressure is – and that false confidence can be deadly

theconversation.com/many-americans-wrongly-assume-they-understand-what-normal-blood-pressure-is-and-that-false-confidence-can-be-deadly-198726?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily%20newsletter%20February%2017%202023&utm_content=Daily%20newsletter%20February%2017%202023+CID_76da4abb30709763ed09b457ee96c044&utm_source=campaign_monitor_us&utm_term=Many%20Americans%20wrongly%20assume%20they%20understand%20what%20normal%20blood%20pressure%20is%20%20and%20that%20false%20confidence%20can%20be%20deadly

Feb 17, 2023

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People are using life-saving diabetes drug Ozempic to lose weight. Now it's in short supply.

www.cbsnews.com/news/ozempic-type-2-diabetes-drug-weight-loss-supply-shortage/?ftag=CNM-00-10aac3a

Feb 17, 2023

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Panel Backs Moving Opioid Antidote Narcan Over the Counter

www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-02-15/fda-panel-weighs-moving-opioid-antidote-over-the-counter

Feb 16, 2023

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A new study offers hints that healthier school lunches may help reduce obesity

www.npr.org/2023/02/15/1157176728/healthy-school-meals-nutrition-obesity-study

Feb 16, 2023

7

How dangerous was the Ohio chemical train derailment? An environmental engineer assesses the long-term risks

theconversation.com/how-dangerous-was-the-ohio-chemical-train-derailment-an-environmental-engineer-assesses-the-long-term-risks-199993?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20February%2016%202023%20-%202545825579&utm_content=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20February%2016%202023%20-%202545825579+CID_e5bfa9d25afa5f199ff0ec373b6695a9&utm_source=campaign_monitor_us&utm_term=How%20dangerous%20was%20the%20Ohio%20chemical%20train%20derailment%20An%20environmental%20engineer%20assesses%20the%20long-term%20risks

Feb 16, 2023

12

Why people are becoming addicted to social media: A qualitative study

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8249956/

Jan 26, 2023

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Risk Factors Associated With Social Media Addiction: An Exploratory Study

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9046602/

Jan 26, 2023

9

People can have food sensitivities without noticeable symptoms – long-term consumption of food allergens may lead to behavior and mood changes

theconversation.com/people-can-have-food-sensitivities-without-noticeable-symptoms-long-term-consumption-of-food-allergens-may-lead-to-behavior-and-mood-changes-192570?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily%20Newsletter%20December%208%202022&utm_content=Daily%20Newsletter%20December%208%202022+CID_55f7d54ac0091a6d2cd35f470dce2f0b&utm_source=campaign_monitor_us&utm_term=People%20can%20have%20food%20sensitivities%20without%20noticeable%20symptoms%20%20long-term%20consumption%20of%20food%20allergens%20may%20lead%20to%20behavior%20and%20mood%20changes

Dec 9, 2022

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Mosquitoes are not repelled by vitamins and other oral supplements you might take

theconversation.com/mosquitoes-are-not-repelled-by-vitamins-and-other-oral-supplements-you-might-take-194689?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily%20newsletter%20December%207%202022&utm_content=Daily%20newsletter%20December%207%202022+CID_a46cbf1f3e8d6c956523ad7635ecc9d0&utm_source=campaign_monitor_us&utm_term=Mosquitoes%20are%20not%20repelled%20by%20vitamins%20and%20other%20oral%20supplements%20you%20might%20take

Dec 7, 2022

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Shorter days affect the mood of millions of Americans – a nutritional neuroscientist offers tips on how to avoid the winter blues

theconversation.com/shorter-days-affect-the-mood-of-millions-of-americans-a-nutritional-neuroscientist-offers-tips-on-how-to-avoid-the-winter-blues-194417?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily%20newsletter%20for%20December%205%202022&utm_content=Daily%20newsletter%20for%20December%205%202022+CID_0acf7560f64bd5412e5555f08c72fb63&utm_source=campaign_monitor_us&utm_term=Shorter%20days%20affect%20the%20mood%20of%20millions%20of%20Americans%20%20a%20nutritional%20neuroscientist%20offers%20tips%20on%20how%20to%20avoid%20the%20winter%20blues

Dec 5, 2022

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Fidelity to open commission-free crypto trading to retail investors

www.cnbc.com/2022/11/03/fidelity-to-open-commission-free-crypto-trading-to-retail-investors.html?utm_source=tldrnewsletter

Cryptocurrency
Crypto
Fidelity

Nov 4, 2022

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What to Expect From Ethereum’s Next Big Upgrade

www.coindesk.com/tech/2022/11/02/what-to-expect-from-ethereums-next-big-upgrade/?utm_source=tldrnewsletter

Cryptocurrency
Crypto
Ethereum

Nov 3, 2022

5

Instagram will soon allow select creators to make and sell NFTs directly in its app

techcrunch.com/2022/11/02/instagram-allow-select-creators-make-sell-nfts-creator-updates/?utm_source=tldrnewsletter

NFTs
Crypto
Cryptocurrency

Nov 3, 2022

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Internet Crime Complaint Center(IC3) | Home Page

www.ic3.gov/

H1 Are You A Target?

Oct 27, 2022

1

Cyber Crime | Federal Bureau of Investigation

www.fbi.gov/investigate/cyber

H1 Are You A Target?

Oct 27, 2022

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Merck and Moderna Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance Novel mRNA-Based Personalized Cancer Vaccines with KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) for the Treatment of Multiple Types of Cancer

investors.modernatx.com/news/news-details/2016/Merck-and-Moderna-Announce-Strategic-Collaboration-to-Advance-Novel-mRNA-Based-Personalized-Cancer-Vaccines-with-KEYTRUDA-pembrolizumab-for-the-Treatment-of-Multiple-Types-of-Cancer/default.aspx

Oct 24, 2022

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Index | Harper's Magazine

harpers.org/harpers-index/

Oct 20, 2022

2

AI is changing scientists’ understanding of language learning

arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/10/ai-is-changing-scientists-understanding-of-language-learning/?comments=1?utm_source=tldrnewsletter

Oct 20, 2022

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Ian is 15th billion-dollar disaster this year so far

www.noaa.gov/news/ian-is-15th-billion-dollar-disaster-year-so-far

Oct 12, 2022

5

Bezos family to donate $710M to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/bezos-family-to-donate-700-million-to-fred-hutchinson-cancer-center/

Oct 12, 2022

5

BNY Mellon Launches New Digital Asset Custody Platform

www.bnymellon.com/us/en/about-us/newsroom/press-release/bny-mellon-launches-new-digital-asset-custody-platform-130305.html

Oct 11, 2022

5

China asked Elon Musk not to sell Starlink within the country

www.theverge.com/2022/10/10/23397301/elon-musk-starlink-china-great-firewall-censorship

Oct 11, 2022

5

The non-linear workdays changing the shape of productivity

www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220928-the-non-linear-workdays-changing-the-shape-of-productivity?utm_source=tldrnewsletter

Oct 10, 2022

10

Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ detected in commonly used insecticides in US, study finds

www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/oct/07/forever-chemicals-found-insecticides-study?CMP=oth_b-aplnews_d-1

Oct 7, 2022

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Two Common Type 2 Diabetes Outperform Others in New Study

www.health.com/two-diabetes-drugs-outperform-others-6747985

Oct 7, 2022

9

Biden Will Pardon All Federal Marijuana Possession Convictions

www.forbes.com/sites/joewalsh/2022/10/06/biden-will-pardon-all-federal-marijuana-possession-convictions/?utm_campaign=socialflowForbesMainTwitter&utm_source=ForbesMainTwitter&utm_medium=social&sh=7a181b7c8147

Oct 6, 2022

5

Biden administration steps up protection against student loan forgiveness scams

www.npr.org/2022/10/05/1126904167/student-loan-forgiveness-application-scams

Oct 6, 2022

7

The Climate Economy Is About to Explode

www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2022/10/inflation-reduction-act-climate-economy/671659/?utm_source=apple_news

Oct 5, 2022

15

Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights - The White House

www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/ai-bill-of-rights/

Oct 5, 2022

8

The CIA Just Invested in Woolly Mammoth Resurrection Technology

theintercept.com/2022/09/28/cia-extinction-woolly-mammoth-dna/

Sep 30, 2022

151

How Can We Use Biology to Solve Global Issues? - In-Q-Tel

www.iqt.org/how-can-we-use-biology-to-solve-global-issues/

@carloscfranco

Sep 30, 2022

8

Social media challenges that misuse OTC drugs are dangerous to kids

www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/recipe-danger-social-media-challenges-involving-medicines

Sep 22, 2022

4

A new, genetically modified purple tomato may hit the grocery market stands

www.cnn.com/2022/09/17/business-food/purple-tomato-gmo-scn-trnd/index.html?utm_source=tldrnewsletter

Sep 19, 2022

8

Index | Harper's Magazine

harpers.org/harpers-index/?issue_month=09&issue_year=2022

Sep 16, 2022

1

TikTok: Baby Oil & Iodine Tanning

carloscfranco.medium.com/tiktok-baby-oil-iodine-tanning-b9f44b74bfc2

H1 Baby oil & iodine

Aug 8, 2022

6

Canthaxanthin retinopathy. Anatomic and functional reversibility - PubMed

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2495787/

H1 Baby oil & iodine

Aug 4, 2022

1

Tanning Pills

www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-products/tanning-pills

H1 Baby oil & iodine

Aug 4, 2022

4

Sunless Tanners & Bronzers

www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-products/sunless-tanners-bronzers

H1 Baby oil & iodine

Aug 4, 2022

7

[Self-tanning and sunless tanning products] - PubMed

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28823805/

H1 Baby oil & iodine

Aug 4, 2022

4

Tanning Products

www.fda.gov/radiation-emitting-products/tanning/tanning-products

H1 Baby oil & iodine

Aug 4, 2022

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