This #scicomm tip is free: I write a lot of my video scripts by telling the story to a friend or family member, and recording it on a voice memo. Then I transcribe that, and remove 14 "likes" 20 "ums" and 23 "so cools."

Step 1. Register here: https://t.co/q3OK2QUpza Step 2. Receive a welcome email (took a while) and follow instructions Step 3. Comment on trial here: https://t.co/3wGLY3Yyqa (it’s 23 pages. Pace yourself 🥺)

The Stellate Ganglion Block NIH clinical trial is open for public comment! My husband worked hard to advise on this. As did I, when I was feeling a bit better. But I would love to see more input from the community. There are 3 steps. I’ll link them in the next tweet

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Welp. I broke my wrist. I can’t catch a break… 😏 I suspect that after being bedbound for two years, my bone density is low. Can that happen??

Two days ago, my dad William “Bill” Cowern passed away somewhat unexpectedly. I flew last minute to Hawaii to be with him and my family for his last days. I feel incredibly lucky to be healthy enough I could finally see him after years of missing him. My dad was joking, and

What’s the most interesting science I missed over the last 2 years??

@thephysicsgirl Dianna, you held my story like it was yours. Thank you for giving it a voice and for being a light when things felt unbearably dark 💜

I made a new video about the status of my health. I’m finally talking and walking! And thank you to my friend @992tobias for letting me share his ME/CFS story, too. https://t.co/FaTP3MJpG3

You made this, D! (@thephysicsgirl) You gave my pain a voice and wrapped it in love. Thank you for your friendship, for the love you, Kyle, and Levi give so effortlessly, and for being home in human form. I’m beyond grateful 💜 #MECFS #LongCOVID https://t.co/bUV7XTQk20

This is me—before and after becoming bed bound with Long COVID and ME/CFS. Two years ago, I made videos on YouTube. I ran half-marathons. I traveled. I lived fully. Then my body collapsed. I lost my energy, my independence, and my ability to connect. I lost my life. This illness

First birthday in 3 years I’ve been healthy enough to celebrate. 🎊 Now if only I weren’t 3 years older…

Whoa pretty long earthquake just now in San Diego

Kyle tells me my hair is the envy of every 90s tween boy 😒😅

I’m still getting used to having short hair. I keep running my hands through “ghost hair” that’s not there, looking like a weirdo 🤣 But at least I got the blonde back!

I want to start making videos again. I don’t even know where to start. I’m a lost science puppy

One of my diseases is MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) where mast cells, that are supposed to alert your immune system there’s something harmful in your body, react to something benign. It makes my cheeks (mostly the right one) flush red. Plus makes me dizzy, nauseous, and

@cottagescape @alieward @Ologies I’m ok. Thanks for asking. Not back to my previous baseline but feeling ok. I started playing the piano again! So that’s progress? I think? I still can’t really read. 😢 it’s weird what things my body/mind lets me do and not do

Thank you @alieward for the 2-part @Ologies episode on Long Covid! https://t.co/K4J51RyQl9 https://t.co/jxSbw6Exl2

Whoa! The IAU named an asteroid after me! 🥹 “The International Astronomical Union officially announced that asteroid (21943) 1999 VG114 has been named "Diannacowern" in your honor!” 9km wide, baby! I didn’t even have this on my bucket list! But I feel super cool now. Cuz I’m

This is a really exciting new approach for addressing #LongCovid cognitive impairment that is so debilitating for many. Please help us complete this first in human pilot as quickly as possible!