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RFK Jr. Says HHS Is Looking at Chemtrails. What Does the Science Say?

“Chemtrails” are back in the headlines. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently told an audience that the federal government is “looking at chemtrails and the impact of emissions from aircraft, and those potential impacts on health.” Aircraft emissions are real, and scientists study their effects on air quality, climate, and […]

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Communication

Addressing Witchcraft Accusations: A New Public Health Challenge

Imagine the tense air within a small community meeting in rural Ghana. The village chief rises to address the crowd, his words weaving through wary glances and whispered worries. They’ve gathered because yet another grandmother has been accused of witchcraft. This isn’t just folklore—it’s a peril that desecrates familial bonds and suppresses community health. Older […]

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Communication

How Tech-Fearmongering Videos Impact Public Health Decisions

In the bustling streets of Shanghai, a young mother scrolls through her phone, captivated by a video on her favorite short-video platform. The clip shows a food vendor surrounded by an array of glass jars labeled with intimidating chemical names. The video’s narrative suggests these additives are lurking in her family’s meals, masking them as […]

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What Public Health Can Learn From AI in Journalism

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing journalism. Newsrooms are using AI to summarize information, generate drafts, analyze large datasets, translate stories, optimize content for search, and help distribute information to audiences. Public health is beginning to use many of the same technologies. But a new systematic review of artificial intelligence in journalism suggests that the most […]

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Communication

Why Public Health Can’t Ignore the Psychology of Repetition and Negativity

Public health has never had a shortage of good evidence. What it often struggles with is getting people to believe it. From vaccines and tobacco to nutrition, climate, and infectious diseases, one of the greatest challenges facing public health today isn’t generating evidence—it’s competing against misinformation that spreads faster, sticks longer, and often feels more […]

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Communication

Mastering Risk Communication in an Era of Complexity

In the heart of a bustling city, a public health worker sits at a small desk in a community center, staring at a pile of informational pamphlets about water safety. The room is quiet, but her mind is racing. She knows the pamphlets, sprinkled with statistics and scientific jargon, rarely persuade the community members who […]

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AI

The Future of Plain Language Summaries

Imagine a health journal editor, faced with the challenge of democratizing access to complex medical research. The stakes are high: how do we ensure that everyone, from policymakers to patients, understands the latest health findings? This scene sets the stage for a critical discussion of Plain Language Summaries (PLSs) — a tool for making scientific […]

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Communication

Can We “Fix America’s Food System”? A Closer Look at RFK Jr.’s Claims and What the Evidence Actually Says

In April 2026, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched The Secretary Kennedy Podcast, a government-backed platform designed to bring public health conversations directly to the public. On its surface, the pitch is compelling: cut through bureaucracy, speak plainly, and confront the chronic disease crisis head-on. The debut episode, featuring Robert Irvine, zeroes in on a familiar […]

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Communication

Fake News and Media Literacy: A Vital Tool for Public Health Awareness

In today’s digital world, information travels faster than ever before. With just a few clicks, people can access news, research, and opinions from around the globe. While this accessibility has many benefits, it has also created a serious challenge: the rapid spread of misinformation. This is where fake news and media literacy become essential, especially […]

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Communication

Human Trafficking in the United States 2026: Challenges, Trends, and Public Health Solutions

Human trafficking in the United States 2026 continues to be one of the most pressing and complex public health and human rights challenges facing the nation today. Despite growing awareness, millions of individuals remain vulnerable to exploitation through forced labor, sex trafficking, and coercive practices. As technology advances and criminal networks become more sophisticated, trafficking […]

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