When tackling the big issues in public health, like unhealthy food environments or access to mental health care, traditional approaches often fall short. These challenges require more than just data… Read More
President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) to head the $1.7 trillion Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has sparked widespread alarm among public health… Read More
In “honor” of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the recent nominee to HHS, let’s take a look at this recent MMWR report. Measles, a disease once a harbinger of widespread illness… Read More
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare, but what happens when the data feeding these powerful tools carries the weight of systemic inequities? A recent study highlights how racial disparities in… Read More
For many people across the globe, eating a nutritious diet isn’t as simple as just making better food choices. The cost of these healthy diets and household income constraints create… Read More
Not gonna lie. It’s been a shitty, shitty week. And that’s before we get to the news of the day, which is that Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has been nominated… Read More
The Impact of ‘Cop City’ on Communities In the heart of DeKalb County, Georgia, a growing controversy has captured national attention. Atlanta’s proposed police training facility, known as “Cop City,”… Read More
In today’s world, gambling ads are everywhere—on TV, social media, and even in our favorite sports. Gambling companies use precise data-driven methods to reach us, and they don’t just stop… Read More
The global health landscape has been shaped by noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes. These four conditions alone account for over 80% of all… Read More
Domestic violence is a devastating reality for far too many individuals. But when we think of who might be most vulnerable to this kind of harm, people with intellectual disabilities… Read More
As Donald Trump prepares for his second term as President, public health experts are assessing the potential impact of his proposed policies on healthcare access and delivery across the United… Read More
In this uncertain transition, we don’t know who will help to take the lead on health equity. If it has to come from the bottom up, Rhode Island can be… Read More
