How Discrimination and Neighborhood Disarray Fuel Loneliness in Older Adults
Have you ever felt alone in a crowded room? Imagine that feeling persisting, day in and day out, exacerbated not just by a lack of companionship but also by the… Read More
The Initial Impact of RFK
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has wasted no time in pursuing his agenda, announcing plans to investigate childhood vaccine schedules and anti-depressant medications as potential drivers of chronic diseases. In a… Read More
Does Recreational Marijuana Reduce Opioid Deaths?
Imagine living in a world where one policy change could potentially save thousands from the grip of opioid addiction—a real modern-day dilemma facing public health officials today. As states across… Read More
RFK and SSRIs: Trouble Ahead.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent confirmation as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) has sparked widespread debate, particularly regarding his views on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Long known… Read More
The Misinformation Dilemma: Separating Fact from Fear
Misinformation is often blamed for many of today’s most pressing social and political issues. From election interference to vaccine hesitancy, alarmist narratives claim that false information is flooding the internet,… Read More
Abortion Bans Lead to a Rise in Infant Mortality
Since Roe v. Wade was overturned the landscape of reproductive health in the United States has shifted dramatically. Abortion bans, once hypothetical are a the reality in many states. While… Read More
Why Civil Disobedience Belongs in the Psychology
Note: I know we have many psychologists in our audience and that many psychologists work in public health. The study I blog about today was recommended on a Reddit thread…. Read More
The “Make America Healthy Again” Initiative: A Trojan Horse for an Anti-Equity Agenda
The recent executive order establishing the “Make America Healthy Again Commission” presents itself as a bold effort to address America’s chronic health crisis. With alarming statistics about rising disease rates,… Read More
Data Integrity in a Divided World: The Smart Case for Inclusivity
The current socio-political climate has made it dangerous to engage in equity work. The federal government’s attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have created an environment where organizations… Read More
Next Week in Public Health, February 14, 2025
Well, plenty of people are going to be losing their jobs in the next few days under the banner of efficiency. Of course, this is just a smokescreen to obfuscate… Read More
The Hidden Players in Public Health Policy (according to research)
Public health policies don’t implement themselves. Behind every law, regulation, or guideline, there’s a network of decision-makers—policy developers, implementers, disseminators, influencers, and enforcers. But who exactly are these people? And… Read More
RFK’s promises
The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the new Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), marking a significant shift in the leadership of the nation’s largest health agency…. Read More