Since taking the reins at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made headlines—though not necessarily the kind public health professionals hoped for…. Read More
Obviously, the big news is the leaked HHS budget. We talked about that yesterday, so you can read at that link to catch up. Here’s some things we have coming… Read More
What happens when politics targets science? A new congressional report lays bare the consequences—and it’s far more than just budget line items or bureaucratic shifts. It’s about silencing entire communities,… Read More
For many people with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS), this shift is more than symbolic—it’s the moment when independence starts to slip away. What follows isn’t just a physical challenge…. Read More
As of April 2025, the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has terminated nearly 800 active research projects. These weren’t failures or frauds—many were top-rated by peer reviewers and were… Read More
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently faced scrutiny after the leak of an internal document detailing extensive budget cuts. This proposal raises critical concerns about the… Read More
What if your choice of exercise could be the difference between feeling energized or exhausted, upbeat or burned out, healthy or just… hanging on? A new large-scale study from Lithuania… Read More
What if your ZIP code mattered as much as your treatment plan? For people recovering from substance use disorder (SUD), the place they call home might be one of the… Read More
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“What good is a breakthrough if it never reaches the people who need it most?” It’s a question that haunts public health—especially for communities facing the steepest health inequities. Even… Read More
If you’ve ever heard a child gasping between violent coughs—struggling for breath—you’ve witnessed just how brutal whooping cough can be. It’s not your average cold. And here’s the kicker: despite… Read More
In 2021, more than 274,000 people drowned—enough to fill three NFL stadiums. You probably didn’t hear about most of them. Maybe because it happened far away. Maybe because it was… Read More
