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Microplastics, Public Health, and the Problem of Proof

Microplastics are no longer just an environmental story. They are becoming a public health story. Tiny plastic particles have been found in water, food, air, human tissue, and even parts of the body where we once assumed they would not appear. At the same time, many chemicals associated with plastics — including PFAS, phthalates, bisphenols, […]

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What Mike Tyson Gets Right (and Wrong) About Food and Health Equity

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 show blends legitimate public health concerns with sweeping claims about government […]

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Next Week in Public Health, September 5, 2025

Yesterday was gruesome, no doubt about it. This particular White House statement on RFK grew my particular ire (and relevant to this site) The phrase, “Gold Standard Science,” is doing some heavy lifting there. What defines the gold standard? I assume there aren’t many methodologists in the White House, so is he saying we should […]

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Public Health News Round Up, May 2, 2025

In the hustle and bustle of this week, we forgot to May Day it up in here Here’s what we have cooking up science-wise for next week. Act Now—Transform Public Health with Your Support! Subscribe free to This Week in Public Health for weekly, expert-curated insights and actionable updates. As a fully self-funded platform, your […]

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Policy

RFK: Autism Claims, “Deep State” Rhetoric, and Distrust in Science

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. In a series of press events and internal addresses, Kennedy has expressed long-standing views that clash with mainstream science, raising new concerns about the future […]

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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 speech to HHS staff, Kennedy urged them to keep an “open mind.” Yet, his past statements and actions raise concerns about the potential erosion of […]

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Policy

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 for his skepticism toward vaccines and pharmaceutical interventions, Kennedy has now turned his attention to antidepressants, calling for a federal review of their prescription rates […]

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Policy

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. Amid opposition from both sides of the aisle and deep concerns from the public health community, Kennedy secured his confirmation through key assurances made to […]

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Policy

RFK’s Nomination to HHS: What It Means for Public Health Professionals

President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has sent ripples across the public health community. Kennedy, a prominent anti-vaccine activist and vocal critic of federal health agencies, is poised to oversee a $2 trillion agency that includes the CDC, FDA, and NIH, among […]

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