The FDA is moving away from traditional advisory committees and towards “expert panels.” But what’s the difference between the two? 🎧 podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/948-recent-e...

Teenagers get a bad rap. They’re seen as defiant and disrespectful, when, in reality, they’re navigating a critical development period. @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social’s Lisa Lawson debunks myths about adolescence and shares how to help young people thrive. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/949-a-roadma...

Who should get a COVID vaccine this fall? Dr. Fiona Havers shares what her research says on Public Health On Call. 🎧 johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/943-who-can-...

What’s happening to all of the lifesaving supplies from abandoned USAID projects? @theatlantic.com's @hana-kiros.bsky.social explains on Public Health On Call 🎧 podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/947-taxpayer...

Dr. Paul Spiegel, director of the humanitarian health center at @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social, is reimagining how the humanitarian system works. Tune into the latest episode of Intercross from @icrc.org to hear more: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

The FDA is leaning heavily into “expert panels” instead of more traditional advisory committees to gather outside expertise on food and drug products. Caleb Alexander discusses the concerning lack of transparency and accountability on these new panels. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/948-recent-e...

The dismantling of USAID has forced the abandonment of thousands of aid projects, flushing away millions of dollars worth of food and medicine. @hana-kiros.bsky.social talks about what is happening to lifesaving supplies and services across the globe. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/947-taxpayer...

Who should get a COVID vaccine this fall? Dr. Fiona Havers shares what her research says on Public Health On Call. 🎧 johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/943-who-can-...

In July, a dangerous influx of opioids triggered two mass overdose events in the Penn North neighborhood of Baltimore. Dr. Letitia Dzirasa and Sara Whaley from the City of Baltimore detail the swift response that resulted in zero fatalities. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/946-baltimor...

Tune into this insightful convo from #NewDEALers @mayorgallego.bsky.social and Councilwoman Kesha Hodge Washington🎧⬇️

Phoenix consistently hits temperatures upwards of 110 degrees, creating dire conditions for vulnerable populations. @mayorgallego.bsky.social and City Councilwoman Kesha Hodge Washington share successful cooling interventions from the Valley of the Sun. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/945-keeping-...

Credit scores are more than just a number—they can determine your ability to access financial assets like loans, leases, and jobs that, in turn, have a huge impact on health. Professor Catherine Ettman shares her research on this relationship 🎧 podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/944-how-cred...

New eligibility requirements for COVID-19 vaccines are pushing effective treatments out of reach for millions of Americans. Dr. Fiona Havers, formerly a senior advisor at the CDC, breaks down who can and who should get a vaccine this fall. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/943-who-can-...

Animal-to-human transmission of pathogens have triggered outbreaks like avian influenza, COVID-19, and Ebola. Emily Gurley and Raina Plowright explain how One Health can help us better understand these cases—and possibly help prevent future pandemics. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/942-could-on...

Rates of absenteeism continue to climb across the country as many students navigate concerns like anxiety and food insecurity. Pediatricians Deanna Haag and Heidi Schumacher detail their work to address this issue in Vermont. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/941-back-to-...

On Public Health On Call, @drtomfrieden.bsky.social discusses the abrupt removal of CDC Director Susan Monarez, the resignation of four other senior officials, and the compounding impacts of budget and personnel cuts. 🎧 podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/940-a-brief-...

So humbled to be on the Public Health on Call Podcast! @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social @publichealthpod.bsky.social @whyshoulditrustyou.bsky.social

What if restoring trust in public health could start with a simple conversation? Maggie Bartlett shares how she’s using her platform on Why Should I Trust You podcast to forge human connections and debunk misinformation. youtu.be/zCx9YY9EBWk

What if restoring trust in public health could start with a simple conversation? Virologist Maggie Bartlett shares how @whyshoulditrustyou.bsky.social is forging human connections and debunking misinformation. 🎧 youtu.be/zCx9YY9EBWk

Grateful for the chance to talk about my book and an aspect of the housing crisis too often overlooked: the acute physical and mental toll of homelessness, the "toxic stress" it creates, and the lasting harm it inflicts on adults and children alike.

Changes at the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the FDA are pushing back vaccination schedules. @kkjetelina.bsky.social‬ explains what’s happening and how it might impact your ability to get COVID and flu shots this fall. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/933-fall-vac...

Millions of Americans work full time—sometimes juggling multiple jobs—and still can’t secure stable housing. @brian-goldstone.bsky.social pulls back the curtain on this crisis in his new book, There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/938-book-clu...

Since the fifth grade, high schooler Nayesha Diwan has been fascinated by the world of public health. She explains how her mother’s cancer diagnosis drew her to research and advocacy, and reminds us how complex and impactful public health can be. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/937-meet-the...

Nicotine, even when used in pouches, has serious health implications, raising blood pressure, worsening cardiovascular stress, and—for teens and young adults—interfering with critical brain development. Learn more about nicotine addiction and other risks👇 johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/889-zyn-nico...

The 2025 Budget Reconciliation Act is set to unravel key aspects of the Affordable Care Act that have expanded health coverage to millions. Elizabeth Fowler, an architect of the ACA, explains what’s changing for Americans on Medicaid and Medicare. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/936-the-new-...

Progress in the global mission to eradicate malaria has stalled in recent years. This World Mosquito Day, Dr. Michael Adekunle Charles discusses what it will take to get back on track and promising new tools recommended by WHO. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/935-world-mo...

Advancements in gene therapies are diminishing pain and extending survival times for sickle cell patients. Sickle cell disease expert Dr. Mark Gladwin discusses how revolutionary new treatments work and the challenges to accessing to life-saving care. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/934-sickle-c...

Changes at the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the FDA are pushing back vaccination schedules. @kkjetelina.bsky.social‬ explains what’s happening and how it might impact your ability to get COVID and flu shots this fall. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/933-fall-vac...

The Department of Health and Human Services has canceled millions in funding for the development of mRNA vaccines. @ivac-hopkins.bsky.social's Bill Moss ‬delves into the misinformation about mRNA vaccines and the dangers posed by cuts to development. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/932-cuts-to-...

Since 2010, the nonprofit ChopChop Family has introduced families to the health benefits of cooking nutritious foods. But cuts to SNAP-Ed are placing the program in limbo. ChopChop Family's Sally Sampson explains how funding rollbacks are crippling nutrition education. tinyurl.com/4rxse2nx

When it comes to polarized perspectives on public health issues, it is imperative to civilly resolve conflicts. Peace building experts David Addiss and John Paul Lederach share strategies for restoring trustworthiness to bridge ideological gaps. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/930-peace-bu...

⚠️ Substandard & falsified (SF) medicines are flooding the digital market. 🎙️Dr. Henry Michtalik explains how you, whether a provider or patient, can identify and report suspicious or counterfeit medical products. 📢 Spread the word. Protect lives. #DrugSafety #PublicHealth #BESAFE #OnlinePharmacy

Unregulated online pharmacies selling antibiotics, GLP-1 antagonists, and other medications are flush with substandard and falsified drugs. Dr. Henry Michtalik shares how providers and patients can spot and report counterfeit drugs. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/929-how-to-s...

Demi Eckhoff, a disability advocate and an incoming doctoral student, shares her perspective on what Medicaid cuts could mean for her and other Americans with disabilities who rely on the program for services that allow them to live independently. Listen to the podcast episode: youtu.be/eA3nvZrKDlQ

With the rise of restrictive abortion laws, a program in Washington state is training pharmacists to screen for and prescribe medication abortion. @bethrivin.bsky.social talks about the Pharmacist Abortion Access Project and how it’s creating safe and effective care options. tinyurl.com/yd6akvfh

Thanks @publichealthpod.bsky.social for having me on this week to talk about my favourite topics! We covered... - What's so interesting about #breastmilk? - Can this research benefit adults too? - What policy changes are needed to support breastfeeding? - And more! #WBW2025 🧪🤱🏼 Link below 👇🏼👇🏼

Thank you to Demi for such a powerful interview and such impressive advocacy for people with disabilities. We are so fortunate she will be a doctoral student at @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social this fall.

Breastfeeding plays a crucial role in babies’ development and new research suggests that breast milk could benefit adult's microbiomes and immune systems. @meghanazad.bsky.social outlines opportunities to build more support for breastfeeding. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/927-world-br...

Medicaid cuts are raising fears among Americans with disabilities who rely on the program for services that allow them to live independently. Demi Eckhoff, who has a rare form of muscular dystrophy, shares what people with disabilities are doing to advocate for themselves. youtu.be/eA3nvZrKDlQ?...

Dr. Paul Spiegel of the Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health discusses recent developments in Gaza and shares what this dire situation means for the future of the international humanitarian system. Listen now 🎧 podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/925-starvati...

Serious vaccine injuries are rare, but when they do happen, people can bring their claims to the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Learn more about how the program works👇 podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/847-vaccines...

Recent research in “Cancer Alley” shows that risks from air pollution in the region have been seriously underestimated. @petedecarlo.bsky.social and @keevenachman.bsky.social discuss the impacts of compounding chemical exposure on human health. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/924-the-shoc...

The U.S. stands at a pivotal juncture in eradicating HIV. @prep4allnow.bsky.social's Jeremiah Johnson discusses what’s at stake if we fail to scale up initiatives to test, prevent, and treat HIV. Listen now 🎧 podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/923-a-critic...

A group of families in Colombia with a shared genetic mutation has long shaped the study of Alzheimer’s globally. Author @jennieerinsmith.bsky.social shares their story in her book, Valley of Forgetting: Alzheimer’s Families and the Search for a Cure. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/922-book-clu...

The CDC deactivated the United States’ H5N1 emergency response—but fewer cases might not indicate an end to the outbreak. Listen as @centerforhealthsecurity.org‬’s Dr. Erin Sorrell details the timeline, impact, and future of the virus. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/921-is-bird-...

The dismissal of all members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has stirred questions about vaccine safety and protocols. Former ACIP chair Dr. Grace Lee shares insights on the dangers of abandoning strong processes. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/920-changes-...

Glad to join @publichealthpod.bsky.social this week for a wide ranging conversation about the Texas floods, what went wrong, and how the proposed NOAA cuts would decimate our ability to forecast floods and hurricanes of the future. Listen 🎧 here --> podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/919-the-texa...

Deadly floods in TX are raising urgent concerns about the gaps between accurate forecasting and critical response in extreme weather events. @michaelrlowry.bsky.social outlines how potential cuts to NOAA could further stifle emergency response systems. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/919-the-texa...

Should AI be your therapist? @stanford.edu researcher Nick Haber details recent data that suggests that therapeutic AI has a long way to go in addressing biases and recognizing safety-critical situations. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/918-should-a...