Here is a fascinating article about natural (non-human) sources of bacterial antibiotic resistances. It suggests that drought conditions may help drive the rise and spread of these resistances. www.npr.org/2026/03/27/g...

Uh, yeah. War is bad for health. Attacks on healthcare facilities is bad for health. Both should stop. Seems obvious to me. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

Good! Casey Means has no business being the US Surgeon General. Let's hope the senators on the committee don't make the same mistake they made when approving RFK Jr. apnews.com/article/case...

A California based raw milk dairy farm, "Raw Farm," has declined to recall cheese made from their milk linked to an outbreak of E. coli. I would say, you should throw out potentially affected products, but it is raw milk...you should throw it out just for that. www.sfgate.com/food/article...

Parents are refusing preventative care for newborns at a rate never before seen, and it isn't just vaccines. The refusal of vitamin K injections rose from 2.9% to 5.2% from 2017 to 2024. This is the effect of misinformation and lies spread by the US administration. apnews.com/article/babi...

Hey! I am going to be making more 2-3 minute shorts on my YT channel. I would love to hear any disease, epidemiology, or public health topics you want to see in these shorts. There are lots of topics I will cover, but let me know what you would like to see. Thank you! www.youtube.com/@TheEveryday...

Abortion in the US continues to come under fire. This is not acceptable. This leads to and causes even more health and life threatening problems. We need to continue to stand up for women's rights. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... www.reuters.com/world/georgi...

Over 170 million units of an alcohol swab are affected by a voluntary recall due to a bacterial contamination. This affects 2-ply Webcol Alcohol Prep pads (70% isopropyl alcohol) by Cardinal health 200, LLC. www.khon2.com/news/nationa...

Argentina followed the example of the US has withdrew from the WHO. The president criticized their response to COVID. This is a trend that needs to not continue. All these moves do is make the world more at risk for future diseases and pandemics. www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/...

Finally some good public health news in the US. A federal judge has temporarily blocked the government from decreasing the number of recommended vaccines. They say that RFK Jr. likely violated federal procedures in doing this. apnews.com/article/kenn...

Ebola is one of the nastiest, scariest, but also coolest diseases out there. Tomorrow, Sunday, March 15th at 10 am PDT I'll be doing a deep dive into what Ebola is, the history of it, and how public health responds to outbreaks. See you there! www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAap...

As I'm sure most people in the US can agree, the flu vaccines this year weren't all that great. They were about 25-30% effective at preventing adults from getting sick and kids were 40% less likely to get treatment for the flu. The goal is usually 40-60% effectiveness. apnews.com/article/flu-...

The Trump administration is suing California over their vehicle emission requirements. They time and time again show that they don't care about the environment or about people's health. apnews.com/article/cali...

There were almost 18,000 assaults on health and social care workers with 23,367 workers attacked in 2025 according to the Italian Ministry of Health. This is not acceptable. These people are here to help others. They don't deserve to be attacked. Here is your reminder to be kind to health workers.

Yet another example of how the Trump administration doesn't care about the health of people. Last month he compelled the production of glyphosate (a cancer causing chemical in Roundup). But now we see why, the company who makes that also makes white phosphorus, which is used in munitions.

RFK Jr. fails to restore trust in public health (PH)? That is because he lies all the time and does things for personal gain. It is sad when I, an epidemiologist, don't trust the leaders in my field. There are many great people in PH, but RFK Jr. is not one of them. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

Well, it is only 2 months into 2026 and already the US has the 3rd most cases per year since 1993. There have been 1136 cases which is only passed by 2025 with 2281 and 2019 with 1274. This is not a good sign for the rest of the year.

The first concern with measles is, of course, the devastating health impact. But this article does a great job of explaining the economic costs.

There is a recall on some cat food in 11 US states. The food in question is Quest Cat Food by Go Raw LLC. See the link below for details. Keep those fur babies safe! fox8.com/news/cat-foo...

Tomorrow, March 1 at 10:00 am PST, I'll be doing a live stream on YouTube. I'll be talking about genetic epidemiology or how we can and do use genetics and genetic analysis techniques to further and assist epidemiological investigations. I hope to see you there. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Falk...

ChatGPT isn't good at medical stuff??? No..... I'm so shocked...... I think it should be obvious to NOT use a tool that is wrong more that it is right to identify health emergencies. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

30 elephant seals in California have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza. It is the first case of the disease in marine mammals in California. www.sfgate.com/local/articl...

Yeah..... this isn't going to cause problems...... www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Disappointing news. A recent study investigating the effectiveness of the meningitis B vaccine against gonorrhea found that it had no impact on incidence rate compared to a placebo. This despite observational studies suggesting it may offer 33-47% protection. www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcover...

I know it is a week old, but still worth talking about. Public health and environmental groups are suing the EPA challenging their receding the findings on greenhouse gasses. Hopefully they will succeed, but I doubt it will affect this administration much if at all. www.latimes.com/environment/...

The FDA adopted policies that speed up the approval of gene therapy treatments. While this could be a good thing, if it is done following the science, I don't know if I trust this administration on that. I hope that this is a net positive and doesn't cause issues. www.npr.org/2026/02/23/n...

The CDC Deputy Director just abruptly resigned after less than 3 months in the position. The instability in CDC leadership continues after the interim Director was removed earlier this month. It is no wonder the trust in the CDC is so low these days. thehill.com/homenews/575...

Trump is trying to get more of the weedkiller glyphosate produced. Never mind the fact that it is terrible for the environment or that it has been linked to cancer in people. Making more glyphosate is important for "our defense readiness". Right, and our health isn't? www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/u...

The US FDA will no longer require 2 studies in order to approve new drugs. They are doing this to speed up approval times. But isn't this administrations issues with the COVID vaccine that it was rushed and studies weren't done? How do they match these two views? apnews.com/article/fda-...

Tippy Toes brand Apple Pear Banana Fruit puree baby food is under a recall due to contamination by a mold toxin. See the link below with information about the Lot # and best by date affected. Be careful with your babies! www.fda.gov/safety/recal...

Have you heard that drinking raw milk is good for you? Have you wondered why this is wrong and stupid? Check out this video and find out all about it! www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9Xo...

The US government is trying to kill the planet. Today, the Environmental Protection Agency repealed its own conclusion that greenhouse gases warm the planed and endanger the health and well-being of people. www.nbcnews.com/science/clim...

We are getting closer to a vaccine for chikungunya! Scientists are investigating a new approach to the vaccine that could safely mimic the vaccine and activate the immune system. scitechdaily.com/scientists-c...

The US Government's attack on mRNA vaccines, and vaccines in general continues. The FDA is refusing to review the Moderna mRNA vaccine. Vaccines like this hold promise by allowing more targeted development. This is a shame and will hinder further vaccine development. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/h...

As a follow up on my last post, the House Republicans are trying to gut safety testing for toxic chemicals. This bill would limit the science used to determine health risks. Contact your Representative (especially if they are Republican) and tell them to vote NO. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Corteva will discontinue producing Enlist Duo, an herbicide that is a mix of Agent Orange (2,4-D) and glyphosate. Both chemicals have been linked to cancer and ecological damage. This is a good day! Now they need to stop Enlist One that still contains 2,4-D. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The US government is expected to cut $600 million in public health grants to California, Minnesota, Illinois, and Colorado. This comes after Trump called for the CDC to withdraw more than $1.5 billion to these states. Why? Because they are lead by Democrats. www.reuters.com/business/hea...

A recent study found that the 38% of new cancers in 2022 were attributable to avoidable causes. Smoking tobacco (15% of cancers) and drinking alcohol (3%) were the two highest changeable behaviors. Infection lead to 10% of cancer with HPV leading the charge www.scientificamerican.com/article/thes...

I guess the government doesn't care about people having clean safe drinking water. They have decided replacing lead pipes wasn't worth $125 million. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026....

What! This is horrible. Withholding CDC funding that would go to help people because you don't like their politics (and they don't like yours)? This is so evil and vindictive. I would say I can't believe it, but unfortunately, I can. thehill.com/newsletters/...

This is horrible. What happened to basic human rights and decency? No person should be treated like this. I'm glad there are those that are standing up for what they believe. I'm also glad there are those that are remaining in their posts to help treat the people that need it. Both deserve respect.

So cool! Using lab-grown algae to remove microplastics from the water. I'm glad there are some very smart people working on this problem (and coming up with some awesome solutions). phys.org/news/2026-02...

Trust in the CDC continues to erode to just 47% and remains at the lowest point in years. I totally get it. While I trust most of the people working at the CDC (they are amazing scientists), I have lost trust in the leadership due to the influences of Trump and RFK Jr. www.kff.org/health-infor...

There is a measles outbreak in Jalisco, Mexico with 1,163 confirmed cases and 2,092 suspect cases THIS YEAR! The government is increasing vaccination and requiring masks be worn in schools. There have been 2,194 cases in the Americas this year, 43 times higher than 2025. apnews.com/article/mexi...

The US EPA will no longer be calculating the economic benefits of lives saved when setting limits on air pollutants, it will only use the cost to industry. There is more to say about this article, but I think that says enough. Time to call the government again. www.statnews.com/2026/02/02/e...

PFAS also known as forever chemicals are a major, and increasing, problem. They are everywhere, lakes, oceans, wells, everywhere. They have been linked to increased risk of cancer and developmental delays in children. apnews.com/article/pfas...

The US FDA has linked a salmonella outbreak so far affecting 65 people in 28 states to moringa leaf powder supplements. If you have or use any of this, check this website to see if what you have is part of the recall and please stay safe. www.fda.gov/food/outbrea...

There is an outbreak of tuberculosis at a California high school. at least 3 active cases and 50 latent TB cases have been identified. TB is a nasty disease, but is treatable and luckily is relatively uncommon in the US. I hope everyone affected has a quick recovery. ktla.com/news/califor...

Hey all! At 10 am PST (about 30 minutes from now), I'll be doing a live stream talking all about avian influenza, what it is, the history, and public health efforts to try to prevent it. See you all there! www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaT9...

Avian influenza or bird flu has been in the news a lot over the past couple of years with lots of detections in wild and domestic birds as well as numerous human cases. Sunday Feb 1 at 10 am PST on YouTube, I'll be talking all about it. See you there! www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaT9...