DDT’s Lasting Impact
Before PFAS and red dye 3, banning DDT might have been one of the most impactful regulatory successes in American history. Like so many legacy chemical compounds, DDT offered immediate, almost miraculous results, albeit with
mRNA Vaccine May Improve Pancreatic Cancer Outcomes
A small study has shown positive results in a new mRNA vaccine. The findings, published in Nature, show promise, though the study's limited size and long clinical research timeline mean it will be years before
Building What’s Needed: Now Is the Time for Solutions
People are understandably upset when programs that support health and well-being are eliminated, especially when they witness unnecessary suffering. It’s disheartening to see resources stripped away—tools designed to reduce risk, improve health, and ease
Working Above the Noise
We're living in a fascinating moment in history, with political noise affecting public health in ways that can feel overwhelming. Some of it may sound outlandish, but that's not our focus here. Instead, we're
The Leadership That We Need in Cancer Prevention is You
Cancer prevention is not a political issue—it’s a public health mission that demands leadership at every level. From the food we eat to the air we breathe, the homes we live in, and the
We Can’t Make America Healthy Again Without Science
Several years ago, I wrote a post asking the then-Secretary of Education to "make America healthy again." It was an obvious wordplay on a popular campaign slogan at the time. In hindsight, those words