This page is dedicated to discussing relevant public health related information circulating in mainstream news or online that may not be communicated accurately. We help to clear up confusion, share what we know, and help prepare communities to address health issues they care about. We will update this page often with new topics, so please check in regularly!
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Top 10 Misinformation Moments from RFK Jr.
Recently there have been twisted facts and false claims about health in the United States. With the rise of the wellness influencer, the biohacker, and the liver king,…
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Executive Order or Executive Optics? Drug Pricing “Changes”
This week, headlines lit up: executive order signed to slash drug prices. The boldest claim? The U.S. would cap what Medicare pays for certain drugs by matching the…
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Evidenced-based Care for All: Addressing Myths about Gender Affirming Health Care
Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services shared a report titled “Treatment for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria: Review of Evidence and Best Practices.” The report claims to…
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Is summer COVID’s favorite season? The importance of public health surveillance
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“Vaccines Haven’t Been Tested”? Let’s Clear That Up
It’s a claim that’s making the rounds again: “Vaccines haven’t been tested. They just put them on the childhood schedule.” It sounds alarming — and that’s the point.…
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Let’s Talk about Autism
Autism can be scary to so many parents, and it makes sense. Let’s take the case of Charlie, who is diagnosed with profound autism and has had some…
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