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Beebe Healthcare rolls out wearable safety buttons for frontline staff
Beebe Healthcare is rolling out wearable duress buttons for frontline employees as part of a new effort aimed at improving workplace safety across the health system.
AbCellera women’s health data top ‘most aggressive upside scenario,’ putting Astellas and Bayer on notice
AbCellera has reported phase 2 results “beyond even the most aggressive upside scenario” that its CEO dared to consider, boosting the biotech’s chances of challenging Astellas and Bayer for a women’s health market. The phase 2 clinical trial compared ABCL635, an antibody targeting NK3R, to placebo in patients with hot flashes caused by menopause. Investigators enrolled 92 postmenopausal women experiencing a mean of about 10 moderate or severe hot flashes per day. By Week 4, the number of moderate or severe hot flashes had fallen by a mean of 8.8 on ABCL635 and by 3.5 on placebo. That statistically significant, placebo-adjusted reduction of 5.3 hit the trial’s primary endpoint. The level of efficacy also cleared the bar set by existing drugs. While cross-trial comparisons can be misleading, AbCellera CEO Carl Hansen, Ph.D., had seen enough to start hyping the program. “We now view ABCL635 as a potential best-in-class non-hormonal therapy with strong differentiation against approved NK3R competitors across all important dimensions, including efficacy, safety, dosing and convenience,” Hansen said on a Monday morning conference call with investors to discuss the data. “We believe ABCL635 is now a highly de-risked program.” Last week, Hansen used AbCellera’s earnings call to set expectations for readout, with the CEO defining success as a clean safety profile and efficacy comparable to the two approved small molecules. The data vaulted over that bar. Astellas linked (PDF) one of the small molecules, Veozah, to placebo-adjusted reductions in hot flash frequency of 2.1 and 2.6 at Week 4 of its two phase 3 trials. Bayer reported (PDF) placebo-adjusted reductions of 3.04 and 3.29 at Week 4 of pivotal studies for its small molecule, Lynkuet. At 5.3, the placebo-adjusted reduction in AbCellera’s trial comfortably cleared the standard set by the incumbents. Veozah and Lynkuet came to market based on evidence of their ability to reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes. AbCellera’s phase 2 study covered both endpoints, with the Canadian biotech reporting a mean reduction in severity of 1.4 points at Week 4 on ABCL635, compared to 0.3 points for placebo. Again, the placebo-adjusted result compares favorably to data on Veozah and Lynkuet. Analysts shared Hansen’s enthusiasm for the data. The phase 2 results “firmly validate ABCL635 as a potentially best-in-class treatment,” BMO Capital Markets analysts said in a note to investors Monday. ABCL635’s apparent efficacy edge “is likely attributable to the higher dosing/target engagement the asset is able to reach vs. the oral agents due to its wider therapeutic index,” the analysts added. The analysts, who model $2.3 billion in unadjusted peak sales for ABCL635, flagged the safety profile as another positive of the phase 2 readout. While Veozah carries a boxed warning for liver damage, nobody on ABCL635 in the phase 2 trial had elevated liver enzymes or bilirubin values. If replicated in phase 3, the lack of a liver signal could allow approval without the monitoring requirements imposed on Veozah. Investors appeared equally enthused, sending AbCellera's stock up 32% to $9.21 in premarket trading Monday from a Friday closing price of $6.93. Next, AbCellera will collect the Week 12 data and talk to its advisors about further development. The results open up “a wide variety of possibilities of how we might take this forward into phase 3 studies to truly maximize the value of the asset and make sure that ABCL635 is able to demonstrate its differentiation potential,” Sarah Noonberg, M.D., Ph.D., AbCellera’s chief medical officer, told investors.
Trinity Health hospitals face repeated patient safety violations in Connecticut
Trinity Health hospitals in Connecticut face repeated immediate jeopardy citations as state officials press for improvements at Saint Francis and Johnson Memorial.
RFK Jr. slated to unveil plan targeting loophole that allows chemicals in food supply
The practice known as “generally recognized as safe” allows companies to self-certify the safety of certain food chemicals or substances without strict government oversight.
Risk of patient safety 'bonfire' with Health Bill changes, Lib Dems say
The party says the government's plans to modernise the NHS risk another major hospital scandal.
Hackensack Meridian Health Becomes First Health System to Earn Responsible Use of AI in Healthcare Certification from Joint Commission
The organization has implemented a formal AI governance structure emphasizing safety, privacy, and ongoing evaluation
New eateries; businesses coming to Orlando’s Mills 50
Here's a look at what’s opening, when you can expect to see them and how leaders are addressing parking and pedestrian safety.
Health expert sounds alarm over rising outbreaks
NYU Langone gastroenterologist Dr. David Bernstein analyzes the Cyclospora and Salmonella outbreaks linked to contaminated produce. He details key symptoms, infection sources and essential food safety tips.
Public health alert issued related to potential salmonella contamination recall
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert, specifically targeting meat and poultry products that contain FDA-regulated jalapeños that could be
Four 49ers Position Battles Still Ongoing at Training Camp
The San Francisco 49ers have one of the most talented rosters in the league. There are a few interesting position battles going on, though, such as at left guard and free safety. A month ago, it was assumed that Mike Evans and Ricky Pearsall would be the top two options and it would be a solid room.
Medicaid Cuts Could Kill Safety-Net Health Centers
Federally qualified health centers are an essential source of medical care for poor and working-class Americans, especially in rural areas and neighborhoods of color. Medicaid cuts in Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill could shut them down.
Tough Tek Metals turns window safety into global business
The work of Lansing Housing Products to improve child safety after a toddler’s death in 2006 resulted in the Tough Tek window screen, a stainless steel woven screen set in
Nissan's in-factory AI cameras track employees to help worker safety
Nissan is using AI cameras to track how factory workers move. They say it reduces injuries and cut health and safety costs.
Trinity Health CT hospitals cited for patient safety more than others
Saint Francis Hospital has received nine 'immediate jeopardy' violations since 2023, the most in CT, and Johnson Memorial ranks second.
Public health alert issued for meat and poultry products containing recalled jalapeños
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing Food and Drug Administration-regulated jalapeños that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Public health alert issued for meat and poultry products containing recalled jalapeños
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing Food and Drug Administration-regulated jalapeños that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Public health alert issued for meat and poultry products containing recalled jalapeños
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing Food and Drug Administration-regulated jalapeños that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Public health alert issued for meat and poultry products containing recalled jalapeños
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing Food and Drug Administration-regulated jalapeños that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Public health alert issued for meat and poultry products containing recalled jalapeños
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing Food and Drug Administration-regulated jalapeños that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Public health alert issued for meat and poultry products containing recalled jalapeños
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing Food and Drug Administration-regulated jalapeños that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Public health alert issued for meat and poultry products containing recalled jalapeños
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing Food and Drug Administration-regulated jalapeños that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Broncos Scrimmage Features Brand New Unexpected Kicker
The Denver Broncos shifted to scrimmaging today, and the kicker was none other than safety Brandon Jones.
It’s 2026. Do you know where healthcare AI’s ‘social license’ is?
Contactless credit-card readers and police radar guns enjoy broad social license to operate just about anywhere. Self-driving cars and flock safety cameras don’t. AI in healthcare?
Wirth downplays Social Security disaster talk
Forty-five years ago this week: “As time goes on,” said Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Wirth, of the 2nd Congressional District, “we are finding that the safety net, which was proposed earlier this year, has some very large holes in it,” referring to a recently debated Social Security policy change. Wirth had joined with the majority […]
The Business of Immigration: Ethics, Economics, and the Future of Our Region
About this Program: Immigration has long shaped the identity, economy, and culture of the San Diego–Baja California region. Today, it remains one of the most significant—and often most debated—public policy issues facing our communities. As employers grapple with workforce shortages, governments respond to evolving immigration policies, and families pursue opportunity and security, important questions arise about the economic, ethical, and practical implications of immigration for our region's future. As part of the Engage San Diego: Tough Topics, Real Discussion series, moderator Andrew Blum will lead a thoughtful conversation with community leaders to examine these issues from multiple perspectives. Together, the panel will explore how immigration and immigration policy influence regional economic growth, workforce development, cross-border commerce, public services, and community well-being. The discussion will consider both the opportunities and the challenges immigration presents for employers, policymakers, and the broader San Diego economy, while also examining the ethical considerations that inform business and public policy decisions. Rather than advocating for a single viewpoint, this program is designed to foster informed, respectful dialogue and deepen public understanding of one of the defining issues of our time. Through a balanced exchange of ideas, panelists will explore practical approaches to strengthening our region while recognizing the diverse perspectives that shape this complex conversation. Join us for an engaging discussion that reflects the spirit of the Engage San Diego series—bringing together diverse voices to tackle difficult topics through civil discourse, informed analysis, and constructive community engagement. What We’ll Explore Immigration and the Regional Economy How does immigration influence San Diego's workforce, economic growth, business competitiveness, and cross-border prosperity? Ethics, Policy, and Public Responsibility How can communities balance economic needs, humanitarian values, public safety, and the rule of law in shaping immigration policy? The Business and Government Perspective What roles do employers, local government, and community leaders play in addressing workforce challenges and creating opportunities for shared prosperity? The Future of Our Region As immigration policy continues to evolve, what practical solutions can help strengthen our economy, support our communities, and ensure the long-term success of the San Diego–Baja California region?
Michigan football players embracing difficult 2026 schedule
"We really don't care who's talking about us or not," Michigan football safety Rod Moore said. "Sept. 5 comes, they're going to see what's going on."
Bucs' Winfield Jr. Given Ridiculous Ranking Among Safeties
Despite elite versatility and a decorated resume, Tampa Bay’s star safety plummeted in a new league-wide ranking, sparking an intense debate.
Health and safety complaints trigger state investigation at NKY long-term care facility
After a sexual assault allegation & a wrongful death lawsuit, an independent care facility is now under a state investigation.
East Hampton residents cite health worries amid battery plant fire investigation
The town supervisor called on the battery plant operator to adopt safety upgrades or risk a shutdown.
Meta Ordered to Pay $567M in Youth Mental Health Lawsuit
Technology giant Meta will pay $567 million into a remediation fund after a New Mexico judge ruled the company behind social media platforms Facebook and Instagram misled consumers about the safety of its products and endangered children. Judge Bryan Biedscheid said Thursday that Meta’s platforms ...
Heat impacting businesses across Texas
Businesses like Franklin Barbecue and Austin Ghost Tours have learned to make changes during the summer heat, both for customer and employee safety.
100 old rat feces. What else was found at these Sacramento-area restaurants?
Sacramento County Health Inspectors cited five eateries for health food violations over a one-week period between July 30 and Aug. 6.
Kansas student-athletes face burnout risk as fall sports season approaches
Kansas fall sports practices begin Aug. 17. KSHSAA's 'Less is More' campaign addresses rising burnout rates and heat safety rules for student-athletes.
Virginia businesses sue to block new THC regulations set to take effect this month
Starting on Aug. 16, hemp products in Virginia cannot exceed more than 2 milligrams of THC per package. Supporters say it's a safety issues, but some local businesses the new regulations could force them to take massive amounts of products off the shelves.
A clinically validated framework for auditing AI chatbot behavior in mental health interactions
Nature Medicine - Across 810 conversations, an evaluation framework finds that AI chatbots often amplify simulated users’ psychological vulnerabilities, revealing persistent safety risks in...
Court orders Meta to pay $567 million to address kids' mental health and safety on its platforms
A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $567 million for mental health harm to kids from its platforms
Court orders Meta to pay $567 million to address kids' mental health and safety on its platforms
A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $567 million for mental health harm to kids from its platforms
Court orders Meta to pay $567 million to address kids' mental health, safety on its platforms
A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $567 million for mental health harm to kids from its platforms.
Advocates lay out case for Hochul to act on Kyra's Law
The bill would require courts to prioritize a child’s safety and well-being in custody and visitation proceedings.
Advocates lay out case for Hochul to act on Kyra's Law
The bill would require courts to prioritize a child’s safety and well-being in custody and visitation proceedings.
Safety fears as scientists make first viruses designed by AI
Researchers say breakthrough offers hope for new medicines but also raises urgent biosecurity questions
Safe to eat lettuce like normal as statewide cyclosporiasis numbers dwindle, health officials say
Health officials on Thursday said it’s safe for residents to return to typical food safety guidance as statewide cyclosporiasis numbers continue to decline.
U.S. moves to shut a Kentucky organ donation group, citing safety failures
The U.S. moves to shut a Kentucky organ donation group that's been accused of continuing plans for organ retrieval from some patients who unexpectedly showed signs of life.
IAM Union: Workers Deserve Protection from Deadly Heat
As record-breaking temperatures continue to put working people at risk across the country, the Trump Administration is pulling back protections for workers from one of the fastest-growing workplace hazards: extreme heat. Recent reports say the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has reduced the heat-focused inspections and enforcement efforts that were previously expanded under the
Bengals safety Bryan Cook is embracing his leadership role
Cook is stepping into a leadership role on the Bengals’ defense.
Steelers sign former Dallas Cowboys safety
The Steelers sign a former Dallas Cowboys defensive back.
City warns retailers to stop selling illegal e-bikes
The mayor put companies on notice Wednesday, sending cease-and-desist letters to over 40 online retailers.
HHS shutting down Kentucky organ procurement group over safety concerns
The federal government is moving to shut down the organization that manages organ donations in the Kentucky region, US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. announced Wednesday, calling the organization a “bad apple.”
The fight for safer cath labs continues: ‘We have to fix the work environment’
A group of nine U.S. medical societies wants to help hospital leaders improve cath lab safety. Their primary goals are to reduce radiation exposure and prevent orthopedic injuries.
DHS: Mass. lawmakers putting ‘politics above public safety’ with signing of Protect Act
DHS is slamming Massachusetts lawmakers after Gov. Healey signed the Protect Act into law, which limits ICE’s capabilities, saying Bay State politicians are “putting politics above public safety.”
Sanofi suspends chronic lung disease phase 2 study, tied to ‘strategic business reasons’
Sanofi halted a phase 2 trial testing a monoclonal antibody, SAR445399, in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, Fierce Biotech has learned. The trial, which began only back in April, was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to measure the reduction in mucus plug score following treatment with SAR445399 compared with placebo in adults aged 18 to 80 years with NCFB, a chronic lung disease. The trial was officially reported as halted on July 29, the day before Sanofi’s second-quarter earnings call. The decision to pause the trial was made “as part of a company-wide portfolio review for strategic business reasons,” and not due to safety concerns, a Sanofi spokesperson told Fierce. The move to pause the NCFB trial comes during a trying time for Sanofi following a year filled with a series of trial fails. In February, the French pharma ousted CEO Paul Hudson and appointed Merck KGaA leader Belén Garijo, M.D., Ph.D., to steer the ship. Since then, Garijo has been doing a deep dive on correcting the company’s strewn R&D and clinical strategies. On July 24, Sanofi scrapped amlitelimab for atopic dermatitis, despite its lore as being a potential $5 billion blockbuster. During its second-quarter report, the company abandoned two more assets, balinatunfib and itepekimab, following failed trial results in psoriasis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, respectively. SAR445399, only first revealed by Sanofi in 2023, is an anti-interleukin-1 receptor 3 monoclonal antibody developed to block the interleukin 1, 33, and 36 cytokine pathways. These pathways can be important in chronic immune-related dermatologic diseases, such as atopic dermatitis and hidradenitis suppurativa, as well as respiratory conditions, such as NCFB. Related Sanofi’s new CEO ‘looking deeply’ at late-stage pipeline as clinical clearout continues NCFB affects roughly half a million people in the U.S., with a global incidence of greater than one million cases. In August 2025, Insmed received FDA approval for Brinsupri, a DPP1 inhibitor targeting neutrophil activation, for treatment of NCFB in adults and kids ages 12 and older. The British biotech Infex Therapeutics showed promising NCFB phase 2a data using their monoclonal antibody, INFEX702, which acts by disabling Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacteria known to be a major pathogen of NCFB. Sanofi is currently running a separate phase 2 study testing SAR445399 as a potential treatment for the inflammatory skin condition hidradenitis suppurativa.
Fact vs. Fiction: Separating the Myths from the Science Behind GLP-1 Medications
From social media claims to questions about safety, UConn Health OB/GYN and obesity medicine specialist Dr. Jason Schneider explains what patients should re ...
Paid Leave is helping workers — and businesses like mine
For small businesses like mine, the Paid Leave program saves me money while providing a safety net that my employees deserve.
Fruit flies and other health violations revealed in Ann Arbor
Washtenaw County health inspectors cited several Ann Arbor restaurants for food safety and cleanliness violations.
Coby Bryant Injury Threatens Bears-Seahawks Reunion
Coby Bryant’s Chicago debut hits a painful pause, but the former Seahawks safety could still return in time for a heated Week 8 reunion with Seattle this fall.
The White House’s New AI Safety Framework Is None of Your Business
How's that for transparency?
Bryan Cook is the Cincinnati Bengals' Most Overlooked Offseason Addition
The Cincinnati Bengals made several prominent defensive additions this offseason. Dexter Lawrence was the biggest name, but their additions of Boye Mafe and Jonathan Allen have also generated plenty of attention. While the Bengals went and added plenty of names, they also added another player who is being overlooked but will provide just as much of an impact, and that is safety Bryan Cook.
Steps announced to improve public safety in Chippewa Entertainment District
In a Tuesday press conference at Buffalo City Hall, Mayor Sean Ryan was joined by fellow city and business leaders to announce the next phase of his administration’s efforts to improve public safety in the Chippewa Entertainment District after several weeks of enhanced enforcement and evaluation. Read more from WBEN: | WBEN
Downtown attacks prompt civic leaders to hold public safety meetings
Leaders in government, business, and law enforcement will gather on Wednesday in the biggest summit to address the issue since last fall.
Ryan announces efforts to improve public safety in Chippewa District
This comes after disturbances in the district from large outdoor gatherings, vehicle congestion, and groups congregating outside of businesses.
New ASE guideline aims to improve workplace safety for cardiac sonographers
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are a major safety concern in the field of echocardiography, impacting up to 90% of all cardiac sonographers.
Deadline Approaching for the 2026 IAM Safety & Health Conference
The IAM Safety and Health Department is accepting registrations for the 2026 IAM Safety & Health Conference, taking place Sept. 27 to Oct. 2, 2026, at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, Md. This annual conference provides IAM members with the knowledge and tools needed to address today's workplace safety and health
Buffalo: Ryan announces steps to improve public safety in Chippewa entertainment district
Mayor Sean Ryan announced the next phase of his administration's efforts to improve public safety in Buffalo's Chippewa entertainment district following several weeks of enhanced enforcement and evaluation.
Lawmakers announce gun safety actions in response to proposed federal rollbacks
The actions include legislation that would keep gun sales in person in New York state.
Cowboys Address Injury Issue With $33 Million Free Agent
Dallas Cowboys head coach said $33 million free agent safety Jalen Thompson missed practice due to hip injury. The post Cowboys Address Injury Issue With $33 Million Free Agent appeared first on HEAVY.
Nurses deliver petition opposing CommonSpirit Health’s planned layoffs of frontline health care workers
RNs delivered a petition to their employer opposing CommonSpirit Health’s planned layoffs of more than 175 frontline health care workers signed by more than 5,000 nurses. The nurses held a rally and press conference to protest the proposed layoffs at 17 hospitals in California and their impact on patient safety. The nurses are demanding that CommonSpirit Health immediately rescind the layoffs.
LIST: National Night Out events in our area
Various townships and safety departments throughout the region are preparing to celebrate National Night Out with free entertainment, food, demonstrations, and more.
SDSU leads international research collaboration to broaden understandi
The series was published in The Lancet Public Health and expands the evidence on sex workers' well-being and occupational safety.
‘Every day is an audition:' Marcus Epps battling for starting safety job
In Year 2 of his second stint in Philadelphia, Marcus Epps is battling for everything in the Eagles open competition at safety.
Flock cameras explained: How the license plate readers work
Flock Safety's license plate readers are raising privacy concerns and igniting a surveillance debate. Here's what you need to know.
Steelers sign S Rayshawn Jenkins, cut Darnell Savage
The Steelers signed safety Rayshawn Jenkins to a one-year contract, the team announced Sunday.
RFK Jr., Bash clash in heated interview: ‘This is not productive’
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CNN’s Dana Bash clashed over vaccine safety and COVID-19 in a heated interview on Sunday. The tension in the “State of the Union”…
METR, led by Beth Barnes, confront AI safety research talent shortage
METR, a Berkeley lab started by an ex-OpenAI researcher, has become a prominent AI umpire. CEO Beth Barnes says AI safety research needs more people.
C.J. Gardner-Johnson diagnosed with a calf strain
An MRI delivered good news to Bills safety C.J.
Trump has quietly throttled an agency devoted to the safety of American healthcare
The agency, which has been key to improving patient safety, has been shut down by the Trump administration through cuts to funding.
Steelers host former Browns safety for workout
The Steelers host a former Browns safety during training camp
The myth of the innovation tradeoff: Our chemical safety law protects health without stifling progress
The Toxic Substances Control Act is the primary safety law protecting Americans from harmful chemicals in everyday products. Bipartisan updates in 2016 strengthened the law by giving EPA the authority and responsibility to evaluate new chemicals more effectively, and to protect vulnerable populations, including children, pregnant women and those who work at or live by
SGMC Health Earns Full Transparency Badge from The Leapfrog Group
SGMC Health has earned the 2026 Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge, recognizing the health system’s commitment to publicly reporting information about patient safety and quality through the annual Leapfrog Hospital Survey.
Does public health *need* MAHA?
Last week, our friend Dr. Craig Spencer sparked an ongoing volatile discussion with his Atlantic article “Public Health Needs MAHA.” Some have come out in strong dissent, others are cheering, and others are simply lamenting that we find ourselves in such a divided world to begin with. We will dare to dip our toes in these controversial waters, too. Does public health need MAHA? We think in some ways yes, and in other ways, no. MAHA leaders versus the everyday MAHA supporter The vitriol in this debate mostly comes from one collapsed distinction: the leadership of MAHA is not necessarily the same as the people who support it. Say “MAHA” and most people picture RFK Jr. Fair enough, as he coined the term and holds most of the power. And, yes, some MAHA followers treat Kennedy as something close to a saint. But talk to the grassroots, and it’s not a monolith. They’re Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. People who distrust vaccines and vaccine supporters. It’s a wide, eclectic coalition. The data backs this too: 4 in 10 Americans support the movement—that’s a lot of people! But according to polls, vaccines and medical choice (the issues most tied to Kennedy personally) are cited by only 4% as their reason for supporting the movement. For many, the motivations are much broader. Many MAHA supporters are signing up for the idea that “something needs to change” with health in this country. They’re asking good-faith questions about corporate influence on our health systems, health care costs, nutrition, chemicals, and clean air and water. These are all questions that plenty of public health professionals recognize as legitimate and also care about very deeply. Blurring the lines between the leadership and grassroots does real damage in two important ways: It hands the 4 in 10 exactly the narrative already fed—that the health ecosystem doesn’t listen, doesn’t care, and paints every critic with the same brush. It gives the actual bad actor more power. RFK Jr. has done irreparable damage and can’t be trusted. What the MAHA movement gets right A healthy population is something the public health field was literally built on, and many of these topics are things we have dedicated our lives to. Yet the MAHA movement has captivated nearly half the country in a way the public health establishment has failed to achieve. So that means MAHA is doing something right. Some of it may be timing (after a Covid-19 pandemic and deep frustration and mistrust with institutions). The movement also does three other things really well: 1. It gives a new, louder voice to system failures. While MAHA is not a monolith, one theme stays consistent across their stories: the system failed them. For some, it was the system that flooded their communities with opioids and then walked away. For others, it was the system that let their business collapse during Covid with no safety net in sight. For others still, it was the system that failed to help them manage a complex chronic illness, bouncing them from physician to physician without any real answers. And in many ways, our health ecosystems are failing Americans. Why are medical bills so incomprehensible? Why do some kids get a healthy school lunch and others don’t? Why do an epidemiologist and a MD/PhD student have to start newsletters in the middle of the biggest public health emergency in a century, just so people can get straight information? Because the systems failed. This deep-seated frustration driving many Americans to search for solutions elsewhere needs to be recognized. 2. MAHA has brilliant comms central to their efforts. MAHA figured out something most health institutions still have not: the information landscape changed. It’s participatory now, not top-down; influence runs through many nodes in a community, not one institution; and storytelling and telling audiences “what you really think” moves people more than data dumps do. MAHA goes where audiences are listening, using podcasts, social media, and memes in ways most health institutions would scoff at—but it works. 3. They are very good at organizing. A MAHA meeting feels like a rally: energy, speakers, music, and most importantly, an action for everyone. Someone’s writing the next policy brief, someone’s seeding a narrative, someone knows the next legislative deadline, someone’s sending the text messages for a campaign. None of this is new (ask the civil rights movement), but MAHA knows it works and has capitalized on it. What MAHA gets wrong This list could be much longer, and this newsletter has spent a lot of time covering it, but here are a few things: Poor use of scientific evidence. This is the fundamental problem with many MAHA policies: the hype outpaces the science, and experts are often villainized for pointing this out. MAHA leadership has traded real solutions for cheap wins. For example, instead of taking on the powerful food industry and passing real reforms, it has celebrated french fries made of beef tallow and taken out artificial dyes from still very sugary children’s cereal. These changes won’t move the needle on America’s diet. MAHA leadership has tried to dismantle vaccine access in the U.S. While many MAHA supporters emphasize other issues, the effort to change vaccine policy has become MAHA’s signature effort. This is not surprising given RFK Jr.’s extensive track record campaigning against vaccines. It has rallied behind the wrong leader. RFK Jr. has a decades-long track record of villifying doctors, scientists, and public health workers, well before he became HHS secretary. He is known for his decades-long work sowing distrust in vaccines as well as life-saving treatments like antiretroviral therapy for HIV. This is not a serious person who can move the needle on health in the U.S, and he has already done serious damage. Public health needs more than defense Defending the evidence is absolutely necessary so health in the U.S. doesn’t move further backward. The public health establishment is very good at defense. The problem is this defense often sounds like defending the status quo, which has failed many people. Public health needs to offer an alternative to RFK Jr.’s MAHA—one that is rooted in evidence, truly listens to and addresses people’s frustrations, and has innovative solutions and the courage to change the systems. How do we get there? Find common ground. Do you know what most people care most about? The abysmal cost of healthcare. Start there. Fight for the human loudly. Too often, communications and engagement center on science with a capital S, funding mechanisms, or the CDC/FDA/NIH. Not the person. So the public doesn’t see themselves in it. Instead, they see people fighting for the very powerful systems that they feel negatively impact their health and well-being. Let the public feel and hear that you see their frustrations, you get it, and you’re fighting for them within the system. Recognize when pro-science messages are alienating people. Facts absolutely matter, but angrily venting only alienates people further. Our friend Elisabeth Marnik recently wrote a New York Times article about her experience growing up unvaccinated and how listening and empathetic conversation are the only ways to reach people that really work (a position backed by communication science). Her comments section was full of hateful comments from pro-vaccine individuals attacking her for daring to suggest we approach vaccine-hesitant individuals with empathy. It is possible to both stand firm behind scientific evidence and empathize with people who don’t trust it. Lean into politics smartly. Often, public health has shied away from politics: Don’t touch it, lest you get burned. But this fails to recognize that the third rail is what fuels the train: who is elected determines our budgets, our priorities, and our authority. Being political means being very savvy in strategy on both sides of the aisle, knowing your audience, and recognizing that political capital is as scarce as financial resources and needs to be allocated accordingly. Bottom line So does public health need MAHA? That’s not really the right question. Public health has a responsibility not to dismiss 40% of the country who feel heard by this movement and are frustrated that the system has failed them. And it has a responsibility to stick to the evidence and recognize MAHA leadership for what it is: a danger to our nation’s health. Both can, and should, be done. Love, YLE and KP A big thanks to Craig Spencer, who had the courage to put his neck out there to start a much-needed discussion at such a critical moment—one that is determining the identity of an entire field. Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD is completing an emergency medicine residency and research fellowship focusing on health literacy and communication. In her free time, she writes the newsletters You Can Know Things debunking health myths and rumors and The Public Health Roundup. Views expressed belong to KP, not her employer. Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE) comprises a team of experts, ranging from physicians to immunologists to epidemiologists to nutritionists, working together with one goal: to “translate” ever-evolving public health science so that people are well-equipped to make evidence-based decisions. The YLE suite of newsletters reaches over 475,000 people across more than 132 countries. 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Joe Barrett's WSJ piece on Archer debate ignores the politics behind the Astroturfed "rebellion" against the safety project
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Cowboys rookie Caleb Downs impresses early at camp, welcomes tough test against offense
One of the standouts has been rookie safety Caleb Downs, the team’s first selection in this summer’s draft.
Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) Stock Looks Reasonable On Cash Flow But Stretched On Earnings
Sphere Entertainment stock has delivered a very strong 360.9% return over the last 5 years, while the latest valuation checks are more cautious, with the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate pointing to upside and market multiples suggesting the shares are already pricing in a lot of good news. Recent swings in the share price add to the debate about whether the current US$148.32 level offers enough margin of safety. Over 5 years, Sphere Entertainment has returned 360.9%, which puts today’s...
Countries urged to strengthen breastfeeding support and health systems to give every child a healthy start in life
Too many mothers and families around the world still lack access to services and interventions that enable and support breastfeeding. Yet breastfeeding is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to protect a child’s health. It provides infants and young children with essential nutrition, increases immunity, helps protect against serious illness, and supports cognitive development.
Burlington business owners’ open letter renews debate over harm reduction
The open letter pleads for city officials to address the ongoing struggles with homelessness, addiction, and public safety.
Connecting research to policy on Capitol Hill
MIT students and postdocs traveled to Washington to meet with U.S. Senate and House of Representatives staffers. Over two days, they met with over 60 offices from 32 states, advocating for policies ranging from NSF funding to AI safety.
Lions Star Sends Strong Message on Injury Recovery
Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph started training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. While head coach Dan Campbell said that he would feel good if Joseph were back by Week 1, Joseph has been much more optimistic than his coach.The fifth-year safety told media members that he was super optimistic about his health […] The post Lions Star Sends Strong Message on Injury Recovery appeared first on HEAVY.
Safety a top priority as more heart procedures move to outpatient settings
The push to move certain procedures to ambulatory surgical centers is one of the biggest business trends in electrophysiology. Medical societies are watching this space closely to ensure high quality remains the goal.
Wildfires force George Clooney's family to evacuate their home in France
Clooney expressed concern for the safety of the community and committed to helping rebuild
Wildfires force George Clooney's family to evacuate their home in France
Clooney expressed concern for the safety of the community and committed to helping rebuild
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Cyclospora outbreak clouds strong earnings for Taco Bell’s parent company
Taco Bell’s parent company, Yum Brands, reported robust sales and profit in the second quarter, surpassing Wall Street’s expectations by several measures. But the earnings cover the April-June quarter, or the three months before a cyclospora outbreak plunged the company’s most important brand into a food-safety crisis.
KFF Health Tracking Poll: Mifepristone and the Midterms
Amid an ongoing FDA re-review of mifepristone, awareness of the safety and prevalence of the abortion pill remains limited. This KFF poll also finds that the voters who say abortion policy is an important issue for 2026 midterm candidates to discuss are disproportionately Democrats.
Cowboys Newcomer Logs First Injury Concern of Training Camp
New Cowboys safety PJ Locke suffered the first injury of this training camp for the team, but the severity is in question. The post Cowboys Newcomer Logs First Injury Concern of Training Camp appeared first on HEAVY.
How Community Safety is Grounded in Access to Mental Healthcare
Law enforcement is often the default response to a mental health crisis. This approach to crisis response, however, is leaving communities without the support systems they truly need. Communities greatly benefit when mental and behavioral health services and alternative response options are prioritized. This Minority Mental Health Month, the Center for Policing Equity examines what it takes for every person to receive the appropriate care they need, from investments in equitable access to healthcare to expanding affordable and culturally responsive care.
Brush fire destroys over 100 tile pallets at Kern County business, sparking fire safety concerns
A brush fire destroyed 100+ tile pallets at a Kern County business. Officials urge defensible space as fire season peaks.
Can you eat lettuce safely during the cyclospora outbreak? Advice from an infectious disease expert
Rather than avoiding fresh produce, adopting a few sensible food safety practices can help you significantly reduce your risk of getting sick while continuing to enjoy the many health benefits and flavor perks of salads and fresh veggies.
Thinking Machines co-founder Lilian Weng left the company citing health reasons, then joined OpenAI
Weng previously served as the VP of AI Safety Research at OpenAI.
Hegseth offers soldiers testosterone and FDA loosens safety warnings. Is the science there?
Last week, the Pentagon posted a video on X announcing they will be mandating testosterone screening for troops in the military aged 30 and above. If they test low, they will be offered voluntary testosterone replacement therapy. This episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube. At the same time, FDA has announced it […]