Communication Archives

04.23.2025 Contemporary art collage of human hands holding dialogue bubble. Concept of health communication, news, chat, infographic.

Health Equity

The Hidden Power of Difficult Conversations in Public Health

Empowering individuals to speak up, to share what is embarrassing or shameful, is central to fostering better public health outcomes.

Guest Author Isabel Markowski

04.11.2025 Portrait of a young woman, alone and scrolling on her phone

The Social Media Paradox: More Friends, Less Connection

The more time people spend actively engaging on social media—whether through posting, commenting, or messaging—the lonelier they may feel.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

04.09.2025 abstract and colorful design with various shapes. panic and chaos concept

Health Equity

From Panic to Perspective: How to Make Sense of Health News and Claims

A how-to guide from PHP's executive editor on critically evaluating health claims and navigating sensational headlines.

Editor Monica L. Wang

01.29.2025 3D Render of Digital Background with Different Online Services. Fake news spread on social media concept

Health Equity

Consequences of Fake News

Combating misinformation requires the combined efforts of social media platforms, users, and society as a whole.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

01.28.2025 Aerial view of deforestation. Climate change concept

Public Perceptions About Climate Change and Health

Younger adults, women, and those with higher educational attainment were more likely to believe climate change will harm their health.

Guest Author Christine Swoboda

11.08.2024 Janelle Palacios headshot

Health Equity

Janelle Palacios

Janelle Palacios, nurse midwife, researcher, and founder of Encoded 4 Story, uses storytelling to improve health outcomes for Indigenous women.

Fellow Dani Weissert

10.24.2024 Browsing on television streaming site

Health Equity

Ads on Television Streaming Apps Shape Latino Health Disparities

Spanish-language broadcasts tend to feature more health-adverse TV ads compared to English-language broadcasts.

Guest Author Melissa DuPont-Reyes

04.22.2024 young girl pointing at unhealthy food products at the grocery store

Health Equity
Nutrition

Kids See Food, They Eat It

Food and drink advertising for children is largely unregulated, resulting in companies promoting unhealthy products and targeting low-income children.

Fellow Heather Sherr

04.10.2024 Matthew Kreuter headshot

Health Equity

Matthew Kreuter

Matthew Kreuter, Kahn Family Professor of Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis and founder of the Health Communication Research Laboratory, shares about his research on effective public health messaging to address health inequities.

Fellow Heather Sherr

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