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04.17.2025 "Observing Science" title and mission on dark grey background

Health Equity

Unreliable Science

The science that drives our health policy depends on reliable investigators, reliable peer review, and reliable messengers.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

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 Wang

03.27.2025 "Observing Science" title and mission on dark grey background

Health Equity

Null (And Void?)

On null research findings and how, even though they may not be as attention-grabbing as their positive counterparts, they are still useful.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

03.20.2025 Older person with walking stick. Aging concept

Applying Concepts of Successful Aging to Whole Person Health

To ensure all populations achieve better health outcomes, the goal of successful aging should be considered throughout the lifespan.

Guest Authors Jack Tsai, Audrey Jones

03.13.2025 "Observing Science" title and mission on dark grey background

Health Equity

Women in Science

On gender inequities in science and the need to uplift all genders to advance and elevate the work of science.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

03.06.2025 "Observing Science" title and mission on dark grey background

Health Equity

Innovation

On researchers' transdisciplinary ventures and their role in fostering innovation across the scientific enterprise.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

02.27.2025 "Observing Science" title and mission on dark grey background

Health Equity

Science and Technology

The distinction between science and technology has become blurred, yet the two critically complement each other's work.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

02.20.2025 "Observing Science" title and mission on dark grey background

Health Equity

Facts?

On the complexity and uncertainty of scientific facts and our need to embrace humility and likelihoods over absolute truths.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

02.13.2025 "Observing Science" title and mission on dark grey background

Health Equity

Creating the Next Generation of Scientists

On training the next generation of scientists, our past shortcomings, and how we can do better for the future.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

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