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05.15.2025 "Observing Science" title and mission on dark grey background

Health Equity

On Apostasy

From the printing press to social media, how we communicate about science is changing. And we must adapt to ensure public trust.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

05.14.2025 Flat-lay image of whole, healthy foods on a table

Food as Medicine: Getting Back to What Nourishes Us

Food isn’t just fuel—it is medicine and one of the most powerful tools we have to protect our health. So, how did we get so far off track?

Editor Monica L. Wang

05.08.2025 "Observing Science" title and mission on dark grey background

Health Equity

Can Science Lead to Real-World Change More Efficiently?

On the translation and implementation of science, and the time required to carry out these processes effectively and without harm.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

05.01.2025 "Observing Science" title and mission on dark grey background

Health Equity

Can Science Be Done More Efficiently?

In an age that craves efficiency in all that we do, is it reasonable to ask for more efficient, perhaps faster science? We are not so sure.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

04.28.2025

Health Equity

The Politics of Care: DEI, Black Doctors, and the Fight for Health Equity

A diverse medical workforce is a matter of life and death for communities that face disproportionate health disparities.

Guest Author Rasheera Dopson

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

04.17.2025 "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 L. 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

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