Episodes

  • 773 - More Consequences of Abortion Restrictions: Increases in Infant Deaths in Texas

    773 - More Consequences of Abortion Restrictions: Increases in Infant Deaths in Texas
    Jun 26 2024
    About this episode: In 2021, Texas passed the extremely restrictive Senate Bill 8 which bans most abortions with very few exceptions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected—as early as five or six weeks of pregnancy. 2022 data suggested a noticeable uptick in infant mortality in Texas. A new study looked into the connection between the two and is among the first to show evidence evaluating the impacts of abortion bans and how other places with severely restrictive laws could also see more infant deaths as a result. Guests: is an assistant professor and demographic researcher in the department of at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. is an assistant professor, demographer, and perinatal epidemiologist in the department of at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Host: Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the , an editor for , and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Show links and related content: —Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health —JAMA Pediatrics —Public Health On Call —Public Health On Call Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us or . Follow us: Here's our
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    12 mins
  • 772 - Why Are So Many Adults Being Diagnosed With ADHD?

    772 - Why Are So Many Adults Being Diagnosed With ADHD?
    Jun 24 2024
    About this episode: What’s behind the significant increases in adult diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder—historically thought to be a neurodevelopmental disorder of childhood? A new understanding of symptoms, better diagnoses, and some of the best treatments in psychiatric medicine mean more and more people are benefiting from the evolving science behind ADHD. Guest: is a Johns Hopkins psychiatrist and the director of the . Host: Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the , the largest center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Show links and related content: —MedScape Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us or . Follow us: Here's our
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    17 mins
  • 771 - More Cases of Measles in the United States

    771 - More Cases of Measles in the United States
    Jun 21 2024
    Overview: An uptick of measles cases in the U.S. is raising concerns, especially heading into summer when travelers may bring back more cases from Europe. This most infectious human virus can cause severe and even fatal complications, especially for unvaccinated children—sometimes years after what seemed to be a mild case. Pandemic disruptions and rampant mis- and disinformation online have contributed to declining rates of vaccination that leave some communities especially vulnerable to measles outbreaks. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working with states, health departments, and the general public to communicate around the danger of measles, the safety of vaccines, and what people can do once they’ve been exposed. Guests: is the incident manager for measles response at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. is a medical officer at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention working to fight measles across the country. Host: is vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a faculty member in health policy, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland’s Health Department. Show links and related content: —The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention —The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention —The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention —Health News Florida Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us or . Follow us: Here's our
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    16 mins
  • BONUS - Allegations of War Crimes By Leaders of Hamas and Israeli Officials before the International Criminal Court

    BONUS - Allegations of War Crimes By Leaders of Hamas and Israeli Officials before the International Criminal Court
    Jun 18 2024
    Overview: The International Criminal Court, a justice system inspired by the Nuremburg tribunals after World War II, holds individuals responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity. In May 2024, the Court's chief prosecutor requested arrest warrants for three leaders of Hamas and, separately, for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, for alleged crimes on October 7, 2023 and in the war in Gaza that followed. Len Rubenstein is Distinguished Professor of the Practice and Interim Director of the Center for Public Health and Human Rights at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. In this episode, he breaks down the Court’s processes, explains the allegations against both Hamas and Israeli leaders, answers questions that have surfaced about the allegations, and argues that the Court is essential for accountability for human rights and public health around the world. Guest: is a human rights lawyer and Distinguished Professor of the Practice and Interim Director of the Center for Public Health and Human Rights at the Johns and interim director of the at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Host: is vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a faculty member in health policy, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland’s Health Department. Show links and related content: —International Criminal Court —Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health —Public Health On Call Podcast —Public Health On Call Podcast Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us or . Follow us: Here's our
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    17 mins
  • 770 - Juneteenth in 2024

    770 - Juneteenth in 2024
    Jun 17 2024
    Overview: Juneteenth was declared a federal holiday in 2021 amidst a national reckoning with race. Four years later, the observation finds us at a time of continued polarization and attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Reflecting on the historical significance of Juneteenth can help us think about how to celebrate and observe the day, and how to recommit to healing and social justice work as individuals, communities, and society. Guest: is the assistant dean for at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Host: Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the , an editor for , and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Show links and related content: —Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine —Stanford —Able Museum —Othering & Belonging Institute, UC Berkeley —The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History —USC Race and Equity Center —The Chronicle of Higher Education Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us or . Follow us: Here's our
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    18 mins
  • 769 - A Conversation With A Coast Guard Flight Surgeon

    769 - A Conversation With A Coast Guard Flight Surgeon
    Jun 14 2024
    About this episode: The U.S. Coast Guard is charged with safeguarding Americans through missions including maritime law enforcement, antiterrorism operations, and search and rescue. Members of the Coast Guard carry out these missions at sea and in the air in all sorts of extreme conditions requiring specialized medical care to ensure their health and safety. In this episode, we hear from a flight surgeon who talks about his work caring for military aviators, as well as some of the most challenging moments of his career, including Hurricane Katrina and being the medical director for the Coast Guard Academy during COVID. Guest: is the medical director for the Coast Guard Academy. Previously, he was a flight surgeon for the Coast Guard since 2004. Host: is vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a faculty member in health policy, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland’s Health Department. Show links and related content: Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us or . Follow us: Here's our
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    15 mins
  • 768 - The Food Industry and the #Antidiet Movement

    768 - The Food Industry and the #Antidiet Movement
    Jun 12 2024
    About this episode: What is the relationship between food industry giants like General Mills and a social media movement aimed at pushing back on diet culture and unrealistic body images? An investigation by health journalists at The Examination found that food companies and dieticians appear to be co-opting the hashtag “antidiet” to promote their products. Guest: is a senior reporter with The Examination Host: is vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a faculty member in health policy, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland’s Health Department. Show links and related content: Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us or . Follow us: Here's our
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    12 mins
  • 767 - A Much More Effective—But Complicated—CPR Could Save Many More Lives

    767 - A Much More Effective—But Complicated—CPR Could Save Many More Lives
    Jun 10 2024
    About the episode: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, has been the gold standard for buying time in a medical emergency. But it’s not very effective, especially for the majority of cardiac arrest cases. What is much more effective: employing advanced machinery like ECMO, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, that can keep people alive for hours or even days and weeks while physicians address the medical emergency and the body heals. But can emergency medicine shift to get more patients on ECMO faster? Guest: is a professor of medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School where he is the director of resuscitation medicine. Host: Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the , the largest center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Show links and related content: Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us or . Follow us: Here's our
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    20 mins