Katie Suleta
@drkatiesuleta.bsky.social
Public health and healthcare researcher, educator, and writer.
Doctorate of Health Sciences, Master's of Public Health, Master's of Health Informatics
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Doctorate of Health Sciences, Master's of Public Health, Master's of Health Informatics
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Katie Suleta
@drkatiesuleta.bsky.social
· Aug 17
The latest issue of Skeptical Inquirer is dedicated to fighting back.
Reposted by Katie Suleta
Michael Shermer used to be a skeptic hero.
Today, he is a MAHA enabler, obsessed with strangers' genitals and endangering trans people to get attention on social media.
I want to lead by example and prove to him it's possible to not talk about trans people constantly.
My latest.
Today, he is a MAHA enabler, obsessed with strangers' genitals and endangering trans people to get attention on social media.
I want to lead by example and prove to him it's possible to not talk about trans people constantly.
My latest.
The Anti-Trans Obsessions of “Skeptic” Michael Shermer: Hallucinating Imaginary Demons to Empower Actual Villains, Once Again.
I want to demonstrate to Michael Shermer that it’s possible for men like us to not talk about trans people constantly. If I can do it, so can he.
sciencebasedmedicine.org
January 30, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Michael Shermer used to be a skeptic hero.
Today, he is a MAHA enabler, obsessed with strangers' genitals and endangering trans people to get attention on social media.
I want to lead by example and prove to him it's possible to not talk about trans people constantly.
My latest.
Today, he is a MAHA enabler, obsessed with strangers' genitals and endangering trans people to get attention on social media.
I want to lead by example and prove to him it's possible to not talk about trans people constantly.
My latest.
Reposted by Katie Suleta
As a reminder, the doctors behind RFK's current attack on vaccines got started at Sensible Medicine, run by "medical conservatives" like Adam Cifu and John Mandrola.
No one forced them to do this.
They chose that, and we don't need their permission to remember.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hHl...
No one forced them to do this.
They chose that, and we don't need their permission to remember.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hHl...
Makary spreads anti-vaxx disinformation with "medical conservatives"
YouTube video by Jonathan Howard
www.youtube.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:27 AM
As a reminder, the doctors behind RFK's current attack on vaccines got started at Sensible Medicine, run by "medical conservatives" like Adam Cifu and John Mandrola.
No one forced them to do this.
They chose that, and we don't need their permission to remember.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hHl...
No one forced them to do this.
They chose that, and we don't need their permission to remember.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hHl...
Reposted by Katie Suleta
Alex Pretti was a colleague at the VA. We hired him to recruit for our trial. He became an ICU nurse- I lover working with him. He was a good kind person who lived to help and these fuckers executed him.
White. Hot. Rage.
White. Hot. Rage.
January 24, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Alex Pretti was a colleague at the VA. We hired him to recruit for our trial. He became an ICU nurse- I lover working with him. He was a good kind person who lived to help and these fuckers executed him.
White. Hot. Rage.
White. Hot. Rage.
Reposted by Katie Suleta
Alex from our time working together, while he was in nursing school. Later, he moved to ICU, working as a nurse to support critically ill Veterans. He had such a great attitude. We’d chat between patients about trying to get in a mountain bike ride together. Will never happen now
January 24, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Alex from our time working together, while he was in nursing school. Later, he moved to ICU, working as a nurse to support critically ill Veterans. He had such a great attitude. We’d chat between patients about trying to get in a mountain bike ride together. Will never happen now
Reposted by Katie Suleta
The man murdered by ICE was an ICU nurse at the VA who also worked on research studies, including one on infectious disease, a treatment study on C. difficile in veterans. bsky.app/profile/dimi...
Alex Pretti was a colleague at the VA. We hired him to recruit for our trial. He became an ICU nurse- I lover working with him. He was a good kind person who lived to help and these fuckers executed him.
White. Hot. Rage.
White. Hot. Rage.
January 24, 2026 at 8:15 PM
The man murdered by ICE was an ICU nurse at the VA who also worked on research studies, including one on infectious disease, a treatment study on C. difficile in veterans. bsky.app/profile/dimi...
The Blood Type Diet has been thoroughly debunked many times throughout the years. That won't stop the family that pioneered it from pushing it, along with their products, services, and dubious research methods.
www.acsh.org/news/2026/01...
www.acsh.org/news/2026/01...
The Family of Wellness Grifters
Despite years of scientific consensus debunking the "Blood Type Diet," the D’Adamo family has successfully transformed a biological myth into a commercial empire. By leveraging pseudoscientific claims...
www.acsh.org
January 19, 2026 at 2:18 PM
The Blood Type Diet has been thoroughly debunked many times throughout the years. That won't stop the family that pioneered it from pushing it, along with their products, services, and dubious research methods.
www.acsh.org/news/2026/01...
www.acsh.org/news/2026/01...
@drandrealove.bsky.social and I have been working to promote good science based information.
Removing recommendations for vaccines makes us sicker. What we're seeing with measles is just the tip of the iceberg. We dissent.
Vaccines save lives.
Removing recommendations for vaccines makes us sicker. What we're seeing with measles is just the tip of the iceberg. We dissent.
Vaccines save lives.
January 6, 2026 at 4:58 PM
@drandrealove.bsky.social and I have been working to promote good science based information.
Removing recommendations for vaccines makes us sicker. What we're seeing with measles is just the tip of the iceberg. We dissent.
Vaccines save lives.
Removing recommendations for vaccines makes us sicker. What we're seeing with measles is just the tip of the iceberg. We dissent.
Vaccines save lives.
If you're looking to make a change and are considering taking a class offered by a wellness influencer, think twice. They offer little in the way of education and knowledge but a lot of confidence. That is a dangerous combination.
www.acsh.org/news/2026/01...
www.acsh.org/news/2026/01...
The Health Institute: Selling “Expertise” by the Certificate
Josh Axe is expanding his wellness empire, this time to include wellness training. The Health Institute is another money-making ploy pushing vibes, anecdotes, and Axe’s personal beliefs. The Health In...
www.acsh.org
January 5, 2026 at 2:06 PM
If you're looking to make a change and are considering taking a class offered by a wellness influencer, think twice. They offer little in the way of education and knowledge but a lot of confidence. That is a dangerous combination.
www.acsh.org/news/2026/01...
www.acsh.org/news/2026/01...
Reposted by Katie Suleta
Look for mention of @menopausedietplan.bsky.social @drkatiesuleta.bsky.social @jonathanstea.bsky.social
Sneak peek at Friday's Newsletter
open.substack.com/pub/buildupd...
open.substack.com/pub/buildupd...
January 2, 2026 at 5:11 AM
Look for mention of @menopausedietplan.bsky.social @drkatiesuleta.bsky.social @jonathanstea.bsky.social
My comments to BBC Good Food in spotting health misinformation. Also look for @jonathanstea.bsky.social and a mention of his book, Mind The Science: Saving Your Mental Health From The Wellness Industry.
www.bbcgoodfood.com/health/how-t...
www.bbcgoodfood.com/health/how-t...
How to spot health misinformation online
Can you trust the videos you’re watching, and how much harm do they do?
www.bbcgoodfood.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
My comments to BBC Good Food in spotting health misinformation. Also look for @jonathanstea.bsky.social and a mention of his book, Mind The Science: Saving Your Mental Health From The Wellness Industry.
www.bbcgoodfood.com/health/how-t...
www.bbcgoodfood.com/health/how-t...
January is just around the corner and diets and detoxes are already in full advertising mode. A good rule to follow with influencers and internet personalities: if they're trying to sell you something, don't take health advice from them.
www.acsh.org/news/2025/12...
www.acsh.org/news/2025/12...
Anti-Inflammation and Advertising: A Match Made In Wellness Heaven
Every January, the resurgence of diet and detox trends makes it difficult to distinguish reputable health advice from the opportunistic claims of "Wellness Warriors". The current obsession with anti-i...
www.acsh.org
December 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
January is just around the corner and diets and detoxes are already in full advertising mode. A good rule to follow with influencers and internet personalities: if they're trying to sell you something, don't take health advice from them.
www.acsh.org/news/2025/12...
www.acsh.org/news/2025/12...
Reposted by Katie Suleta
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine recently published a position paper about the ways that Lifestyle Medicine can revolutionize healthcare. Unfortunately, it's heavy on claims and light on evidence.
www.acsh.org/news/2025/12...
www.acsh.org/news/2025/12...
Lifestyle Medicine Positions Itself for a New Wellness Era
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has published a position paper in its flagship journal about the promises and potential of Lifestyle Medicine (LM). They argue that LM can address the...
www.acsh.org
December 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine recently published a position paper about the ways that Lifestyle Medicine can revolutionize healthcare. Unfortunately, it's heavy on claims and light on evidence.
www.acsh.org/news/2025/12...
www.acsh.org/news/2025/12...
There's been a lot of talk about using RCTs to test absolutely every question. RCTs are extremely powerful and important. However, they cannot tell us everything and are often not the best study design for the specific question we want answered.
www.acsh.org/news/2025/12...
www.acsh.org/news/2025/12...
RCTs: Not the End All Be All
RCTs are often hailed as the ultimate test of whether an intervention works, yet relying solely on RCTs leaves significant blind spots in science and public health. Ethics, cost, and real-world comple...
www.acsh.org
December 2, 2025 at 11:37 AM
There's been a lot of talk about using RCTs to test absolutely every question. RCTs are extremely powerful and important. However, they cannot tell us everything and are often not the best study design for the specific question we want answered.
www.acsh.org/news/2025/12...
www.acsh.org/news/2025/12...
@joho.bsky.social's newest book is a public service. We've been witness to revisionist history in the last 5 years in general, and around the pandemic in particular.
redhawkpublications.com/Everyone-Els...
redhawkpublications.com/Everyone-Els...
Everyone Else is Lying to You - References & Index
CHAPTER NOTES & BOOK INDEX for Jonathan Howard's EVERYONE ELSE IS LYING TO YOU IMPORTANT: Please fill out the form to access the free PDF Index and Chapter References downloads.
redhawkpublications.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:46 AM
@joho.bsky.social's newest book is a public service. We've been witness to revisionist history in the last 5 years in general, and around the pandemic in particular.
redhawkpublications.com/Everyone-Els...
redhawkpublications.com/Everyone-Els...
Reposted by Katie Suleta
This week Makary claimed AIDS, Lyme, and COVID came from a lab based on movies and books.
Inmates running the asylum.
Inmates running the asylum.
November 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM
This week Makary claimed AIDS, Lyme, and COVID came from a lab based on movies and books.
Inmates running the asylum.
Inmates running the asylum.
David Beckham and a slew of fancy sounding experts have thrown their names behind a new supplement. Thrown in a very glitzy marketing campaign and you have...just another supplement. There's nothing special about it aside from the price tag.
www.acsh.org/news/2025/11...
www.acsh.org/news/2025/11...
The Glitz and Glamour of Celebrity Supplements
Celebrities have discovered the ultimate performance enhancer: supplements that boost their bank accounts more than your health. With a dash of glamour and a sprinkle of pseudoscience, they promise yo...
www.acsh.org
November 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
David Beckham and a slew of fancy sounding experts have thrown their names behind a new supplement. Thrown in a very glitzy marketing campaign and you have...just another supplement. There's nothing special about it aside from the price tag.
www.acsh.org/news/2025/11...
www.acsh.org/news/2025/11...
The selective outrage over generally recognized as safe (GRAS) is yet another example of MAHA prioritizing vibes and money over health.
www.acsh.org/news/2025/11...
www.acsh.org/news/2025/11...
Selective Outrage Over GRAS
Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) has been the law of the land in the United States regarding food and beverage ingredients for decades. With MAHA’s stated quest to ensure that our food is made with...
www.acsh.org
November 14, 2025 at 12:16 AM
The selective outrage over generally recognized as safe (GRAS) is yet another example of MAHA prioritizing vibes and money over health.
www.acsh.org/news/2025/11...
www.acsh.org/news/2025/11...
Reposted by Katie Suleta
Look for mentions of @jonathanstea.bsky.social @drkatiesuleta.bsky.social @cspinet.org @conscienhealth.bsky.social
FRIDAY'S BUILD UP DIETITIANS NEWSLETTER
open.substack.com/pub/buildupd...
open.substack.com/pub/buildupd...
November 7, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Look for mentions of @jonathanstea.bsky.social @drkatiesuleta.bsky.social @cspinet.org @conscienhealth.bsky.social
The HPV vaccine is one of the best tools we have for preventing certain types of cancer. It's highly effective and safe. It's a no-brainer. Talk to your doctor about the HPV vaccine.
www.acsh.org/news/2025/11...
www.acsh.org/news/2025/11...
HPV and Men: Rethinking Cancer Risk in 2025
Cancer, even the word itself, evokes fear. It’s a shadow that looms over nearly everyone as they age, sparking anxious questions: Will I get it? What kind? Will it be caught early enough? While scienc...
www.acsh.org
November 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The HPV vaccine is one of the best tools we have for preventing certain types of cancer. It's highly effective and safe. It's a no-brainer. Talk to your doctor about the HPV vaccine.
www.acsh.org/news/2025/11...
www.acsh.org/news/2025/11...
Reposted by Katie Suleta
What should researchers do about "junk science"?
@drkatiesuleta.bsky.social has spent the past 15 months trying to have a flawed autism case study retracted -- revealing how junk science continues to persist in the scientific record.
Read the #OpEd: www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco...
@drkatiesuleta.bsky.social has spent the past 15 months trying to have a flawed autism case study retracted -- revealing how junk science continues to persist in the scientific record.
Read the #OpEd: www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco...
Opinion | A Journal Promised to Retract a Flawed Autism Study. It's Still Online.
Junk science leaves an indelible mark
www.medpagetoday.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
What should researchers do about "junk science"?
@drkatiesuleta.bsky.social has spent the past 15 months trying to have a flawed autism case study retracted -- revealing how junk science continues to persist in the scientific record.
Read the #OpEd: www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco...
@drkatiesuleta.bsky.social has spent the past 15 months trying to have a flawed autism case study retracted -- revealing how junk science continues to persist in the scientific record.
Read the #OpEd: www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco...
I've been keeping tabs on a terrible study for over a year and corresponding with the publishing journal. Getting a bad article retracted is a lot of work. Read more about my journey in @medpagetoday.com. Thanks to @gfriedman.bsky.social!
www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco..
www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco..
www.medpagetoday.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I've been keeping tabs on a terrible study for over a year and corresponding with the publishing journal. Getting a bad article retracted is a lot of work. Read more about my journey in @medpagetoday.com. Thanks to @gfriedman.bsky.social!
www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco..
www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco..
My cover story for SI.
The US is losing scientists. Not because they want to leave, but because they can’t stay.
Katie Suleta in Skeptical Inquirer on how political hostility and funding cuts are hollowing out the country’s research pipeline: https://ow.ly/ppzl50XfVnj
Katie Suleta in Skeptical Inquirer on how political hostility and funding cuts are hollowing out the country’s research pipeline: https://ow.ly/ppzl50XfVnj
October 21, 2025 at 10:12 PM
My cover story for SI.
The speakers for the 50th Anniversary CSICON have been announced and I am so excited to be included. I hope to see you there!
csiconference.org#Speakers
csiconference.org#Speakers
October 20, 2025 at 3:24 AM
The speakers for the 50th Anniversary CSICON have been announced and I am so excited to be included. I hope to see you there!
csiconference.org#Speakers
csiconference.org#Speakers
Reposted by Katie Suleta
There's often talk about becoming "siloed", i.e. '..just communicating w/like minded people'
...if you're a DIETITIAN whose content do you share/pay attn to that's NOT a dietitian?
How about:
@caulfieldtim.bsky.social @jonathanjarry.bsky.social @jonathanstea.bsky.social @drkatiesuleta.bsky.social
...if you're a DIETITIAN whose content do you share/pay attn to that's NOT a dietitian?
How about:
@caulfieldtim.bsky.social @jonathanjarry.bsky.social @jonathanstea.bsky.social @drkatiesuleta.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM
There's often talk about becoming "siloed", i.e. '..just communicating w/like minded people'
...if you're a DIETITIAN whose content do you share/pay attn to that's NOT a dietitian?
How about:
@caulfieldtim.bsky.social @jonathanjarry.bsky.social @jonathanstea.bsky.social @drkatiesuleta.bsky.social
...if you're a DIETITIAN whose content do you share/pay attn to that's NOT a dietitian?
How about:
@caulfieldtim.bsky.social @jonathanjarry.bsky.social @jonathanstea.bsky.social @drkatiesuleta.bsky.social