Everyday Epidemiologist
@everydayepi.bsky.social
Epidemiologist, Science Communicator, Geneticist
An average of 40 million gallons of untreated sewage, industrial waste, and trash flows into the Tijuana River then the Pacific Ocean every day. This causes countless health and environmental issues. If you want to learn more, stop by my YouTube 1/17 at 10 am PST. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqYp...
Tijuana River: Up Sh*t Creek
YouTube video by The Everyday Epidemiologist
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January 17, 2026 at 7:31 PM
An average of 40 million gallons of untreated sewage, industrial waste, and trash flows into the Tijuana River then the Pacific Ocean every day. This causes countless health and environmental issues. If you want to learn more, stop by my YouTube 1/17 at 10 am PST. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqYp...
1/ Wastewater disease surveillance is a great early warning system for public health. It can alert health departments about diseases in the area before any cases are confirmed by doctors. Despite it's utility, the Trump administration is set to cut funding for this program from $125 to $25 million.
January 16, 2026 at 4:44 PM
1/ Wastewater disease surveillance is a great early warning system for public health. It can alert health departments about diseases in the area before any cases are confirmed by doctors. Despite it's utility, the Trump administration is set to cut funding for this program from $125 to $25 million.
On Tuesday the Trump administration decided to end $2 billion worth of funds to help people experiencing addiction, homelessness, and mental illness in a "huge screw" you move to a large portion of Americans. This would drastically affect many street-level care efforts. www.npr.org/2026/01/14/n...
Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants
The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services. The cuts could total as much as $2 billion.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:35 PM
On Tuesday the Trump administration decided to end $2 billion worth of funds to help people experiencing addiction, homelessness, and mental illness in a "huge screw" you move to a large portion of Americans. This would drastically affect many street-level care efforts. www.npr.org/2026/01/14/n...
A month ago, the Trump administration cut millions of dollars of funding the the American Academy of Pediatrics. Now, a judge orders the HHS to restore $12 million of that. pending the outcome of lawsuits. Let's hope these work and the funding is permanently restored. www.npr.org/2026/01/12/g...
A judge orders HHS to restore children's health funding as a lawsuit continues
The judge ordered the restoration of nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics, including money for rural health care and the identification of disabilities in children.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:45 PM
A month ago, the Trump administration cut millions of dollars of funding the the American Academy of Pediatrics. Now, a judge orders the HHS to restore $12 million of that. pending the outcome of lawsuits. Let's hope these work and the funding is permanently restored. www.npr.org/2026/01/12/g...
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CIDRAP: Moderna COVID vaccine 53% effective against adult hospitalization in 2024-25 season, data suggest
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January 13, 2026 at 3:48 PM
CIDRAP: Moderna COVID vaccine 53% effective against adult hospitalization in 2024-25 season, data suggest
by Laine Bergeson @cidrap.bsky.social
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by Laine Bergeson @cidrap.bsky.social
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A new report from the American Cancer Society shows the historic accomplishments of U.S. scientific research. As of now, 7 in 10 cancer patients survive five+ years after diagnosis.
Meanwhile NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya constantly disparages the agency he oversees.
Meanwhile NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya constantly disparages the agency he oversees.
A new milestone in the cancer fight: 7 in 10 patients now survive five-plus years
Better treatment options have improved survival rates in the U.S., according to a report from the American Cancer Society.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:11 PM
A new report from the American Cancer Society shows the historic accomplishments of U.S. scientific research. As of now, 7 in 10 cancer patients survive five+ years after diagnosis.
Meanwhile NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya constantly disparages the agency he oversees.
Meanwhile NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya constantly disparages the agency he oversees.
The WHO is urging governments to increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol. This will have 2 positive impacts, decreased exposure leading to diseases and injuries and raising revenue. www.who.int/news/item/13...
Cheaper drinks will see a rise in noncommunicable diseases and injuries
In two new global reports released today, WHO is calling on governments to significantly strengthen taxes on sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:24 PM
The WHO is urging governments to increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol. This will have 2 positive impacts, decreased exposure leading to diseases and injuries and raising revenue. www.who.int/news/item/13...
An interesting study shows that a diet high in casein, a protein in milk and cheese, and high in wheat gluten can help fight cholera infection. They saw a 100-fold decrease in cholera colonization compared to high carb or high fat diets in mice. news.ucr.edu/articles/202...
A high-protein diet can defeat cholera infection
Cholera, a severe bacterial infection that causes diarrhea and kills if untreated, can be defeated with a diet high in protein, according to a new study from UC Riverside.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:52 PM
An interesting study shows that a diet high in casein, a protein in milk and cheese, and high in wheat gluten can help fight cholera infection. They saw a 100-fold decrease in cholera colonization compared to high carb or high fat diets in mice. news.ucr.edu/articles/202...
A highly controversial and likely unethical vaccine study funded by the US begins in Guinea-Bissau. This single-blind, study won a noncompete grant to investigate hep B vaccinations. Why are they doing it there? Because it wouldn't pass an IRB panel in the US. healthpolicy-watch.news/controversia...
Controversial US-Backed Vaccination Study Begins In Guinea-Bissau - Health Policy Watch
A US government-funded trial on the timing of hepatitis B vaccinations, which will delay vaccination for up to 7,000 newborns in Guinea-Bissau, started this
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January 9, 2026 at 5:38 PM
A highly controversial and likely unethical vaccine study funded by the US begins in Guinea-Bissau. This single-blind, study won a noncompete grant to investigate hep B vaccinations. Why are they doing it there? Because it wouldn't pass an IRB panel in the US. healthpolicy-watch.news/controversia...
1/ Well, the Trump administration came out with a new "food pyramid" to address nutrition. I have lots of thoughts on it...
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Trump admin ‘turning food pyramid upside down’ — pushing protein, fats
A major goal of the “whole food framework” will be “reducing health care costs,” as the US has seen surging rates of obesity, Type 2 Diabetes and other chronic diseases.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:26 AM
1/ Well, the Trump administration came out with a new "food pyramid" to address nutrition. I have lots of thoughts on it...
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Please Canada, don't follow what the US did with vaccines. Vaccines are good and should be taken. Please use vaccines. They do prevent diseases and they do save lives.
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Doctors fear CDC vaccine recommendation changes will fuel vaccine hesitancy in Canada
TORONTO — Sweeping changes to the childhood vaccine schedule in the U.S. are concerning doctors who say Canadian parents might get the false impression that it’s unsafe to immunize their children. Ont...
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January 6, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Please Canada, don't follow what the US did with vaccines. Vaccines are good and should be taken. Please use vaccines. They do prevent diseases and they do save lives.
toronto.citynews.ca/2026/01/06/d...
toronto.citynews.ca/2026/01/06/d...
1/ The US HHS and CDC have changed, and decreased their childhood vaccine recommendations from 17 down to 10. This is a mistake and will get more kids sick and killed. They state that "Trust in U.S. public health declined from 72% to 40% between 2020 and 2024...." Yeah, it is because you lied.
January 5, 2026 at 10:56 PM
1/ The US HHS and CDC have changed, and decreased their childhood vaccine recommendations from 17 down to 10. This is a mistake and will get more kids sick and killed. They state that "Trust in U.S. public health declined from 72% to 40% between 2020 and 2024...." Yeah, it is because you lied.
The UK government will start sending public health nurses to the homes of struggling families to offer vaccinations to the children there. This will help protect those that for many reasons are unable to get the shots at a health clinic. Well done protecting these kids! news.sky.com/story/childr...
Children from struggling families to be vaccinated at home - as immunisation rates drop
Not a single childhood vaccine in England in 2024 met the 95% target needed to ensure diseases cannot spread among youngsters.
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January 2, 2026 at 10:13 PM
The UK government will start sending public health nurses to the homes of struggling families to offer vaccinations to the children there. This will help protect those that for many reasons are unable to get the shots at a health clinic. Well done protecting these kids! news.sky.com/story/childr...
Public health is more than just preventing and responding to infectious disease outbreaks. On YouTube Sunday, 1/4/26 at 10 am PST, I will try to show that. I will cover some of the varied fields, professions, and workers that, knowingly or not, work in public health. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FltC...
Everyday Public Health: What Is It?
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January 2, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Public health is more than just preventing and responding to infectious disease outbreaks. On YouTube Sunday, 1/4/26 at 10 am PST, I will try to show that. I will cover some of the varied fields, professions, and workers that, knowingly or not, work in public health. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FltC...
I just published a video my 2026 public health prediction bingo card. Check it out and let me know what you think. Let me know what you think is likely and what is not going to happen. Happy new year and I hope 2026 is better than 2025. youtu.be/DlGaeDGbO28
Public Health 2026: Prediction Bingo Card
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January 1, 2026 at 11:06 PM
I just published a video my 2026 public health prediction bingo card. Check it out and let me know what you think. Let me know what you think is likely and what is not going to happen. Happy new year and I hope 2026 is better than 2025. youtu.be/DlGaeDGbO28
I hope everyone has a fun, healthy, and safe New Year's Eve. No matter how good or bad your 2025 was, I hope your 2026 is even better. Happy New Year, everyone!
December 31, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I hope everyone has a fun, healthy, and safe New Year's Eve. No matter how good or bad your 2025 was, I hope your 2026 is even better. Happy New Year, everyone!
Africa CDC told Malawi to take more responsibility in developing and sharing accurate messages on public health emergencies. “Right messages empower people to take responsibility for their own health and that of others in their communities.” We all need to do this. www.nyasatimes.com/africa-cdc-c...
Africa CDC Challenges Malawi Media on Responsible Public Health Messaging - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi
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December 30, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Africa CDC told Malawi to take more responsibility in developing and sharing accurate messages on public health emergencies. “Right messages empower people to take responsibility for their own health and that of others in their communities.” We all need to do this. www.nyasatimes.com/africa-cdc-c...
In the US and many countries, flu cases and hospitalizations have been rising rapidly over the past several weeks. This may be due to a really nasty strain of influenza A strain, H3N2, known as subclade K. If you haven't already done so, get your flu shot. www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-...
Harsh Flu Season May Be Driven by New Variant K
A novel influenza variant called subclade K appears to be driving an uptick in cases and hospitalizations throughout the U.S. and other countries
www.scientificamerican.com
December 29, 2025 at 5:50 AM
In the US and many countries, flu cases and hospitalizations have been rising rapidly over the past several weeks. This may be due to a really nasty strain of influenza A strain, H3N2, known as subclade K. If you haven't already done so, get your flu shot. www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-...
In a when there was lots of negativity and bad news for health, there were some nuggets of positivity. As we head into 2026, I wanted to share this article with 7 positive science and health stories from this year. Happy New Year and lets hope 2026 is better than 2025. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Seven feel-good science stories to restore your faith in 2025
Immense progress in gene editing, drug discovery and conservation are just some of the reasons to be cheerful about 2025.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
In a when there was lots of negativity and bad news for health, there were some nuggets of positivity. As we head into 2026, I wanted to share this article with 7 positive science and health stories from this year. Happy New Year and lets hope 2026 is better than 2025. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
By tradition when you walk under mistletoe you must kiss. Why? In this short video I investigate mistletoe and realize the horrors of it. A protein in the leaves alters your brain chemistry making you want to kiss! Just know this is a joke and made up. Happy holidays! www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pXq...
Mistletoe: Time To Kiss
YouTube video by The Everyday Epidemiologist
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December 24, 2025 at 8:14 PM
By tradition when you walk under mistletoe you must kiss. Why? In this short video I investigate mistletoe and realize the horrors of it. A protein in the leaves alters your brain chemistry making you want to kiss! Just know this is a joke and made up. Happy holidays! www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pXq...
19 states sued the US HHS over their policies that deny gender affirming care to young people. They say that these policies are inaccurate and unlawful and should be blocked. I wish them luck. Safe gender affirming care is important to many people and should not stopped. apnews.com/article/laws...
More than a third of states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care
Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, its Secretary, Robert F.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:49 PM
19 states sued the US HHS over their policies that deny gender affirming care to young people. They say that these policies are inaccurate and unlawful and should be blocked. I wish them luck. Safe gender affirming care is important to many people and should not stopped. apnews.com/article/laws...
I am working on a video about the breadth of public health beyond epidemiologists etc. So many professions work to prevent disease, promote health, and prolong life including trash collectors, water treatment, civil engineers, etc. Any other ideas of professions you may have would be appreciated.
December 24, 2025 at 3:53 AM
I am working on a video about the breadth of public health beyond epidemiologists etc. So many professions work to prevent disease, promote health, and prolong life including trash collectors, water treatment, civil engineers, etc. Any other ideas of professions you may have would be appreciated.
World leaders at the UN recently adopted a resolution addressing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health. They strive to decrease the tobacco uses, people with hypertension, and increase access to mental health care. They also hope to take on other NCDs as well. www.who.int/news/item/16...
World leaders adopt a historic global declaration on noncommunicable diseases and mental health
Leaders from across the world at the Eightieth United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) have adopted the political declaration to combat noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health challenges thro...
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December 23, 2025 at 12:14 AM
World leaders at the UN recently adopted a resolution addressing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health. They strive to decrease the tobacco uses, people with hypertension, and increase access to mental health care. They also hope to take on other NCDs as well. www.who.int/news/item/16...
Due to political polarization and the spread of misinformation, measles vaccination rates have been dropping. This has lead to a resurgence of measles the past few years. Stop by my YouTube channel 12/21 at 10am PST, where I talk all about the measles vaccine. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bkk7...
Measles Part 2: The Vaccine is Safe, Effective, and Necessary
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December 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Due to political polarization and the spread of misinformation, measles vaccination rates have been dropping. This has lead to a resurgence of measles the past few years. Stop by my YouTube channel 12/21 at 10am PST, where I talk all about the measles vaccine. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bkk7...
Is the measles vaccine effective? Yes. Is it safe? Yes. Does it cause autism? No. Is it necessary? Very much YES! This Sunday, 12/17, at 10 am PST, I will be discussing all this and more over on my YouTube channel. I hope to see you there! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bkk7...
Measles Part 2: The Vaccine is Safe, Effective, and Necessary
YouTube video by The Everyday Epidemiologist
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December 19, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Is the measles vaccine effective? Yes. Is it safe? Yes. Does it cause autism? No. Is it necessary? Very much YES! This Sunday, 12/17, at 10 am PST, I will be discussing all this and more over on my YouTube channel. I hope to see you there! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bkk7...