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Words that confuse people: vaccine schedule edition
Vaccine requirements, vaccine recommendations, and "shared decision-making"
Jan 13
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How do I find accurate health information online?
Some tools to guide you through the noise
Jan 9
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Who am I writing for?
It's been a year, now time for some feedback
Dec 29, 2025
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Worth the read: Food Intelligence
Nutrition science and diet fads laid bare
Dec 23, 2025
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What happens when public health says “we're not sure?"
A new study suggests trust may actually increase
Dec 15, 2025
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The birth dose: why are babies immunized against hepatitis B so early?
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