Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

10/09/2026

A possible plague death at a Russian research institute is raising international concerns as WHO presses for answers. Here’s what we know—and what remains unclear.

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10/08/2026

Want to find your next favorite study space? Attend our in-person Fall Open House on October 23!

Can’t make it in-person? No problem! Join us virtually on October 16th!

Register today: https://publichealth.jhu.edu/offices-and-services/office-of-admissions-services/information-sessions-and-events/open-house-events

10/08/2026

GLP-1s have had a meteoric rise in recent years as a go-to weight loss solution. And evidence is emerging that their benefits could extend to managing a host of chronic health problems.

Despite these impressive results, discontinuation is a problem.

Caleb Alexander, co-director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Drug Safety and Effectiveness and GLP-1 researcher, comments on how the discontinuation rate for GLP-1s is “astronomically high” and what that may mean for users in this week’s edition of The Uptake.

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Caleb Alexander, co-director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Drug Safety and Effectiveness, calls GLP-1 medications “transformative.” But his research finds that 50%-–75% of users quit these medications within the first year due to barriers like side effects and high costs. Also in this newsle...

10/07/2026

Young people are spending more time than ever online—but what is all that screen time doing to their mental health?

Researchers are looking beyond how long kids spend on screens to understand how content, context, sleep, social connection, and the design of digital platforms can shape well-being.

Read the full article: https://magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/mental-health-scroll-age

10/06/2026

Vitamin A is an essential nutrient we can derive from sources like carrots, sweet potatoes, meat, and eggs. If you live in the U.S., you probably get plenty of it in your diet.

But it’s a different story in other parts of the world.

Learn more about the history of vitamin A supplementation—and why results from research and interventions in other countries don’t necessarily apply to diets in the U.S.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Qw7bsTxroigdDVeGWfBkb?si=-0tupfH0RwipQaJdSPtYFg

10/02/2026

Western Europe faced its warmest summer on record, which led to a high number of heat-related deaths.

Natalie shares 4 things to help prevent heat-related illness and death.

10/01/2026

It's so quick and easy to get your flu vaccine! Natalie and her sister prove it.

The best time to get your flu and COVID vaccines is as soon as you can before peak season begins.

09/30/2026

Meet recent grad Claudio!

Claudio takes us through his year as an MPH student, from attending classes to making friends and even working as a research assistant.

Learn more about the MPH program: publichealth.jhu.edu/academics/mph

09/29/2026

Flu, COVID, and RSV vaccines help reduce your chance of getting seriously sick this fall/winter—and are essential for protecting people who are immunocompromised.

Epidemiologist Caitlin Rivers joined Public Health On Call to share recommendations for those with vulnerable immune systems and the people who care for them.

https://podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/a-guide-to-fall-vaccines-for-people-who-are-immunocompromised-and-those-who-care-for-them

09/25/2026

Earlier this month, the CDC reported a nationwide increase in human rabies exposures.

The disease, if left untreated, is nearly 100% fatal—but if you take smart steps to keep your distance from wildlife, vaccinate your pets, and seek immediate medical attention once exposed, it can be prevented.

🎧 Hear more on rabies from two veterinarians: https://podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/the-rabies-episode