Ray Rice
Media Reporting about Domestic Violence: What�s Missing?
Please welcome Elaine J. Alpert, MD, MPH as today's guest writer. Dr. Alpert is an…
suicide attempt
Let's Give Paris Jackson Some Privacy and Revisit Safe Reporting on Suicide (and Attempts)!
I always cringe when the announcement of a celebrity suicide or suicide attempt comes …
social networks
Facebook Adds Organ Donation To Timeline: Should We "Like" It?
Typically, I post on Wednesdays. However, with so much chatter about Facebook's a…
public health
Integrating Public Health Content Into Media Coverage of Celebrity DUIs
Amanda Bynes is just the latest young female celebrity to be arrested for driving unde…
text messages
"E-Lane" for Pedestrians: An April Fools' Day Prank With Real Public Health Implications
Earlier this week, Philadelphians were treated to an April Fools' Day prank court…
vaccines
The Vaccine War: Public Health vs. The Media
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of speaking with Laurie Edwards , a writer and bl…
social media
Rainn Wilson Apologizes for "Poorly Conceived Date-Rape Joke": What Would RAINN Think?
When I saw a twitter headline today that read, "Rainn Wilson Apologizes for "…
pop culture
Why Everyone is so Angry at Paula Deen- A Guest Post for "The Public's Health"
Last week I had the pleasure of being invited to guest blog on "The Public's …
obesity
Dr. Pepper Ten: A "Manly" Campaign That Promotes Gender Stereotypes Instead of Health for Men
Yesterday while on the elliptical machine at the gym and watching ESPN (surprise! wome…
Twitter
#NoHomos on Twitter, "50/50" looks at Cancer, Johnny Depp's Rape Comments, Chris Christie's Weight, and Steve Jobs: What Am I Reading This Week?
Whew- it has been a busy week for Pop Health! Here are the top 5 stories I've bee…
vegan
Kissing on Southwest Airlines, Over-hyped Reebok Toning Shoes and More- What Am I Reading This Week?
There are many great Pop Health (Pop Culture- Public Health) stories in the news each …
vaccines
Celebrities and their Health Causes: What Happens When They Do More Harm Than Good?
Often on this blog I have spoken about the role of celebrities as the spokesperson or…
public health
Will New Ads in Georgia "Stop Childhood Obesity" or Increase Stigma and Bullying?
On Friday's Today show , there was an interesting analysis of a new campaign from …
World AIDS Day
In Honor of World AIDS Day: Can Celebrity "Digital Deaths" Prevent Real Deaths from HIV/AIDS?
Kim Kardashian , Ryan Seacrest , and Lady Gaga are all dead! No, not really...but the…
media
"Popular Media Helps Establish the Public Health Agenda" That's What I Said.
"Popular media helps establish the public health agenda". I just read this …
