National Public Health Information Coalition

10/27/2025

Misinformation spreads fast—but so can trust.

When Tylenol use in pregnancy was questioned, AAFP paired science with human stories and social media to reassure families.

In this article, NPHIC member Rebecca Fuller Beeler, Ph.D., shares how equipping physicians with clear, empathetic messaging strengthens public confidence.

A valuable example for public health communicators navigating today’s information landscape. 💡

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Putting human stories next to science resonates. “You’ve heard a lot recently about Tylenol, also known by the generic name acetaminophen, and what effects it might have on unborn babies,” a blog post by Dr. Mary Nguyen, a fellow at the American Academy of Family Physicians and a mother of an ...

10/27/2025

A decade after pediatric guidelines flipped from avoid peanuts to introduce early, a new study shows a 43% drop in peanut allergies among U.S. children. 🥜

A decade ago, research said giving young children peanut products can prevent allergies. A new study says that, 10 years later, tens of thousands of U.S. children have avoided allergies as a result.

10/23/2025

New research sheds light on how breastfeeding may protect against breast cancer — by triggering immune cells that stay in breast tissue for decades, acting as local defenders against cancerous cells. 🧬

Breastfeeding seems to cause specialised immune cells to flood into the breasts and stay there for years or even decades, reducing the risk of cancer

10/20/2025

🎙️ New Podcast Alert! The first episode of Voices From the Field is live!

Hear how the NFL Alumni and the CDC are teaming up in the Gear Up Against Cancer campaign to fight colorectal cancer and save lives.

Former NFL WR Perry Kemp shares why prevention matters: “It happens to football players and our families too. Get tested.”

Listen now and subscribe to catch all 7 episodes: https://www.nphic.org/podcast

10/19/2025

💥 New research suggests mRNA COVID vaccines might do more than fight viruses — they could supercharge cancer immunotherapy.

Patients vaccinated before treatment lived nearly twice as long. Early results, but big potential for mRNA innovation!

Early-phase research shows Covid mRNA vaccines could give immunotherapies a cancer-fighting boost.

10/17/2025

📉 New data from the Axios/Ipsos American Health Index shows a continued decline in public trust toward federal health agencies — including the CDC, FDA, and HHS.

Americans report confusion about where health guidance comes from and want clearer, easier-to-follow information on vaccines, food safety, and wellness.

New Axios/Ipsos American Health Index shows Americans across the board are looking for clearer guidance on health and wellness information

10/16/2025

For the first time, fewer U.S. states reported adult obesity rates above 35%—19 states in 2024, down from 23 the year before. 🎉

While this is encouraging, experts warn progress is fragile due to funding cuts and reduced public health capacity.

https://www.tfah.org/report-details/state-of-obesity-report-2025/

State of Obesity Report 2025 : Better Policies for a Healthier America This annual report tracks U.S. obesity rates by state, race, gender, and age and recommends policy action to address the nation's obesity crisis. Analyzing 2024 data, the report found a first time decrease in states with adult ob...

10/14/2025

A new KFF poll finds growing public uncertainty about health information—especially after recent claims linking Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism, despite inconclusive evidence. 📊

Trust in the CDC has dropped to its lowest level since the pandemic, while medical associations like the AMA and AAP remain more trusted sources.

Following the Trump administration’s warning last month that using acetaminophen – the active ingredient in Tylenol – during pregnancy can increase the risk of autism in children, very few (4%) adults say the claim about a causal relationship is “definitely true,” a new KFF Tracking Poll o...

10/13/2025

🌿 Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the resilience, knowledge, and contributions of Indigenous communities.

Health and wellness are deeply tied to culture, land, and history.

This article highlights how understanding historical injustices helps public health professionals work toward equity and culturally safe care.

Let’s celebrate strength, respect Indigenous voices, and continue learning how we can support health and wellbeing for all communities.

Dean Sandro Galea discusses the need to acknowledge historic injustice to begin shaping a healthier future for native populations.

10/06/2025

📉 Public trust in U.S. news media has dropped to a record low of just 28%, according to Gallup.

For public health communicators, this trend underscores the need to strengthen local partnerships, transparency, and community trust when delivering messages that impact health and safety.

Americans' trust in newspapers, television and radio to report the news fully, accurately and fairly is at a new low of 28%.

10/05/2025

Major U.S. food companies are pledging to remove synthetic dyes, preservatives, and artificial sweeteners from their products. 🍎

With more than half of Americans’ calories coming from ultra-processed foods, this shift could have significant implications for chronic disease prevention and public health messaging.

Factory-produced formulations that are cheap and addictive come with adverse health costs, studies show.

10/01/2025

🚨 Over 32,000 HHS employees are furloughed, impacting CDC communications and NIH admissions. Essential services like Medicare and Medicaid continue, but some operations may slow.

Public health messaging could be delayed—planning and clear communication are key.

Democrats and Republicans clashed over enhanced ACA subsidies, and failed to reach a deal to fund the government.