A new study shows, daily walking can nearly double the time between back pain episodes. GW professor Todd Miller says hiking does even more—activating stabilizer muscles, relieving tension, and promoting spine health 🔗 outsideonline.com/health/trainin…

The US is rolling out Medicaid work requirements nationwide. Professor Leighton Ku of Milken Institute SPH says we’ve already seen the preview in Georgia & Arkansas. 11M could lose Medicaid by 2034. Read more: 🔗 nbcnews.com/health/health-…

SNAP cuts. Empty shelves. More families going hungry. GW Milken Institute School of Public Health professor Leighton Ku warns of real consequences of policy decisions🔗wusa9.com/article/news/l…

Contraceptive access is essential, not optional. Julia Straser of the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health warns that state and federal restrictions are putting reproductive health at risk. health.usnews.com/health-care/pa…

Food poisoning is far more common in summer, but it’s also preventable. Janet Buffer, explains how prevention plays a key role in protecting public health. Public health starts with safe food handling and cooking practices. health.com/foodborne-illn…

📍 Measles is back, and many adults may need a booster, especially if they only received one dose before 1989. Do you need a booster? Read here to learn more 🔗 dailyherald.com/20250711/healt…

Caffeine pouches are marketed like energy drinks and look like nicotine pouches — but the unknowns and potential negatives of this product leave health professionals concerned. GW Professor Rob van Dam shares his thoughts with NBC News 🔗 nbcnews.com/health/health-…

GW welcomes Dr. Kelly A. Gebo as the next dean of the Milken Institute School of Public Health. As a public health leader, Dr. Gebo brings decades of experience that will help shape the future of our school and public health. gwtoday.gwu.edu/gw-names-accom… @gwtweets

🏙️ NYC is exploring city-run grocery stores to improve food access and affordability. Professor Uriyoán Colón-Ramos says challenges remain, but local solutions like these spark vital conversations about strengthening public health infrastructure. washingtonpost.com/business/2025/…

Cane sugar won’t fix a broken food system. Real change means reducing ultra-processed foods and improving access to fresh, affordable produce. Read more 🔗 axios.com/2025/07/23/mah…

As Medicaid cuts and access rollbacks mount, GW Milken’s Alison Barkoff warns the ADA’s promise is in jeopardy. Protecting accessibility is public health. disabilityscoop.com/2025/07/24/as-…

New data shows heavy use of 2,4-D, a possibly carcinogenic pesticide, across the Midwest and South. GW’s Dr. David Goldsmith warns of risks to farmworkers and drinking water. newsweek.com/map-shows-stat…

A proposal to defund the Chemical Safety Board is drawing attention. GW Milken Institute SPH's Dr. David Michaels highlights the board’s impact on safety and prevention. cen.acs.org/safety/industr…

Wildfires like the Dragon Bravo blaze are sending toxic smoke into national parks hundreds of miles away. GW’s Gaige Kerr warns: “When we’re active, we’re breathing more”—and that means greater exposure to harmful wood smoke ⬇️ nationalparkstraveler.org/2025/07/dragon…