It’s been over six months since I’ve had my last COVID vaccine. Is it still a good idea to get vaccinated this spring?

Infectious Diseases Vaccines

There’s no universally recommended “spring booster” campaign in the U.S. right now, but if you haven’t had a shot since last fall, and you are eligible, this spring is a good time to get one. Bottom line up front (BLUF): Yes, you should still get your COVID vaccine if you are eligible. The guidance has Read more…

Q: How would the loss of mifepristone affect reproductive health care?

Health Policy Reproductive Health

Update: On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order continuing to block Louisiana’s effort to restrict mifepristone access by mail. What does this mean? Mifepristone is still available via telehealth, for now. But the order is really just a pause while the lower courts continue the legal battle over this particular Read more…

Is artificial intelligence really accessible to everyone?

Data and Metrics Social and Racial Justice

Artificial intelligence is making inequality worse nationally and globally, but diverse high-quality data, better access, inclusive practices, and strong regulation can help make algorithms better. It seems like artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days and that everyone you know is using it one way or another. Yet if we look closer, not everyone has Read more…

What is National Nurses’ Week?

Health Policy Women in STEM

National Nurses’ Week runs from May 6 to May 12 to celebrate the work of nurses across the United States.  Nurses’ Day became an “official holiday” in 1982, when then-President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation declaring May 6 to be a “National Recognition Day for Nurses”. The American Nurses’ Association (ANA) expanded the day to Read more…