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Revoking Pedestrian Safety Grants is a Matter of Health, Not Just Policy
The health of our society is a social determinant of health. This means that political happenings in our country that influence our daily lives, our access to resources, and who represents us in all levels of government can also influence our health. Bioethicists, health care professionals, and others may recognize this as the social determinants […]
The Elimination of Mandated Vaccines in Florida Means an Elimination of Global Immunity
On September 3rd, 2025, the state of Florida announced plans to eliminate all mandated vaccines, including those required for public schools. This isn’t just a local policy shift–it’s a global public health concern with serious ethical implications. So, what does this mean for the future of healthcare? Historically, when a baby is born, they begin […]
The Dark Side of Wearables: A Potential Fertility Surveillance Network
While there is an abundance of literature noting the risks of period tracking apps in jurisdictions with strict abortion laws, wearables collecting seemingly innocuous biological data pose similar risks. Many may be unaware of their ability to infer deeply personal reproductive information. With fewer eyes on this type of collection and prediction, this information could […]