Do you read or listen to the news and wonder what in the world is going on with our health? Why is measles circulating all of a sudden? Should you take Tylenol if you're pregnant? Why is the childhood vaccination schedule being changed? Join Dr. H., an epidemiologist with over 20 years experience in the field, as she talks through today's health headlines and helps you understand the science behind what you're reading and hearing so you can make educated decisions for yourself and your family.
Tips for identifying truth from misinformation when it comes to health news
There's so much health information in the news and social media. But how do you know when something is fact versus misinformation? Take a listen as I give some tips for helping to sort out fact from fiction.
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20 May 2026
All about the study RFK called "trash" (spoiler alert, it's not trash)
During RFK's testimony before the House a few weeks ago, he deemed a recent study evaluating the association between acetaminophen and autism "trash" and said it should be retracted. Take a listen as we go through the study and RFK's unfounded claims about the study.
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13 May 2026
All about hantavirus
In this episode I'll be covering all things hantavirus--what is it, what are the symptoms, how is it transmitted, why do epidemiologists use both sensitive and specific case definitions during an outbreak, and what past outbreaks of the Andes strain have taught us.
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6 May 2026
Title X changes and how they will affect access to birth control for millions of Americans
Title X is a federal grant program signed into law by President Nixon in 1970 that was created to make comprehensive family planning and preventive health services more widelyavailable, particularly for those who could not otherwise afford it. These services include counseling on contraceptive methods, breast and cervical cancer screenings, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and pregnancy testing and counseling. Changes to Title X guidelines are coming, and they threaten access to safe and effective methods of birth control. The new guidelines state that contraceptives are overprescribed and have negative side effects. The new guidelines instead emphasize fertility awareness methods which place a significant burden on individuals using these methods and are much less effective in preventing pregnancy. Millions of people will be affected by these changes and possibly be at risk of having an unintended pregnancy. This would certainly increase the US fertility and birth rate...but at what cost?
Tune in and take a listen as Dr. H. discusses these changes in more detail and talks about the possible implications of these changes. Please share with your friends and families too!
29 Apr 2026
Epi 101: What is herd immunity?
Have you ever wondered why herd immunity is called herd immunity? Or how we determine the "magic" number needed for herd immunity? Or what it means for a disease to be eradicated vs. eliminated?
Join Dr. H. as she discusses all things herd immunity. If you watch the video podcast you'll get to see a demonstration of herd immunity working and herd immunity breaking down using a Chinese checkers board! Don't forget to tell your friends about the podcast!
22 Apr 2026
A firsthand account of what it was like to be born when most childhood vaccines did not exist
Most of us don't know what it was like to grow up during a time when childhood vaccines did not exist. Most of us don't know what it was like to get whooping cough, mumps, measles, German measles, and chicken pox.
Hear the story of an almost 87 year old who lived during that time and got all of those diseases during his childhood. He'll also tell you what it was like to live during a time when polio struck fear in communities.
Take a listen and don't forget to rate/review the show and share it with others.
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15 Apr 2026
Epi 101: What was RFK's brainworm?
Secretary Kennedy has spoken publicly about his "brainworm." What is a "brainworm"? Could it really eat a portion of his brain as he has been quoted as saying?
Tune in as Dr. H. explains what likely affected Secretary Kennedy and teaches key concepts related to infectious disease epidemiology.
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8 Apr 2026
Are childhood vaccinations related to autism?
The claim that childhood vaccines are related to autism first surfaced several decades ago. Recently, this claim has been in the news even more with Secretary Kennedy making numerous, unsubstantiated claims regarding a link between childhood vaccinations and autism. In addition, alarming language on the CDC website states, "The claim 'vaccines do not cause autism' is not an evidence-based claim because studies have not ruled out the possibility that infant vaccines cause autism."
Join Dr. H. as she unravels what the scientific evidence ACTUALLY says about childhood vaccines and autism. If you haven't checked out the first episode where she explains what the term "evidence-based" means, you should listen to that episode first. (Secretary Kennedy should listen to that episode too!)
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1 Apr 2026
Epi 101: What exactly is epidemiology and how is it all around us?
You may have heard the word "epidemiology" but what does it really mean? Why should you care about it? Join Dr. H. as she discusses what epidemiology is, what epidemiologists do, and why epidemiology is truly all around you.
Take a listen and be sure to share the podcast with a friend or family member because epidemiology is for anyone and everyone!
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24 Mar 2026
Taking Tylenol during pregnancy and risk of autism: What does the science say?
A few months ago, President Trump and Secretary Kennedy held a memorable press conference where women were warned to "fight like hell" to not take Tylenol during pregnancy because they said it could cause autism in children. These claims have been followed with intermittent social media posts in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS reinforcing this idea. Join Dr. H. as she uses a nice combination of both upper and lowercase letters to look at the actual science behind this claim. If you enjoy the episode, please share it with your friends and family and don't forget to follow me on Spotify, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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17 Mar 2026
Epi 101: How beer protected some people from getting cholera in the 1850s
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Did you know that drinking beer helped some people avoid getting cholera in London during the 1800s? Tune in to learn why drinking beer was safer than drinking water.
10 Mar 2026
Walk the walk, talk the talk: Understanding jargon used by MAHA
Evidence-based. Peer-reviewed. Replicable. These are all words routinely used by Secretary Kennedy as he discusses the MAHA agenda. But what do these terms really mean? Join Dr. H. as she womansplains what these terms mean as well as what the Department of Health and Human Services is supposed to do.
Tune in, take a listen, and share the podcast with your friends and family...and remember to stay scientific!
10 Mar 2026
Welcome to Health Headlines with Dr. H. (Official Trailer)
Larissa R. Brunner Huber, PhD, aka Dr. H., is an epidemiologist with over 20 years experience in the field. She has published nearly 80 articles in top, peer-reviewed public health and medical journals and received funding from the National Institutes of Health and Health Resources and Services Administration for her research.
Tune in to find out more about Dr. H. and why she's doing this podcast now.
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