We are living in some interesting times when it comes to public health! In this episode, I share my thoughts on RFK Jr. and the MAHA movement as someone who knows science and public health. I hope you'll give it a listen no matter where you are on the political spectrum :)

Resources mentioned in the episode:

Thimerosal and Vaccines

https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/safety-availability-biologics/thimerosal-and-vaccines

Understanding Thimerosal, Mercury, and Vaccine Safety

https://www.fda.gov/media/83535/download?attachment

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025

https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/files/2021-03/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans-2020-2025.pdf

Full article about RFK Jr. and Samoa:

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)02603-5/fulltext

Additional Vaccine resources (so you know what's in them! It's no secret!):

https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/basics/vaccine-ingredients/index.html

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/basics/index.html

https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/safety-availability-biologics/common-ingredients-fda-approved-vaccines

https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/questions-about-vaccines/whats-in-a-vaccine/

Ever wondered how babies are made? Then this is the episode for you! In this episode, my friend Emily and I chat about what embryology is, what got her interested in the field, and more! Hope you all enjoy our conversation as much as I did!

Additional Embryology Resources:

WHO infertility prevalence estimates, 1990-2021 (published in 2023)

https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/978920068315 

Oocyte activation deficiency and artificial oocyte activation (my research project)

https://academic.oup.com/hropen/article/2022/2/hoac003/6523975?searchresult=1#356985836 

American society for reproductive medicine (ASRM)

https://www.asrm.org/

RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association

https://resolve.org/

some youtube clips on embryology/fertilization

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-Xpa5UZAZs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7FExgKr-x4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zpV5rzWXMA

Here, I chat with another friend of mine about being a physical therapist (PT)! Dr. Angela Strock, DPT, gives us some insight into the role of PT’s and what she has learned over the past 6 years in school. I love getting to talk to my friends about their careers!

The first interview on the podcast! I got to sit down with one of my best friends Hanna, and talk about her journey to becoming a physicians assistant/physicians associate or a PA. If you’ve ever wondered what exactly a PA is, what they do, or how to become one you should definitely give this episode a listen!

In this episode, we’ll be covering the basics of how to do your own research for things related to health, medicine, wellness, and science. You’ll learn about good sources to get information from, who trustworthy individuals are, what constitutes good information, and some other tips and tricks.

Here’s the link to the NIH which is a REALLY good place to do your own research: 

https://www.nih.gov/

Before getting into more health literacy content, I wanted to create an episode with some more information about myself to establish credibility. If you want to know more about my background and why I'm doing this, then this is the episode to listen to! Also, I would love to hear from you all about some health topics you'd be interested in learning more about. DM me @healthlitwithliv on Instagram with your ideas!

Welcome to episode 1 of Health Lit with Liv, thank you so much for being here! This first episode is just a little overview of what this podcast is about :) Enjoy!

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