Tip Sheet

Amira Roess shares updated measles information and the implications of the growing number of outbreaks in the U.S. and Mexico.

After nearly three years of backorders and pharmacy scrambles, the high-demand weight-loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are finally back in full supply. The FDA recently declared an end to the nationwide shortage of their active ingredients, semaglutide and tirzepatide. Martin Binks, chair of the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at George Mason University and a researcher and clinician with expertise in obesity, explains what this moment means for patients, providers, and public health.

Epidemiologist and infectious disease expert Amira Roess provides context surrounding measles outbreaks across the U.S. and explains the role of vaccinations.

George Mason health economist Priyanka Anand coauthored piece for Washington Center for Equitable Growth to inform policymaker decision-making.

Infectious disease expert Amira Roess answers pressing questions about avian influenza cases reported across the U.S., in light of the first reported human death in Louisiana

Daphne King brings awareness to the emerging topic of electronic intimate partner violence for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (February).

This Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month (September), Daphne King, EdD, MSW, LCSW assistant professor in the Department of Social Work identifies signs to watch out for if you believe someone is at risk of committing suicide.

George Mason University Professor of Global Health and Epidemiology Amira Roess comments on the recently detected cases of bird flu in the United States.  

This Stress Awareness Month (April) Professor of Public Health Ali Weinstein provides insight into why stress is sometimes referred to as “the new smoking”, lesser-known causes of stress, and offers healthier coping mechanisms.

For this Endometriosis Awareness Month (March), Associate Professor Jhumka Gupta shares how endometriosis pain affects all areas of life and innovative solutions for combating stigma surrounding endometriosis-related chronic pain.