Salmonella and backyard chickens
If you’ve ever owned a reptile, like my turtles, you’ve probably been told to wash your hands every time you touch them because they carry salmonella. I always thought that warning was just for uncommon pets, but it turns out salmonella is a big issue for backyard chickens too. And unlike turtles, chickens are becoming…
Cyclospora
Have you ever heard people joke that Taco Bell gives you diarrhea? Well, in July, that joke got uncomfortably close to reality. A cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce made its way into some Taco Bell locations, causing many customers across multiple states to get sick. That got me wondering, how could a microscopic…
artificial intelligence in public health
Recently, I went into a Wendy’s drive thru and was surprised when an AI voice took my order. It reminded me of something my dad mentioned about the hospital where he works. They’ve started using “AI doctors” to give quick medical advice when the hospital staff are very busy. He said the system was impressive…
Youth For Public Health 