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The Playbook Used to ‘Prove’ Vaccines Cause Autism
A guest essay authored by Jess Steier exposing how flawed science has sustained the false link between vaccines and autism.
US medical groups sue to reverse overhaul of vaccine recommendations
The AAP and 5 other medical and public health organisations are suing US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr, following his purge of the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
HHS makes an unfortunate choice to oversee unnecessary study on vaccines and autism
The Trump administration could’ve chosen anyone to conduct a study on vaccines and autism. It settled on someone who's apparently already made up his mind.
Is it toxic? Why you should be wary of the internet’s ‘scary ingredient’ warnings
Some ingredients used in food are also used in cleaning products, cosmetics, and medication, but that doesn't necessarily make them dangerous. The amount you consume matters.
US medical groups sue to reverse overhaul of vaccine recommendations
The AAP and 5 other medical and public health organisations are suing US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr, following his purge of the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
Science across a political divide
Last month, we shared evidence-based tips on how best to discuss vaccine hesitancy with your inner circle. Public-health scientist Jess Steier took the challenge to a wider sphere when she agreed to take part in a debate about US health policy.
RFK Jr. is targeting aluminum in vaccines — and children could pay the price
Science does not support aluminum as a culprit of autism. Yet RFK Jr. and his associates continue to find ways to support the claim.
The $1 pill women swear has transformed their sex life... as doctors give their verdict on new trend
Jess comments on Primal Queen supplements “Dr Steier added that there was no evidence that this supplement would work, adding 'it is unlikely that this will cause harm... but in science we always say, the dose makes the poison, but the dose also makes the benefit”.
Water fluoridation: a critical partnership between public health and water utilities
As communities across the U.S. grapple with fluoridation decisions, water utilities find themselves at the centre of one of public health's most enduring debates.
A Social Media Campaign and Repeated Cross-sectional Survey Analysis
Using Social Media to Combat Influenza Vaccine Misinformation and Improve Uptake. Unbiased Science used an online survey to identify flu vaccine-hesitant demographic groups and their specific objections to vaccination.
The hidden costs of food misinformation
Public health scientist Dr Jessica Steier calls for a new approach to food communication, warning of the consequences of abandoning modern agricultural practices: “Close your eyes and imagine grocery stores where produce costs triple, with a sparse selection and visible insect damage.
Viewpoint: Following no medical guidance, RFK, Jr. recklessly removes COVID vaccine recommendation for children and pregnant women
Yesterday, in a move that stunned the public health community, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced via Twitter/X that COVID-19 vaccines have been removed from the CDC’s recommended immunization schedule for healthy children and pregnant women.
Video shows doctor with measles treating children in US outbreak
A doctor treating children in a measles outbreak has appeared in a video with a measles rash on his face days before the Trump administration praised him as an “extraordinary healer”.
The Other Day I Was Told I Was Neurotypical
It's funny how a casual comment can sometimes lead to unexpected places.
HHS says new vaccines should be tested against placebos. They already are
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ potential plan to alter vaccine testing has baffled health experts, who worry it could reduce protection from infectious diseases and waste time and money.
Video shows doctor with measles treating kids. RFK Jr later praised him as an ‘extraordinary’ healer
A Texas doctor who has been treating children in a measles outbreak was shown on video with a measles rash on his face in a clinic a week before Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. met him and praised him as an “extraordinary” healer.
Man busted for working as a doctor despite no medical training to head Trump’s review of debunked vaccine-autism link
A vaccine skeptic who was sanctioned after practising medicine despite having no medical qualifications is expected to lead the US review into possible links between autism and vaccines.
Leadership Lab: Dissecting Life Science Success Stories
How choosing science over spotlight led to global impact: the story of Michelle Bridenbaker.
Is Glyphosate in Our Food Supply Causing Cancer? Here’s What The Latest Science Says
There’s still so much to learn about the common herbicide, best known as Roundup. Jessica Steier sets the record straight.
A form letter canceled my project to support local health departments
A version of this essay first appeared in Jess Steier’s newsletter, “Unbiased Science.” Well, it happened. My colleagues and I tried to dodge it, but we finally got DOGE’d.
RFK Jr exposes how deep state actors could risk a new pandemic with a 'leaky vaccine'
Robert F Kennedy Jr is warning against vaccinating chickens against bird flu over fears a 'leaky' vaccine could create a deadly new strain of the virus.
Industry Outlook 2025: Continuing Innovation
In an interview with Pharmaceutical Technology®, Michelle Bridenbaker from Unbiased Science discusses her thoughts on the key industry from 2024 and those she anticipates will impact the industry in 2025 and beyond.
Moms Need to Give MAHA a Taste of Its Own Medicine
When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. offered an opening statement at the hearing in January on his nomination as secretary of health and human services, a gaggle of supportive moms sat behind him. In his speech that day, Kennedy called the army of mothers in his Make America Healthy Again movement “one of the most powerful and transcendent” groups he’d ever seen. This article calls Jess out in the end notes where the journalist links to the NYT article.
InnovationRx: Shooting At The CDC Highlights The Perils Of Health Misinformation
Annals of Internal Medicine published a large-scale study of more than 1.2 million children over the course of 23 years to determine if aluminum in vaccines is related to any chronic disorders in July. The study found no evidence of such a link. Article links to Unbiased Science’s breakdown of the study.
Listening to Uncomfortable Truths: Why Canada’s Health Policies Aren’t as Cost-Efficient as We Think
Canada’s healthcare system is often hailed as a global gold standard — a beacon of universal, publicly funded care that ensures every citizen has access to medical services regardless of income. Yet beneath this well-deserved reputation lies a quieter, more uncomfortable truth. This article reflects on the recent experience of Dr. Jess Steier.
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ON THE ROAD
Jess delivering the keynote address at DIA’s Medical Affairs and Scientific Comms Forum in Boston, March 2025
Michelle presenting on stage at Google's AI IRL summit
Jess receiving the American Medical Writers Association Award
Dr. Jessica Steier at a recent visit to the WHITE HOUSE, convening with public health partners
Michelle as a guest interviewee with Don Davis on the Life Science Success podcast
Doing what she loves most - Jess hosting an Unbiased Science podcast episode
Jess presenting at the Crop Life America Annual Meeting, Sept 23
Michelle on stage at the Veeva conference
Jess on stage at the FFAA conference
The story of Michelle Bridenbaker on the Leadership Lab
Michelle delivering Day 2 Keynote at ArisGlobal Breakthrough 2025
Jess delivering the keynote at the APIC Spring Conference
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VIRTUAL
September 11
AHCJ Webinar: Preparing for reporting about autism, vaccines and related science
The Secretary of Health and Human Services and others have resurrected intimations that vaccines may cause autism or other chronic disorders, allegations reviewed in detail and found unsupported previously by CDC, FDA and expert bodies such as the National Academies. However, the Secretary recently appointed an individual involved in such prior allegations to now 'find the cause' of autism and a report may issue as soon as September that could put forward new claims related to vaccines or other ‘interventions’ and autism.
AHCJ Webinar
To help the journalism community and others prepare for assessing and communicating about a possible flood of confusing new claims and information, the Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ, https://healthjournalism.org/) and the Expert Vaccine Analysis Team (E-VAT, https://www.evat-vax.org/) are hosting an interactive webinar with leading experts who will discuss both the scientific knowns and unknowns and a framework for assessing new claims. Jess will speak on Future claims: Framework and examples for evaluating their strengths and weaknesses.
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September 19
Medium Day
Medium Day is a free, live, online conference bringing the amazing Medium community together to celebrate the power of writing through dozens of livestream sessions and activities throughout the day. Jess will participate in "Just Start Writing", a 30-minute session followed by a live Q&A.
Medium Day 2025 - “From Family Group Chat to Reaching Millions: How Simple Science Writing Built a Movement”
When Dr. Jess Steier began writing easy-to-understand health science posts during the pandemic, she thought maybe a few family members would read them. Instead, she discovered a global audience desperate for trustworthy, jargon-free explanations-- now reaching millions of people monthly across social platforms. Her "just start writing" approach shows how experts can bridge the gap between complex science and public understanding at unprecedented scale. In this session, learn how to transform technical expertise into compelling, accessible content that builds massive reach while maintaining scientific integrity and public trust.
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Transforming Medical Affairs with AI
A comprehensive reference guide for Pharma and Biotech industries
