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Mailman School of Public Health faculty are renowned scientists, practitioners, and educators working on the forefront of critical public health issues in the U.S. and around the world. They are frequently called upon by journalists to discuss their work and to comment on vital issues and events of our day.

Below are some examples of topics and 2012 publications where our faculty members have been cited for their research findings and expert commentary.

**February**
	Pfizer Cites Packaging Flaws in Birth-Control Pill Recall, February 2, 2012 A packaging error forces Pfizer to recall about a million of its birth control pills. Dr. Carolyn Westhoff tells of the implications of missing regular contraceptive doses.
	Could an Infection Cause Tourette's-Like Symptoms in Teenage Girls? February 2, 2012 Acute microbial infections may be the cause of some mental illnesses. Article cites Dr. Mady Hornig's research which shows that some neuropsychiatric disorders may be linked to autoimmune issues.

**January**
	When Scientists Lie, January 20, 2012 The darker side of science. Dr.Robert Klitzman goes over the implications when scientists falsify their reseach with Men's Health News.
	Under the Weather: How La Niña May Influence the Outbreak of Flu Pandemics, January 17, 2012 What do weather patterns and migratory birds have to do with deadly flu pandemics? A new study co-authored by Dr. Jeffrey Shaman linking La Niña to new flu strains, also covered in Discovery News and BBC Online.
	Mental Health: Study Links Immigrating at Young Age and Higher Risk of Psychosis, January 13, 2012 People who migrate to a new country and culture at an early age face a higher risk of psychotic disorders, according to a new study by Dr. Ezra Susser and researchers at the Parnassia Psychiatric Insitute in The Hague.
	Autism Gastro Problems May Be Linked to Gut Bacteria, January, 10, 2012 The Mailman School's Center for Infection and Immunity (CII) reports that children with autism and gastrointestinal disturbances have high levels of a bacterium called Sutterella in their intestines.
	What a One-cent Soda Tax Buys, January 10, 2012 New study by Dr. Claire Wang looks at the economic and health benefits of curbing consumption of sugary soft drinks, the biggest source of excess calories and added sugar in the American diet.
	From Bloodletting to Gene Tinkering, New England Journal Has Chronicled Medicine for 200 Years, January 4, 2011 Dr. Barron Lerner comments on The New England Journal and the excellent job it does in promoting evidence-based care and making sure its peer review process is solid.
	'Threat' of Jogging More Convincing Than Calorie Count in Curbing Soda Sales, January 4, 2012 Research led by Dr. Tiffany Gary-Webb finds that sugar-sweetened beverages appear less tempting when labels show caloric information in terms of physical actitivies like jogging rather than as absolute calorie counts.