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2 months ago | 
usnews.com | Brian Castrucci |Tomas Philipson |John Kasich |Steven Ross Johnson
When politics and science collide, politics often wins. Sadly, such is the case with President Donald Trump’s freeze on all government health communications the day after his inauguration, silencing public health advisories, regulatory guidance and vital updates, disrupting everything from announcements of outbreaks linked to contaminated food to reports of rates of flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. On Jan.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
forbes.com | Brian Castrucci
“Exciting.” “Unprecedented.” “Hopeful.” “Great.” These are some of the words that have been used to describe the CDC’s announcement last month that drug overdose deaths are in decline across the United States. In the midst of an opioid epidemic that has killed hundreds of thousands of Americans, the news was welcomed. But while many have been quick to celebrate, I believe it is too soon to celebrate. To start, we do not yet know the cause of the decline.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
usnews.com | Brian Castrucci |John Kasich |Richard Besser |Jennifer Mieres
Let’s face it: America is not the healthiest country in the world. Life expectancy is falling, chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease are soaring and our country is plagued by health inequities. In the wealthiest nation on Earth, American babies born today are expected to live shorter lives than their peers in other high-income countries. Despite spending more on health care than any other country, our outcomes lag behind. America can – and must – do better.
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
forbes.com | Brian Castrucci
If Hurricanes Helene and Milton haven't already got you thinking about the long and unpredictable reach of natural disasters, maybe this example will. Damage from Hurricane Helene shut down a factory in western North Carolina that is the country's largest supplier of fluids for IV drips and dialysis. The owner, Baxter International, says it will spare no expense to reopen, but bridges to the site are out, the plant is covered in mud, and its 2,500 employees are struggling to stabilize their lives.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
forbes.com | Brian Castrucci
I’ve been a diehard football fan my whole life — New England Patriots on Sundays and NC State every Saturday — but no matter how excited I get for the season, there’s one thing that’s become tragically predictable: concussions. Football isn’t just about touchdowns and trophies — it’s about head trauma, brain damage, and lives forever altered. NFL legend Brett Favre’s recent diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease reminds us of the severe risks players face.
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Sep 23, 2024 | 
forbes.com | Brian Castrucci
In my field, public health, any progress requires having the public's trust. We work hard to gain expertise and gather facts, so we can provide people the information they need to make health decisions that are good for them and their families. Trust is why people believe what they've been told about the dangers of smoking, the importance of wearing seatbelts and the risks of drinking while pregnant. It takes time and effort to build public trust, and ongoing work to maintain it.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
forbes.com.br | Brian Castrucci
Os líderes C-Level devem ser capazes de enxergar o panorama geral e proteger suas empresas contra qualquer ameaça externa — como a concorrência, falhas na cadeia de suprimentos ou disruptores de mercado imprevisíveis. Agora é hora de adicionar eventos climáticos extremos a essa lista. Qualquer líder empresarial ou autoridade que tenha dúvidas sobre isso só precisa sair na rua.
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
forbes.com | Brian Castrucci
In a country where political divisions often seem insurmountable and the discourse grows increasingly polarized, it’s easy to feel as though we are drifting apart, with both sides entrenched in their own ideologies. However, a new study delivers a powerful reminder that our mental health struggles unite us more than our political differences divide us. Republican, Democrat or independent—regardless of how you vote, you are now just as likely as anyone else to screen positive for depression.
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Sep 8, 2024 | 
forbes.com | Brian Castrucci
Summer's end can be a bittersweet time for children, but it's a time of excitement and anticipation, too. Going back to school means seeing old friends and making new ones. There's a lot of learning, changing and growing to do. But there are also risks. Parents have a vital role to play in making sure their children return to school in good health. As a public health expert, here's what I would urge parents to keep in mind in this important time of year. Be vigilant about your child's health.
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Aug 14, 2024 | 
forbes.com | Brian Castrucci
By Brian CastrucciC-suite leaders must be able to see the big picture and to protect their company from whatever outside threats arise—like competition, supply-chain failures, or unpredictable market disruptors. It is time for business leaders and elected officials to add extreme weather to that list. Any business leader who’s not sure if it belongs there just needs to head out into the summer heat. Extreme heat has come to main street, and it’s impacting Wall Street.
