External Writing by Dr. Jay K. Varma
A curated index of verified Healthbeat and Psychology Today writing by Dr. Varma, with short original summaries and links back to the source publishers.
Healthbeat sources
Diseases only count when they’re counted
A surveillance-focused article on why public-health databases and disease-counting systems matter. Use as commentary and policy context, not as a substitute for official current guidance.
What I learned from a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak
A first-person outbreak-response source emphasizing relationships, communication, and public trust during a real outbreak investigation.
AI can be a transformative health tool. It can also cause harm.
External commentary on AI benefits and risks for health. Use with careful risk framing, especially where biosecurity or mental-health harms are discussed.
Idaho’s new Medical Freedom Act threatens state’s ability to handle infectious diseases
Policy commentary relevant to public-health authority and infectious disease response. It should be handled as external opinion/commentary with careful context.
Psychology Today sources
Fevered Mind author index
A verified external index for articles on infectious disease communication, mental health context, vaccines, and public trust.
How the Anti-Vaccine Movement Spreads Doubt and Mistrust
A communication-focused source for vaccine misinformation and public trust. Use short summaries and link to the original article.
Clean Indoor Air Improves Health – What You Need to Know
A respiratory-health source relevant to clean air and infection prevention. Any practical guidance needs official-source review before reuse.
Does Measles Cause Brain Damage? Yes, Here is How It Happens
A vaccine-preventable disease source that should be summarized cautiously and paired with official measles guidance in future clinical explainers.
Related topic hubs
Surveillance
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Outbreak Response
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Vaccines
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AI and Public Health
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Mental Health
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Policy
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