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What if a Prescription for Better Health Was Just a Trowel Away?

No white coats. No pill bottles. Just soil under your fingernails, sunlight on your back, and the slow, satisfying rhythm of pulling weeds or planting seeds. For thousands of people living with chronic conditions, that might be exactly what the doctor should order. A sweeping new review of 23 studies, involving over 4,500 participants from […]

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Interview

A conversation with Celeste Calderon and Dr. Miranda Worthen

Lemonade Stands Up for Public Health: Turning Helplessness into Action At San José State University, students, faculty, and staff recently came together to transform feelings of helplessness into meaningful action. What started as a simple conversation about uncertainty in public health grew into a creative, community-driven initiative: Lemonade Stands for Public Health. Led by three […]

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News

Public Health News Round Up, April 7, 2025

Time is Running Out—Sustain Public Health Today! Receive trusted insights that empower you to make immediate community impacts. Our fully independent, self-funded work depends on your subscription. 🔥 Your action matters—share this blog right now to expand our critical network of changemakers! House Speaker Johnson is eyeing big cuts to Medicaid. In his Louisiana district, […]

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News

Public Health News Round Up, Friday April 4, 2025

Just an interesting bit of reflection today, I quit smoking on this day back in 2008. 16 years ago! I also quit drinking in 2017. What I also think is interesting is that I still get cravings for cigarettes, but nothing for alcohol. I’m sure a neuropsych person could tell me why my brain has […]

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Research

Corrected Link for Today’s Newsletter

We mistakenly sent out an incorrect link for the following article: Health Partnerships Don’t Help All Communities Hospital-community partnerships have been focused on improving population health, especially in preventive care. A study in Health Equity found that these partnerships were effective in increasing mammography screenings and flu vaccination rates overall. However, when looking at different racial and ethnic groups, the […]

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Environment

What Happens When We Misdefine Nature in Health Research?

You’ve heard it before: “Go outside, it’s good for your health.” But what if the science behind that advice is built on a vague, inconsistent idea of what “nature” actually means? Is it a forest trail or a backyard garden? A potted plant or a national park? According to new research from a European team […]

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News

Public Health News Round Up, April 2, 2025

In case you missed the massacre yesterday, here’s the 411. Help us keep the lights on by subscribing to our weekly science newsletter. It’s free. But if you want to pay for something, we’ve got our article feed, too!) RFK Jr. Launches Bloodbath at Health Department in Mass Layoffs Amid sweeping political upheavals, major shake-ups at […]

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Wellbeing

The Lasting Shadow of Childhood Trauma: How ACEs Shape Young Adulthood

More than 60% of U.S. adults report experiencing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), a sobering statistic that underscores the profound impact of early trauma. ACEs—such as neglect, parental separation, or exposure to substance use disorders—are not just painful memories; they shape future outcomes in ways that ripple across generations. A new large-scale study examining nearly one […]

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Environment

A Walk in the Woods: More Than Just Fresh Air

In an era where screens dominate our lives, deadlines pile up, and urbanization keeps us disconnected from nature, our mental health often takes a hit. Anxiety and depression rates have surged globally, with stress becoming an unavoidable part of daily life. But what if the solution to our mental health struggles isn’t found in a […]

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Communication

How Fear in the Media Shapes Public Health Behaviors: A Double-Edged Sword

During a crisis, information can be lifesaving. But what happens when the dominant emotion in the news is fear? A recent study spanning five countries—United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and India—sheds light on how fear-driven media coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic influenced public perception and preventive health behaviors. The findings are striking: while fear-based […]

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Wellbeing

Unpacking the Science of Electromagnetic Sensitivity

In the Breaking Bad prequel series Better Call Saul, Jimmy McGill’s (a.k.a. Saul Goodman) older brother has isolated himself due to a perceived electromagnetic sensitivity. In a world dominated by screens, Wi-Fi signals, and 5G towers, concerns about electromagnetic fields (EMFs) have grown. For some individuals like Chuck McGill (above), these concerns go beyond curiosity […]

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Collaboration

Help Us Strengthen CHW Programs – Share What Matters Most

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are the heart of community-based care. They build trust, bridge health gaps, and deliver critical services—especially in communities that need it most. But to fully support CHWs, we need to understand what matters most to those working with and alongside them. That’s where you come in. We’re reviewing tools that help […]

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