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AI

Policy Theories in Crisis: AI’s Impact

Tackling AI in Policy: From Confusion to Clarity Imagine this: A policy decision that could save lives is overturned, not because citizens are overwhelmingly against it, but because an artificial intelligence-powered platform bombarded decision-makers with machine-generated comments. This is not a scene from a science fiction novel, but a real event. In June 2025, Southern […]

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Global

Breaking Down WHO’s Essential Public Health Functions Framework

Public health is at a turning point. After COVID-19 exposed deep cracks in health systems worldwide, the World Health Organization has released a critical framework to help countries rebuild stronger, more resilient systems. The report, Defining Essential Public Health Functions and Services to Strengthen National Workforce Capacity, is not just another technical document. It is […]

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Global

Rising Risks: Kava’s New Toxic Concerns Uncovered

Imagine a health worker attending one of the many bustling kava bars around college campuses, curious about the beverage’s effects when consumed by the student populace. As they observe the patrons indulging in kava drinks, thoughts of public health implications and potential crises arise. This scene isn’t just hypothetical; it’s a reality faced by public […]

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Health tips

Energy Drinks, Student Health, & Performance

Picture this: a university library buzzing with activity during exam week. Amidst the whispering pages and focused faces, the unmistakable hiss of a can being opened signals a student’s reliance on energy drinks for that extra push. Energy drinks are a common feature of the study routines of many higher-education students, promising improved concentration and […]

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Environment

Salmonella Surveillance in Wastewater

Imagine a bustling city in the heart of Southeast Asia, where the challenge of safe water and sanitation meets the pressing need to monitor infectious diseases. Here, health workers strive to track Salmonella, a pathogen that poses significant risks to public health. Using advanced tools such as Wastewater and Environmental Surveillance (WES), these professionals detect […]

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Commentary

What Mike Tyson Gets Right (and Wrong) About Food and Health Equity

In April 2026, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched The Secretary Kennedy Podcast, a government-backed platform designed to bring public health conversations directly to the public. On its surface, the pitch is compelling: cut through bureaucracy, speak plainly, and confront the chronic disease crisis head-on. The show blends legitimate public health concerns with sweeping claims about government […]

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Health tips

The Social Key to Anti-Doping Success

Imagine a bustling sports school in China, where young athletes pour their energy into becoming the next generation of champions. Here, the stakes are high, with Olympic dreams often serving as the guiding star. But within this environment lies a silent, pervasive challenge—doping. Despite stringent anti-doping measures worldwide, adolescent athletes continue to face pressures that […]

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AI

The Future of Plain Language Summaries

Imagine a health journal editor, faced with the challenge of democratizing access to complex medical research. The stakes are high: how do we ensure that everyone, from policymakers to patients, understands the latest health findings? This scene sets the stage for a critical discussion of Plain Language Summaries (PLSs) — a tool for making scientific […]

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AI

AI’s Evolving Role in Public Health Policy

As the sun set over City Hall, Mayor Thompson sat at his desk, poring over the daily briefings with a heightened sense of urgency. The COVID-19 pandemic had shifted many public health decisions from the experts to his office, leaving him with complex decisions that juggled public health, economic stability, and political accountability. Fortunately, he […]

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