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Policy

Did Philadelphia’s Soda Tax Help Kids Lose Weight?

When Philadelphia implemented its soda tax in 2017, many hoped it would be a game-changer in the fight against childhood obesity. The logic seemed simple: tax sugary drinks, reduce consumption, and improve health outcomes for kids. But did it work? A new study provides some surprising answers, challenging assumptions and sparking questions about the most […]

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Funding

How New York’s Ground Ambulance Law Impacted Emergency Prices

Imagine being in a medical emergency, vulnerable, and unable to choose your ground ambulance provider. When the ambulance arrives, the last thing on your mind is whether it’s in-network. This was the reality for many people until New York took a bold step in 2015 by enacting surprise billing regulations to shield patients from unexpected […]

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Health equity

How FIFA’s Playbook Could Revolutionize Global Health Equity

When you think about FIFA, global health probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, a recent article suggests (will download a .pdf) that the international governing body of soccer could offer valuable lessons for achieving fairer benefit-sharing in global health. Specifically, the authors propose adapting FIFA’s training compensation and solidarity mechanisms to […]

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PubTrawlr News

Next Week in Public Health, November 29, 2024

It’s been a doozy of a month. We’re on the cusp of a major policy change in public health in America, and it’s not clear how to move forward yet. We’ll be talking to people, consulting the literature, and basically doing what we have to do to make all people can achieve wellness, broadly defined. […]

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Global

Global Immunization Recovery: Renewed Efforts to Rebuild Health Systems for a Safer Future

The COVID-19 pandemic left a deep mark on global health systems, unraveling years of hard-won achievements in childhood immunization. With a virus suddenly at the forefront, routine health services, including vital immunization programs, faced major disruptions. As we recover, public health experts and governments worldwide are grappling with the task of restoring, and perhaps surpassing, […]

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Implementation

Reimagining Implementation Science: From Label to Reliable Impact

For years, public health professionals have searched for ways to bridge the gap between proven health innovations and practical, everyday implementation that leads to real-world benefits. This idea—the pursuit of ensuring impactful use of evidence-based practices in health settings—is encapsulated in a field known as implementation science. Yet, despite its critical goal, implementation science often […]

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Environment

Nature’s Power in the City: How Fair Access to Green and Blue Spaces Transforms Mental Health

In cities bustling with people, skyscrapers, and constant motion, finding moments of peace and connection to nature can feel like a luxury. But recent research highlights how urban green and blue spaces—think parks, gardens, rivers, and lakes—aren’t just aesthetic; they’re powerful tools for boosting public health, especially mental well-being. A study conducted in the Chang-Zhu-Tan […]

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PubTrawlr News

Next Week in Public Health, November 22, 2024

I’ve been debating whether I need to change the voice of some posts. On the one hand, we’re trying to be about the dissemination of science — which, as we all know, is no small order in itself. Yet, I can’t help but think we need to pivot somewhat and think more about science as […]

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Uncategorized

Building Trust in Science Through Effective Communication

When was the last time you questioned a headline about scientific research or hesitated to follow public health advice? For many Americans, trust in science has become a complex terrain, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. While 76% of Americans express a fair or great deal of confidence in scientists to act in […]

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Health equity

Why Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Pose Long-Term Risks for Adults Over 50

Vaccines have long been heralded for their role in preventing immediate illness. But what if their benefits extended far beyond that, influencing long-term health in profound ways? For adults over 50, particularly those hospitalized with vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) like flu, pneumonia, and shingles, the story doesn’t end after the acute infection subsides. Emerging research reveals […]

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Workforce

Why Staffing Adequacy in Healthcare Is More Than Just Numbers

Staffing is the backbone of healthcare systems. Without the right number of people—or the right people for the job—hospital performance and patient outcomes can quickly decline. A recent study conducted in China sheds new light on the intricate dynamics of staffing adequacy and its effects on team performance in hospitals. It highlights an often-overlooked fact: […]

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