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Making Nutritious Diets Affordable for All

For many people across the globe, eating a nutritious diet isn’t as simple as just making better food choices. The cost of these healthy diets and household income constraints create significant barriers, especially in low- and middle-income countries. This reality is illuminated by a comprehensive dataset from the World Food Programme‘s (WFP) “Fill the Nutrient […]

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PubTrawlr News

Next Week in Public Health, November 15, 2024

Not gonna lie. It’s been a shitty, shitty week. And that’s before we get to the news of the day, which is that Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has been nominated to be incoming Secretary of Health and Human Services. Like an aging hipster, Kennedy used to be cool but has become virulently anti-science over the […]

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Society

Policing as a Public Health Crisis

The Impact of ‘Cop City’ on Communities In the heart of DeKalb County, Georgia, a growing controversy has captured national attention. Atlanta’s proposed police training facility, known as “Cop City,” has sparked significant concern among public health researchers, activists, and community members. This development, which aims to expand police training efforts, sits at the intersection […]

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Analytics

Gambling Ads in Our Daily Lives: More Harmful Than You Think

In today’s world, gambling ads are everywhere—on TV, social media, and even in our favorite sports. Gambling companies use precise data-driven methods to reach us, and they don’t just stop there. Personalized promotions target those who’ve gambled before, nudging them back into old habits. What does this mean for public health? Research says the impacts […]

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Research

How Satellites Could Revolutionize the Fight Against Chronic Diseases

The global health landscape has been shaped by noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes. These four conditions alone account for over 80% of all premature deaths globally, with the majority of fatalities occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Despite countless initiatives to reduce the burden of NCDs, progress has […]

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Society

What to Expect from a Trump Presidency in Public Health

As Donald Trump prepares for his second term as President, public health experts are assessing the potential impact of his proposed policies on healthcare access and delivery across the United States. Although healthcare was not a central focus of his campaign, Trump has made several promises and statements that suggest a shift in how the […]

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Health equity

A New Roadmap for Community Health Workers in Rhode Island

In this uncertain transition, we don’t know who will help to take the lead on health equity. If it has to come from the bottom up, Rhode Island can be a good example. Rhode Island has embarked on a transformative journey to support and empower Community Health Workers (CHWs), recognizing their critical role in promoting […]

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Research

Patients Take the Lead in Rare-Disease Research

Imagine being one of only a few hundred people worldwide diagnosed with a condition so rare that even the medical community struggles to understand it. This is the reality for those living with TANGO2 Deficiency Disorder, a rare genetic disease that can cause life-threatening metabolic crises, developmental delays, and muscle weakness. This is just one […]

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Workforce

How MassHealth Tackles Social Health Needs

The link between health and social circumstances is undeniable. Factors like housing, transportation, food security, and financial stability, known as health-related social needs (HRSNs), heavily influence an individual’s ability to maintain good health. For Medicaid members, particularly those in programs like Massachusetts’ MassHealth, these needs often remain unmet. This leaves individuals vulnerable to worsening health […]

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Mental health

Firearm Storage Practices, Mental Health, and Suicide Risk Among Service Members

2021 marked a record high in firearm-related suicides in the U.S., with service members and veterans profoundly impacted by these numbers. Recent studies have spotlighted the connection between firearm ownership, mental health, and unsecured storage practices within military communities. These findings are more than just statistics—they highlight real, actionable insights that can inform suicide prevention […]

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Commentary

Next Week in Public Health, November 8, 2024

I am so freaking dissappointed. It’s not even with the candidates, it’s with this country. I mean really? Am I so out of touch that my values system is just so misaligned? What does that say about the work we try to do? What does that say about meaningful community engagement? I feel a type […]

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