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Upgrading Lab Safety for Emergency Response

In the fast-paced world of modern healthcare, staying prepared for public health emergencies is more important than ever. As the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated, our ability to swiftly and effectively respond to biological threats can make the difference between containing an outbreak and facing widespread consequences. This is particularly true for laboratories, which are often on […]

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Collaboration

Decolonizing Global Health: Shifting Power and Redistributing Resources

In recent years, there has been a growing call to decolonize global health and humanitarian work. While political decolonization largely ended in the 20th century, many social, economic, and cultural hierarchies rooted in colonialism persist. These hierarchies shape today’s global health systems, creating an imbalance of power, resources, and knowledge between the Global North (wealthier […]

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Commentary

Project 2025 is Coming. Here’s what to prepare for.

Well, here we are. In recent years, the intersection of policy and public health has been turbulent, to say the least. However, a seismic shift may be looming on the horizon that could reshape the very fabric of public health practice as we know it. A policy agenda outlined in the 2025 Mandate for Leadership […]

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Society

On the Road to Better Trucker Health

Long-haul truck drivers play a critical role in keeping our economies running, transporting essential goods across vast distances. However, behind the wheel, many drivers face significant health risks, from chronic conditions like obesity and heart disease to mental health challenges such as depression and social isolation. The very nature of their work—long hours, irregular schedules, […]

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AI

Generative AI in Healthcare: A Double-Edged Sword

In recent years, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has taken the world by storm, and its applications in healthcare have both fascinated and alarmed researchers, practitioners, and ethicists alike. From tools like ChatGPT generating human-like text to AI synthesizing medical images, the potential benefits seem endless. But as with any powerful tool, the rapid rise of […]

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Interview

A conversation with Nancy Krieger: Election Special

In this interview, we explore the insights of Dr. Nancy Krieger, a social epidemiologist and Professor of Social Epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. With over three decades of experience in social justice, science, and public health, Dr. Krieger’s work delves into the societal determinants of health, emphasizing the critical role […]

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Research

Crafting the Perfect Research Question

The Power of PICO and Beyond When you think of scientific research, you might picture labs, data sets, or complex formulas, but there’s a step before all of that—one that’s equally important: the research question. This foundational piece of any study not only sets the course for what researchers will explore but also determines how […]

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News

Next Week in Public Health, November 1, 2024

It’s a big one. You need to vote if you care about the future of public health in the US. For research, here’s what we have. Empower Your Network – Subscribe and Share! Unlock key insights with ‘This Week in Public Health.’ Subscribe for free and share to drive change as part of a dedicated […]

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AI

How Tech Companies Can Boost Public Health and Profits

Technology touches every aspect of our lives—how we eat, sleep, move, and even think. From rideshare apps to streaming platforms, these tools have become integral to our daily routines. But what if the same technology that keeps us glued to our screens could also be designed to make us healthier? A recent study explored this […]

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PubTrawlr News

Introducing PubTrawlr’s Custom Chatbots: Deeper Insights

Making Your Organization’s Knowledge Instantly Accessible Knowledge is power in science-based organizations, whether academic, non-profit, or research-focused. However, one of the biggest challenges for teams is getting quick, reliable access to the specific data, documents, and insights they need. Information is often buried in layers of technical documents or databases or stored across different files, […]

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Society

Why Do We Love Horror? The Psychology Behind the Fear

Why do people watch horror movies? What makes us willingly sit through scenes of terror, suspense, and bloodshed? Despite its often grisly content, horror remains one of the most popular genres in film. For over a century, horror has captivated audiences, with people lining up to be scared senseless by fictional monsters, supernatural forces, and […]

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