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Wellbeing

How Leisure Activities Boost Happiness and Resilience

No duh, right? It’s no secret that taking part in leisure activities makes people feel better. Whether it’s going for a walk in the park, swimming, or even gardening, many of us have felt the joy that comes from spending time doing something enjoyable. But why do these activities make us happier? And how do […]

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Society

The Complex Drivers Behind Fatal Police Shootings

Police violence in the United States is an urgent issue that demands our attention. Every year, thousands of individuals are fatally shot by law enforcement officers, and the impact of these events disproportionately affects communities of color. But what drives these tragic incidents? Are they random occurrences, or is there a pattern tied to the […]

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Interview

A conversation with Sonya Streeter

As public health organizations and governmental agencies allocate billions of dollars in grants each year, ensuring that these financial resources reach underserved communities is essential to closing health disparities. In this interview, we speak with Sonya Streeter, Associate Vice President in Behavioral Health and Health Policy at Westat, about their recent work and insights from […]

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Policy

Governments Have the Power to Nudge Us Toward Healthier Food Choices

Governments worldwide have been using taxes and subsidies as tools to change what we eat. By imposing taxes on sugary drinks and unhealthy foods while offering subsidies for healthier options, policymakers aim to encourage healthier diets and reduce the burden of obesity and related diseases. But how effective are these fiscal policies, really? A recent […]

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Policy

The Impact of Elections on Public Health: What the Data Reveal

Political decisions shape the health of our communities. It’s not just the policies we vote for that influence public health, but also the elected officials and their broader political ideologies. A recent working papter, “Politicians, Power, and the People’s Health: US Elections and State Health Outcomes, 2012-2024,” shines a light on how political conservatism or […]

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PubTrawlr News

Next week in Public Health, October 4th.

Did you check out our interview with Dr. Taylor Scott? You should! It’s really interesting to see how research generators can more effectively interface with policymakers. Here’s what’s coming up next week! Stay Ahead of Public Health Advances! Get the latest scientific insights delivered straight to your inbox. Our free weekly newsletter breaks down the […]

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Society

Looting Isn’t the Norm

When disasters strike, the stories that often flood our newsfeeds are those filled with chaos and crime—looting, panic, and antisocial behavior. It paints a picture of humans at their worst, driven to desperate measures by catastrophe. But is this really what happens during disasters? Or are we simply drawn to these dramatic depictions because they […]

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Policy

The True Cost of Life-Saving Drugs: Are We Paying Too Much?

Imagine this: You or a loved one is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Fortunately, a miracle drug exists—one that could save or dramatically improve life. But then comes the price tag: $300,000, $500,000, or even $1 million. Suddenly, what seemed like a lifeline felt out of reach. This scenario isn’t just hypothetical—it’s the harsh reality […]

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Commentary

Best Practices for Meta-Analysis: The Key to Stronger, More Reliable Research

When we think about gathering scientific knowledge, many of us picture researchers conducting experiments, analyzing their results, and drawing conclusions. But what if we want to go beyond individual studies to understand the bigger picture? This is where meta-analysis comes in. A meta-analysis is a method that allows researchers to combine the results of multiple […]

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Implementation

Advancing Health Equity with Multilevel Interventions

In a world where the zip code you are born in can predict your life expectancy, it’s clear that health inequities are not just about biology; they’re about the social conditions surrounding us. Despite decades of research, the United States continues to struggle with some of the worst health outcomes among high-income countries, much of […]

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