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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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Interview

A conversation with Taylor Bishop Scott

In this interview, we sit down with Dr. Taylor Scott, Director of the Research Translation Platform at Penn State’s Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative and President of TrestleLink, to explore the critical intersections between research and policy. Dr. Scott has dedicated her career to building innovative models that bridge the gap between academic research and the real-world needs […]

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News

Next week in Public Health, Zeptember 27, 2024

As Zeptember turns to Rocktober, we reflect on all the great work being done out there. If you didn’t check out our interview with Victoria Sale, please do! If you haven’t signed up for our DAILY feed, you should do that as well. How else would I know that this article was published? Here’s what […]

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Funding

Giving Back or Widening Gaps? The Impact of Corporate Donations on Employee Income Inequality

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become a buzzword in modern business. Companies around the world now recognize that their responsibilities go beyond profit margins. They must also consider their impact on society. Public welfare donations—charitable contributions made by businesses—are often seen as the highest form of CSR. They boost a company’s reputation, fulfill ethical and […]

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Mental health

The Power of Text for Teen Vaping Cessation

Vaping among teenagers has become a significant public health concern, with over 2.1 million adolescents in the U.S. regularly using e-cigarettes in 2023 alone. While vaping may seem like a “safer” alternative to smoking, the reality is stark: the nicotine found in e-cigarettes can wreak havoc on a developing brain, impacting memory, learning, and attention. […]

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News

Learn about our Public Health Article Feed

Hey, I made a short demo of our article feed. Our goal is to make it even easier to learn about the most cutting-edge advancements in public health and public health research! 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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Workforce

How Rethinking Graduate Admissions Could Save Public Health

In the landscape of public health, where the workforce shortage is a growing concern, the way we admit students into graduate programs could hold the key to addressing these challenges. This study from the University at Buffalo sheds light on the factors that predict success for students in public health graduate programs. Surprisingly (or maybe […]

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Society

Training for Peace: The Role of Public Health in Preventing War

War and armed conflict have long been recognized as catastrophic events with profound effects on public health. The impact extends far beyond the immediate loss of life, infiltrating every aspect of society—from healthcare infrastructure to food and water security and even the mental well-being of individuals and communities. As such, the role of public health […]

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Interview

A conversation with Victoria Sale

In this interview, I had the pleasure of speaking with Victoria Sale, co-founder of Our Lived Experience (OLE), about the critical role that lived experience plays in driving meaningful, sustainable systems change. Victoria brings a wealth of knowledge from her extensive work in community health and systems transformation, where she focuses on bridging the gap […]

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Society

How Loneliness Impacts Oral Health in Older Adults

In today’s world, the conversation about health often centers around heart disease, diabetes, or mental health, but rarely do we hear about the mouth’s role in our overall well-being. Yet, new research shows that oral health is not just about clean teeth and gums; it’s intricately connected to our emotions, particularly feelings of loneliness and […]

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News

Next Week in Public Health, Zeptember 20, 2024

Oh, sure, we have some good stuff coming up next week. I want to also point you over to our just-launched daily feed. Sign up today to get the daily dose of articles in plain language! Let’s not turn the page quite yet. Once more, please check out our interview with Kim Lucas on the use of […]

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