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Countdown to inauguration day, I guess. While I’m a big fan of the local determination of health policies, this needs to be balanced against the rights of people. It’s definitely not enough to “wait and see.” We have to do tangible work toward change. Something I have seen floating around Reddit is “do not comply […]
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You’ve probably heard it a thousand times: drink more water. But is it really the miracle health hack it’s often made out to be? A bunch of people on Reddit seem to think so. But also, as a systematic review of 18 randomized clinical trials sheds light on this everyday question. Spoiler alert: water might […]
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To kick off Dry January, let’s look at the impact of alcohol. Three million deaths and 131 million years of lost healthy life every year. This is the staggering global toll of alcohol in 2016, according to a new study that examines its disproportionate impact on young people, low-income countries, and vulnerable populations. While many […]
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Imagine two countries. One boasts a robust democracy, characterized by transparency, public participation, and trust in government institutions. The other struggles with rampant corruption, where public funds meant for healthcare often disappear, leaving hospitals underfunded and doctors demoralized. These differences are more than political—they shape the healthcare workforce, influencing who gets care and how often. […]
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We’ve all seen research and analyses fail to consider the systemic racism and inequities that make health unobtainable in many communities. This is the gap Critical Race Theory (CRT) seeks to bridge in public health education. The Intersection of CRT and Public Health For decades, public health has sought to understand and address health disparities […]
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I’ve got to honest, no one is quite sure. I’ve been digging more into RFK, and there’s a real duality there. There are some great ideas about food quality, and some bonkers ideas about vaccines. Filter that through Republicans holding a federal trifecta, and there’s no telling what we are going to get. You can […]
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If asked to share a drop of your blood or a snippet of your health records for research, would you? Now, imagine being reassured that your data will improve healthcare for generations. Would you feel differently? A recent study by our buddies at Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) unveils surprising insights about what […]
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Imagine you’re scrolling through social media, and an ad for a fizzy, brightly colored soda pops up. It’s engaging, maybe featuring a celebrity or a catchy jingle, and before you know it, you’re thinking about the drink. Now imagine you’re my pre-teen son, and the drink is PRIME. This is the reality for millions of […]
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Imagine a future where every person struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD) could be matched with the treatment most likely to work for them—saving lives, reducing relapses, and offering hope to thousands of families. Achieving this vision has long been a challenge for clinicians, but researchers behind a groundbreaking study at the U, Columbia, and […]
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As readers know, we are really into policy, so we’re really happy to share some conference proceedings from a group of researchers we really admire. The hook is simple: what if policymakers had the tools and resources to turn the latest studies into transformative policies? This dream of evidence-informed decision-making is closer than ever, yet […]
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Imagine this: a small rural town faces a record-breaking heatwave. Crops wither, water supplies dwindle, and hospitals, understaffed and under-resourced, are flooded with patients suffering from heat-related illnesses. For the residents of this community, extreme weather isn’t just a headline—it’s a direct threat to their health and survival. This scenario isn’t hypothetical. It’s the lived […]
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