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Mental health

What Happens When the Music Stops? Inside the Suicide Crisis Facing Musicians

Kurt Cobain. Amy Winehouse. Avicii. Sulli. The names span genres, continents, and decades—but the pattern is hauntingly familiar. Despite global fame and outward success, far too many musicians die by suicide, often in silence and isolation. But new research shows these aren’t just tragic coincidences—they’re warning signals of an industry-wide crisis. Why This Matters Now […]

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PubTrawlr News

Using Trawly: Smarter Science, Faster

How can you use our premium level to support your public health initiatives? Check out this unedited text chain! Below is a summary of recent research on how AI can be harnessed to implement programs and policies more effectively: Overall, the literature suggests that while AI has the potential to significantly enhance the implementation of […]

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Policy

77% Drop in Cannabis Seizures After Legalization—But Bias Persists

Let’s say you’re driving home, windows cracked, and your car smells… herbal. In states where cannabis is still illegal, that scent alone might be enough for the police to search your vehicle. But what happens when cannabis becomes legal—and that excuse disappears? A new study used data from over 3.3 million drug seizure events across […]

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Mental health

How This Study Could Help Millions Manage Brain Fog

“Sorry, I’m just feeling foggy today.” We’ve all said it. Maybe after a bad night’s sleep or a stressful week. But what if that fog didn’t lift after a nap or a weekend off? What if it lingered for months—or years? According to recent research, brain fog is far more than a fleeting annoyance. It […]

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Society

What Happens When Psychopaths Face a Pandemic?

What do your personality traits say about your pandemic behavior? A new study suggests… quite a lot, especially if you’re prone to manipulation, self-importance, or thrill-seeking. In one of the most psychologically revealing studies of the pandemic, researchers used data from over 2,000 people in the UK and Germany to explore how “Dark Triad” personality […]

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News

Public Health News Round Up, April 28, 2025

Act Now—Transform Public Health with Your Support! Subscribe free to This Week in Public Health for weekly, expert-curated insights and actionable updates. As a fully self-funded platform, your subscription and shares sustain our vital mission. ⚡ Time is critical! Share this blog now and empower others to join our independent movement! Clinician burnout. What’s to […]

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Health tips

How Weekend Workouts Could Slash Your Risk of Heart Disease

Let’s say you’re busy. Like, really busy. You barely have time to breathe during the week—between work, errands, family, and everything in between. So you hit the gym hard on the weekends, cramming in long runs, bike rides, or HIIT classes. Sound familiar? Congratulations—you might be a Weekend Warrior. And according to a major new […]

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News

Public Health News Round Up, April 25, 2025

Look, if you haven’t been following the news this week, the proposed 2026 HHS budget leaked. It’s not good! You can read all about it here. Here are the topics we have on deck coming up. And, of course, we need to plug that we are 100% self-funded. No grants, no outside capital. Anything you […]

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Health equity

What Happens When a Crisis Shuts Down Witnesses?

When the world shut down in March 2020, something unexpected happened. Calls to the UK’s anti-trafficking helpline didn’t stop—but who was calling changed dramatically. Public reports of suspicious activity fell off a cliff. But self-reports by victims of exploitation? They surged—rising from 7% to 25% in labor cases alone. This dramatic shift reveals not just […]

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Health tips

What Happens When Cities Embrace Night Running?

Did you know exercising after dark can reduce anxiety by up to 30%? While most people think of workouts as a daytime activity, an exciting trend is transforming urban nights into vibrant hubs of health. Welcome to the world of night running and cycling, where health, community, and urban planning collide. Night Fitness: More Than […]

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Wellbeing

What Happens When Public Voices Are Ignored in Health Equity?

Four years after COVID-19 changed everything, we’re still wrestling with a crucial question: Do people trust public health? A recent study examining documents from the federal COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force (HETF) suggests… not nearly enough. And maybe that’s because the government wasn’t really listening. While the pandemic exposed and deepened long-standing inequities—especially among Black, […]

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Society

New Study Reveals 3 Big Myths About Kratom Use

A tea made from leaves. An ancient plant used for energy and pain. A trendy herbal product marketed in wellness stores and gas stations alike. Kratom means different things to different people—but for public health professionals, it may be the next frontier of both hope and harm. With more than two million users in the […]

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