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Food as Medicine Is No Longer a Fringe Idea: The Evidence Is Catching Up Fast

Here is a number worth sitting with. One in five deaths globally is attributable to poor diet, more than tobacco, more than high blood pressure, more than any other single risk factor. Not in low-income countries alone. Everywhere. And yet the dominant model of healthcare in the United States still treats food as something that […]

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Climate

Climate Change Health: The Four Ways a Warming Planet Is Reshaping Public Health

Right now, 3.6 billion people live in areas highly vulnerable to climate impacts. Not in 2050. Not in projections. Now. Climate change health is one of those topics that still gets treated as a future problem, something for the next generation of public health professionals to sort out. That framing is wrong, and the evidence […]

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Epi

Guarding Our Gut: Strategies to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

The crisp morning air sees Beatrice, a farm worker in Northern Italy, heading to her job at a bustling livestock farm. This picturesque scene, however, belies a hidden battle within the farm. Across the globe, similar farms serve as battlegrounds for one of today’s pressing public health issues: antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Antimicrobial Resistance: A Global […]

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Global

Exploring Alternatives to Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause

This week, an exciting development in women’s health took the spotlight with the introduction of a new non-hormonal daily pill as an alternative to Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for managing menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes. As per the report by BBC Health, this new treatment could potentially benefit around 500,000 women in the UK […]

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Hidden in Plain Sight: How to Recognize and Respond to Human Trafficking

Human trafficking remains one of the most urgent public health and human rights challenges worldwide. Yet many cases go unnoticed because the warning signs often appear subtle or are misunderstood. So, what are the signs of human trafficking? Recognizing them can mean the difference between ongoing exploitation and a life restored to safety. Public health […]

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Epi

COVID-19’s Missing Impact: Revealing Loss in Productive Years

Every morning, Tomasz, a healthcare worker in Poland, dons his mask and scrubs, preparing himself for another long shift in a field hospital. It’s 2021, and the COVID-19 pandemic is still affecting Europe. The news focuses on death tolls, but Tomasz knows that there is an untold story beyond just the number of lives lost: […]

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Global

Crises and Cures: Maternal Mortality

Recent news narratives have brought to light significant public health challenges, juxtaposed against advances that hold promise for the future. This week, two poignant themes have emerged: the ongoing crises in maternal health exacerbated by geopolitical instability, and strides in public health funding aimed at battling some of the world’s most intractable diseases. The Maternal […]

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Global

How Close Are We to Eradicating Guinea Worm Disease?

Imagine being a health worker in a remote village faced with the nearly eradicated scourge of Guinea worm disease. It’s a disease that once plagued millions, yet today’s numbers are dwindling. Nevertheless, new challenges arise as animal infections sidetrack efforts. This is the story of dracunculiasis and the global pursuit of eradication. Key Insight: Guinea […]

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Global

ED Quality Upgrades in Palestine: Possible or Pie in the Sky?

A nurse in a bustling Palestinian emergency department (ED) juggles multiple cases, each more critical than the last. She works tirelessly under intense pressure, balancing the provision of life-saving care with systemic inefficiencies stretching resources to the limit. But there’s hope. A new study from BMC Health Services Research assesses how the implementation of Emergency […]

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Global

The Promising Role of Obesity Treatments in Public Health

Obesity remains one of the most pressing public health challenges globally, with far-reaching implications for both individual health and healthcare systems. Recent advances highlight the emerging role of innovative treatments in more effectively managing obesity. According to recent reports by the World Health Organization (WHO), there is a significant push for the broader use of […]

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Epi

Introducing Chickenpox Vaccines in the UK: A Major Shift in Public Health Strategy

The initiation of the chickenpox vaccine program in the UK marks a pivotal transformation in public health policy aimed at enhancing children’s health and reducing disease burden. Effective January 2026, the National Health Service (NHS) will integrate a varicella vaccine into the routine immunization schedule for children, marking the first time such a measure is […]

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Global

World Health Organization Sets New Standards for School Meals

The World Health Organization (WHO) has made a landmark move by setting global standards for healthy and nutritious food in schools worldwide, marking a significant stride in public health. This initiative aims to combat childhood obesity and related diseases by ensuring that meals served to children meet nutritional requirements that support their overall health. Understanding […]

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Food as Medicine Is No Longer a Fringe Idea: The Evidence Is Catching Up Fast

Climate Change Health: The Four Ways a Warming Planet Is Reshaping Public Health

Guarding Our Gut: Strategies to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

Exploring Alternatives to Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause

Hidden in Plain Sight: How to Recognize and Respond to Human Trafficking

COVID-19’s Missing Impact: Revealing Loss in Productive Years

Crises and Cures: Maternal Mortality

How Close Are We to Eradicating Guinea Worm Disease?

ED Quality Upgrades in Palestine: Possible or Pie in the Sky?

The Promising Role of Obesity Treatments in Public Health

Introducing Chickenpox Vaccines in the UK: A Major Shift in Public Health Strategy

World Health Organization Sets New Standards for School Meals

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