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Genetic Insights and Public Health Implications for Prostate Cancer Screening

As reported on BBC Health, experts have advised against routine prostate cancer screening for most men in the UK, highlighting that only individuals with a confirmed genetic predisposition should consider it. Prostate cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting men globally, and this recommendation spurs a broader discussion on personalized medicine and public […]

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Policy

Rethinking Sugar: New UK Initiatives to Combat Obesity and Diabetes

The UK government recently announced an expansion of the sugar tax to include milk-based drinks such as milkshakes and lattes, sparking significant public discourse. This development comes amid growing evidence that sugary drinks contribute to obesity and related health issues, including type 2 diabetes. (Read more on BBC.) The Extended Sugar Tax The original sugar […]

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Policy

Why Medicare’s Coding Rules May Widen Health Gaps

When a patient walks into a clinic, their diagnosis doesn’t just determine treatment—it determines how much money flows through the health system. Every diagnosis code added to a chart affects how Medicare pays hospitals, physician groups, and other healthcare providers. But what if the way we code diseases—rather than the diseases themselves—has been quietly reshaping […]

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Policy

Changes to Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccination Recommendations are Coming

In the next few days, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will meet to review the long-standing recommendation that newborns receive a dose of the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth. Although ACIP meetings are routine, this one is drawing extraordinary attention. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. […]

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Policy

Why State Policy Shapes HCBS Access More Than Spending

In one state, a 77-year-old woman waits three months for someone to help her bathe safely. Across the border, her friend gets the same service in days. Both qualify for Medicaid. Why the difference? That question drives a new multi-state analysis by researchers from the University of Minnesota and Brown University. Their study looked at […]

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Next Week in Public Health, November 13, 2025

After a record-breaking 43-day shutdown, the federal government has finally reopened following President Trump’s signature on a long-delayed funding package. While political leaders traded blame, the public health consequences were immediate and far-reaching. Food assistance for more than 40 million Americans stalled, and some families ran out of resources entirely. Meanwhile, federal workers across essential […]

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Mental health

How Trauma-Informed Care Can Transform Homeless Services

On a cold Ottawa morning, a peer support worker named Jen sits across from a man at a drop-in center. He’s wary—one eye on the door, one hand on his coffee. She doesn’t start with a checklist or clipboard. She starts with a question: “How are you sleeping?” It’s not small talk. It’s a lifeline. […]

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Policy

Why “Evidence-Based” Policy Needs Politics Too

Public health professionals are trained to see evidence as the gold standard. The logic seems simple: if research shows what works, governments should act accordingly. Yet, as the authors note, policy isn’t medicine. In clinical settings, evidence guides treatment for an individual patient. But health policy affects entire populations, and every policy choice reflects competing […]

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Health tips

Hormone Replacement Therapy: Overview and Recent Policy Changes

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a treatment used to relieve symptoms associated with hormonal imbalances, particularly during menopause. It involves the administration of hormones: most commonly estrogen and progesterone, to help alleviate issues such as hot flashes, mood swings, and increased risk of osteoporosis. What is Hormone Replacement Therapy? HRT is primarily prescribed to: By […]

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Policy

Why U.S. Health Care Premiums Are Rising – and What Can Be Done

Do you have sticker shock? I do. My family’s premiums are increasing by nearly $10,000 next year. And I’m not unique. Health insurance premiums in the United States are rising at a concerning rate for families, employers, and public health professionals. From a public health standpoint, increasing premiums reveals deeper issues in how our healthcare […]

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Policy

When Cannabis Laws Change, So Do Crash Risks

Picture this: It’s 1:45 a.m. on a quiet stretch of highway. A state trooper responds to a crash that looks like a tangle of metal and glass. Toxicology reports will later show what the eye cannot — both alcohol and cannabis were involved. It’s a scene that’s become increasingly familiar across the United States, where […]

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