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“It’s for protection.” That’s the answer many Americans give when asked why they own a firearm. And yet, a major new study suggests that this very reason—fear of harm—may be working against basic safety practices, increasing the risk of tragedy instead of preventing it. A nationally representative survey of 10,000 U.S. adults, conducted in January […]
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What if the next major threat to public health wasn’t a virus—but a policy? Not something spread through the air, but through the pen of a president. Not a biological pathogen, but a political one—fueled by racism, cloaked in bureaucracy, and deadly in its consequences. That’s the argument emerging from a powerful new commentary that […]
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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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Since taking the reins at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made headlines—though not necessarily the kind public health professionals hoped for. In a series of press events and internal addresses, Kennedy has expressed long-standing views that clash with mainstream science, raising new concerns about the future […]
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently faced scrutiny after the leak of an internal document detailing extensive budget cuts. This proposal raises critical concerns about the future of public health programs and services nationwide. Here’s a detailed breakdown of where the major cuts lie and the potential impacts these could have […]
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A woman in her 70s, living with diabetes, needs more than a doctor’s visit. She needs transportation to appointments, affordable healthy food nearby, someone to explain her medications, and a neighbor who checks in on her. She needs care that understands her whole life, not just her blood sugar levels. This is where integrated care […]
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The recent unveiling of the Trump Administration’s drug policy priorities represents a pivotal moment in the fight against America’s escalating substance abuse crisis, particularly in relation to the opioid epidemic fueled by fentanyl. This comprehensive blueprint outlines ambitious strategies aimed at strengthening interdiction efforts, enhancing prevention initiatives, and expanding access to treatment. However, a closer […]
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A breakthrough cancer drug shows promising results in a clinical trial. Doctors and policymakers are eager to adopt it. But there’s a catch—the study was conducted on a group of patients who are younger, healthier, and more affluent than the population it’s meant to serve. Will the treatment work just as well for older adults […]
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Trump’s address to Congress made it abundantly clear that federal public health efforts are being dismantled under the guise of “efficiency” and “common sense.” The newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, is tasked with eliminating waste, but as Trump noted, this includes funding for programs that address structural inequities. He […]
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Something slipped by last October when America’s attention was focused on the election. The NSF Politicized Funding report, chaired by Texas’s Ted Cruz and released by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s minority staff, asserted that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has increasingly allocated funding to research projects influenced by diversity, equity, […]
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