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Urban Density and Health in Doha: Rethinking the Built Environment

Amidst the bustling streets of Doha, Qatar’s capital, a place where we spent a wonderful time last December, a unique scene unfolds. Residents hurry along shaded walks, braving the scorching heat as they navigate the complex dance of urban life. These are images of necessity-driven walking—motivated less by choice than by the constraints of Doha’s […]

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A Cultural Celebration with a Cost to Air Quality

The US isn’t the only country with firework-themed holidays. As the sound of firecrackers fills the air during Diwali, the festive atmosphere in cities throughout the Indo-Gangetic Basin nods to vibrant cultural traditions. However, behind this celebratory façade, a more sobering tale unfolds as public health professionals brace for a significant environmental impact. During Diwali, […]

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Commentary

Fluoridation in U.S. Public Water Supplies: History, Science, and Debunking Myths

Community water fluoridation in the United States is a public health policy with a remarkable legacy – praised as a milestone in preventive medicine and credited with dramatically reducing dental decay, yet persistently targeted by conspiracy theories and misinformation. For over 75 years, public health and dental professionals have advocated adjusting fluoride levels in drinking […]

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Mental health

Managing the Vagus Nerve: A Key to Improved Mental Health in Public Health

Stress appears to be an ever-present factor that influences our lives, affecting both our mental and physical well-being. Recent insights into the vagus nerve present promising opportunities for managing stress and improving mental health, aligning with sentiments expressed in public health narratives. BBC News highlights that training this vital nerve might provide individuals with a […]

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Seeing the Big Picture: How System Dynamics Can Transform Public Health

Public health challenges rarely have simple causes or single solutions. Obesity, addiction, pandemics, and climate change all emerge from complex systems: interacting networks of behavior, policy, economics, and environment. To make lasting change, public health leaders need tools that help them see the bigger picture. That’s where System Dynamics comes in. What Is System Dynamics? […]

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The Game-Changing HIV Protection Jab in England and Wales

A new HIV protection jab, Cabotegravir (CAB-LA), has been approved for use in England and Wales. This injectable treatment, considered ‘game-changing’ by health professionals, is set to become available to patients on the National Health Service (NHS), offering a significant alternative to traditional daily pills used for HIV prevention. The Breakthrough Injection Cabotegravir is a […]

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FindGrant.ai is Looking for Beta Testers

For many nonprofits, securing reliable funding is one of the most challenging aspects of their work; this is even more pronounced in the current US sociopolitical climate. Grants are available, but the process of identifying the right funders can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Databases are often clunky or outdated, funding […]

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What Is Microsimulation and How Can It Help Public Health?

In the quest to shape healthier communities, public health professionals rely on more than intuition—they need powerful tools to predict outcomes, test policies, and understand complex systems. One such tool, often operating behind the scenes, is microsimulation modeling. Microsimulation might sound technical, but its core idea is simple and powerful: simulate the lives of individuals—one […]

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How to Blow the Whistle

Note: We didn’t write this piece. This comes from a very helpful redditor on the Fednews subreddit. We are reposting it here, lightly edited, to help increase reach. Reminder: Whistleblower Protection Act Given the…interesting times we find ourselves in I thought this may be a useful subject to remind everyone of. I’m soapboxing a little […]

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Invasive Strep Doubled in a Decade—Here’s Who’s at Risk

Ten years ago, Group A Streptococcus was mainly something you worried about during flu season—strep throat, maybe scarlet fever. But today, it’s back with a vengeance in a much more dangerous form: invasive group A Streptococcus (GAS). It’s no longer just a nuisance. It’s becoming a public health emergency. Between 2013 and 2022, invasive GAS […]

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Influencers in Public Health: Practical Strategies for Practitioners

In the rapidly evolving world of public health, it’s more critical than ever to stay connected with communities. As we aim to improve health outcomes, one powerful tool that has shown tremendous potential is influencer marketing, especially when it involves nano-influencers – individuals with smaller but highly engaged followings. In our previous blog, we explored […]

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