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What Happens When Hospitals Come to Your Home?

That’s the dream, right? No sterile fluorescent lights. No noisy hallways. Just healing in the comfort of your own bed. That’s the promise of Hospital at Home (HaH), also known in the UK as virtual wards. It’s a growing model where patients get hospital-level care, like IV meds, vitals monitoring, and daily check-ins, right from […]

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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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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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Society

How Social Capital Shapes Our Physical Activity

In a world where fitness apps and gym memberships promise to keep us active, there’s one crucial factor that often goes unnoticed: our social connections. What if the secret to staying physically active wasn’t just about motivation or personal discipline but rather about who we know, where we live, and how much we trust our […]

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Policy

How Mexico’s Drug War Fuels Deaths of Despair

When Mexico’s government launched a military offensive against drug cartels in 2006, the goal was to curb drug-related violence. Instead, the war fractured powerful cartels, triggering violent power struggles that sent homicide rates soaring. Today, more than 360,000 homicides later, the scars of this violence extend far beyond the direct victims. A new study reveals […]

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Society

What 25 Years of Data Reveal About Concealed Gun Carrying

When it comes to understanding the pathways of gun carrying in the United States, research often shines a spotlight on adolescents. But a groundbreaking longitudinal study spanning over 25 years reveals a more nuanced picture—one that distinguishes between the patterns of gun carrying during adolescence and adulthood. By examining data from Chicago neighborhoods, this study […]

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Society

Sugary Drinks, Youth, and Marketing

Imagine you’re scrolling through social media, and an ad for a fizzy, brightly colored soda pops up. It’s engaging, maybe featuring a celebrity or a catchy jingle, and before you know it, you’re thinking about the drink. Now imagine you’re my pre-teen son, and the drink is PRIME. This is the reality for millions of […]

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Communication

The Paradox of Aggression in Online Gaming

Aggression often thrives in online gaming communities. A staggering 70% of gamers aged 18-24 report experiencing aggression, with many considering it a major issue. Why does such behavior persist in a world designed for fun and collaboration? A recent study sheds light on this question, revealing that aggression in gaming isn’t just about the competitive […]

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Environment

The Emotional and Physical Toll of COVID-19 Burial Teams in Ghana

The COVID-19 pandemic left no corner of the globe untouched, creating a wave of fear, loss, and disruption that continues to ripple through societies. Among those on the frontlines were Ghana’s Environmental Health Officers (EHOs), an often-overlooked group tasked with the heart-wrenching and hazardous responsibility of burying the pandemic’s victims. These workers faced unimaginable challenges, […]

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