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The End of Childhood? Why the World Is Running Out of Children

What Happens When Children Become a Minority? For nearly all of human history, societies have been built around children. That assumption is quietly disappearing. Across parts of Japan, elementary schools are closing because there are no longer enough children to fill their classrooms. Some former schools have been converted into community centers, apartment complexes, or […]

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Policy

Firearm Storage Practices and Healthcare Engagement in the US

At a bustling community health center in rural Virginia, a local nurse catches a rare moment of quiet amidst the daily stream of patients. Her next appointment is with a family keen on maintaining their health. Yet, she wonders how many of the families she doesn’t see are slipping through the cracks—especially those with firearms […]

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Society

Building Trust to Tackle Gun Violence: Durham’s Multifaceted Approach

It was a bright morning in Durham, North Carolina, as local community health workers gathered at a neighborhood center. Among them was Janelle, a seasoned outreach worker who listened intently as residents shared their safety concerns in a small, crowded room. The meeting, part of Together for Resilient Youth’s (TRY) initiative, sought to address the […]

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Global

Mental Health and Substance Risk Among College Students

Imagine a bustling university campus in Mexico filled with enthusiastic undergraduates bustling to class, juggling textbooks, personal challenges, and the undeniable pressures of higher education. But beneath this dynamic environment lurks a pressing challenge: the substantial psychosocial risks associated with substance use, which are deeply intertwined with mental health and academic strain. A groundbreaking study […]

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Society

Peer Outreach Transforms Veteran Care

In our editorial opinion, US veterans have been treated terribly since 1946. This makes interventions like the below that much more important. A veteran named John, battling homelessness and struggling with a substance use disorder, walks into a bustling veteran outreach center. He’s greeted by someone who understands his struggles firsthand—a peer specialist who has […]

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Health tips

Transforming Teen Citations into Teachable Moments

A traffic stop can be a turning point for many families. Imagine a mother receives a call that her teenage son has been cited for speeding. In that instant, amidst the rush of emotions, there is a pivotal choice: to react with anger or to see this moment as an opportunity to teach and guide. […]

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AI

AI Governance and Planetary Health

Imagine a day in the life of Jane, a public health official in a bustling city. Sitting in her office, she reviews climate data pouring in from various AI systems. Yet, she pauses, concerned about the immense energy these data centers consume and the ethical implications of automated decision-making systems. Is the digital toolset she’s […]

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Society

Digital Solutions Reshape Support for Domestic Violence Survivors

On a foggy morning, Maria, a mid-aged survivor of domestic violence, found herself staring at the blinking screen of her smartphone. This device, often blamed for distractions, now held her lifeline—a mobile app that promised resources and a sense of safety she longed for. For countless other survivors of domestic violence (DV), the digital realm […]

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Society

Advancements in Telehealth: From Remote Surgeries to Hormone Treatments and Obesity Medication

The landscape of healthcare is continually evolving, with recent developments in remote medical procedures, hormone treatment regulations, and advancements in obesity medication opening new dialogues in public health. Remote Surgeries: A Leap Forward in Telehealth The UK has recently marked a significant milestone in telehealth with a pioneering remote surgery. Surgeons in the UK performed […]

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Society

Why Religion Matters in Public Health

On a chilly morning in Baltimore, a public health worker named Sarah trudged her way to a meeting with leaders of a local church. Her goal was simple: enlist the church’s help in rolling out a vaccination campaign. But Sarah knew it wouldn’t be straightforward. There had been resistance in the past. “When distrust runs […]

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