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New Study Shows Impact of Technology on Relationships
Technology

New Study Shows Impact of Technology on Relationships in the Digital Age

In today’s connected world, smartphones, social media platforms, and instant messaging apps have become essential parts of daily life. While these tools make communication faster and more convenient, questions remain about their long-term effects on emotional bonds. Recently, a new study has shown the impact of technology on relationships, revealing both positive and negative patterns […]

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Commentary

When Surveillance Becomes a Social Determinant of Health

Juan Sebastián Pinto’s explosive essay is framed as a story about war, Silicon Valley, and authoritarianism—but for public health, it should read like an emergency briefing. What he describes is the rapid conversion of surveillance, data extraction, and narrative control into tools of population management. That has direct, measurable consequences for health, equity, and democracy. […]

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Analytics

The Transformative Potential of the Galleri Test

In the field of oncology, early detection of cancer remains THE pivotal factor in improving patient outcomes. This challenge is being addressed by a groundbreaking innovation, the Galleri test. Developed by GRAIL, the Galleri test is a multi-cancer early detection blood test that analyzes cell-free DNA (cfDNA) to identify more than 50 types of cancer […]

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Technology

Emerging Health Innovations: Vision Restoration, Mpox, and mRNA Vaccines

Recent advancements in public health and medical science are significantly reshaping the landscape of global health. Innovations such as vision-restoring implants, developments in mRNA vaccines, and the impact of Mpox on public health highlight the intersection of technology and healthcare. In this post, we explore these developments and their potential implications for public health. Vision […]

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Technology

Life-Changing Eye Implant and the Battle Against Obesity-Related Cancers

In the realm of public health, groundbreaking advancements continually redefine what is possible in medical science and patient care. This week, two pivotal developments have emerged: a revolutionary eye implant granting sight to those with severe vision loss and the rising concern of obesity-related cancers. A New Dawn for Vision Restoration A recently approved prosthetic […]

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Resources

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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AI

Who Controls What AI Knows? The New Gatekeepers of Information

In the age of generative AI, not all information is created equal — or equally visible. A new analysis from Fractl reveals that a handful of publishers now dominate the “knowledge base” behind AI assistants like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot. These partnerships between AI companies and major media outlets are reshaping who and what gets […]

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Technology

Innovative Needle-Free Vaccines

In today’s rapidly evolving health landscape, the development of needle-free vaccines presents a revolutionary advancement for public health, offering safer, more accessible, and efficacious delivery methods. These innovations come at a crucial time as global societies contend with a complex array of public health challenges. Needle-Free Vaccine Technology: An Overview Needle-free vaccine technologies have been […]

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AI

AI-Enabled Stethoscopes and Public Health

An AI-enabled stethoscope? Is this like a Juicero? Not quite. his technology aims to transform cardiovascular health by providing early and accurate diagnoses, which can improve patient outcomes and reduce the strain on healthcare systems. But what are the broader implications of this for public health? The AI Stethoscope: An Overview AI-enabled stethoscopes are designed […]

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Technology

The Promise of Three-Person IVF: A Holistic Approach to Overcoming Hereditary Diseases

Recent advances in reproductive technology are offering hope to families affected by hereditary diseases. The birth of babies conceived using three-parent IVF marks a groundbreaking achievement in medical science. This innovative technique involves the use of DNA from three individuals to prevent the transmission of mitochondrial diseases. As this technology becomes more widely available, its […]

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Analytics

Agent-Based Modeling for Public Health Initiatives

Agent-based modeling (ABM) has emerged as a transformative tool for understanding complex systems in public health. Imagine a virtual world where individual “agents” (such as people, households, or organizations) interact based on set rules. These interactions simulate real-life dynamics, shedding light on patterns that drive health outcomes. But ABM isn’t just for researchers; it has […]

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