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What Happens When Seniors Start Gambling More Often?

For another project, we’ve been talking to older adults in community senior centers. The prevalence and diversity of gambling got us thinking, which led to this blog. So, the leading question is this: what if the safest place your mom or grandmother feels she can go… is also where she’s most at risk? Older adults […]

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Analytics

Cancel Culture for Science: Explore the Cuts to U.S. Biomedical Research

As of April 2025, the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has terminated nearly 800 active research projects. These weren’t failures or frauds—many were top-rated by peer reviewers and were actively making progress on issues such as COVID-19, HIV/AIDS, mental health, and health equity. The reason? Politics. As part of a sweeping realignment of federal […]

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Next Week in Public Health, March 14, 2025

Another firehouse, but here’s what we have next week. Act Now – Public Health Can’t Wait! The future of public health is being shaped right now. Stay informed with weekly expert insights and take action where it matters most. Subscribe for free today! 📢 Time is critical! Share this blog now and rally others to […]

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The Obligation to Stay Informed in Public Health

If You Work in Public Health, You Have a Duty to Stay Informed—Here’s Why Public health is not just a job; it’s a commitment to the well-being of entire communities. Every policy you advocate for, every intervention you design, and every recommendation you make has real-world consequences. But how can you make informed decisions if […]

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You will live to be _____ years old.

It’s not really worth a blog, but this infographic is pretty big, and this is the best place to host it. Apologies for the pixel deterioration. Join the Leaders of Public Health – Subscribe Free! Public health is better together! Join a community of like-minded changemakers who receive weekly updates designed to inform, inspire, and […]

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Next Week in Public Health, January 17, 2025

We’ve been a bit unplugged this week, spending some well-earned time off in San Diego. Before going to the airport, we stopped at the Sunset Cliffs and walked down to the beach. Can you believe that I had never touched the Pacific before? Mission accomplished. We found all sorts of weird creatures in tide pools, […]

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Bridge the Gap Between Academia and the Public with Clear Science Communication

Scientific research is more accessible than ever, but accessibility doesn’t always translate to comprehension. For academics and the general public alike, navigating jargon-laden papers, endless acronyms, and dense language can feel like deciphering an alien script. Whether it’s epidemiologists grappling with 20 acronyms in a single sentence or public health researchers struggling to explain findings […]

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Next Week in Public Health, December 20, 2024

Happy Holidays to all. We don’t really take a break, so be sure to stop on by and try out our new app. It’s the widget in the bottom right-hand corner! Here’s what’s happening next week. Unlock Daily Public Health Updates! Want real-time access to groundbreaking research? Sign up for our Public Health Article Feed […]

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Building Trust in Science Through Effective Communication

When was the last time you questioned a headline about scientific research or hesitated to follow public health advice? For many Americans, trust in science has become a complex terrain, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. While 76% of Americans express a fair or great deal of confidence in scientists to act in […]

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A conversation with Nancy Krieger: Election Special

In this interview, we explore the insights of Dr. Nancy Krieger, a social epidemiologist and Professor of Social Epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. With over three decades of experience in social justice, science, and public health, Dr. Krieger’s work delves into the societal determinants of health, emphasizing the critical role […]

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Halloween Myths: Are Kids’ Treats Really That Dangerous?

As Halloween approaches, many parents find themselves anxiously inspecting their children’s candy for signs of tampering. The fear of “Halloween sadism”—the idea that dangerous individuals might lace treats with poison, drugs, or sharp objects—has loomed large in American culture for decades. But how real is this threat? A closer look at the evidence reveals that […]

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