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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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Health equity

Transformative Impact of Death Education on Future Doctors

In a dimly lit lecture room at Shanxi Medical University, a group of medical students sits in silence. They’ve just completed a session on death education, a crucial yet often overlooked component of their training. The previous doubts, fear, and anxiety tied to the inevitable reality of death linger like a shadow; however, through carefully […]

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Wellbeing

Sleep’s Surprising Impact on Rheumatoid Arthritis

Imagine a middle-aged individual struggling with constant joint pain. Visits to health clinics are frequent, primarily to manage rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic condition that painfully affects one’s quality of life. Today, we’ll explore a new factor affecting this condition: sleep duration on weekdays. Why Sleep and Rheumatoid Arthritis Are Connected Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is […]

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Wellbeing

How Long is Too Long for Daytime Napping

Picture this: Maria, a dedicated nurse working back-to-back night shifts, finds herself yearning for just a few minutes of rest during her hectic schedule. Like many, she swears by her short midday naps to boost her energy and maintain focus. However, Maria’s practice raises a vital question in public health: how do differing napping durations […]

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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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Society

Addresssing Domestic Violence Disclosure

In a bustling clinic in London, Sarah, a health worker, encounters yet another patient with mysterious bruises. Despite her best efforts, the patient, a young mother, keeps silent about her situation. For Sarah, this is a common scene—and a frustrating reminder of the complex challenges in encouraging disclosure of domestic violence (DV). Understanding Domestic Violence: […]

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Wellbeing

How Pet Ownership Impacts Homeless Youth

It’s a busy morning at a Los Angeles drop-in center for homeless youth. Amid the bustle, a young girl named Sarah holds a small dog close, whispering reassuringly to it. Like many others at the center, Sarah relies on her pet for companionship and safety as she navigates the challenges of homelessness. This scenario is […]

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Global

What Drives Teen Sexual Risk in Conservative Societies?

Late one evening in a crowded Jakarta neighborhood, a 16-year-old scrolls through her phone long after her parents think she is asleep. The lights are off, the house quiet. Between homework videos and harmless memes, a link appears—shared by a classmate—pulling her into content she has never seen before, not in school, not at home, […]

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AI

AI’s Hidden Challenge in Heart Health Communication

A cardiology nurse in Augusta, Georgia scrolls through her phone between patients. She’s looking for a clearer way to explain heart failure symptoms to a man with limited literacy and newly diagnosed hypertension. She types his question—“Why does my heart feel tired?”—into a popular AI chatbot. The response is fast, technically accurate… and almost impossible […]

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Climate

When Cyclones Fade, the Mental Health Toll Grows

क्या आप जानते हैं कि दिस वीक इन पब्लिक हेल्थ अब हिंदी को भी सपोर्ट करता है? बस नीचे बाईं ओर दिए गए आइकन को टॉगल करें! In the days after a cyclone makes landfall, the focus is clear: restore power, rebuild roads, distribute food, reopen clinics. On India’s eastern and western coasts, these routines […]

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AI

Qatar & Implementation Science: Day 1 reflections

Driving Change: Regional Conference on Health and Emerging Fields in Implementation ScienceDecember 5, 2025 — Doha, Qatar Implementation science in the Middle East may be redefining what public health can be. That was my overwhelming impression after an energizing first day at the Driving Change conference hosted at Qatar University. As someone who has worked […]

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