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Wellbeing

What Happens When Public Voices Are Ignored in Health Equity?

Four years after COVID-19 changed everything, we’re still wrestling with a crucial question: Do people trust public health? A recent study examining documents from the federal COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force (HETF) suggests… not nearly enough. And maybe that’s because the government wasn’t really listening. While the pandemic exposed and deepened long-standing inequities—especially among Black, […]

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Wellbeing

The Lasting Shadow of Childhood Trauma: How ACEs Shape Young Adulthood

More than 60% of U.S. adults report experiencing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), a sobering statistic that underscores the profound impact of early trauma. ACEs—such as neglect, parental separation, or exposure to substance use disorders—are not just painful memories; they shape future outcomes in ways that ripple across generations. A new large-scale study examining nearly one […]

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Wellbeing

Unpacking the Science of Electromagnetic Sensitivity

In the Breaking Bad prequel series Better Call Saul, Jimmy McGill’s (a.k.a. Saul Goodman) older brother has isolated himself due to a perceived electromagnetic sensitivity. In a world dominated by screens, Wi-Fi signals, and 5G towers, concerns about electromagnetic fields (EMFs) have grown. For some individuals like Chuck McGill (above), these concerns go beyond curiosity […]

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Wellbeing

Why Do Virtual Meetings Feel So Exhausting?

Have you ever left a virtual meeting feeling inexplicably drained, even though you were just sitting in front of a screen? You’re not alone. The shift to online communication during the COVID-19 pandemic brought with it a new phenomenon: Zoom fatigue. This exhaustion, linked to the frequent use of video conferencing platforms, affects students, educators, […]

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Research

The Sound of Danger

Picture the powerful crescendo of a symphony, the electrifying guitar solo at a rock concert, or the driving beat of a jazz performance. For musicians, sound is their medium, their passion, and their livelihood. But what if the very thing that defines their art is also putting their hearing at risk? A new scoping review […]

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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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Wellbeing

Could a Walk in the Park Be the Medicine We Need?

Picture this: You’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed by the demands of daily life. Instead of reaching for a screen or a sugary snack, you step outside into a park. Within minutes, your heart rate slows, your muscles relax, and your mind clears. Science backs this up—greenspaces don’t just beautify our cities, they transform our health. A […]

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Policy

President’s Executive Order Eliminates DEI Initiatives, Raising Concerns for Public Health Professionals

In a sweeping executive order, the President has directed the elimination of all federal programs, positions, and initiatives tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as well as environmental justice. This order, framed as a return to “equal dignity and respect” in government operations, calls for the termination of DEI mandates across federal agencies, revising […]

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Health tips

Innovative Approaches to Tinnitus Treatment

Imagine a ringing in your ears so relentless it drowns out your thoughts, steals your sleep, and intrudes on every quiet moment. For millions worldwide, this isn’t hypothetical—it’s tinnitus. Affecting up to 30% of the population, tinnitus manifests as phantom sounds in the absence of external stimuli, often linked to hearing loss or auditory damage. […]

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Global

The Changing Link Between Income Inequality and Mortality

For decades, the relationship between income inequality and mortality shaped conversations about public health. Early studies in the 1980s and 1990s found a strong connection: as income inequality rose, mortality rates climbed. But new research spanning 30 years—from 1989 to 2019—flips this script, challenging long-held beliefs and offering fresh insights for public health practitioners. Let’s […]

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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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Health equity

How Socioeconomic Factors Shape Lifetime Healthcare Costs

Healthcare policy debates often focus on costs, accessibility, and fairness. A new study, leveraging comprehensive data from Denmark, flips the script on a common assumption: that lower-income individuals consistently use more healthcare resources over their lifetime than wealthier individuals. This research reveals a surprising equality in lifetime healthcare expenditures across socioeconomic groups, even in a […]

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