Latest Insights & Research

Stay informed with the latest public health research, insights, and evidence-based analysis from our team of experts.

Category: wellbeing

All Workforce News Health equity Commentary Research Policy Mental health Society
Wellbeing

How Health Literacy Can Ease Caregiver Stress

On a rainy Tuesday morning in Kraków, a mother sits in the pediatric waiting room, juggling her son’s medical records, a packed lunch, and unanswered questions about his medication. Despite years of appointments, she still feels unsure how to make sense of test results and treatment options. That uncertainty doesn’t just affect her child’s care—it […]

Read more →
Wellbeing

What This Study Reveals About TB Stigma in India

Last year, India recorded nearly 3 million cases of tuberculosis (TB) and over 340,000 deaths. But beyond the biology of infection lies another challenge—one that rarely makes it into program reports or media headlines. TB stigma continues to derail care, deepen inequities, and cost lives. A new narrative review published in PLOS Global Public Health […]

Read more →
Wellbeing

The End of Childhood Vacccines?

This week, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is set to debate whether to weaken or even remove recommendations for several routine childhood vaccines. Public health leaders warn the move could drastically lower vaccination rates and fuel new outbreaks of preventable diseases. The meeting comes amid turmoil at the Department of Health and […]

Read more →
Health equity

Florida’s Anti-Vaccine Push

Introduction In a recent article by the New Scientist, Florida’s decision to potentially abolish all vaccine mandates, including those for schoolchildren, has generated significant concern among public health officials and the general population. This drastic change in policy threatens not only the health of Florida’s residents but may also have repercussions for public health across […]

Read more →
Health equity

Healthcare Crisis in Gaza: The Impact of Depleting Resources Amidst Conflict

The ongoing healthcare crisis in Gaza has reached alarming levels, with reports from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighting a ‘catastrophic’ situation. Hospitals are overwhelmed and life-saving medicines have run out, raising serious concerns about the capacity of the health system to cope with the increasing demand (UN News.) The Dire State of Gaza’s Health […]

Read more →
Environment

Living Near Illegal Dumpsites Doubles Respiratory Risks

Every morning in Rocklands, a township in Bloemfontein, South Africa, families step out into air tinged with smoke, dust, and decay. Just down the road lie vast illegal waste dumping sites—three of them—where household garbage, rotting food, and plastics pile up in the open air. It’s unsightly, yes. But as new research shows, it’s also […]

Read more →
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, […]

Read more →
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 […]

Read more →
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 […]

Read more →
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, […]

Read more →
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 […]

Read more →
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 […]

Read more →

Get the public-health insights you need—
every Thursday morning.

We scan 70+ journals so you don't have to.
One email. Zero jargon. Unsubscribe anytime.

Want to see what you'll get?

View Sample: Americans Back Social Media Health Warnings

🔒 No spam. 1-click opt-out. Privacy-first.