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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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Wellbeing

How Fulfilling Employee Values Boosts Wellbeing and Productivity

In today’s work environments, where burnout and job dissatisfaction are on the rise, a study offers a simple insight: supporting employees to fulfill what they value at work leads to long-term benefits like job satisfaction, productivity, and reduced burnout. This isn’t just about the work they do—it’s about enabling people to thrive by aligning work […]

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Research

Reaction to RFK nomination: Not Good!

President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) to head the $1.7 trillion Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has sparked widespread alarm among public health experts. Kennedy, known for his promotion of debunked anti-vaccine claims and skepticism of scientific institutions like the CDC, FDA, and NIH, is being described as […]

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Wellbeing

Finding Belonging After Homelessness: The Power of Meaningful Activities

Transitioning from homelessness to stable housing brings profound changes, but one significant hurdle often remains: the struggle to belong. While housing is an essential first step, it doesn’t immediately grant individuals a sense of being valued, included, or connected to their community. According to new research published in PLOS ONE, engaging in meaningful activities is […]

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Wellbeing

How Leisure Activities Boost Happiness and Resilience

No duh, right? It’s no secret that taking part in leisure activities makes people feel better. Whether it’s going for a walk in the park, swimming, or even gardening, many of us have felt the joy that comes from spending time doing something enjoyable. But why do these activities make us happier? And how do […]

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