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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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Policy

The Impact of Elections on Public Health: What the Data Reveal

Political decisions shape the health of our communities. It’s not just the policies we vote for that influence public health, but also the elected officials and their broader political ideologies. A recent working papter, “Politicians, Power, and the People’s Health: US Elections and State Health Outcomes, 2012-2024,” shines a light on how political conservatism or […]

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PubTrawlr News

Next week in Public Health, October 4th.

Did you check out our interview with Dr. Taylor Scott? You should! It’s really interesting to see how research generators can more effectively interface with policymakers. Here’s what’s coming up next week! Stay Ahead of Public Health Advances! Get the latest scientific insights delivered straight to your inbox. Our free weekly newsletter breaks down the […]

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Society

Looting Isn’t the Norm

When disasters strike, the stories that often flood our newsfeeds are those filled with chaos and crime—looting, panic, and antisocial behavior. It paints a picture of humans at their worst, driven to desperate measures by catastrophe. But is this really what happens during disasters? Or are we simply drawn to these dramatic depictions because they […]

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Policy

The True Cost of Life-Saving Drugs: Are We Paying Too Much?

Imagine this: You or a loved one is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Fortunately, a miracle drug exists—one that could save or dramatically improve life. But then comes the price tag: $300,000, $500,000, or even $1 million. Suddenly, what seemed like a lifeline felt out of reach. This scenario isn’t just hypothetical—it’s the harsh reality […]

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Commentary

Best Practices for Meta-Analysis: The Key to Stronger, More Reliable Research

When we think about gathering scientific knowledge, many of us picture researchers conducting experiments, analyzing their results, and drawing conclusions. But what if we want to go beyond individual studies to understand the bigger picture? This is where meta-analysis comes in. A meta-analysis is a method that allows researchers to combine the results of multiple […]

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News

Next week in Public Health, Zeptember 27, 2024

As Zeptember turns to Rocktober, we reflect on all the great work being done out there. If you didn’t check out our interview with Victoria Sale, please do! If you haven’t signed up for our DAILY feed, you should do that as well. How else would I know that this article was published? Here’s what […]

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Workforce

How Rethinking Graduate Admissions Could Save Public Health

In the landscape of public health, where the workforce shortage is a growing concern, the way we admit students into graduate programs could hold the key to addressing these challenges. This study from the University at Buffalo sheds light on the factors that predict success for students in public health graduate programs. Surprisingly (or maybe […]

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News

Next Week in Public Health, Zeptember 20, 2024

Oh, sure, we have some good stuff coming up next week. I want to also point you over to our just-launched daily feed. Sign up today to get the daily dose of articles in plain language! Let’s not turn the page quite yet. Once more, please check out our interview with Kim Lucas on the use of […]

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News

Bringing Public Heath Science to Your Community: Faster

Over two years ago, we identified a challenge that many people have experienced firsthand: the gap between scientific discoveries and the people who need that knowledge the most. The urgency of this issue was magnified during the COVID-19 pandemic when confusion about what was factual and what was misinformation spread rapidly. People were unsure which […]

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News

Next Week In Public Health, Friday the 13th, Sepember 2024

Is it the spookiest of all day?!?! No, because it’s still September and it’s going to be 85 freaking degrees outside. Don’t forget to stay hydrated for soccer practice. One last plug for our great interview with Julia Moore And other for a recent blog we did on FRIDAY THE 13th…... Here’s what we have […]

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