Patients Take the Lead in Rare-Disease Research
Imagine being one of only a few hundred people worldwide diagnosed with a condition so rare that even the medical community struggles to understand it. This is the reality for… Read More
How MassHealth Tackles Social Health Needs
The link between health and social circumstances is undeniable. Factors like housing, transportation, food security, and financial stability, known as health-related social needs (HRSNs), heavily influence an individual’s ability to… Read More
Firearm Storage Practices, Mental Health, and Suicide Risk Among Service Members
2021 marked a record high in firearm-related suicides in the U.S., with service members and veterans profoundly impacted by these numbers. Recent studies have spotlighted the connection between firearm ownership,… Read More
Next Week in Public Health, November 8, 2024
I am so freaking dissappointed. It’s not even with the candidates, it’s with this country. I mean really? Am I so out of touch that my values system is just… Read More
Upgrading Lab Safety for Emergency Response
In the fast-paced world of modern healthcare, staying prepared for public health emergencies is more important than ever. As the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated, our ability to swiftly and effectively respond… Read More
Decolonizing Global Health: Shifting Power and Redistributing Resources
In recent years, there has been a growing call to decolonize global health and humanitarian work. While political decolonization largely ended in the 20th century, many social, economic, and cultural… Read More
Project 2025 is Coming. Here’s what to prepare for.
Well, here we are. In recent years, the intersection of policy and public health has been turbulent, to say the least. However, a seismic shift may be looming on the… Read More
On the Road to Better Trucker Health
Long-haul truck drivers play a critical role in keeping our economies running, transporting essential goods across vast distances. However, behind the wheel, many drivers face significant health risks, from chronic… Read More
Generative AI in Healthcare: A Double-Edged Sword
In recent years, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has taken the world by storm, and its applications in healthcare have both fascinated and alarmed researchers, practitioners, and ethicists alike. From tools… Read More
A conversation with Nancy Krieger: Election Special
In this interview, we explore the insights of Dr. Nancy Krieger, a social epidemiologist and Professor of Social Epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. With over… Read More
Crafting the Perfect Research Question
The Power of PICO and Beyond When you think of scientific research, you might picture labs, data sets, or complex formulas, but there’s a step before all of that—one that’s… Read More
Next Week in Public Health, November 1, 2024
It’s a big one. You need to vote if you care about the future of public health in the US. For research, here’s what we have. Empower Your Network –… Read More