Next Week in Public Health, June 24, 2024
Publishers must be asleep at the wheel. Across 50+ journals, we could only pull 60 articles this week. Must be the end of the fiscal year or the summer sun?… Read More
Peer Support in Emergency Departments
Emergency departments (EDs) are often the first point of contact for individuals experiencing crises related to substance use disorders (SUDs). To address the growing opioid crisis, many EDs have started… Read More
Safe Driving Tips After Consuming Cannabis Edibles
Cannabis edibles are becoming increasingly popular as more places legalize their use. Unlike smoking or vaping, edibles provide a different experience, and their effects can last much longer. Understanding these… Read More
The Overdose Crisis: A Personal Perspective
In the United States, the devastating impact of drug overdose is a stark reality for millions. Since 1999, over a million lives have been lost to drug overdose, and the… Read More
The Science of Fecal Transplants
Imagine a future where the treatment for a debilitating disease lies not in a bottle of pills, but in a simple procedure involving the healthy bacteria from another person’s gut…. Read More
A Path to better Workplace Health
In today’s fast-paced world, many of us spend a significant portion of our lives at work. This makes the workplace an ideal setting for promoting health and preventing chronic diseases…. Read More
Breaking Barriers to Cancer Treatment
Cancer claims nearly 10 million lives globally each year, yet does not affect everyone equally. Socioeconomic factors play a significant role in determining who gets timely, effective treatment and who… Read More
Staying Safe in Heat Wave
Imagine waking up one summer morning to find the temperature soaring (like, I don’t know, today). By noon, it’s unbearably hot, and by evening, the heatwave has claimed lives. This… Read More
Electric Fans are Lifesavers During Heat Waves
Imagine the sweltering heat of a summer day, with temperatures soaring and no relief in sight. Heat waves, often considered silent killers, have become more frequent and intense due to… Read More
Understanding Heat Waves
Heat waves are becoming more frequent, intense, and prolonged, posing significant risks to human health, ecosystems, and economies. This comprehensive review by Barriopedro and colleagues delves into the intricacies of… Read More
Are Hospitals Giving Enough Charity Care?
When we think about hospitals, we often picture them as places of healing, where dedicated professionals work tirelessly to care for the sick. But have you ever wondered how these… Read More
Health Insurance Gaps by US County
The good folks at Overflow Data have created some nice visualizations of health insurance coverage gaps here in America. Let’s take a closer look at our home base of Pennsylvania…. Read More