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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Technology touches every aspect of our lives—how we eat, sleep, move, and even think. From rideshare apps to streaming platforms, these tools have become integral to our daily routines. But… Read More
Making Your Organization’s Knowledge Instantly Accessible Knowledge is power in science-based organizations, whether academic, non-profit, or research-focused. However, one of the biggest challenges for teams is getting quick, reliable access… Read More
Why do people watch horror movies? What makes us willingly sit through scenes of terror, suspense, and bloodshed? Despite its often grisly content, horror remains one of the most popular… Read More
In case it’s not clear, we are in favor of public health here at This Week in Public Health. In a recent announcement, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared that former… Read More
In the world of finance, investment decisions carry substantial weight, not only in terms of financial impact but also in public health outcomes. A recent study examines how institutional investors—large-scale… Read More
