The Power of Text for Teen Vaping Cessation
Vaping among teenagers has become a significant public health concern, with over 2.1 million adolescents in the U.S. regularly using e-cigarettes in 2023 alone. While vaping may seem like a… Read More
Learn about our Public Health Article Feed
Hey, I made a short demo of our article feed. Our goal is to make it even easier to learn about the most cutting-edge advancements in public health and public… Read More
A New Dawn in Suicide Prevention: Australia’s Strategy for Saving Lives
When we talk about public health, one of the most pressing and heart-wrenching challenges we face is the ongoing battle against suicide. With over 700,000 lives lost to suicide each… Read More
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…. Read More
Training for Peace: The Role of Public Health in Preventing War
War and armed conflict have long been recognized as catastrophic events with profound effects on public health. The impact extends far beyond the immediate loss of life, infiltrating every aspect… Read More
A conversation with Victoria Sale
In this interview, I had the pleasure of speaking with Victoria Sale, co-founder of Our Lived Experience (OLE), about the critical role that lived experience plays in driving meaningful, sustainable… Read More
How Loneliness Impacts Oral Health in Older Adults
In today’s world, the conversation about health often centers around heart disease, diabetes, or mental health, but rarely do we hear about the mouth’s role in our overall well-being. Yet,… Read More
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… Read More
Predicting Opioid Misuse: A New Hope for Early Intervention
Imagine a world where healthcare providers could predict opioid misuse before it even starts, potentially saving thousands of lives. In the United States alone, nearly 10 million people misuse opioids… Read More
Suicide Risk in People with Medical Conditions
Each year, more than 700,000 people die by suicide globally, according to the World Health Organization. While many conversations around suicide focus on mental health, new research highlights a connection… Read More
Willing to Share? How New NIH Data Policy Impacts Public Trust
In January 2023, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) introduced a groundbreaking Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy, aiming to revolutionize the way research data is shared. This move is… Read More
How Reporting Can Influence Suicide Rates
When it comes to media reporting on suicide, there’s a thin line between shedding light on a critical public health issue and inadvertently fueling a tragic chain reaction. The influence… Read More