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
How Tech Companies Can Boost Public Health and Profits
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
Introducing PubTrawlr’s Custom Chatbots: Deeper Insights
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 We Love Horror? The Psychology Behind the Fear
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
Trump’s Health Agenda: RFK Jr. Tapped for Major Role in U.S. Health and Agriculture Overhaul
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
Responsible Investment Policies in Addictive Industries
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
How Addressing Food and Housing Insecurity Can Transform Public Health
When we think about healthcare, most of us picture doctors, hospitals, and medications. But what if I told you that some of the most powerful health interventions have nothing to… Read More