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Can America’s Public Health System Survive the Next 3.5 Years?

August 28, 2025 · 5 min read

Recent leadership upheavals, budget cuts, and shrinking programs are reshaping the nation’s approach to preparing for health crises and managing chronic diseases. The next few years will depend heavily on politics, funding, and the balance between federal and state roles. The Current Trajectory (2025–2027) 1. A smaller, more politicized federal center. The removal of CDC […]

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Epi

SVI vs. ADI: What Public Health Practitioners Need to Know Since the CDC Removed SVI

TLDR; SVI and ADI overlap but measure different concepts: vulnerability vs deprivation Public health professionals often rely on composite indices to identify disadvantaged communities and guide interventions. Two prominent tools in this space are the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) and the Area Deprivation Index (ADI). Both indices measure socioeconomic and demographic disadvantage, but they were […]

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Communication

Beyond “Trust the Science”: How Public Health Must Relearn How to Engage Communities

Public health is facing a paradox. On the one hand, never before has scientific evidence played such a visible role in public life. During COVID-19, epidemiological models shaped national policy. Scientists became household names. Research moved at historic speed. On the other hand, trust fractured. Scientists were harassed. Communities disengaged. Evidence was reframed as ideology. […]

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Mental health

The Debate Surrounding Magic Mushrooms for Depression

The burgeoning interest in psychedelic research, especially the use of magic mushrooms for treating depression, has gained significant traction in the public health sector. The UK is at the forefront of this emerging treatment paradigm, especially as numerous clinical trials examining the efficacy of psychedelics are yielding surprising results. The conversation around psychedelics opens up […]

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Research

The Impact of Weight-Loss Jabs on Public Health: Opportunities and Challenges

Weight-loss medications, particularly those administered via injection such as semaglutide, have gained traction as promising solutions for combating obesity. While these drugs hold potential for individual health benefits, they also pose significant implications for public health policy and practice. The Science Behind Weight-Loss Jabs Weight-loss injections, such as those containing GLP-1 receptor agonists, are designed […]

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Epi

The Rise of Mpox and Its Implications for Global Health

Amidst the evolving landscape of public health challenges, a new recombinant strain of the mpox virus has been detected in the UK and India, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This development underscores the critical need for continued genomic surveillance as the global public health risk assessment remains unchanged. Understanding Mpox Mpox, historically known […]

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Health tips

Intermittent Fasting Weight Loss: What Science Shows

On a Tuesday morning in a community health clinic, a nurse practitioner scrolls through a patient’s chart. The patient has tried everything—low-carb diets, calorie counting, even commercial meal programs. Now, they want to try intermittent fasting. They’ve read about it online. Their friends swear by it. Social media is full of dramatic before-and-after photos. The […]

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Society

Addresssing Domestic Violence Disclosure

In a bustling clinic in London, Sarah, a health worker, encounters yet another patient with mysterious bruises. Despite her best efforts, the patient, a young mother, keeps silent about her situation. For Sarah, this is a common scene—and a frustrating reminder of the complex challenges in encouraging disclosure of domestic violence (DV). Understanding Domestic Violence: […]

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Research

Takeaways from Recent Study on Minor Sex Trafficking

Sex trafficking of minors, often lurking beneath the surface, presents a formidable challenge. Defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, it encompasses any commercial sexual act involving a person under 18. Yet quantifying this issue remains elusive. A recent scoping review by Franchino-Olsen and colleagues, published in the Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, attempts to address […]

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Uncategorized

Bridging Borders: How Climate Action Can Tackle Global Air Pollution

Imagine a bustling city street, where health workers hustle amidst the noise and pollution, their efforts aimed at protecting individuals from the health impacts of air pollution. Now, envision a future in which actions taken by nations far away could significantly improve the air quality that these health workers contend with every day. This scenario […]

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Policy

Orphan Medical Devices: Bridging the Regulatory Gap

Imagine a small child named Lucas, born with a rare heart defect. His only chance for survival is a specialized small pump that can help his tiny heart function. However, his family lives in Europe, where access to such life-saving medical devices is hindered by regulatory and financial hurdles. This story is all too common […]

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