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Mission or Margin: How Nonprofits Are Becoming Private Equity in Disguise

The Betrayal of the Nonprofit Promise Fifty years ago, the American nonprofit sector was anchored by trust. Community hospitals, faith-based charities, and behavioral health providers existed to fill the gaps left by markets and government alike. But in 2025, a darker transformation is unfolding. Large nonprofit health systems are increasingly behaving like private equity (PE) […]

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News

Genetic Insights and Public Health Implications for Prostate Cancer Screening

As reported on BBC Health, experts have advised against routine prostate cancer screening for most men in the UK, highlighting that only individuals with a confirmed genetic predisposition should consider it. Prostate cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting men globally, and this recommendation spurs a broader discussion on personalized medicine and public […]

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News

Showcase Your Public Health Work at APA 2026

Community psychology and public health share a deep commitment to equity, systems change, and improving community well-being. That’s why we want to highlight an opportunity for TWIPH readers who bridge these fields. The American Psychological Association’s 2026 Convention (Aug 6–8, Washington, DC) is now accepting proposals, and APA Division 27 (SCRA) is especially interested in work […]

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Mental health

Rural Opioid Crisis: New Evidence Shows a Deadlier Pattern

A paramedic in Northern Ontario trudges through deep snow toward a cabin where someone is reportedly unresponsive. The nearest emergency department is more than an hour away, and support is limited. After receiving repeated doses of naloxone, the individual finally begins to breathe. Scenes like this are increasingly common across rural and sparsely populated communities, […]

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Global

The MPOX Wake-Up Call: Time to Decolonize Health

It began, as so many outbreaks do, with a sense of déjà vu. In early 2024, as new cases of MPOX spread through the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring countries, vaccines were already being distributed to Europe and North America. But across much of Africa—the region bearing the heaviest burden—clinicians waited months for […]

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News

This Week in Public Health, December 11, 2025

We’re back from the Middle East. We have a number of excited and dedicated researcher there and will be sharing their stories in the coming weeks (likely after the holidays) You can read all about our experience here Here’s what’s rising in the literature. 2026 Legislative and Regulatory Outlook As 2026 approaches, Congress will focus […]

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Workforce

Traffic Noise Is Hurting Workers’ Minds. Here’s the Fix.

When we think about workplace wellness, we picture yoga classes, ergonomic chairs, or flexible schedules. Few of us picture something as ordinary as a lunch break. Yet, new research published in Frontiers in Public Health suggests that the humble lunch break could be one of the most powerful—and overlooked—buffers against an invisible urban health threat: […]

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Global

Global HIV Crisis 2025: Navigating the Economic and Humanitarian Aftermath

The global HIV response is currently facing one of its most significant setbacks in decades. This dire situation has been largely attributed to abrupt funding cuts and a deteriorating human rights environment, which have severely disrupted prevention and treatment services worldwide. Earlier in 2025, the US government paused all foreign HIV assistance. This abrupt funding […]

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Health tips

Why Health Workers Still Beat Influencers in Pregnancy Care

At 3 a.m., a first-time mother scrolls through Instagram, comparing posts on prenatal vitamins and morning-sickness teas. Her midwife appointment is still two weeks away, and the online opinions couldn’t be more contradictory. “Freeze your ham—it’s fine,” says one influencer. “Never eat cured meat,” warns another.She’s not alone. A new qualitative study from the University […]

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Epi

Unprecedented Challenges for the NHS in Managing the 2025 Flu Season

The flu season of 2025 has presented unprecedented challenges for the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. Reports indicate that this year’s flu season has begun much earlier than usual and is predicted to be one of the longest and most severe in recent history. The Severity of the 2025 Flu Season The NHS […]

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