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
The Impact of Patent Expirations
Imagine this: you’re a public health professional working tirelessly to ensure that patients get access to the best treatments available. You rely on cost-effectiveness analyses (CEAs) to guide your decisions,… Read More
Bringing Public Heath Science to Your Community: Faster
Over two years ago, we identified a challenge that many people have experienced firsthand: the gap between scientific discoveries and the people who need that knowledge the most. The urgency… Read More
A conversation with Kim Lucas
We were very excited to hear from a research-practitioner-designer whom I’ve admired since I first saw their work in late 2019. Dr. Kim Lucas is a dynamic academic-practitioner dedicated to… Read More
Suicide Prevention through Means Restriction
Suicide is a significant public health crisis, claiming the lives of nearly 800,000 people worldwide every year. In many cases, the availability of means or methods plays a pivotal role… Read More
The Dark Web of Sexual Exploitation Ecosystems
In the shadows of everyday life, far from the eyes of most, a sinister ecosystem flourishes—a network where human lives are commodified for profit. Recent research into organized crime has… Read More
Next Week In Public Health, Friday the 13th, Sepember 2024
Is it the spookiest of all day?!?! No, because it’s still September and it’s going to be 85 freaking degrees outside. Don’t forget to stay hydrated for soccer practice. One… Read More
Is Friday the 13th Really More Dangerous?
Friday the 13th—a date that strikes fear into the hearts of many—has long been associated with bad luck. Superstitions have surrounded this day for centuries, and for some, it’s considered… Read More
Crafting Happiness: How Art and Creativity Boost Wellbeing
Have you ever felt a surge of joy after finishing a DIY project or a sense of calm while knitting a scarf? You’re not alone. Engaging in creative arts and… Read More
The Screen Time Dilemma
When you think about the critical years of a child’s life, the preschool period often stands out as a time of growth, exploration, and foundational learning. But in today’s tech-driven… Read More
How Disgust Shapes Our Reactions to Mpox: Prevention and Perceptions
In the fight against Mpox, public health campaigns have long relied on powerful imagery to convey the seriousness of the disease. From the disfiguring rashes to the potential consequences of… Read More
Emergency SNAP Benefits Reduced Food Hardship for Many Families—But Not All
In 2020, as the world grappled with the sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a quiet yet impactful change occurred in the United States: the federal government temporarily increased the… Read More