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Dog Bites Aren’t Random: What Communities Are Missing

On a hot afternoon in a rural neighborhood, a mother watches her children hesitate at the edge of the street. A pack of dogs has settled near an open trash pile. They aren’t snarling. They aren’t charging. But everyone knows the risk. For families like hers, dog bites aren’t freak accidents—they’re part of the daily […]

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Global

Human Trafficking in Central America: Trends, Challenges, and Hope for Change

Human trafficking is a widespread crisis throughout Central America, capturing countless children, women, and men into modern slavery. From forced labor on farms to sexual exploitation in illegal brothels, trafficking in persons violates fundamental human rights and creates serious public health and social issues. As Central America faces poverty, violence, and large-scale migration, traffickers target […]

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Policy

The Impact of Elections on Public Health: What the Data Reveal

Political decisions shape the health of our communities. It’s not just the policies we vote for that influence public health, but also the elected officials and their broader political ideologies. A recent working papter, “Politicians, Power, and the People’s Health: US Elections and State Health Outcomes, 2012-2024,” shines a light on how political conservatism or […]

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Health tips

Mosquito Magnetism: What Makes You a Target?

Have you ever wondered why mosquitoes seem to prefer some people over others? It’s not just bad luck—there’s science behind it. Researchers in Zambia have uncovered fascinating insights into why certain people are mosquito magnets, particularly for the notorious malaria-carrying mosquito, Anopheles gambiae. Let’s dive into their groundbreaking study and what it means for public […]

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Implementation

Implementing Healthcare: Insights from Dr. Matt Chinman

We had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Matt Chinman, a community-based researcher affiliated with the Pittsburgh VA and RAND Corporation. Dr. Chinman is a leading expert in implementation science, and he recently conducted a comprehensive systematic review of various implementation strategies in healthcare settings. Our conversation delved into the inspiration behind this significant study (which […]

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