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 From Compliance to Confidence: Practical Ways to Put Patients in the Driver’s Seat

Healthcare continues to evolve at a rapid pace. New technologies, updated policies, and shifting patient expectations are transforming how care is delivered. Yet one principle remains constant: better outcomes happen when patients take an active role in their own care. That’s why understanding how to empower patients in healthcare has become essential for providers, administrators, […]

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Why do rehabs allow smoking in addiction treatment centers
Mental health

 Smoking in Rehab: Understanding the Controversial Policy

When families begin researching addiction treatment, one question often stands out: Why do rehabs allow smoking? At first glance, it seems contradictory. After all, rehab programs focus on health, healing, and long-term recovery. So why would a treatment center permit tobacco use, knowing its well-documented risks? The answer involves psychology, medical science, and a practical […]

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Beyond Access Why Health Equity Requires More Than Insurance Coverage
Health equity

Rethinking Depression Treatment: Where Psychedelic Therapy Fits In Today

Depression remains one of the most common mental health challenges worldwide, yet many individuals continue to struggle even after trying medication and psychotherapy. As researchers search for better options, a new conversation is gaining momentum: Rethinking Depression Treatment: Where Psychedelic Therapy Fits In. This emerging approach does not aim to replace existing treatments but rather […]

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The Future of Preventive Care Are Public Health Systems Prepared
Health tips

The Future of Preventive Care: Are Public Health Systems Prepared

Preventive care has always been the backbone of public health. Vaccination campaigns, disease surveillance systems, maternal health initiatives, and early screening programs have saved millions of lives worldwide. However, as global health challenges evolve, one critical question continues to surface: The Future of Preventive Care: Are Public Health Systems Prepared ? Today’s health landscape looks […]

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What Are Climate-Related Health Risks
Environment

Understanding Climate Change and Its Growing Impact on Public Health

In an interconnected world, diseases can cross borders faster than ever before. A local outbreak can quickly become a regional or even global concern. This reality raises an important question: who monitors disease outbreaks worldwide, and how do they manage such a complex responsibility? Behind every public health alert and safety advisory, there is a […]

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Communication

Human Trafficking in the United States 2026: Challenges, Trends, and Public Health Solutions

Human trafficking in the United States 2026 continues to be one of the most pressing and complex public health and human rights challenges facing the nation today. Despite growing awareness, millions of individuals remain vulnerable to exploitation through forced labor, sex trafficking, and coercive practices. As technology advances and criminal networks become more sophisticated, trafficking […]

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New Study Shows Impact of Technology on Relationships
Technology

New Study Shows Impact of Technology on Relationships in the Digital Age

In today’s connected world, smartphones, social media platforms, and instant messaging apps have become essential parts of daily life. While these tools make communication faster and more convenient, questions remain about their long-term effects on emotional bonds. Recently, a new study has shown the impact of technology on relationships, revealing both positive and negative patterns […]

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AI

Qatar & Implementation Science: Day 1 reflections

Driving Change: Regional Conference on Health and Emerging Fields in Implementation ScienceDecember 5, 2025 — Doha, Qatar Implementation science in the Middle East may be redefining what public health can be. That was my overwhelming impression after an energizing first day at the Driving Change conference hosted at Qatar University. As someone who has worked […]

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Commentary

How Attacks on Inclusive Science Harm Us All

What happens when politics targets science? A new congressional report lays bare the consequences—and it’s far more than just budget line items or bureaucratic shifts. It’s about silencing entire communities, threatening national security, and stalling our collective progress. In response to a politically motivated document known as the Cruz Report, the House Committee on Science, […]

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Interview

A conversation with June Han

After a break following the US election while our heads kept spinning, we’re happy to bring back our conversation with researchers and practitioners working to further health and wellness. June Han is a Senior Research Consultant at ORS Impact. With more than 20 years of experience doing applied research, she is a sociologist who specializes […]

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Commentary

How an NSF Report Set the Stage for Current Anti-DEI Policies

Something slipped by last October when America’s attention was focused on the election. The NSF Politicized Funding report, chaired by Texas’s Ted Cruz and released by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s minority staff, asserted that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has increasingly allocated funding to research projects influenced by diversity, equity, […]

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