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What’s Next in Public Health? June 20, 2025

June 20, 2025 · 5 min read

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Public Health News Round Up, May 2, 2025

In the hustle and bustle of this week, we forgot to May Day it up in here Here’s what we have cooking up science-wise for next week. Act Now—Transform Public Health with Your Support! Subscribe free to This Week in Public Health for weekly, expert-curated insights and actionable updates. As a fully self-funded platform, your […]

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Mental health

What Happens When the Music Stops? Inside the Suicide Crisis Facing Musicians

Kurt Cobain. Amy Winehouse. Avicii. Sulli. The names span genres, continents, and decades—but the pattern is hauntingly familiar. Despite global fame and outward success, far too many musicians die by suicide, often in silence and isolation. But new research shows these aren’t just tragic coincidences—they’re warning signals of an industry-wide crisis. Why This Matters Now […]

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Using Trawly: Smarter Science, Faster

How can you use our premium level to support your public health initiatives? Check out this unedited text chain! Below is a summary of recent research on how AI can be harnessed to implement programs and policies more effectively: Overall, the literature suggests that while AI has the potential to significantly enhance the implementation of […]

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Policy

77% Drop in Cannabis Seizures After Legalization—But Bias Persists

Let’s say you’re driving home, windows cracked, and your car smells… herbal. In states where cannabis is still illegal, that scent alone might be enough for the police to search your vehicle. But what happens when cannabis becomes legal—and that excuse disappears? A new study used data from over 3.3 million drug seizure events across […]

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Public Health News Round Up, April 30, 2025

Time is Running Out—Sustain Public Health Today! Receive trusted insights that empower you to make immediate community impacts. Our fully independent, self-funded work depends on your subscription. 🔥 Your action matters—share this blog right now to expand our critical network of changemakers! CT public health officials fear federal cuts could affect vaccination clinics and education […]

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Mental health

How This Study Could Help Millions Manage Brain Fog

“Sorry, I’m just feeling foggy today.” We’ve all said it. Maybe after a bad night’s sleep or a stressful week. But what if that fog didn’t lift after a nap or a weekend off? What if it lingered for months—or years? According to recent research, brain fog is far more than a fleeting annoyance. It […]

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Resources

How to Blow the Whistle

Note: We didn’t write this piece. This comes from a very helpful redditor on the Fednews subreddit. We are reposting it here, lightly edited, to help increase reach. Reminder: Whistleblower Protection Act Given the…interesting times we find ourselves in I thought this may be a useful subject to remind everyone of. I’m soapboxing a little […]

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Society

What Happens When Psychopaths Face a Pandemic?

What do your personality traits say about your pandemic behavior? A new study suggests… quite a lot, especially if you’re prone to manipulation, self-importance, or thrill-seeking. In one of the most psychologically revealing studies of the pandemic, researchers used data from over 2,000 people in the UK and Germany to explore how “Dark Triad” personality […]

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Public Health News Round Up, April 28, 2025

Act Now—Transform Public Health with Your Support! Subscribe free to This Week in Public Health for weekly, expert-curated insights and actionable updates. As a fully self-funded platform, your subscription and shares sustain our vital mission. ⚡ Time is critical! Share this blog now and empower others to join our independent movement! Clinician burnout. What’s to […]

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