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Raw Milk Benefits: What Does the Science Actually Say?

August 10, 2026 · 5 min read

For most of the last century, pasteurization has been one of public health’s quieter success stories. Milk is heated for a short period, disease-causing microorganisms are dramatically reduced, and the milk that reaches consumers retains essentially the same major nutrients. That arrangement did not generate much controversy for decades. Recently, however, raw milk has moved […]

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Climate

Bridging Health and Environment: One Health’s Path to Equity

On the Ground: When Public Health and Planetary Health Collide Imagine a bustling health clinic nestled at the edge of a vibrant but struggling urban community. The clinic is one of the few in the area, promising comprehensive care but overwhelmed by the needs of its people. Their challenges go beyond medical conditions—housing, access to […]

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Commentary

Microplastics, Public Health, and the Problem of Proof

Microplastics are no longer just an environmental story. They are becoming a public health story. Tiny plastic particles have been found in water, food, air, human tissue, and even parts of the body where we once assumed they would not appear. At the same time, many chemicals associated with plastics — including PFAS, phthalates, bisphenols, […]

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Health equity

Antiracist Teaching in Public Health Education

Imagine a classroom bustling with diverse voices, each student driven by a passion not just to learn but to shape a future where equity prevails. This dream scenario is becoming a reality through the Continuous Learning for Antiracist Culture Change (CLARCC) Fellowship. A 15-week program designed to empower public health faculty and staff with antiracist […]

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Workforce

The Epidemic of Workplace Stress

In recent years, workplace stress has emerged as a significant public health challenge affecting millions globally. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated pre-existing stressors in the workplace, leading to increased anxiety, burnout, and other related health issues. According to a report by the International Labour Organization, more than 840,000 people die each year from […]

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Epi

From Hantavirus to Health Coverage: This Week’s Public Health Watch

What We Know About the Hantavirus Scare as of June 1 The cruise ship MV Hondius has became the center of a hantavirus outbreak, shining a spotlight on this less-known but potentially lethal virus. The situation unfolded starting with the death of a 70-year-old Dutch passenger who exhibited symptoms shortly after leaving Ushuaia, Argentina. Since […]

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Environment

Wastewater Surveillance and Public Health

As the sun rises over the bustling city, Dr. Emily Jensen, a public health officer, takes her first sip of coffee, gazing at the stacks of reports on her desk. These aren’t just any reports; they’re the whisperings of unseen threats, the detective’s clues in the complex game of tracking public health risks. Her tool? […]

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Commentary

“Gold-Standard Science” Sounds Good. But Public Health Needs Better Than a Slogan.

Would you like me to talk about my favorite shibboleth right now? Sure, why not!? The federal government is proposing major changes to how grants and cooperative agreements are awarded, reviewed, monitored, and potentially terminated. On the surface, the language sounds familiar and hard to oppose: transparency, accountability, oversight, merit, efficiency, and better stewardship of […]

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Global

Mental Health and Substance Risk Among College Students

Imagine a bustling university campus in Mexico filled with enthusiastic undergraduates bustling to class, juggling textbooks, personal challenges, and the undeniable pressures of higher education. But beneath this dynamic environment lurks a pressing challenge: the substantial psychosocial risks associated with substance use, which are deeply intertwined with mental health and academic strain. A groundbreaking study […]

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