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Wellbeing

The Hidden Victims of the Overdose Crisis: Families Left Behind

Every overdose death leaves more than a vacant chair at the dinner table. It leaves behind grieving parents, siblings, spouses, partners, and children whose lives may be permanently altered. Public health discussions about the overdose crisis often focus on mortality statistics, treatment access, naloxone distribution, and prevention efforts. While these interventions remain essential, emerging research […]

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Resources

A Cultural Celebration with a Cost to Air Quality

The US isn’t the only country with firework-themed holidays. As the sound of firecrackers fills the air during Diwali, the festive atmosphere in cities throughout the Indo-Gangetic Basin nods to vibrant cultural traditions. However, behind this celebratory façade, a more sobering tale unfolds as public health professionals brace for a significant environmental impact. During Diwali, […]

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Health tips

Smartwatch Use, Gender, and Health Anxiety: Untangling Complex Interactions

In the bustling corridors of a modern health clinic, a nurse notices a pattern. More and more patients are coming in with concerns not from any clear symptoms, but from the numbers on their wrists. These patients, clutching their sleek smartwatches, exhibit symptoms of health anxiety: a phenomenon that, while not new, is exacerbated by […]

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Commentary

Be Safe Out There! A Collection of Various Fireworks Blog over the Years

Without fail, someone will lose a finger or worse this weekend. Here are some of the blogs we’ve written on this topic over the years.

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Health equity

Racism’s Cumulative Toll on Youth Mental Health: A Call for Action in Colorado

In the halls of a Colorado high school, a counselor tries to comfort a student who reluctantly shares his growing sense of hopelessness. As they talk, it becomes clear that this feeling isn’t just about grades or peer pressure. It’s rooted in something more insidious: experiences of racism that have accumulated over time, like drops […]

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Commentary

Does Regenerative Agriculture Improve Public Health?

Can changing how we grow food improve people’s health—not just plants’? That question has moved from the margins of agriculture into the center of public debate. Advocates of regenerative agriculture argue that healthier soils produce healthier crops, reduce pollution, strengthen rural economies, and may even lower the burden of chronic disease. Skeptics counter that many […]

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Implementation

The Power of the Implementation Research Logic Model

In a bustling community health center, Miriam, a program director, considers how to best implement a new evidence-based practice. The team is excited about the potential for this innovation to improve health outcomes, but uncertainties loom large. How can they ensure the new practice thrives beyond the initial rollout phase? This challenge highlights a vital […]

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Mental health

Building Bridges: How Social Prescribing Supports NEET Youths

In the quiet corners of Trento, Italy, Daniela, a dedicated Link Worker, sits across from Marco, a 22-year-old who has been drifting through his days without direction. Marco represents an often-overlooked group—youths who are NEET, or Not in Education, Employment, or Training. Like many in his situation, Marco struggles with the emotional toll of being […]

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PubTrawlr News

How much electricity does it actually take to answer your question?

With AI becoming part of everyday life, headlines often warn about massive data centers, soaring electricity demand, and the environmental cost of artificial intelligence. Those concerns are real. But they also make it easy to lose sight of an equally important question: what is the environmental footprint of an individual AI application? At PubTrawlr, we […]

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