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September 11, 2026 · 5 min read
Football season is upon us, and with it, non-stop ads for sportsbooks. For much of modern history, gambling required friction. You had to go somewhere. A casino. A racetrack. A convenience store. A bingo hall. Maybe a bookmaker. Even when gambling was legal, it was often bounded by geography, opening hours, social context, and the […]
The UK has taken a bold step in public health legislation by enacting a smoking ban for individuals born after 2008. This pioneering move aims to safeguard future generations from the harms of smoking, creating a smoke-free cohort by prohibiting the sale of cigarettes and vaping products to those born on or after January 1, […]
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The persistent threat of the Ebola virus in regions like the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) demonstrates the complex interplay of disease outbreaks and public health emergency responses. Recent reports indicate that community trust is central to effective containment efforts, marking a significant aspect of global health initiatives. Understanding the Current Ebola Situation As […]
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Imagine a public health leader grappling with a common problem: how to fund a groundbreaking, one-time advanced therapy that’s promising to cure a lifelong condition but comes with an overwhelming price tag. The health budget is tight, patient demand is mounting, and there is constant pressure to make sound financial decisions. Enter annuity-based payments (ABPs), […]
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In today’s digital era, screen time has become an integral part of daily life for individuals of all ages. While technology offers numerous benefits, excessive screen time is increasingly being recognized as a public health concern. A recent report from the BBC highlights new government guidelines advising parents to limit screen time for children under […]
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Health Policy and Systems Research: A Compass Amid Crises Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR) stands out as an essential multidisciplinary field at the nexus of research, practice, and advocacy. As highlighted in the latest commentary from Health Systems and Reform, HPSR is evolving to meet the profound challenges posed by aging populations, urbanization, infectious […]
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In the heart of a bustling city, a public health worker sits at a small desk in a community center, staring at a pile of informational pamphlets about water safety. The room is quiet, but her mind is racing. She knows the pamphlets, sprinkled with statistics and scientific jargon, rarely persuade the community members who […]
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Picture this: A public health team is drowning in data, trying to determine the most effective way to implement a life-saving intervention in a resource-constrained setting. As the information piles up, decisions become muddled, and time is running short. Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI), offering a potential lifeline to sift through the deluge of data efficiently. […]
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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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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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