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Health tips

Drink More, Think Clearer: What Science Says About Water Intake and Your Health

You’ve probably heard it a thousand times: drink more water. But is it really the miracle health hack it’s often made out to be? A bunch of people on Reddit seem to think so. But also, as a systematic review of 18 randomized clinical trials sheds light on this everyday question. Spoiler alert: water might […]

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Mental health

January 2025 Marks SAMHSA’s First Annual SUD Treatment Month

The start of a new year often inspires change, and this January, SAMHSA launches its first annual Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Month to emphasize hope, recovery, and action. Each week will focus on critical themes: This initiative highlights the importance of addressing substance use, exploring effective treatment options, and creating supportive communities. Tom Coderre, […]

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Mental health

The Global Toll of Alcohol: New Insights into a Persistent Public Health Crisis

To kick off Dry January, let’s look at the impact of alcohol. Three million deaths and 131 million years of lost healthy life every year. This is the staggering global toll of alcohol in 2016, according to a new study that examines its disproportionate impact on young people, low-income countries, and vulnerable populations. While many […]

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Policy

How Governance Shapes Healthcare: The Impact of Democracy and Corruption on the Global Physician Workforce

Imagine two countries. One boasts a robust democracy, characterized by transparency, public participation, and trust in government institutions. The other struggles with rampant corruption, where public funds meant for healthcare often disappear, leaving hospitals underfunded and doctors demoralized. These differences are more than political—they shape the healthcare workforce, influencing who gets care and how often. […]

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Health equity

Bridging Public Health and Critical Race Theory:

We’ve all seen research and analyses fail to consider the systemic racism and inequities that make health unobtainable in many communities. This is the gap Critical Race Theory (CRT) seeks to bridge in public health education. The Intersection of CRT and Public Health For decades, public health has sought to understand and address health disparities […]

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Uncategorized

Bridge the Gap Between Academia and the Public with Clear Science Communication

Scientific research is more accessible than ever, but accessibility doesn’t always translate to comprehension. For academics and the general public alike, navigating jargon-laden papers, endless acronyms, and dense language can feel like deciphering an alien script. Whether it’s epidemiologists grappling with 20 acronyms in a single sentence or public health researchers struggling to explain findings […]

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News

Next Year in Public Health, December 27, 2024

I’ve got to honest, no one is quite sure. I’ve been digging more into RFK, and there’s a real duality there. There are some great ideas about food quality, and some bonkers ideas about vaccines. Filter that through Republicans holding a federal trifecta, and there’s no telling what we are going to get. You can […]

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Research

Why Collecting Health Data Hinges on Trust, Strategy, and Inclusion

If asked to share a drop of your blood or a snippet of your health records for research, would you? Now, imagine being reassured that your data will improve healthcare for generations. Would you feel differently? A recent study by our buddies at Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) unveils surprising insights about what […]

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Society

Sugary Drinks, Youth, and Marketing

Imagine you’re scrolling through social media, and an ad for a fizzy, brightly colored soda pops up. It’s engaging, maybe featuring a celebrity or a catchy jingle, and before you know it, you’re thinking about the drink. Now imagine you’re my pre-teen son, and the drink is PRIME. This is the reality for millions of […]

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