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Analytics

The Transformative Potential of the Galleri Test

In the field of oncology, early detection of cancer remains THE pivotal factor in improving patient outcomes. This challenge is being addressed by a groundbreaking innovation, the Galleri test. Developed by GRAIL, the Galleri test is a multi-cancer early detection blood test that analyzes cell-free DNA (cfDNA) to identify more than 50 types of cancer […]

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Epi

Bird Flu Is Back: Millions of Birds Lost, Rising Human Risk, and Why Scientists Are Worried This Winter

As migratory birds make their seasonal journey south, they’re carrying more than just wings and feathers; many are transporting the H5N1 avian influenza virus, better known as bird flu. Over the past month, the U.S. has seen a dramatic resurgence of outbreaks, killing more than 3.5 million turkeys, chickens, and ducks across dozens of states. […]

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Policy

Why U.S. Health Care Premiums Are Rising – and What Can Be Done

Do you have sticker shock? I do. My family’s premiums are increasing by nearly $10,000 next year. And I’m not unique. Health insurance premiums in the United States are rising at a concerning rate for families, employers, and public health professionals. From a public health standpoint, increasing premiums reveals deeper issues in how our healthcare […]

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Communication

Safety Culture in Hospitals: Building a Safer Future

Safety culture in hospitals means that everyone works together to keep patients and staff safe. It is a shared belief held by all hospital members that safety is the top priority. Hospitals that focus on safety culture can reduce mistakes, improve teamwork, and build trust. What Is Safety Culture? Safety culture is all about making […]

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Wellbeing

Are Vaccines Too Expensive to Save Lives?

A century ago, public health was a community project. Governments and public institutions developed vaccines, distributed them, and measured success not by revenue but by lives saved. Today, vaccine development is faster, smarter, and largely private—but the economics driving it may be failing the very people vaccines are meant to protect. A 2025 opinion article […]

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News

Next Week in Public Health, November 6, 2025

We met many interesting people earlier this week at APHA while working with WE in the World. If you hop over to our blog page, you can see a bunch of the recaps that we wrote and a special article about how AI is being used to combat misinformation. Here’s what else is rising in […]

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Global

Scottish Public Health Pioneers Free Weight-Loss Injections: Addressing Obesity Beyond Borders

In a groundbreaking move, Scottish health authorities are embarking on a bold experiment aimed at tackling one of the nation’s most pressing public health issues: obesity. Up to 5,000 of the least affluent Scottish citizens are set to receive weight-loss injections as part of an ambitious multi-million-pound study led by Glasgow University (BBC News). Understanding […]

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AI

How AI Is Changing the Fight Against Health Misinformation — Lessons from APHA 2025

The American Public Health Association’s 2025 conference made one thing clear: the misinformation crisis is now one of the defining public health challenges of our time. From vaccine hesitancy and fluoride myths to viral conspiracy theories about reproductive health, misinformation can become a social determinant of health. But this year, something new emerged from the […]

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Health equity

What’s Blocking Mexico’s Push for Teen Mental Health

Update: February 23, 2026. With the ongoing conflict impacting our neighbors to the south, we wanted to revisit conditions that contribute to mental health. In a small rural clinic in Chiapas, a 17-year-old girl sits with her mother, explaining that she hasn’t slept well in weeks. She’s been anxious, skipping school, and sometimes thinks about […]

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