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AI

The Economic Ripple Effect of Rare Diseases: How Artificial Intelligence Can Change the Narrative

Imagine the frustration of living with a mystery illness for years. Your symptoms worsen, your work performance declines, and your income takes a nosedive. All the while, you shuttle between doctors, waiting for a definitive diagnosis that feels perpetually out of reach. For millions of people worldwide with rare diseases, this isn’t a hypothetical scenario—it’s […]

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Health equity

When Zip Codes Predict Lives Lost: The Links Between Social Vulnerability, Race, and Police Violence

We’ve written before about police violence. What if where you lived determined your likelihood of a fatal encounter with the police? This startling reality is what a recent study reveals, uncovering the intersection of social vulnerability, race, and geography in shaping the tragic statistics of fatal police shootings. From 2015 to 2022, nearly 7,000 lives […]

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Collaboration

Turning the Tide on Firearm Suicide: A New Era of Collaboration

When faced with staggering statistics, such as 55% of the 49,000 suicide deaths in 2022 being firearm-related, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, a remarkable and unexpected alliance is emerging that could change this grim narrative. Pro-gun advocates, government officials, healthcare providers, suicide prevention organizations, and researchers are joining forces to address one of the […]

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Uncategorized

Scientists Are Getting Overwhelmed by the Volume of Journal Articles—Here’s Why It Matters

The pace of scientific publishing has accelerated to a dizzying speed. Every year, millions of papers are added to an ever-expanding body of knowledge. For scientists and researchers, this flood of information creates a paradox: we know more than ever, yet accessing and discerning useful insights has become increasingly difficult. In this blog, we’ll explore […]

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Society

What 25 Years of Data Reveal About Concealed Gun Carrying

When it comes to understanding the pathways of gun carrying in the United States, research often shines a spotlight on adolescents. But a groundbreaking longitudinal study spanning over 25 years reveals a more nuanced picture—one that distinguishes between the patterns of gun carrying during adolescence and adulthood. By examining data from Chicago neighborhoods, this study […]

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Policy

RFK’s Nomination to HHS: What It Means for Public Health Professionals

President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has sent ripples across the public health community. Kennedy, a prominent anti-vaccine activist and vocal critic of federal health agencies, is poised to oversee a $2 trillion agency that includes the CDC, FDA, and NIH, among […]

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Mental health

Understanding Overdose Spikes

Imagine you’re a public health official in Massachusetts. After weeks of routine overdose data reporting, a sudden spike in deaths hits your desk: an alarming five extra fatalities in just one day. What caused this? A bad batch of fentanyl? A sudden lapse in services? These are not just hypothetical questions. They highlight the challenges […]

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News

Next Week in Public Health, January 10, 2025

Some super data was released this week. KFF Health News, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins and Shatterproof, has launched a comprehensive database tracking how billions from recent opioid settlements are being used by states and local governments. This resource, based on extensive research and public records from all 50 states, details the funds received in […]

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Policy

The Power of Policy: How Evidence-Based Public Health Interventions Shape Our Communities

When you buckle up in a car, breathe clean air, or send your child to a public preschool, you’re experiencing the invisible hand of public health policy at work. These policies aren’t just bureaucratic paperwork—they are transformative forces shaping healthier, safer communities. A recent study dives into the essence of Evidence-Based Public Health (EBPH) policy […]

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