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Drowning Deaths Dropped 60%—But 15 Million Still at Risk

In 2021, more than 274,000 people drowned—enough to fill three NFL stadiums. You probably didn’t hear about most of them. Maybe because it happened far away. Maybe because it was chalked up as “just an accident.” But what if we told you 15.7 million people are living with the consequences of drowning today? That toddlers […]

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Health equity

What Happens When Schools Apply Fluoride to Kids’ Teeth?

Fluoride is back in the news as the latest RFK boogieman. Yet the research is clear: tooth decay doesn’t just hurt—it holds kids back. It affects how they eat, speak, concentrate, and even how they perform in school. Yet in many communities, especially those hit hardest by poverty, dental care isn’t a given. For millions […]

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News

Public Health News Round Up, April 14, 2025

Act Now—Transform Public Health with Your Support! Subscribe free to This Week in Public Health for weekly, expert-curated insights and actionable updates. As a fully self-funded platform, your subscription and shares sustain our vital mission. ⚡ Time is critical! Share this blog now and empower others to join our independent movement! Haunted by hopelessness: 12 […]

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Research

New Research Reveals 4 Keys to Ethical Scientific Impact

A scientist discovers a promising new way to fight disease. A public health researcher develops a strategy to reduce overdose deaths. They don’t just publish—they advocate. They push their work into the world. But here’s the ethical wrinkle: just because research is well-intentioned doesn’t mean it’s ethically done when it changes lives. We’ve long had […]

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News

Public Health News Round Up, April 11, 2025

I saw today that NIH scientists might be able to travel to conference again, but only if it’s officially ru n through the Department. Okay, seems reasonable, except where they are prohibited from attending conferences on their own dime and time. Well, here’s what we have coming up next week. Time is Running Out—Sustain Public […]

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Policy

What Happens When You Rethink Health Care as a Network?

A woman in her 70s, living with diabetes, needs more than a doctor’s visit. She needs transportation to appointments, affordable healthy food nearby, someone to explain her medications, and a neighbor who checks in on her. She needs care that understands her whole life, not just her blood sugar levels. This is where integrated care […]

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PubTrawlr News

Get the Most Out of Trawly: Our Public Health AI

We recently launched Trawly, a powerful new tool that uses AI to answer your questions using the latest public health research. It’s called a RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) system—and it’s like having an ultra-fast research assistant trained on recent public health publications at your fingertips. But here’s the catch: how you use it makes a big […]

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News

Public Health News Round Up, April 9, 2025

Urgent: Don’t Miss Out—Your Voice Matters! Join thousands of public health leaders driving meaningful change. Subscribe for free and help sustain our self-funded delivery of essential insights every week. 🚨 Act now—share this blog to strengthen our reach and impact! Alcohol-cancer risk would prompt New Yorkers to cut back on drinking, Mount Sinai South Nassau poll […]

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Policy

The Trump Administration’s 2025 Drug Policy Priorities: A Public Health Perspective

The recent unveiling of the Trump Administration’s drug policy priorities represents a pivotal moment in the fight against America’s escalating substance abuse crisis, particularly in relation to the opioid epidemic fueled by fentanyl. This comprehensive blueprint outlines ambitious strategies aimed at strengthening interdiction efforts, enhancing prevention initiatives, and expanding access to treatment. However, a closer […]

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