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Policy

The True Cost of Life-Saving Drugs: Are We Paying Too Much?

Imagine this: You or a loved one is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Fortunately, a miracle drug exists—one that could save or dramatically improve life. But then comes the price tag: $300,000, $500,000, or even $1 million. Suddenly, what seemed like a lifeline felt out of reach. This scenario isn’t just hypothetical—it’s the harsh reality […]

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Commentary

Best Practices for Meta-Analysis: The Key to Stronger, More Reliable Research

When we think about gathering scientific knowledge, many of us picture researchers conducting experiments, analyzing their results, and drawing conclusions. But what if we want to go beyond individual studies to understand the bigger picture? This is where meta-analysis comes in. A meta-analysis is a method that allows researchers to combine the results of multiple […]

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Implementation

Advancing Health Equity with Multilevel Interventions

In a world where the zip code you are born in can predict your life expectancy, it’s clear that health inequities are not just about biology; they’re about the social conditions surrounding us. Despite decades of research, the United States continues to struggle with some of the worst health outcomes among high-income countries, much of […]

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Interview

A conversation with Taylor Bishop Scott

In this interview, we sit down with Dr. Taylor Scott, Director of the Research Translation Platform at Penn State’s Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative and President of TrestleLink, to explore the critical intersections between research and policy. Dr. Scott has dedicated her career to building innovative models that bridge the gap between academic research and the real-world needs […]

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News

Next week in Public Health, Zeptember 27, 2024

As Zeptember turns to Rocktober, we reflect on all the great work being done out there. If you didn’t check out our interview with Victoria Sale, please do! If you haven’t signed up for our DAILY feed, you should do that as well. How else would I know that this article was published? Here’s what […]

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Funding

Giving Back or Widening Gaps? The Impact of Corporate Donations on Employee Income Inequality

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become a buzzword in modern business. Companies around the world now recognize that their responsibilities go beyond profit margins. They must also consider their impact on society. Public welfare donations—charitable contributions made by businesses—are often seen as the highest form of CSR. They boost a company’s reputation, fulfill ethical and […]

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Mental health

The Power of Text for Teen Vaping Cessation

Vaping among teenagers has become a significant public health concern, with over 2.1 million adolescents in the U.S. regularly using e-cigarettes in 2023 alone. While vaping may seem like a “safer” alternative to smoking, the reality is stark: the nicotine found in e-cigarettes can wreak havoc on a developing brain, impacting memory, learning, and attention. […]

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News

Learn about our Public Health Article Feed

Hey, I made a short demo of our article feed. Our goal is to make it even easier to learn about the most cutting-edge advancements in public health and public health research! Stay Ahead of Public Health Advances! Get the latest scientific insights delivered straight to your inbox. Our free weekly newsletter breaks down the […]

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Mental health

A New Dawn in Suicide Prevention: Australia’s Strategy for Saving Lives

When we talk about public health, one of the most pressing and heart-wrenching challenges we face is the ongoing battle against suicide. With over 700,000 lives lost to suicide each year globally (an amount equal to the population of Denver, Colorado), it’s a crisis that touches communities in every corner of the world. In Australia, […]

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