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Wellbeing

Why Do Virtual Meetings Feel So Exhausting?

Have you ever left a virtual meeting feeling inexplicably drained, even though you were just sitting in front of a screen? You’re not alone. The shift to online communication during the COVID-19 pandemic brought with it a new phenomenon: Zoom fatigue. This exhaustion, linked to the frequent use of video conferencing platforms, affects students, educators, […]

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Epi

Avian Influenza in California: What We Need to Know About the Latest Human Cases

In the fall of 2024, an invisible threat quietly spread across California’s dairy farms. It wasn’t another COVID-19 wave or a return of measles—it was a different kind of outbreak, one that public health officials have been monitoring for decades: highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1), commonly known as bird flu. This time, the virus didn’t […]

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News

Public Health News Roundup, March 17, 2025

Top o’the morning to you. What fresh hells await us this week? But first, Make a Difference Immediately—Subscribe and Amplify! Public health urgently needs informed advocates like you. Subscribe for free to our independently-funded weekly newsletter packed with expert insights and actionable opportunities. 🚀 Don’t hesitate! Share today and help us build a healthier, informed […]

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Research

The Sound of Danger

Picture the powerful crescendo of a symphony, the electrifying guitar solo at a rock concert, or the driving beat of a jazz performance. For musicians, sound is their medium, their passion, and their livelihood. But what if the very thing that defines their art is also putting their hearing at risk? A new scoping review […]

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Society

How Social Capital Shapes Our Physical Activity

In a world where fitness apps and gym memberships promise to keep us active, there’s one crucial factor that often goes unnoticed: our social connections. What if the secret to staying physically active wasn’t just about motivation or personal discipline but rather about who we know, where we live, and how much we trust our […]

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Uncategorized

Next Week in Public Health, March 14, 2025

Another firehouse, but here’s what we have next week. Act Now – Public Health Can’t Wait! The future of public health is being shaped right now. Stay informed with weekly expert insights and take action where it matters most. Subscribe for free today! 📢 Time is critical! Share this blog now and rally others to […]

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News

Public Health News Roundup, March 13, 2025

Make a Difference Immediately—Subscribe and Amplify! Public health urgently needs informed advocates like you. Subscribe for free to our independently-funded weekly newsletter packed with expert insights and actionable opportunities. 🚀 Don’t hesitate! Share today and help us build a healthier, informed future! Shutdown Looms as Democrats Say They Won’t Back Spending Bill Senate Democrats have […]

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Mental health

The Two Faces of Opioids: A Global Crisis of Access and Excess

In one part of the world, a mother watches her child suffer in agony from advanced cancer, unable to get the pain relief he desperately needs. In another, a man battles opioid addiction, his life unraveling due to a prescription he was given years ago. These are the two faces of the global opioid crisis—one […]

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News

Public Health News Roundup, March 12, 2025

Be a Changemaker—Support Independent Public Health! Stay informed with the latest developments and actionable strategies. Your free subscription directly supports our self-funded mission to deliver crucial updates weekly. 💡 Every moment counts! Share now and invite others to amplify this important message! A small study of COVID vaccine aftereffects triggers a political and scientific storm […]

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