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Raw Milk Benefits: What Does the Science Actually Say?

August 10, 2026 · 5 min read

For most of the last century, pasteurization has been one of public health’s quieter success stories. Milk is heated for a short period, disease-causing microorganisms are dramatically reduced, and the milk that reaches consumers retains essentially the same major nutrients. That arrangement did not generate much controversy for decades. Recently, however, raw milk has moved […]

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Mental health

How Caregiver Loneliness Drives Depression…And What Helps

It’s 1:12 a.m. when Rosa finally sits down. Her teenage son—who has a rare developmental disability—has fallen asleep after hours of restlessness. The house is quiet, but Rosa’s mind isn’t. She hasn’t spoken to another adult all day. Her phone buzzes with unread messages from friends she hasn’t had time to meet in months. Rosa’s […]

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Funding

The Best Health Equity Funders

Yes, it continues to be rough out there to find the funding needed to make a difference. Using the most recent data we could find (compiled on our sister site, Findgrant.ai we tracked 364 unique organizations receiving over 500 grants totaling $382.6 million, with an average grant size of approximately $765,000. These investments reflect a deepening commitment […]

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Commentary

Data-Driven vs. Data-Informed Decision-Making in Public Health

Across nearly every sector, data has become central to decision-making. In public health, the rise of dashboards, performance metrics, and predictive analytics has fueled a strong push toward data-driven decision-making. On the surface, this approach feels logical. Using data to guide choices promises efficiency, accountability, and objectivity. But public health rarely operates in controlled or […]

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Policy

How Structural Racism Shapes Immigrant Health

It’s 9:15 a.m. in a busy community clinic in Queens. A nurse calls out a patient’s name, once, twice, a third time. Finally, a woman approaches slowly, her eyes cast down. She explains quietly that she almost didn’t come. There were rumors swirling in the neighborhood about “officials” checking documents nearby, and the fear of […]

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Epi

The Rising Threat of the H3N2 Flu Virus

Public health experts are ringing alarm bells as a new wave of the H3N2 influenza virus emerges, posing a significant threat globally. With the winter season approaching, healthcare systems, particularly in the EU and the US, are preparing for what could be one of the most severe flu seasons in recent years. The H3N2 Virus: […]

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Health tips

Microplastics and Health: A Comprehensive Research Review

Microplastics are emerging as a critical public health concern, with research increasingly focusing on their impact on human health. This blog delves into recent studies examining how these tiny plastic particles infiltrate our bodies, the associated health risks, and what these findings imply for environmental and public policy. What Are Microplastics? Microplastics are small plastic […]

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Nutrition

Diabetes, Pregnancy and Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes

As diabetes becomes one of the world’s most rapidly growing health challenges, its impact during pregnancy is increasingly coming under the spotlight. Recent reports suggest that diabetes now affects approximately one in six pregnancies globally, presenting significant risks to both mothers and their infants. This article explores the pressing need for enhanced awareness, preventative measures, […]

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