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Halloween Myths: Are Kids’ Treats Really That Dangerous?

As Halloween approaches, many parents find themselves anxiously inspecting their children’s candy for signs of tampering. The fear of “Halloween sadism”—the idea that dangerous individuals might lace treats with poison, drugs, or sharp objects—has loomed large in American culture for decades. But how real is this threat? A closer look at the evidence reveals that […]

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Global

Resilience in Health Systems: A Global Imperative

One thing has become clear in the face of crises like the Ebola outbreak and the COVID-19 pandemic: the world’s health systems need to be resilient. But what does that mean? In everyday terms, resilience is the ability to bend without breaking, to adapt, recover, and continue to serve even when hit by disaster. For […]

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Next Week in Public Health, October 25, 2024

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Society

Empowering Older Adults to Use Medication Safely

Prescription medications play a crucial role in managing health, especially for older adults, but they come with risks. With the rise in medication use comes the risk of medication misuse, and older adults are among the most vulnerable. Fortunately, a new program called the Generation Rx Older Adult Toolkit (GROAT) is making strides in educating […]

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Workforce

Addressing Skill Gaps to Strengthen the Public Health Workforce

The public health workforce is at a critical juncture. After years of budget cuts, workforce attrition, and an unprecedented global pandemic, local health departments (LHDs) across the United States are faced with new challenges—and new opportunities. With renewed attention, increased funding, and heightened responsibilities, the need to strengthen the public health workforce, particularly the frontline […]

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Research

Personalized Trials: The Future of Tailored Healthcare

Imagine being able to know exactly what treatment works best for you. Not an average patient or a group in a clinical study, but you, as an individual. This vision is at the heart of the emerging field of personalized or “N-of-1” trials. Unlike traditional clinical trials that aim to find treatments that work for […]

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Interview

A conversation with Jeff Hanley

Jeff Hanley, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Prevention Alliance (CPA), has dedicated his career to advancing substance misuse prevention across Pennsylvania. With a background in nonprofit work at the American Red Cross and over a decade of experience at the Mercer County Behavioral Health Commission, Jeff brings a wealth of knowledge to his role. In […]

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Mental health

Leisure Activities, Resilience, and Happiness: A Positive Chain Reaction

Imagine taking a break from your busy day to stroll through the park, play a pickup game of soccer, or even enjoy a quiet moment with a good book. While these moments may seem simple, new research shows that they could have a profound impact on your well-being. In a study conducted in Turkey, researchers […]

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Mental health

Cancer and Cannabis: A Connection?

As cannabis continues to shift from its once-taboo status to mainstream acceptance, public health experts are grappling with an important question: What are the long-term health risks of recreational cannabis use? With the liberalization of cannabis laws across the U.S.—now legal for medicinal use in 39 states and recreational use in 24 states—the spotlight is […]

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