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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 […]
Look, we all know the news cycle is way too fast. Case in point. Only 63% of Americans now know that federal scientists are being fired, down from nearly 80% just months ago. At a moment when public health and science agencies are facing historic cuts, public attention is slipping fast. Here are the 3 […]
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We’re off today, and thankfully, most of the US is too. A lot less chance of something ridiculous being announced today. Next week we’re in Qatar, so get prepped for that.
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If you work in public health, you’ve probably heard the line: “It takes 17 years for evidence to reach practice.” It’s become almost a meme: quoted in talks, grant proposals, and policy briefs. But right now, the field of implementation science is quietly asking a much harder question: How long should implementation take—and what happens […]
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In one state, a 77-year-old woman waits three months for someone to help her bathe safely. Across the border, her friend gets the same service in days. Both qualify for Medicaid. Why the difference? That question drives a new multi-state analysis by researchers from the University of Minnesota and Brown University. Their study looked at […]
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Public health is moving faster than ever—and AI is now shaping how we lead, learn, and respond. A new Journal of Public Health Management & Practice article lays out what the workforce needs to thrive in the AI era. Here are the top three takeaways you need right now. 1. Leaders Must Talk About AI—Not […]
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In a small European town, a community nurse stands outside a shuttered public health clinic. It’s the only one for miles, and it’s closing because of government budget cuts. Inside, vaccination supplies sit unopened, and the posters promoting heart-healthy diets fade under the fluorescent lights. The town’s mayor insists the cut is “necessary austerity,” a […]
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Every year, as the holidays approach, headlines warn of a “seasonal spike” in suicide. It’s a powerful narrative: loneliness, financial strain, family conflict, and the pressure to feel joyful are easy villains to blame. But despite its lasting grip on the American imagination, the narrative is wrong. Decades of data from toxicology reports, emergency department […]
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In a small Tasmanian town, a mother sits in a community center with her toddler on her lap. Around her, other parents share stories—of sleepless nights, of figuring out meals from what’s available, of finding comfort in each other’s company. No researchers with clipboards. No complicated jargon. Just lived experience—real, messy, hopeful. What emerged from […]
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A high-profile health summit held just steps from the White House last week offered an unusual look at the ideas influencing U.S. health policy under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Vice President JD Vance. The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Summit brought together Silicon Valley anti-ageing entrepreneurs, social media influencers, and top federal […]
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