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Policy

U.S. Withdrawal from WHO: Implications for Public Health and Global Security

The recent announcement of the United States’ intent to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) has sparked widespread concern among public health experts. This move, initiated by President Donald Trump on his first day back in office, echoes his administration’s earlier attempt to sever ties with the global health agency during his first term. […]

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Workforce

Implications of Returning to the Office

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order mandating federal workers in the executive branch to return to in-person work. The directive requires department and agency heads to “take all necessary steps to terminate remote work arrangements” and ensure employees return to their duty stations on a full-time basis. While the order permits exemptions deemed […]

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Workforce

How Corporate Actions Shape Public Health

Our health is not just shaped by genetics, personal choices, or access to care, but by corporate boardrooms and advertising agencies. The term for these forces is “Commercial Determinants of Health” (CDoH). CDoH captures how business practices, from aggressive marketing to lobbying, influence behaviors, environments, and policies. The result? A staggering rise in non-communicable diseases […]

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Uncategorized

You will live to be _____ years old.

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News

Next Week in Public Health, January 17, 2025

We’ve been a bit unplugged this week, spending some well-earned time off in San Diego. Before going to the airport, we stopped at the Sunset Cliffs and walked down to the beach. Can you believe that I had never touched the Pacific before? Mission accomplished. We found all sorts of weird creatures in tide pools, […]

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Implementation

The Growing Web of D&I Research Networks: Lessons from a Decade of Connection

What happens when a field expands faster than the networks it depends on? This question lies at the heart of recent research on advice networks within the growing field of Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) science. Over the last decade, D&I research—focused on bridging the gap between scientific discoveries and practical application—has rapidly expanded, but its […]

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AI

The Economic Ripple Effect of Rare Diseases: How Artificial Intelligence Can Change the Narrative

Imagine the frustration of living with a mystery illness for years. Your symptoms worsen, your work performance declines, and your income takes a nosedive. All the while, you shuttle between doctors, waiting for a definitive diagnosis that feels perpetually out of reach. For millions of people worldwide with rare diseases, this isn’t a hypothetical scenario—it’s […]

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Health equity

When Zip Codes Predict Lives Lost: The Links Between Social Vulnerability, Race, and Police Violence

We’ve written before about police violence. What if where you lived determined your likelihood of a fatal encounter with the police? This startling reality is what a recent study reveals, uncovering the intersection of social vulnerability, race, and geography in shaping the tragic statistics of fatal police shootings. From 2015 to 2022, nearly 7,000 lives […]

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Collaboration

Turning the Tide on Firearm Suicide: A New Era of Collaboration

When faced with staggering statistics, such as 55% of the 49,000 suicide deaths in 2022 being firearm-related, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, a remarkable and unexpected alliance is emerging that could change this grim narrative. Pro-gun advocates, government officials, healthcare providers, suicide prevention organizations, and researchers are joining forces to address one of the […]

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