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Mental health

A New Dawn in Suicide Prevention: Australia’s Strategy for Saving Lives

When we talk about public health, one of the most pressing and heart-wrenching challenges we face is the ongoing battle against suicide. With over 700,000 lives lost to suicide each year globally (an amount equal to the population of Denver, Colorado), it’s a crisis that touches communities in every corner of the world. In Australia, […]

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Workforce

How Rethinking Graduate Admissions Could Save Public Health

In the landscape of public health, where the workforce shortage is a growing concern, the way we admit students into graduate programs could hold the key to addressing these challenges. This study from the University at Buffalo sheds light on the factors that predict success for students in public health graduate programs. Surprisingly (or maybe […]

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Society

Training for Peace: The Role of Public Health in Preventing War

War and armed conflict have long been recognized as catastrophic events with profound effects on public health. The impact extends far beyond the immediate loss of life, infiltrating every aspect of society—from healthcare infrastructure to food and water security and even the mental well-being of individuals and communities. As such, the role of public health […]

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Interview

A conversation with Victoria Sale

In this interview, I had the pleasure of speaking with Victoria Sale, co-founder of Our Lived Experience (OLE), about the critical role that lived experience plays in driving meaningful, sustainable systems change. Victoria brings a wealth of knowledge from her extensive work in community health and systems transformation, where she focuses on bridging the gap […]

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Society

How Loneliness Impacts Oral Health in Older Adults

In today’s world, the conversation about health often centers around heart disease, diabetes, or mental health, but rarely do we hear about the mouth’s role in our overall well-being. Yet, new research shows that oral health is not just about clean teeth and gums; it’s intricately connected to our emotions, particularly feelings of loneliness and […]

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News

Next Week in Public Health, Zeptember 20, 2024

Oh, sure, we have some good stuff coming up next week. I want to also point you over to our just-launched daily feed. Sign up today to get the daily dose of articles in plain language! Let’s not turn the page quite yet. Once more, please check out our interview with Kim Lucas on the use of […]

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AI

Predicting Opioid Misuse: A New Hope for Early Intervention

Imagine a world where healthcare providers could predict opioid misuse before it even starts, potentially saving thousands of lives. In the United States alone, nearly 10 million people misuse opioids each year, leading to devastating consequences such as addiction and even death. Despite efforts to curb the opioid crisis, overdose rates have continued to climb, […]

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Mental health

Suicide Risk in People with Medical Conditions

Each year, more than 700,000 people die by suicide globally, according to the World Health Organization. While many conversations around suicide focus on mental health, new research highlights a connection between suicide risk and physical health conditions. This study, based on data from Denmark, reveals that individuals with a higher burden of medical conditions are […]

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Analytics

Willing to Share? How New NIH Data Policy Impacts Public Trust

In January 2023, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) introduced a groundbreaking Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy, aiming to revolutionize the way research data is shared. This move is part of a broader effort to enhance transparency, foster collaboration, and accelerate scientific discoveries. But as this policy unfolds, it’s crucial to ask: how do […]

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