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Health equity

Bridging Public Health and Critical Race Theory:

We’ve all seen research and analyses fail to consider the systemic racism and inequities that make health unobtainable in many communities. This is the gap Critical Race Theory (CRT) seeks to bridge in public health education. The Intersection of CRT and Public Health For decades, public health has sought to understand and address health disparities […]

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Bridge the Gap Between Academia and the Public with Clear Science Communication

Scientific research is more accessible than ever, but accessibility doesn’t always translate to comprehension. For academics and the general public alike, navigating jargon-laden papers, endless acronyms, and dense language can feel like deciphering an alien script. Whether it’s epidemiologists grappling with 20 acronyms in a single sentence or public health researchers struggling to explain findings […]

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News

Next Year in Public Health, December 27, 2024

I’ve got to honest, no one is quite sure. I’ve been digging more into RFK, and there’s a real duality there. There are some great ideas about food quality, and some bonkers ideas about vaccines. Filter that through Republicans holding a federal trifecta, and there’s no telling what we are going to get. You can […]

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Research

Why Collecting Health Data Hinges on Trust, Strategy, and Inclusion

If asked to share a drop of your blood or a snippet of your health records for research, would you? Now, imagine being reassured that your data will improve healthcare for generations. Would you feel differently? A recent study by our buddies at Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) unveils surprising insights about what […]

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Society

Sugary Drinks, Youth, and Marketing

Imagine you’re scrolling through social media, and an ad for a fizzy, brightly colored soda pops up. It’s engaging, maybe featuring a celebrity or a catchy jingle, and before you know it, you’re thinking about the drink. Now imagine you’re my pre-teen son, and the drink is PRIME. This is the reality for millions of […]

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Mental health

What If We Could Predict the Perfect Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder?

Imagine a future where every person struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD) could be matched with the treatment most likely to work for them—saving lives, reducing relapses, and offering hope to thousands of families. Achieving this vision has long been a challenge for clinicians, but researchers behind a groundbreaking study at the U, Columbia, and […]

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Policy

Making Research Applicable to Policymakers

As readers know, we are really into policy, so we’re really happy to share some conference proceedings from a group of researchers we really admire. The hook is simple: what if policymakers had the tools and resources to turn the latest studies into transformative policies? This dream of evidence-informed decision-making is closer than ever, yet […]

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Global

How Extreme Weather is Reshaping Rural Health

Imagine this: a small rural town faces a record-breaking heatwave. Crops wither, water supplies dwindle, and hospitals, understaffed and under-resourced, are flooded with patients suffering from heat-related illnesses. For the residents of this community, extreme weather isn’t just a headline—it’s a direct threat to their health and survival. This scenario isn’t hypothetical. It’s the lived […]

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Next Week in Public Health, December 20, 2024

Happy Holidays to all. We don’t really take a break, so be sure to stop on by and try out our new app. It’s the widget in the bottom right-hand corner! Here’s what’s happening next week. Unlock Daily Public Health Updates! Want real-time access to groundbreaking research? Sign up for our Public Health Article Feed […]

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