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August 28, 2025 · 5 min read
Recent leadership upheavals, budget cuts, and shrinking programs are reshaping the nation’s approach to preparing for health crises and managing chronic diseases. The next few years will depend heavily on politics, funding, and the balance between federal and state roles. The Current Trajectory (2025–2027) 1. A smaller, more politicized federal center. The removal of CDC […]
Here’s what we have for next week. But I also want to dive deeper in the RFK, Jr (and a little of Oz) as we get closer to the transition. So, let me dig up some research and see what I can find. Join the Community – Get Your Weekly Public Health Update! Be a […]
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Aggression often thrives in online gaming communities. A staggering 70% of gamers aged 18-24 report experiencing aggression, with many considering it a major issue. Why does such behavior persist in a world designed for fun and collaboration? A recent study sheds light on this question, revealing that aggression in gaming isn’t just about the competitive […]
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For decades, the relationship between income inequality and mortality shaped conversations about public health. Early studies in the 1980s and 1990s found a strong connection: as income inequality rose, mortality rates climbed. But new research spanning 30 years—from 1989 to 2019—flips this script, challenging long-held beliefs and offering fresh insights for public health practitioners. Let’s […]
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Imagine a young scientist from Nigeria brimming with innovative ideas to combat malaria in their community. Despite their expertise and unique perspective, they’re sidelined in global research projects dominated by Western agendas. This scenario isn’t hypothetical—it’s a recurring reality shaped by systemic inequities in science diplomacy. How can we transform science diplomacy into a force […]
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Imagine this: You’ve just endured a medical emergency, and as you’re recovering, a staggering bill lands in your mailbox. Until recently, this scenario was far too common for Americans seeking emergency care. Enter the No Surprises Act (NSA)—a law enacted to protect patients from unexpected, out-of-network medical bills and introduce a new system for resolving […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic left no corner of the globe untouched, creating a wave of fear, loss, and disruption that continues to ripple through societies. Among those on the frontlines were Ghana’s Environmental Health Officers (EHOs), an often-overlooked group tasked with the heart-wrenching and hazardous responsibility of burying the pandemic’s victims. These workers faced unimaginable challenges, […]
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Agent-based modeling (ABM) has emerged as a transformative tool for understanding complex systems in public health. Imagine a virtual world where individual “agents” (such as people, households, or organizations) interact based on set rules. These interactions simulate real-life dynamics, shedding light on patterns that drive health outcomes. But ABM isn’t just for researchers; it has […]
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Imagine facing a health issue so elusive that it takes years—even decades—to diagnose. Meanwhile, your work performance suffers, your income dwindles, and your quality of life declines. For millions of people with rare diseases, this isn’t just a nightmare scenario; it’s their daily reality. Rare diseases, affecting fewer than 5 in 10,000 people in Europe […]
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As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe, infectious disease models played a crucial role in guiding public health responses. But new research reveals a critical gap in these early models—most failed to incorporate social determinants of health (SDH), such as race, income, and geographic location, despite their impact on how the virus affected different […]
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