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Health equity

How FIFA’s Playbook Could Revolutionize Global Health Equity

When you think about FIFA, global health probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, a recent article suggests (will download a .pdf) that the international governing body of soccer could offer valuable lessons for achieving fairer benefit-sharing in global health. Specifically, the authors propose adapting FIFA’s training compensation and solidarity mechanisms to […]

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PubTrawlr News

Next Week in Public Health, November 29, 2024

It’s been a doozy of a month. We’re on the cusp of a major policy change in public health in America, and it’s not clear how to move forward yet. We’ll be talking to people, consulting the literature, and basically doing what we have to do to make all people can achieve wellness, broadly defined. […]

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Global

Global Immunization Recovery: Renewed Efforts to Rebuild Health Systems for a Safer Future

The COVID-19 pandemic left a deep mark on global health systems, unraveling years of hard-won achievements in childhood immunization. With a virus suddenly at the forefront, routine health services, including vital immunization programs, faced major disruptions. As we recover, public health experts and governments worldwide are grappling with the task of restoring, and perhaps surpassing, […]

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Society

How to Spot Reliable Health Information on Social Media: A New Guide from Experts

In a world where social media feeds us everything from cat videos to life-saving health tips, knowing what information we can trust is crucial. Many of us turn to platforms like Instagram, Twitter (or X 🙄), or Facebook for health advice, but how often do we stop to think about the credibility of that information? […]

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Implementation

Reimagining Implementation Science: From Label to Reliable Impact

For years, public health professionals have searched for ways to bridge the gap between proven health innovations and practical, everyday implementation that leads to real-world benefits. This idea—the pursuit of ensuring impactful use of evidence-based practices in health settings—is encapsulated in a field known as implementation science. Yet, despite its critical goal, implementation science often […]

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Environment

Nature’s Power in the City: How Fair Access to Green and Blue Spaces Transforms Mental Health

In cities bustling with people, skyscrapers, and constant motion, finding moments of peace and connection to nature can feel like a luxury. But recent research highlights how urban green and blue spaces—think parks, gardens, rivers, and lakes—aren’t just aesthetic; they’re powerful tools for boosting public health, especially mental well-being. A study conducted in the Chang-Zhu-Tan […]

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PubTrawlr News

Next Week in Public Health, November 22, 2024

I’ve been debating whether I need to change the voice of some posts. On the one hand, we’re trying to be about the dissemination of science — which, as we all know, is no small order in itself. Yet, I can’t help but think we need to pivot somewhat and think more about science as […]

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Uncategorized

Building Trust in Science Through Effective Communication

When was the last time you questioned a headline about scientific research or hesitated to follow public health advice? For many Americans, trust in science has become a complex terrain, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. While 76% of Americans express a fair or great deal of confidence in scientists to act in […]

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Health equity

Why Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Pose Long-Term Risks for Adults Over 50

Vaccines have long been heralded for their role in preventing immediate illness. But what if their benefits extended far beyond that, influencing long-term health in profound ways? For adults over 50, particularly those hospitalized with vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) like flu, pneumonia, and shingles, the story doesn’t end after the acute infection subsides. Emerging research reveals […]

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