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Research

Reaction to RFK nomination: Not Good!

President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) to head the $1.7 trillion Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has sparked widespread alarm among public health experts. Kennedy, known for his promotion of debunked anti-vaccine claims and skepticism of scientific institutions like the CDC, FDA, and NIH, is being described as […]

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Policy

Measles Vaccination Efforts at Risk of Stalling

In “honor” of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the recent nominee to HHS, let’s take a look at this recent MMWR report. Measles, a disease once a harbinger of widespread illness and death, has met its match in vaccination programs, saving an astounding 60 million lives between 2000 and 2023. Put that number in your head. […]

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Health equity

How Racial Bias in Lab Testing Impacts AI in Healthcare

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare, but what happens when the data feeding these powerful tools carries the weight of systemic inequities? A recent study highlights how racial disparities in emergency department (ED) laboratory testing could reinforce biases in AI models, potentially widening the health equity gap. If you’re working to make healthcare more just, […]

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Health equity

Making Nutritious Diets Affordable for All

For many people across the globe, eating a nutritious diet isn’t as simple as just making better food choices. The cost of these healthy diets and household income constraints create significant barriers, especially in low- and middle-income countries. This reality is illuminated by a comprehensive dataset from the World Food Programme‘s (WFP) “Fill the Nutrient […]

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PubTrawlr News

Next Week in Public Health, November 15, 2024

Not gonna lie. It’s been a shitty, shitty week. And that’s before we get to the news of the day, which is that Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has been nominated to be incoming Secretary of Health and Human Services. Like an aging hipster, Kennedy used to be cool but has become virulently anti-science over the […]

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Society

Policing as a Public Health Crisis

The Impact of ‘Cop City’ on Communities In the heart of DeKalb County, Georgia, a growing controversy has captured national attention. Atlanta’s proposed police training facility, known as “Cop City,” has sparked significant concern among public health researchers, activists, and community members. This development, which aims to expand police training efforts, sits at the intersection […]

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Analytics

Gambling Ads in Our Daily Lives: More Harmful Than You Think

In today’s world, gambling ads are everywhere—on TV, social media, and even in our favorite sports. Gambling companies use precise data-driven methods to reach us, and they don’t just stop there. Personalized promotions target those who’ve gambled before, nudging them back into old habits. What does this mean for public health? Research says the impacts […]

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Research

How Satellites Could Revolutionize the Fight Against Chronic Diseases

The global health landscape has been shaped by noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes. These four conditions alone account for over 80% of all premature deaths globally, with the majority of fatalities occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Despite countless initiatives to reduce the burden of NCDs, progress has […]

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Society

How We Can Prevent Domestic Violence in the Intellectual Disability Community

Domestic violence is a devastating reality for far too many individuals. But when we think of who might be most vulnerable to this kind of harm, people with intellectual disabilities don’t always come to mind. Unfortunately, this group is particularly susceptible to violence, and, worse still, they often face barriers to escaping it or even […]

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