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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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Communication

How Reporting Can Influence Suicide Rates

When it comes to media reporting on suicide, there’s a thin line between shedding light on a critical public health issue and inadvertently fueling a tragic chain reaction. The influence of media on public behavior is immense, and when it comes to suicide, the stakes are particularly high. This article will explore the complex relationship […]

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Health equity

The Impact of Patent Expirations

Imagine this: you’re a public health professional working tirelessly to ensure that patients get access to the best treatments available. You rely on cost-effectiveness analyses (CEAs) to guide your decisions, helping you navigate the complex terrain of drug pricing and healthcare resources. But what if the tools you rely on aren’t telling the whole story? […]

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News

Bringing Public Heath Science to Your Community: Faster

Over two years ago, we identified a challenge that many people have experienced firsthand: the gap between scientific discoveries and the people who need that knowledge the most. The urgency of this issue was magnified during the COVID-19 pandemic when confusion about what was factual and what was misinformation spread rapidly. People were unsure which […]

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