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Raw Milk Benefits: What Does the Science Actually Say?

August 10, 2026 · 5 min read

For most of the last century, pasteurization has been one of public health’s quieter success stories. Milk is heated for a short period, disease-causing microorganisms are dramatically reduced, and the milk that reaches consumers retains essentially the same major nutrients. That arrangement did not generate much controversy for decades. Recently, however, raw milk has moved […]

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Commentary

Does Regenerative Agriculture Improve Public Health?

Can changing how we grow food improve people’s health—not just plants’? That question has moved from the margins of agriculture into the center of public debate. Advocates of regenerative agriculture argue that healthier soils produce healthier crops, reduce pollution, strengthen rural economies, and may even lower the burden of chronic disease. Skeptics counter that many […]

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Implementation

The Power of the Implementation Research Logic Model

In a bustling community health center, Miriam, a program director, considers how to best implement a new evidence-based practice. The team is excited about the potential for this innovation to improve health outcomes, but uncertainties loom large. How can they ensure the new practice thrives beyond the initial rollout phase? This challenge highlights a vital […]

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Mental health

Building Bridges: How Social Prescribing Supports NEET Youths

In the quiet corners of Trento, Italy, Daniela, a dedicated Link Worker, sits across from Marco, a 22-year-old who has been drifting through his days without direction. Marco represents an often-overlooked group—youths who are NEET, or Not in Education, Employment, or Training. Like many in his situation, Marco struggles with the emotional toll of being […]

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PubTrawlr News

How much electricity does it actually take to answer your question?

With AI becoming part of everyday life, headlines often warn about massive data centers, soaring electricity demand, and the environmental cost of artificial intelligence. Those concerns are real. But they also make it easy to lose sight of an equally important question: what is the environmental footprint of an individual AI application? At PubTrawlr, we […]

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Uncategorized

Hospitals’ Hidden Carbon Footprint: A Call for Sustainable Practices

In the heart of a bustling city hospital, every beep of a monitor and swish of a surgical curtain hints at the silent but potent emission of greenhouse gases. Medical professionals, intent on saving lives, might rarely pause to consider the ecological impact of each action—from administering anesthesia to disposing of medical waste. However, the […]

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News

Bridging Gaps in Public Health Systems: From Falls to Financing, Communication to Climate

As the global health landscape rapidly evolves, recent research offers critical insights into persistent challenges and promising strategies for equitable, effective public health systems. This week, we delve into diverse studies—from injury care in low-resource settings to climate-disease registries and the politics of hospital governance—that together illuminate how evidence, governance, communication, and equity intersect to […]

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Collaboration

Rethinking Misinformation: Insights from Black Communities

Picture a community meeting in Milwaukee. Local residents gather in a familiar space, eager to discuss a topic that seems both crucial and frustratingly elusive: misinformation. For many Black Wisconsinites in the room, misinformation isn’t an abstract academic concept; it’s a daily challenge, tangled with their unique lived experiences. These community members have a lot […]

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Technology

Navigating Virtual Wards: Challenges and Successes in Implementation

Picture this: A bustling morning at a public health department where commissioners gather, faced with a critical decision—how to effectively integrate virtual wards into England’s healthcare landscape. These virtual wards promise to alleviate hospital strains by providing patient care at home. But with mounting skepticism about funding and a potential rise in inequalities, the task […]

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