This Week in Public Health
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This Week in Public Health is a free weekly newsletter that distills the most important public health research from hundreds of journals into a quick, three-minute read.
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This Week in Public Health is a free weekly newsletter that distills the most important public health research from hundreds of journals into a quick, three-minute read.
https://thisweekinpublichealth.com
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Resilience or Ruin? The Future of U.S. Public Health
America’s Public Health System Is at a CrossroadsLeadership upheavals, funding cuts, and political interference are reshaping the CDC, FDA, and NIH.This exclusive report from This Week in Public Healt...
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People with HIV taking INSTIs might face unexpected heart risks. We thought these drugs were safer, but the real impact surprises us! How does your prescription impact your heart?
November 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
People with HIV taking INSTIs might face unexpected heart risks. We thought these drugs were safer, but the real impact surprises us! How does your prescription impact your heart?
Imagine knowing who will be rehospitalized after heart failure. New AI predicts this based on electronic health records. It's not just tech—it's a major step forward (Smith 2025). Can this cut readmissions and costs?
November 26, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Imagine knowing who will be rehospitalized after heart failure. New AI predicts this based on electronic health records. It's not just tech—it's a major step forward (Smith 2025). Can this cut readmissions and costs?
Emotional bullying in Jinan surged 37% from 2020-2024, overtaking physical bullying significantly (PMC 2025). How do we address this unseen crisis affecting our youth? What are your thoughts?
November 25, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Emotional bullying in Jinan surged 37% from 2020-2024, overtaking physical bullying significantly (PMC 2025). How do we address this unseen crisis affecting our youth? What are your thoughts?
Did you know LGBTQ folks in NZ face more violence than others (Plum 2025)? A new study shows shocking numbers from daily life. What could this mean for society's view on inclusivity?
November 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Did you know LGBTQ folks in NZ face more violence than others (Plum 2025)? A new study shows shocking numbers from daily life. What could this mean for society's view on inclusivity?
Young women in Kampala's slums face rising mental health issues and substance abuse. But here's the twist: both escalate severe health risk. Why this matters now: it's a public health crisis.
November 23, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Young women in Kampala's slums face rising mental health issues and substance abuse. But here's the twist: both escalate severe health risk. Why this matters now: it's a public health crisis.
Telemedicine is changing lives, but is your data secure? In Chile, safeguards are evolving, but gaps remain. Why does your digital health need more protection than ever?
November 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Telemedicine is changing lives, but is your data secure? In Chile, safeguards are evolving, but gaps remain. Why does your digital health need more protection than ever?
Imagine a future where machines predict cancer before symptoms show. Healthcare is evolving with AII advances that predict diseases like never before. But here's where it gets surreal:
November 21, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Imagine a future where machines predict cancer before symptoms show. Healthcare is evolving with AII advances that predict diseases like never before. But here's where it gets surreal:
Lately, I’ve found myself increasingly uneasy about how the terms “evidence-based” and “gold standard science” are being used in public conversations.
November 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Lately, I’ve found myself increasingly uneasy about how the terms “evidence-based” and “gold standard science” are being used in public conversations.
So yes, the HHS “peer reviewed “ report on gender affirming care is ridiculous.
November 19, 2025 at 10:29 PM
So yes, the HHS “peer reviewed “ report on gender affirming care is ridiculous.
What if many in Sierra Leone's fishing communities don't see their HIV risk? Awareness is scarce, yet crucial. Nearby community-based HIV services are their lifeline! Does this surprise you?
November 19, 2025 at 9:29 PM
What if many in Sierra Leone's fishing communities don't see their HIV risk? Awareness is scarce, yet crucial. Nearby community-based HIV services are their lifeline! Does this surprise you?
AI is reshaping public health, but only if we adopt it responsibly. Great interview with Andrea King on cutting through the hype, building trust, supporting equity, and having real community impact.
thisweekinpublichealth.com/blog/2025/11...
#PublicHealth #AI #GovTech #Epi #WorkforceDevelopment
thisweekinpublichealth.com/blog/2025/11...
#PublicHealth #AI #GovTech #Epi #WorkforceDevelopment
A Conversation with Andrea King - This Week In Public Health
We’re thrilled to speak with Andrea about how AI is reshaping public health practice, what responsible adoption looks like, and where she sees the biggest opportunities for impact in the years ahead.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
AI is reshaping public health, but only if we adopt it responsibly. Great interview with Andrea King on cutting through the hype, building trust, supporting equity, and having real community impact.
thisweekinpublichealth.com/blog/2025/11...
#PublicHealth #AI #GovTech #Epi #WorkforceDevelopment
thisweekinpublichealth.com/blog/2025/11...
#PublicHealth #AI #GovTech #Epi #WorkforceDevelopment
Here's what's nobody's talking about: Fruit & veggie intake in urban areas is shockingly low, affecting our health. But a study reveals the hidden barriers we face. What will it take to change?
November 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Here's what's nobody's talking about: Fruit & veggie intake in urban areas is shockingly low, affecting our health. But a study reveals the hidden barriers we face. What will it take to change?
New study: Workplace upsizing (not downsizing) raises risk of violence/threats against employees but doesn’t directly increase mental-health sick leave.
The real risk? Violence & bullying themselves, which strongly predict later sickness absence.
bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
The real risk? Violence & bullying themselves, which strongly predict later sickness absence.
bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Examining associations between upsizing, downsizing, workplace offensive behaviors and sickness absence due to common mental disorders – a longitudinal cohort study - BMC Public Health
Background Prior research on health and work-related consequences of workforce restructuring have shown mixed findings. This study seeks to examine if organizational upsizing and downsizing is prospec...
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November 18, 2025 at 6:26 PM
New study: Workplace upsizing (not downsizing) raises risk of violence/threats against employees but doesn’t directly increase mental-health sick leave.
The real risk? Violence & bullying themselves, which strongly predict later sickness absence.
bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
The real risk? Violence & bullying themselves, which strongly predict later sickness absence.
bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
We've also been impacted by the ongoing cloudfare isses, so I'll post when we back up and running.
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Jon
November 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
We've also been impacted by the ongoing cloudfare isses, so I'll post when we back up and running.
Jon
Jon
Gaza’s health system has collapsed under more than 1,000 attacks on hospitals, mass displacement, and extreme shortages. Experts urge immediate ceasefire, humanitarian access, and long-term rebuilding rooted in equity and resilience.
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Frontiers | The war on Gaza and its impact on public health: challenges and pathways to recovery
The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza has created an unprecedented public health emergency, accompanied by the destruction of critical healthcare infrastru...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Gaza’s health system has collapsed under more than 1,000 attacks on hospitals, mass displacement, and extreme shortages. Experts urge immediate ceasefire, humanitarian access, and long-term rebuilding rooted in equity and resilience.
www.frontiersin.org/journals/pub...
www.frontiersin.org/journals/pub...
High blood pressure in Bangui, CAR: 86.7% achieve BP reduction but only 39.5% control it. Diabetes doubles the challenge. Can CAR overcome the odds? (WHO 2023; Frontiers 2025). Would you intervene?
November 15, 2025 at 9:29 PM
High blood pressure in Bangui, CAR: 86.7% achieve BP reduction but only 39.5% control it. Diabetes doubles the challenge. Can CAR overcome the odds? (WHO 2023; Frontiers 2025). Would you intervene?
Shocking data gap: Electronic health records can misguide us when they lack crucial information. This challenge affects predictions and treatments (Beaulieu-Jones, 2018). How safe are your records?
November 15, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Shocking data gap: Electronic health records can misguide us when they lack crucial information. This challenge affects predictions and treatments (Beaulieu-Jones, 2018). How safe are your records?
Finding accurate ADHD info online is tricky. TikTok's ADHD content influences stigma and awareness, yet half is inaccurate and fuels self-diagnosis (TikTok Study 2025). What’s your take on this?
November 15, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Finding accurate ADHD info online is tricky. TikTok's ADHD content influences stigma and awareness, yet half is inaccurate and fuels self-diagnosis (TikTok Study 2025). What’s your take on this?
We all trust social media for info, right? But ADHD advice on TikTok is often wrong, causing chaos! Experts warn of the confusion. Could you spot the fake? (Sieferle et al.)
November 14, 2025 at 9:17 PM
We all trust social media for info, right? But ADHD advice on TikTok is often wrong, causing chaos! Experts warn of the confusion. Could you spot the fake? (Sieferle et al.)
Many orgs are nearing fiscal year-end with 💰 unspent funds. Big opportunity.
Use Findgrant.ai to spot who has money on the table and reach out before the window closes.
Right moment. Right data. Go.
www.findgrant.ai
Use Findgrant.ai to spot who has money on the table and reach out before the window closes.
Right moment. Right data. Go.
www.findgrant.ai
November 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Many orgs are nearing fiscal year-end with 💰 unspent funds. Big opportunity.
Use Findgrant.ai to spot who has money on the table and reach out before the window closes.
Right moment. Right data. Go.
www.findgrant.ai
Use Findgrant.ai to spot who has money on the table and reach out before the window closes.
Right moment. Right data. Go.
www.findgrant.ai
Yoga and tai chi are changing lives for women with breast cancer. These mind-body exercises are proven to boost quality of life (Hale 2025). Experts say it's time to prioritize your well-being!
November 12, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Yoga and tai chi are changing lives for women with breast cancer. These mind-body exercises are proven to boost quality of life (Hale 2025). Experts say it's time to prioritize your well-being!
The COVID-19 pandemic turned a spotlight on mental health, revealing a 25% rise in anxiety and depression worldwide (WHO 2022). But it hit some groups harder. Social isolation and financial stress amplified the crisis (Mayo Clinic 2025).
November 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The COVID-19 pandemic turned a spotlight on mental health, revealing a 25% rise in anxiety and depression worldwide (WHO 2022). But it hit some groups harder. Social isolation and financial stress amplified the crisis (Mayo Clinic 2025).
Breaking: Schumer just unveiled a plan to end the shutdown by extending the ACA for 1 year, passing a clean CR, and creating a bipartisan committee to tackle healthcare before next year.
~30 Dem senators are backing it now; GOP seats mostly empty.
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
~30 Dem senators are backing it now; GOP seats mostly empty.
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
Government shutdown live updates as Senate Republicans reject Democrats' health care offer
Senate Republicans rejected an offer from Democrats to end the shutdown in exchange for a one-year extension of health care tax credits. Follow live updates here.
www.cbsnews.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Breaking: Schumer just unveiled a plan to end the shutdown by extending the ACA for 1 year, passing a clean CR, and creating a bipartisan committee to tackle healthcare before next year.
~30 Dem senators are backing it now; GOP seats mostly empty.
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
~30 Dem senators are backing it now; GOP seats mostly empty.
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...