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.
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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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Mammograms can be puzzling, but AI is revolutionizing how we detect breast cancer. New tech helps decode tricky results, aiding better decisions (Dai et al.). The future of early detection is here!
December 26, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Mammograms can be puzzling, but AI is revolutionizing how we detect breast cancer. New tech helps decode tricky results, aiding better decisions (Dai et al.). The future of early detection is here!
We found a hidden link: Older adults who eat mindfully show better fitness and lower body fat! But, many overlook this simple habit's power (Cemali Ö et al. 2025). Could this transform aging?
December 25, 2025 at 9:29 PM
We found a hidden link: Older adults who eat mindfully show better fitness and lower body fat! But, many overlook this simple habit's power (Cemali Ö et al. 2025). Could this transform aging?
What if chronic skin issues were linked to your body shape? Turns out, psoriasis might be better predicted using the Body Roundness Index. This could change skin health forever.
December 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
What if chronic skin issues were linked to your body shape? Turns out, psoriasis might be better predicted using the Body Roundness Index. This could change skin health forever.
Newborns with immune issues like SCID face dire risks from common vaccines. Uncover the urgent need for screening that could save lives, offering cost benefits! Will this change policy?
December 23, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Newborns with immune issues like SCID face dire risks from common vaccines. Uncover the urgent need for screening that could save lives, offering cost benefits! Will this change policy?
I don't know about you all, but I'm kind of getting sick of "barriers and facilitators" articles. Let me guess....leadership and resources are important?
December 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I don't know about you all, but I'm kind of getting sick of "barriers and facilitators" articles. Let me guess....leadership and resources are important?
Warmer temps pose hidden risks for diabetics. A study in China finds type 1 and 2 diabetics are vulnerable to heat. But here's the twist: it's more complex than it seems. What if this affects us all?
December 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Warmer temps pose hidden risks for diabetics. A study in China finds type 1 and 2 diabetics are vulnerable to heat. But here's the twist: it's more complex than it seems. What if this affects us all?
Microplastics and nanoplastics might be the invisible enemies in your environment. They could increase risks of asthma and even heart problems. Here's how it could impact you!
December 21, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Microplastics and nanoplastics might be the invisible enemies in your environment. They could increase risks of asthma and even heart problems. Here's how it could impact you!
What if I told you healthier eating habits are closer than you think? Tower Hamlets is giving all secondary students free meals, cutting food insecurity and boosting health (ScienceDirect 2025). Does your school do this?
December 20, 2025 at 9:29 PM
What if I told you healthier eating habits are closer than you think? Tower Hamlets is giving all secondary students free meals, cutting food insecurity and boosting health (ScienceDirect 2025). Does your school do this?
Did you know only 25.1% of women aged 18-44 meet exercise guidelines in the USA? This finding impacts health trends nationwide. Will this spark a change in fitness habits?
December 19, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Did you know only 25.1% of women aged 18-44 meet exercise guidelines in the USA? This finding impacts health trends nationwide. Will this spark a change in fitness habits?
What if AI was the missing piece in healthcare education? Students learning AI in real-world settings are gaining crucial skills. This could reshape health as we know it (Hasan Sapci, 2020).
December 17, 2025 at 9:29 PM
What if AI was the missing piece in healthcare education? Students learning AI in real-world settings are gaining crucial skills. This could reshape health as we know it (Hasan Sapci, 2020).
AI is revolutionizing public health, but it's facing ethical hurdles that demand transparency and fairness. Algorithms risk perpetuating bias, impacting trust (CDC 2024). Are we ready for this AI-driven future?
December 16, 2025 at 9:29 PM
AI is revolutionizing public health, but it's facing ethical hurdles that demand transparency and fairness. Algorithms risk perpetuating bias, impacting trust (CDC 2024). Are we ready for this AI-driven future?
We discovered something shocking: MAFLD's hidden phenotypes could lead to liver disease! But here's the twist: a new method may predict its course. What does this mean for you?
December 15, 2025 at 9:29 PM
We discovered something shocking: MAFLD's hidden phenotypes could lead to liver disease! But here's the twist: a new method may predict its course. What does this mean for you?
South Carolina is moving to ban “chemtrails.” But the atmosphere doesn’t follow state laws.
New blog: what the science says, why physics beats policy, and what King Cnut can teach us about trying to command the sky.
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New blog: what the science says, why physics beats policy, and what King Cnut can teach us about trying to command the sky.
thisweekinsciencenews.com/blog/2025/12...
South Carolina’s Chemtrail Ban: When Law Tries to Command the Sky - This Week in Science
South Carolina lawmakers are advancing a bill to ban “chemtrails.” Here’s what the science actually says, why the atmosphere won’t change because of a law, and how this echoes a famous lesson from his...
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December 15, 2025 at 1:37 PM
South Carolina is moving to ban “chemtrails.” But the atmosphere doesn’t follow state laws.
New blog: what the science says, why physics beats policy, and what King Cnut can teach us about trying to command the sky.
thisweekinsciencenews.com/blog/2025/12...
New blog: what the science says, why physics beats policy, and what King Cnut can teach us about trying to command the sky.
thisweekinsciencenews.com/blog/2025/12...
Did you know over half of Pakistanis self-medicate, risking improper treatment? A new study reveals the hidden dangers of self-treating. Why this matters for everyone's health.
December 14, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Did you know over half of Pakistanis self-medicate, risking improper treatment? A new study reveals the hidden dangers of self-treating. Why this matters for everyone's health.
FGM in Burkina Faso: Did you know education's playing a crucial role in ending it? UNICEF (2023) found political efforts and education pivotal. Still, 75.8% prevalence! Can we do more?
December 13, 2025 at 9:29 PM
FGM in Burkina Faso: Did you know education's playing a crucial role in ending it? UNICEF (2023) found political efforts and education pivotal. Still, 75.8% prevalence! Can we do more?
What if one simple shot could keep kids out of hospital during COVID peaks? New vaccine proves remarkably effective for ages 9 months to 17 years. The data reveals a potential game-changer!
December 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
What if one simple shot could keep kids out of hospital during COVID peaks? New vaccine proves remarkably effective for ages 9 months to 17 years. The data reveals a potential game-changer!
“At some point, you just run out of road.”
Farmers face suicide rates 2–5× higher than average, driven by climate stress, farm consolidation, stigma, and collapsing rural health systems.
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#RuralHealth #MentalHealth #ClimateJustice #PublicHealth
Farmers face suicide rates 2–5× higher than average, driven by climate stress, farm consolidation, stigma, and collapsing rural health systems.
thisweekinpublichealth.com/blog/2025/12...
#RuralHealth #MentalHealth #ClimateJustice #PublicHealth
A Conversation with Christopher Weatherly - This Week In Public Health
Chris Weatherly is a licensed clinical social worker and an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia’s School of Social Work whose work sits at the intersection of rural mental health, climate...
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December 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
“At some point, you just run out of road.”
Farmers face suicide rates 2–5× higher than average, driven by climate stress, farm consolidation, stigma, and collapsing rural health systems.
thisweekinpublichealth.com/blog/2025/12...
#RuralHealth #MentalHealth #ClimateJustice #PublicHealth
Farmers face suicide rates 2–5× higher than average, driven by climate stress, farm consolidation, stigma, and collapsing rural health systems.
thisweekinpublichealth.com/blog/2025/12...
#RuralHealth #MentalHealth #ClimateJustice #PublicHealth
Delayed cord clamping can increase neonatal blood volume by 30% and iron stores for full-term babies (Mayo Clinic, 2022). Yet, many nurse-midwives in Tanga Region don't always follow this practice. Why?
December 11, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Delayed cord clamping can increase neonatal blood volume by 30% and iron stores for full-term babies (Mayo Clinic, 2022). Yet, many nurse-midwives in Tanga Region don't always follow this practice. Why?
Such a bummer. I know some people just take the money and consider it a "job," but's not cool.
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Liam Neeson Narrates Anti-Vax, Pro-RFK Documentary
The Taken actor can be heard calling mRNA COVID vaccines “dangerous experiments.”
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December 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Such a bummer. I know some people just take the money and consider it a "job," but's not cool.
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www.importantcontext.news/p/liam-neeso...
We discovered a twist: Ghanaians are open to paying for digital health to manage chronic conditions. But here's the twist: combines both offline and online care. Could it redefine healthcare?
December 10, 2025 at 9:29 PM
We discovered a twist: Ghanaians are open to paying for digital health to manage chronic conditions. But here's the twist: combines both offline and online care. Could it redefine healthcare?
What if AI could be your healthcare guide for chronic diseases? Dive into the future with AI's power to personalize treatments and boost efficiency (Smith 2025). This changes chronic care forever! What's your take?
December 9, 2025 at 9:29 PM
What if AI could be your healthcare guide for chronic diseases? Dive into the future with AI's power to personalize treatments and boost efficiency (Smith 2025). This changes chronic care forever! What's your take?
Living near nature can lower COVID-19 death and hospital rates for older adults. But here's where it gets personal: access varies by income and education, affecting health outcomes. 🌿🔍
December 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Living near nature can lower COVID-19 death and hospital rates for older adults. But here's where it gets personal: access varies by income and education, affecting health outcomes. 🌿🔍
Farmers face rising stress, shrinking support, and a mental health crisis rarely discussed. I spoke with researcher and clinician Christopher Weatherly about farmer suicide, ecological grief, climate stress, and what a just rural response should be.
thisweekinpublichealth.com/blog/2025/12...
thisweekinpublichealth.com/blog/2025/12...
A Conversation with Christopher Weatherly - This Week In Public Health
Chris Weatherly is a licensed clinical social worker and an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia’s School of Social Work whose work sits at the intersection of rural mental health, climate...
thisweekinpublichealth.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Farmers face rising stress, shrinking support, and a mental health crisis rarely discussed. I spoke with researcher and clinician Christopher Weatherly about farmer suicide, ecological grief, climate stress, and what a just rural response should be.
thisweekinpublichealth.com/blog/2025/12...
thisweekinpublichealth.com/blog/2025/12...