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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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.
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.
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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.
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#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.
www.importantcontext.news/p/liam-neeso...
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...
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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...
Japan restarted its HPV vaccination in 2022. Here's the twist: 5000 cervical cancer deaths could still be prevented. But what if the program is extended from 3 to 6 years? Experts are hopeful.
December 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Japan restarted its HPV vaccination in 2022. Here's the twist: 5000 cervical cancer deaths could still be prevented. But what if the program is extended from 3 to 6 years? Experts are hopeful.
Transgender folks in Norway face mental health challenges, but gender-affirming care transforms lives. Why is this essential? It combats distress and promotes well-being. What's your view?
December 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Transgender folks in Norway face mental health challenges, but gender-affirming care transforms lives. Why is this essential? It combats distress and promotes well-being. What's your view?
Look, I hate to be relativist, but the Hep B vaccine recommendations could have gone a lot worse. I guess this is where we are now
December 6, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Look, I hate to be relativist, but the Hep B vaccine recommendations could have gone a lot worse. I guess this is where we are now
What if your medical data ended up in the wrong hands? The 2024-2030 healthcare plan aims to use AI for better health, but data leaks remain a threat (Barbosa 2024). Are you ready for the AI era?
December 5, 2025 at 9:29 PM
What if your medical data ended up in the wrong hands? The 2024-2030 healthcare plan aims to use AI for better health, but data leaks remain a threat (Barbosa 2024). Are you ready for the AI era?
We discovered yoga and meditation aren't just calming—they can ease menopause symptoms like no other! But here's the twist: they're as effective as meds (Innes, 2010). What happens next blows our mind!
December 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM
We discovered yoga and meditation aren't just calming—they can ease menopause symptoms like no other! But here's the twist: they're as effective as meds (Innes, 2010). What happens next blows our mind!
I love figures clearly made in PowerPoint.
December 3, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I love figures clearly made in PowerPoint.
So we're heading to Qatar for the Global Implementation Society's gathering. Hoping to connect with old colleagues and make new ones!
December 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
So we're heading to Qatar for the Global Implementation Society's gathering. Hoping to connect with old colleagues and make new ones!
Young women in East Asia face a rising threat from cervical cancer. Despite advanced prevention strategies, this silent adversary continues to affect lives (WHO, 2024). How can we better address this?
December 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Young women in East Asia face a rising threat from cervical cancer. Despite advanced prevention strategies, this silent adversary continues to affect lives (WHO, 2024). How can we better address this?
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A powerful conversation with epidemiologist Brandi Williams on what rural public health really looks like: avian flu, harm reduction, worker exploitation, language barriers, and why trust matters more than protocols.
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A Conversation with Brandi Williams - This Week In Public Health
Brandi William, MPH walks through the complex, often overlooked challenges that shaped her work, from language barriers and worker exploitation to strained rural health systems and the nuances of buil...
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December 2, 2025 at 2:09 PM
A powerful conversation with epidemiologist Brandi Williams on what rural public health really looks like: avian flu, harm reduction, worker exploitation, language barriers, and why trust matters more than protocols.
thisweekinpublichealth.com/blog/2025/12...
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This Giving Tuesday, PubTrawlr is spotlighting two orgs transforming science into action:
🔬 TANGO2 Research Foundation — advancing breakthroughs for TANGO2 Deficiency Disorder
👉 tango2innovation.org
🌍 WE in the World — building the vital conditions for multiracial well-being
👉 weintheworld.org
🔬 TANGO2 Research Foundation — advancing breakthroughs for TANGO2 Deficiency Disorder
👉 tango2innovation.org
🌍 WE in the World — building the vital conditions for multiracial well-being
👉 weintheworld.org
December 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This Giving Tuesday, PubTrawlr is spotlighting two orgs transforming science into action:
🔬 TANGO2 Research Foundation — advancing breakthroughs for TANGO2 Deficiency Disorder
👉 tango2innovation.org
🌍 WE in the World — building the vital conditions for multiracial well-being
👉 weintheworld.org
🔬 TANGO2 Research Foundation — advancing breakthroughs for TANGO2 Deficiency Disorder
👉 tango2innovation.org
🌍 WE in the World — building the vital conditions for multiracial well-being
👉 weintheworld.org