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.
https://thisweekinpublichealth.com
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
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?
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!
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?
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. 🌿🔍
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?
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.
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?
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
What if climate change affects our wellbeing more than we think? New research suggests it should be included in models. This could redefine both health and policy in unexpected ways.
November 30, 2025 at 9:29 PM
What if climate change affects our wellbeing more than we think? New research suggests it should be included in models. This could redefine both health and policy in unexpected ways.
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: