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Facilitating Stakeholder Collaboration and Decision-Making in Public Health

Public Health Blog

Public health is a multifaceted field that brings together stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, often with differing or competing interests. Yet, collaboration and stakeholder buy-in are essential to driving effective public health interventions. But what happens when stakeholders cannot reach an agreement?

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Rubio announces that 83% of USAID contracts will be canceled

NPR Health

In a memo posted to X on Monday morning, the secretary of state said 5,200 contracts had been canceled following a six-week review.

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Next-generation, inhaled COVID-19 vaccine enters phase-2 clinical trial

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers at McMaster University have started a phase-2 clinical trial on a next-generation, inhaled COVID-19 vaccine.

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To booze or not to booze, that is the question (this new survey just asked)

NPR Health

According to the survey, 57% of drinkers believe their alcohol consumption does not increase their personal risk of serious health problems.

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What Is Real-Time Care Intelligence™?

Bamboo News

In healthcare, every second counts, especially during pivotal moments in an individuals care journey. At the pharmacy, hospital or crisis center, individuals count on providers to deliver life-saving care when its needed most. Yet outdated processes and manual systems can often hinder this process. Providers need more timely and accurate information to deliver on their most profound promise to individuals in their care.

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Scientists are engineering a sense of touch for people who are paralyzed

NPR Health

A man living with paralysis felt his index finger for the first time in three years, thanks to technology that reconnected his brain and body.

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More Black teens are in mental health crisis. This church tries to help them heal

NPR Health

At First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York, a therapist was fielding 10 calls a week from parents of teens who needed mental health help. Now the church is part of a national pilot intervention and study to address suicide risk among Black teens. (Image credit: Jos A. Alvarado Jr.

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Your Neighbor Has Backyard Chickens. Should You Be Worried?

KFF Health News

If your neighbor is a backyard chicken hobbyist, should you be worried about bird flu? KFF Health News national public health correspondent Amy Maxmen answers that question and shares her reporting, on WAMU’s “Health Hub” segment March 5. The latest outbreak of bird flu has upended egg, poultry , and dairy operations, sickened dozens of farmworkers , and killed at least one person in the U.S.

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In their own words: How COVID changed America

NPR Health

The COVID-19 lockdown "felt like solitary confinement," a San Diego resident tells NPR. Even after many pandemic rules lifted, American society remains deeply fractured.

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New York State Expands Public Health Career Paths with PHIG-Supported Internships

PHIG Partners

The New York State Department of Health is utilizing PHIG funds to support its Pathways to Public Health Internship Program. It aims to diversify public health career pathways through academic partnerships in non-traditional fields like business, IT, and education. Interns gain hands-on experience by working on project-based assignments while engaging in professional development focused on career readiness, public health competencies, and health equity.

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How the science of savoring can help you nurture your relationships

NPR Health

Learn this simple practice that researchers say can strengthen bonds with loved ones and improve your daily well-being.

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Denver Builds Career Pathways with PHIG and Public Health AmeriCorps Support

PHIG Partners

The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) uses PHIG and Public Health AmeriCorps funding to hire 35 community health worker apprentices annually. These apprentices advance environmental and public health efforts, from improving air and water quality to supporting housing initiatives for individuals experiencing homelessness. Their work fills key workforce gaps across DDPHE, enhancing citywide efforts.

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HHS Secretary RFK takes aim at a CDC vaccine committee

NPR Health

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., suggests that 97% of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee members have conflicts of interests. His assertion inaccurately characterizes the report he cites.

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Is red wine a healthier choice than white wine? Uncorking the cancer risks

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have conducted a study that scours 'the vast and often contradictory literature on the carcinogenicity of red and white wine' to assess whether this assumption holds up, and to compare the cancer risks associated with wine type.

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Scientists are engineering a sense of touch for people who are paralyzed

NPR Health

Scientists have added a sense of touch to a brain interface. This is key to making simple tasks possible for those who are paralyzed by stroke or spinal injuries.

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Humans have a long way to go in understanding a dog's emotions

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

New research has revealed that people often do not perceive the true meaning of their pet's emotions and can misread their dog. The reasons for this are many and include a human misunderstanding of dog expressions due to a bias towards projecting human emotions onto our pets.

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Understanding Precursor Conditions to Multiple Myeloma

Black Health Matters

If youve been told you have a precursor condition to multiple myeloma, such as MGUS, you might be wonderingwhat does that actually mean? While it can sound alarming, these conditions dont always turn into cancer, and there are ways to monitor and manage them. Lets break it down. What Are Precursor Conditions? Precursor conditions to multiple myeloma are early, often symptom-free stages of the disease where abnormal plasma cells (crucial to your immune system) are present but havent yet caused si

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PHIG Supports Office of Behavioral Health in Florida’s Hillsborough County

PHIG Partners

With funding from PHIG, the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County established an Office of Behavioral Health consisting of a Director, a Health Educator, and an Epidemiologist. The office researched the behavioral health needs of the county and used public health tools (e.g., logic models) to create a plan to address these needs. They collaborated with community partners working on behavioral health challenges and utilized existing programs to promote awareness and education on top

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How falling measles vaccination rates put millions of children at risk

News Medical Health Sciences

Two-dose measles vaccination coverage has fallen by 3.7% globally since 2019, leaving most WHO regions off track to meet Immunization Agenda 2030 targets. The study highlights a worrying rise in zero-dose children, especially in Africa, threatening global herd immunity against measles.

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James Webb Space Telescope reveals unexpected complex chemistry in primordial galaxy

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Astronomers have peered back to a time when the universe was just less than 300 million years old. The research team, using JWST revealed something extraordinary in the galaxy: significant amounts of oxygen.

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Flawed food regulations fuel the obesity crisis

The Hindu

Weak and subjective labelling and advertising laws have let junk food giants enjoy the freedom to make profits at the expense of public health

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Intranasal herpes infection may produce neurobehavioral symptoms

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A study finds that herpes infection through the nose can lead to anxiety, motor impairment and cognitive issues. The research shows that by exploiting a cellular enzyme, the virus can produce behavioral symptoms. The finding emphasizes the need for prevention and treatment of a virus carried by billions of people worldwide.

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Is red meat good or bad for you? Study explains how amino acids shape the answer

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers at Texas Tech University reviewed how red meat proteins and amino acids affect human health, weighing both benefits and risks. Their findings highlight that while red meat provides vital nutrients, overconsumption and poor preparation methods can increase disease risk.

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Evidence of a new phenomenon: Quantum tornadoes in momentum space

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have experimentally demonstrated a quantum tornado. Electrons form vortices in the momentum space of the quantum semi-metal tantalum arsenide.

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Addressing Rural Health Disparities with Data

WA State Department of Health

Addressing Rural Health Disparities with Data stevie.mathieu March 10, 2025 - 1:46pm This webinar demonstrates how public health professionals can identify, communicate about, and address health inequities in rural communities.

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Climate change will reduce the number of satellites that can safely orbit in space

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Aerospace engineers found that greenhouse gas emissions are changing the environment of near-Earth space in ways that, over time, will reduce the number of satellites that can safely operate there.

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Compound found in rosemary shows promise for Alzheimer's treatment

News Medical Health Sciences

The herb rosemary has long been linked with memory: "There's rosemary, that's for remembrance," says Ophelia in Shakespeare's Hamlet. So it is fitting that researchers would study a compound found in rosemary and sage-carnosic acid-for its impact on Alzheimer's disease.

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An Anti-racist Imperative for Public Health Data

WA State Department of Health

An Anti-racist Imperative for Public Health Data stevie.mathieu March 10, 2025 - 1:47pm The purpose of this session is to explain the ways public health data can address or contribute to social inequalities and describe anti-racist ways to approach data collection. Data Learning Category Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Data Learning Difficulty Beginner Type Webinar Length 1.

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New supercharged CAR-T cell therapy shows promise against resistant cancers

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have successfully developed a supercharged iteration of CAR-T cell therapy that can enhance the effectiveness and longevity of the cells, particularly against cancer cells that are harder for prior CAR-T therapies to detect and fight.

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Towards a joyous smile: advancements in cleft lift and palate treatments

The Hindu

Cleft care that involves the integration of AI in virtual surgical planning, along with augmented reality, can enhance the standard of care in aesthetically and functionally challenging anomalies involving the face

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New stem cell-based vascular grafts could revolutionize cardiac surgery

News Medical Health Sciences

Scientists at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center (WNPRC) and the Morgridge Institute for Research at the University of WisconsinMadison have been at the forefront of stem cell research and regenerative biology since James Thomson isolated the first human embryonic stem cell in 1998.

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Beyond Bleach — The Hidden Chemical Cocktail in Your Grocery Store Chicken

Mercola

Have you ever wondered what's in the slimy, watery liquid that surrounds raw chicken in its packaging? Is it just water, or are there hidden chemicals in there? When you're standing in the grocery store aisle, examining packages of chicken breasts, thighs, and drumsticks, what you see is just the final product. What remains invisible are the numerous chemical processes that conventional chicken undergoes before reaching your shopping cart.

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Can eating invasive species and forgotten crops boost Europe's food security?

News Medical Health Sciences

European researchers propose diversifying diets with novel foods (NF), underutilized crops (NUS), and invasive species (IAS) to combat biodiversity loss and food insecurity, balancing ecological benefits with risks like regulatory barriers and consumer skepticism.

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GLP-1 receptor agonists: new treatment frontiers

Nature Mental Health

Nature Mental Health, Published online: 11 March 2025; doi:10.1038/s44220-025-00402-w Given the early success of treating diabetes and obesity with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) and their neurobiological effects, interest is mounting in identifying new clinical applications and repurposing of these drugs for the treatment of neuropsychiatric conditions.

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