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Low-income Washington state households still struggling with food insecurity as pandemic protections end

UW School of Public Health Blog

That’s one of the findings of a food survey of Washington residents from December 2022 to January 2023, run by researchers at the University of Washington School of Public Health and Washington State University. student, Health Systems and Population Health at UWSPH; Ashley S. Tseng, Ph.D.

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What Is a Global Health Professional?

Tulane Public Health Blog

Quality health care should not have borders. While healthcare organizations around the globe work to improve access to quality care, global health professionals work to bring together national and international efforts to address health inequity. The fields differ, however, in their area of focus.

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Study Reveals Growing Industrial Practice of Altering Milk's Natural Fat Composition

Mercola

Among their many functions is a remarkable process called biohydrogenation, 1 in which these microbial "workers" convert normal levels of unsaturated fats from the cows diet into stable, health-promoting saturated fats. This oversimplified story hasn't just shaped public opinion it's fundamentally altered our food system.

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January 16, 2025

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

Introducing the Fall 2024 MCH Innovations Database Practices Every Spring and Fall, the Innovation Hub hosts its bi-annual review of new, innovative, and impactful policies and practices in the maternal and child health (MCH) space. By providing stable housing, the program works to increase positive health outcomes for mothers and babies.

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The Growing Consolidation of Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Industries and Its Impact on Health

Mercola

America is facing a health crisis. One answer lies in the disturbing parallels between Big Pharma and Big Ag two industries that wield enormous power over our health. Food is being produced in ways that undermine our health and keep us dependent on pharmaceuticals. And fail to provide truly nutritious, health-promoting food).

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Georgia lawmakers tackle public health proposals amid federal funding uncertainty

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free Atlanta newsletter here. As the Georgia General Assembly session gets underway, bills are expected to address a number of public health policies and set the states spending plan. They educate people about health issues and connect patients to resources.

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October Policy Updates: Budget Consultations, Historic Apology, Traditional Healing Coverage, and More

National Council on Urban Indian Health

Federal Comment Deadlines : Key upcoming federal deadlines for public comment on health policies affecting Native communities. NCUIH in Action & Recent Events : NCUIH leadership has been active at recent events, advocating for health equity and policy support for urban Native communities.