KFF Health News

MARCH 24, 2025

The National Institute on Drug Abuse , part of the National Institutes of Health, says the risk of mental health problems caused by ingesting mushrooms in a supervised clinical setting is low, but may be higher outside of a clinical setting. Kennedy Jr. said in a social media post last year, before his nomination as U.S.

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CSTE

APRIL 1, 2024

From Ethiopia to New York City to Washington State, AEF fellow Hannah Gorman is always focused on the health of the neighborhood shes currently in. Gorman uses these same techniques daily as a CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellow (AEF) at the Washington State Department of Health. Todays NPHW daily theme is Healthy Neighborhoods.

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NC Health News

MARCH 12, 2025

. “My mouth burst into blisters everywhere,” Letsky-Anderson told NC Health News in a recent phone interview. ” Letsky-Anderson’s journey is illustrative of a growing refrain in the oral health and broader medical community: the mouth is a window into overall health. Even drinking water was painful.”

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Black Health Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Parenting could be hazardous to your mental health, according to the U.S. Parents are not the only ones negatively impacted by a decline in their mental health. Parents are not the only ones negatively impacted by a decline in their mental health. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Their hurt extends to others.

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Black Health Matters

MARCH 12, 2025

Corbett, Editorial Director, Black Health Matters, Dashaun Johnson Cee Nicole, MD, MSW, Magan Ester, RDN Healthcare professionals Cee Nicole, MD, MSW, Magan Ester, RDN, and trainer Dashaun Johnson joined Black Health Matters Editorial Director Corynne L. Information regarding obesity has not kept pace with rising obesity rates.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

MARCH 27, 2025

The public-facing database allows editors to search for health journalists who could be a good fit for their projects. For example, maybe an editor is looking for someone with expertise in mental health whos a professional member, or someone whose full-time gig is journalism as opposed to public relations or copywriting for brands.

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HEALTHBEAT

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free Atlanta newsletter here. DeKalb County residents want more options for physical activity and healthy food and better access to health care providers, according to the latest Community Health Needs Assessment. National Institutes of Health grant.

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Black Health Matters

MARCH 31, 2025

” Family-themed creator channels like The Gentle Life share information with families seeking guidance on navigating family travel and other activities. “The goals of social stories are to share accurate social information and to promote social understanding. Entertainment Venues Concerts can be overwhelming.

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BU School of Public Health Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

Dean Stein launched the competition on January 2, writing in his first message as dean, In 2025, the world needs the best work of public health more than ever [] We find ourselves at an extraordinary moment of challenge and opportunity.

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Mercola

JANUARY 17, 2025

1 This viral infection could lead to severe health complications, especially in vulnerable populations like the elderly, young children and immunocompromised individuals. Acute Sleep Deprivation Is Now a Public Health Emergency Sleep is essential for the regulation of various bodily functions, including the immune system.

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Washington University in St. Louis - Institute for

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In service of WashU public health, the conference is a collaboration between the university’s strategic plan, Here and Next and the Institute for Public Health. She suggested that public trust is paramount and can be achieved through community-centric research approaches. View McGraw’s presentation.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Why this matters The studys findings present several reporting opportunities for health care journalists. Key data points to inform coverage One of the reports major findings is the connection to domestic violence. Involvement within the child welfare system may also be a risk factor for gun violence, according to the report.

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PHIG Partners

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Missouri Department of Mental Health’s WORKplace WELLbeing initiative, backed by PHIG funding, emphasizes the importance of mental health and overall well-being, and has significantly enhanced workplace wellness for public health staff. logo, brochures, posters) and bite-sized micro lessons for staff.

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UNC Epidemiology Blog

JANUARY 21, 2025

Hongtu Zhu bridges big data and health to improve our understanding of the brain. What’s your role in public health? My work centers on integrating advanced statistical methods, artificial intelligence, machine learning and big data analytics into health research. What brought you to public health?

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HEALTHBEAT

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free Atlanta newsletter here. A community organizer and the Morehouse School of Medicine are launching a project to study the long-term physical and mental effects of a chemical plant fire outside Atlanta that polluted the air for over a month. It tells a bigger picture.

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Institute of Public Health

MAY 30, 2023

IPH Public Health Development Officers, Dr Joanna Purdy and Dr Ciara Reynolds, were among the many delegates to present at the April conference. The report was developed for the Department of Health in Northern Ireland, as part of their review of the Ten Year Tobacco Control Strategy for Northern Ireland (2012-2022).

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National Council on Urban Indian Health

JANUARY 8, 2025

HRSAs HPSA Find tool on the Health Workforce Shortage Areas webpage can be used to find data on the geographic, population, and facility HPSA designations throughout the United States. Background Section 332 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, 42 U.S.C. Background Section 332 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, 42 U.S.C.

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Mercola

DECEMBER 28, 2024

In our interview, we dive into Barr's remarkable journey from melanoma survivor to holistic skin health revolutionary. Our discussion highlighted the hidden factors influencing your skin's health, challenging conventional wisdom and offering a fresh perspective on achieving radiant health from the inside out.

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Mercola

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

In our interview, we dive into Barr's remarkable journey from melanoma survivor to holistic skin health revolutionary. Our discussion highlighted the hidden factors influencing your skin's health, challenging conventional wisdom and offering a fresh perspective on achieving radiant health from the inside out.

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UNC Epidemiology Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

What’s your role in public health? I’m a second-year Master of Public Health student in the Health Behavior concentration. Now that I’m in my third semester, I feel like I’ve gotten my bearings and have more flexibility to explore everything both public health and the Triangle area have to offer.

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Mercola

MARCH 8, 2025

In our interview, we dive into Barr's remarkable journey from melanoma survivor to holistic skin health revolutionary. Our discussion highlighted the hidden factors influencing your skin's health, challenging conventional wisdom and offering a fresh perspective on achieving radiant health from the inside out.

Mental Health and Public Health 78

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National Network of Public Health Institutes

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Despite recognizing data improvement as a potential strategy to address the increasing chronic disease burden in the United States, the public health sector has struggled to keep pace with advances and innovation in data. However, while surveys such as these are valuable, they come with certain limitations.

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Better Health For All

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Financial wellbeing is a fundamental building block of health. The impact of this extends beyond finances to underpin good mental and physical health throughout the life course. These levels of financial insecurity are profoundly detrimental to the nation’s health.

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The Health Care Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2022

by JESSICA DAMASSA, WTF HEALTH. Kyle Zebley, SVP of Public Policy at the ATA and Executive Director of ATA Action (the ATA’s affiliate advocacy organization) gives us the skinny on where policies currently stand at the federal and state level and, more importantly, what’s in jeopardy of changing soon. Learn more at www.wheel.com.

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NC Health News

DECEMBER 21, 2024

by Lucas Thomae and Jane Winik Sartwell Carolina Public Press State oversight of nursing homes received a scathing performance audit, released on Wednesday. The DHHS Division of Health Service Regulations role is to routinely inspect those nursing homes and investigate complaints involving them. In 2018, the U.S.

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Tulane Public Health Blog

APRIL 14, 2024

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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Mercola

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In conventional mental health treatment, benzodiazepines have long been a staple for managing anxiety, insomnia and various other conditions. 2 Scott Petersons journey further exemplifies the devastating physical and mental toll of these medications. 3 Committee hearings reveal the contentious nature of this legislative effort.

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Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

This makes it easier to make more informed diagnoses. Today, many patients utilize telemedicine to have prescriptions renewed, get ready for a visit, examine test results, or get information. Increased Attention to Mental Health Wellbeing. When the pandemic hit, mental health services were interrupted.

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Black Health Matters

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Currently a medical student, Joel is a passionate advocate for health equity, making complex topics accessible and engaging for all. Joel shares his perspective on health education and leadership development. “Health equity is about understanding why these disparities exist beyond the medical aspect.”

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Mercola

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Mental health in America is slowly deteriorating. According to a report from TIME, only 31% of adults rated their mental health as "excellent" in 2022, which went down from 43% two decades prior. As noted by Healy, SSRIs don’t actually address the mental illness, but rather "work" by changing your personality.

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Maternal Health Task Force

JUNE 1, 2024

Intergenerational trauma is defined as “the way in which trauma experienced in one generation affects the health and well-being of descendants of future generations”. The women felt that they were given inadequate information about the procedure and were not given alternative family planning options.

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Science Daily - Public Health

APRIL 9, 2025

Wildfire victims have a range of needs, including mental health support and information about wildfire smoke, according to a new study.

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Exploring Health

JANUARY 15, 2025

Teaching Medical Students to Use Telehealth Can Reduce Rural Health Inequities Telehealth use has skyrocketed since the COVID-19 pandemic. Medical students could have access to a wealth of information that was not available before with an implementation of telemedicine curricula. Medical students have yet to be taught how to use it.

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Black Health Matters

AUGUST 19, 2024

It doesn’t take a ton of doom-scrolling before encountering smile shaming, a name for the social stigma faced by those with visible dental health issues. Memes and skits that shame people for less than stellar oral health are frequently posted on social media. “This contrasts with other stigmatized conditions such as H.I.V.

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KFF Health News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

That’s because there is no federal standard dictating the information that must be made public. But when Minhee and I checked up on those states this year, we found a significant gap between meeting the letter of the law and actually communicating to the public in a clear and informative manner. Take Idaho.

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Frontiers

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Established in 1957, the Gairdner Foundation recognizes international scientists for their excellence in fundamental biomedical research that will improve human health. Established in 1957, the Gairdner Foundation recognizes international scientists for their excellence in fundamental biomedical research that will improve human health.

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Nature Mental Health

JANUARY 21, 2025

Nature Mental Health, Published online: 22 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s44220-024-00378-z Developing a robust approach to mitigating the current opioid crisis in the USA will require translating novel evidence-based, neuroscience-informed treatments into clinical care and public policy.

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