BMJ Global Health

JANUARY 23, 2025

Mental health challenges are a growing concern in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with over 75% of those needing mental health treatment receiving no treatment at all. Access to health, including mental health, is a human right.

Mental Health and Public Health 52

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Mercola

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Vitamin D, often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin," is a nutrient that plays a key role in numerous physiological processes. This has led to widespread vitamin D deficiency, a condition with significant health implications, especially for pregnant and lactating women.

Mental Health and Public Health 85

Mental Health and Public Health Maternal and Child Health Climate Change and Health Ageing and Health 85

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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Monday Morning

DECEMBER 8, 2021

IN BRIEF: Today, I am writing about the importance of thinking about public health in terms of well-being, which includes physical, mental, spiritual health and the opportunity for every person to thrive. With attention to mental and physical health, well-being is a more comprehensive word. and more than 5.2

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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. Sounds great.

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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. This term refers to the issue of rural residents not being able to access healthcare improvements that are present in urban areas. Medical students have yet to be taught how to use it.

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Mercola

JANUARY 27, 2025

Anxiety disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by persistent and excessive fear, worry and apprehension. Should anxiety remain unaddressed, it often leads to severe consequences like depression, substance abuse or chronic health issues.

Mental Health and Public Health 79

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Fund for Public Health NYC

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

New York City Health Justice Network Continues to Make Progress Involvement with the criminal legal system intersects with racism, poverty, trauma, and physical and behavioral health conditions that perpetuate health disparities, including increased disease and mortality risks in Black and Latino communities.

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Black Health Matters

JULY 15, 2024

Racism is not just dangerous for your mental and emotional health; it can age your brain. A new study from the Journal of the American Medical Association found that “repeated exposure to racial discrimination has been associated with a greater incidence of brain health disorders.”

Socioeconomic Status and Health 59

Socioeconomic Status and Health Mental Health and Public Health Ageing and Health Risk Factors 59

Mercola

MARCH 10, 2025

Dementia, characterized by a decline in cognitive function, memory loss and impaired thinking, is a public health crisis. Mounting evidence shows a strong link between poor cardiovascular health in middle age and an increased risk of dementia later in life.

Mental Health and Public Health 73

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Association of Health Care Journalists

JANUARY 8, 2025

But if you dont take time to re-evaluate what youre writing and whom youre working for, that non-tactic can hurt your career prospects, mental health, and bottom line, freelancers agreed at the December Lunch and Learn. Some ideas: Tally up what youve made at each publication to determine who your biggest money-makers are.

Mental Health and Public Health 59

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Mercola

MARCH 6, 2025

When it comes to diagnosing obesity, BMI (body mass index) has been the primary tool used by health care professionals. However, it has well-known flaws, such as failing to measure fat distribution and overall metabolic health. 1 The shortcomings of BMI The researchers point out that that BMI alone is a poor predictor of health.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 16, 2019

The first RFI to issue was the one seeking input on the regulations implementing the Stark law and the federal anti-kickback statute (See: Stark and AKS RFI and public comments ). A digression: As the health wonks and policy nerds reading this are already aware, HIPAA is a horse of a different color. We can all agree on that.

Public Health Law and Regulation 60

Public Health Law and Regulation Public Health Law and Policy Consulting Mental Health and Public Health Health Education and Training Organizations 60

Health Blawg

JANUARY 16, 2019

The first RFI to issue was the one seeking input on the regulations implementing the Stark law and the federal anti-kickback statute (See: Stark and AKS RFI and public comments ). A digression: As the health wonks and policy nerds reading this are already aware, HIPAA is a horse of a different color. We can all agree on that.

Public Health Law and Regulation 60

Public Health Law and Regulation Public Health Law and Policy Consulting Mental Health and Public Health Health Education and Training Organizations 60

Black Health Matters

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Living With COPD Sponsored By Sanofi-Regeneron Midge Wilson and her husband Lonnie Wilson shared their experience navigating Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as a couple at the Black Health Matters Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is debilitating, and it impacts people, both physically and mentally as well.

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Sheffield DPH

APRIL 2, 2023

The Public Health England evidence review of gambling harms for example, provides a far more comprehensive overview. However, despite disproving similar claims from the tobacco industry, we in public health find ourselves having to have the very same debate around the gambling industry’s tactics. First, although 0.3%

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Call for New AMCHP Association Committee Members is Open Through November 8 Are you interested in effecting meaningful change nationally and have your voice heard on maternal and child health (MCH) matters? MacQueen Lecture Award : For innovation in the field of maternal and child health.

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Gideon

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Because of the resulting disfigurement and pain, people suffering from Lymphatic Filariasis often face social isolation and loss of income, leading to mental health issues and greater poverty. References [1] CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), “ Hygiene-related diseases: Lymphatic Filariasis ,” 2 08 2016.

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HEALTHBEAT

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here. Appleweis is a behavioral health specialist on one of New York City’s mobile treatment teams. The city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene must approve clients to determine whether IMT is an appropriate level of care.

Mental Health and Public Health 104

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NC Health News

APRIL 4, 2025

The proposed reforms are part of a larger debate between the legislative chambers over how to make the health care system more affordable and accessible for consumers. NC Health News talked to seven health economists and one policy expert about what they think of the proposed reforms and the impact on consumer costs.

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National Council on Urban Indian Health

MARCH 17, 2025

On February 26, 2025, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) submitted written testimony to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) regarding the 119 th Congress Priorities for Indian Country. Appropriate $80 million for Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Resources for Native Americans.

Mental Health and Public Health 52

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KFF Health News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As state and local governments begin spending billions in opioid settlement funds , one of the loudest and most frequent questions from the public has been: Where are the dollars going? And several just squeaked by, meeting the letter of the law but falling far short of communicating to the public in a clear and meaningful manner.

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NC Health News

MARCH 24, 2025

Rick Goforth, then 75, was in good health; he was an avid walker who enjoyed being outside. Advocates say Goforths story is an example of how the regulations overseeing assisted living facilities in North Carolina can be out of date, and public officials enforcement of those regulations can vary from county to county.

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Public Health Law and Regulation Mental Health and Public Health Ageing and Health Health Policy 99

NC Health News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Patient brokering, sometimes called body brokering, can take several forms, according to the Dayspring Foundation formerly the Eleanor Health Foundation which supports addressing the social determinants of health within the recovery ecosystem. Department of Health and Human Services and the Alcohol/Drug Council of N.C.

Mental Health and Public Health 113

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NC Health News

MARCH 7, 2025

DW said he didnt know what he would have done if he hadnt gotten into the TambraPlace program, which he said is also helping him with his physical and mental health. The post Moore County organization expands youth transitional housing appeared first on North Carolina Health News. Theres lots of community buy-in.

Mental Health and Public Health 85

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Environmental Health News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In an interview, Morales Blanco, the daughter of a fisherman, details her fight to stop fracking in Puerto Wilches and nationwide, her struggles with mental health following years of persistent threats and violence, and the lack of recognition and institutional support available to environmental leaders. Public safety was nonexistent.

Environmental Health and Safety 112

Environmental Health and Safety Mental Health and Public Health Climate Change and Health Ageing and Health 112

Smart Data Collective

MAY 27, 2021

There are several ways to categorize online data although I will be separating them into 3 primary types: public, non-public, and personal data. Non-)Public data. While landing upon a clear-cut definition of public data might be difficult, US case-law might give us a good glimpse into what it might look like.

Public Health Law and Regulation 138

Public Health Law and Regulation Mental Health and Public Health Ethnicity and Health 138

NC Health News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Were going to have to be very purposeful in looking at who’s in a hotel that’s being paid for by an agency, because those individuals can be counted in the point-in-time because they are literally homeless as long as they’re not paying for the hotel themselves, Krause said, referring to the definitions of homelessness used by HUD.

Disaster and Emergency Management 98

Disaster and Emergency Management Mental Health and Public Health Fitness and Wellness Industry Rural Health 98

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

OCTOBER 16, 2024

million cooperative agreement from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau (HRSA MCHB) to build the capacity of public health leaders at the state and local level to effectively use policy approaches related to housing and food security for MCH populations.

Maternal and Child Health 52

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Fund for Public Health NYC

AUGUST 13, 2024

Providing communities with friendly and knowledgeable people to talk to has been the aim of the NYC Health Department’s Community Support Network (CSN). Launched in August 2023, the CSN has played a crucial role in supporting New Yorkers by removing the stigma around mental health. and Harry B. and Harry B. .”

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HEALTHBEAT

AUGUST 26, 2024

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here. There are no vaccines to prevent West Nile virus, and there is no treatment for it, although health care providers can help relieve patients’ symptoms. Residents can reference the city’s pesticide spraying schedule online.

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HEALTHBEAT

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free national newsletter here. It was the latest in a drumbeat of health issues that she traces to the first months of 2020, when dozens of veterans died at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke, in one of the country’s deadliest Covid-19 outbreaks at a long-term nursing facility.

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Gideon

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Chikungunya refers to an infection caused by the Chikungunya virus , an alphavirus of the Togaviridae family. Neurological manifestations include altered mental function, encephalitis, seizures, myelopathy, Guillain-Barré syndrome, bulbar palsy, acute flaccid paralysis, focal neurological deficit, and sudden sensorineural hearing loss.

Mental Health and Public Health 52

Mental Health and Public Health 52

NC Health News

JANUARY 24, 2025

By Emily Vespa For more than four months, 32-year-old Jackson Hedgepeth has lived in a small room at Atrium Health Union hospital in Monroe, waiting for help. Iverson Riddle, a state-operated center that provides services for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (often referred to as I/DD) for more than a year.

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Better Health For All

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

These forms of abuse include domestic homicide, domestic abuse, sexual assault, abuse experienced as a child, female genital mutilation (FGM), forced marriage and harassment in work and public life, [3] and manifest in many ways both globally and in the UK. million adults in England and Wales. [6] Male violence against women is preventable.

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Mercola

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

DMSO is a phenomenally effective medicine that can treat a wide variety of common, debilitating, or incurable conditions, which allowed it to rapidly take the country by storm (as both the public and the medical community saw its results and rapidly embraced it). 7 Being able to increase parasympathetic activity.

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HEALTHBEAT

JANUARY 30, 2025

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.

Mental Health and Public Health 114

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