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Deadly Salmonella in cows is on the rise globally

Deadly Salmonella in cows is on the rise globally Salmonella Dublin, a deadly disease affecting cows globally, has seen a rise in recent years, with infection rates increasing to 18% in the US and 60% in the UK. The economic impact of Salmonella Dublin on Danish dairy farms over a 10-year period was studied, revealing […]

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Iโ€™m an expert in crafting public health messages: Here are 3 marketing strategies I use to make Philadelphia healthier

Iโ€™m an expert in crafting public health messages: Here are 3 marketing strategies I use to make Philadelphia healthier Philadelphia’s leading causes of death are heart disease, cancer, and unintentional drug overdose, many of which are preventable through lifestyle changes or medical interventions. The author uses segmentation analysis to break down demographics into psychographics, understanding […]

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When developing countries band together, lifesaving drugs become cheaper and easier to buy โˆ’ with trade-offs

When developing countries band together, lifesaving drugs become cheaper and easier to buy โˆ’ with trade-offs Pooled procurement of lifesaving drugs can increase availability and reduce costs for developing countries, but it also comes with trade-offs that require flexibility and early planning. The study found that pooled procurement through international institutions reduced prices by 13% […]

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Cannabis use disorder may raise your psychiatric illness risk

Cannabis use disorder may raise your psychiatric illness risk Cannabis use disorder has been linked to an increased risk of developing several psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a new study published in Nature Mental Health. The study analyzed genome-wide association analyses (GWAS) […]

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Data on sexual orientation and gender is critical to public health โ€“ without it, health crises continue unnoticed

Data on sexual orientation and gender is critical to public health โ€“ without it, health crises continue unnoticed The Trump administration’s efforts to restrict data collection on sexual orientation and gender identity are harming public health by erasing critical information needed to address health disparities. The CDC has deleted gender identity variables from its webpages, […]

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Coloradoโ€™s fentanyl criminalization bill wonโ€™t solve the opioid epidemic, say the people most affected

Coloradoโ€™s fentanyl criminalization bill wonโ€™t solve the opioid epidemic, say the people most affected Colorado’s fentanyl criminalization bill has been criticized by those most affected, who argue that it won’t solve the opioid epidemic and instead perpetuates stigma against people who use drugs. The bill’s increased penalties for small amounts of fentanyl have been linked […]

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Game theory explains why reasonable parents make vaccine choices that fuel outbreaks

Game theory explains why reasonable parents make vaccine choices that fuel outbreaks Game theory explains why parents who don’t vaccinate their children are not necessarily making selfish or uninformed decisions, but rather responding to a system where individual and collective incentives aren’t properly aligned. The decision not to vaccinate involves a “free rider problem,” where […]

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Millions of US children have parents with substance use disorder, and the consequences are staggering โˆ’ new research

Millions of US children have parents with substance use disorder, and the consequences are staggering โˆ’ new research Millions of US children have parents with substance use disorder, affecting nearly 19 million children (1 in 4) and an estimated increase of over 10 million since 2009-2014. The most common substance misused by parents is alcohol, […]

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RFK Jr. says annual COVID-19 shots no longer advised for healthy children and pregnant women โ€“ a public health expert explains the new guidance

RFK Jr. says annual COVID-19 shots no longer advised for healthy children and pregnant women โ€“ a public health expert explains the new guidance The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will no longer recommend annual COVID-19 shots for healthy children and pregnant women, citing a lack of evidence to support vaccinating these […]

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FDA will approve COVID-19 vaccine only for older adults and high-risk groups โ€“ a public health expert explains the new rules

FDA will approve COVID-19 vaccine only for older adults and high-risk groups โ€“ a public health expert explains the new rules The FDA has announced that it will only approve COVID-19 vaccines for adults 65 years old and older, as well as those with one or more risk factors for severe COVID-19 outcomes. The new […]

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