Cannabis Edibles and Driving: What You Need to Know

Why We Started This Week in Public Health

I’m here to share the story of why we started This Week in Public Health. For the past…

How to Conduct an Environmental Scan: A Guide for Public Health Practitioners

Welcome to our latest blog post designed for public health practitioners. Today, we’re diving into the world of environmental scanning — a crucial tool in the public health sector. Understanding…

The Connection Between Diet and Anxiety: Insights from a Systematic Literature Review

Economic Stress: The Silent Health Crisis

When you think about stress, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s the daily grind, tight…

Next Week in Public Health, July 26, 2024

Do you know what’s NOT relaxing? Going on a vacation with an army of small children. I feel for the past ~10 years my primary job has been lifeguard. (but hey, first-world problems).

PLACES Dataset Featured in the New R Package

The PLACES dataset significantly advances public health data analysis and…

The Bed Bug Battle

Bed bugs.

Just hearing the name can make your skin crawl. It’s the fear of every business traveler.

Implementing Healthcare: Insights from Dr. Matt Chinman

Mosquito Magnetism: What Makes You a Target?

Have you ever wondered why mosquitoes seem to prefer some people over others? It’s…

Exploring Intermittent Fasting: A Promising Approach to Obesity Management

Bringing Addiction Treatment to Those in Need

Opioid overdose deaths have been steadily increasing in the U.S., and the…

A conversation with Evelyne Kane

Evelyne Kane is Associate Director of Community Engagement and Capacity Building at the world-renowned…

Worldwide Lessons to Advance Health Equity

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted our interconnectedness and the urgent need for…

The Supreme Court Shakes Up Health Policy

During its 2024 term, the Supreme Court made decisions that changed how the branches of…

The Power of Peer Support in Recovery

In a world where addiction and incarceration often lead to a cycle of hopelessness, a new…

What’s the Buzz About Microdosing?

In recent years, there’s been a surge of interest in a peculiar trend: microdosing. The concept is…

Discretion’s Impact on Substance Use Disorder Treatment

How Surveillance Systems Can Save Lives

Suicide and self-harm are urgent public health issues that impact countless lives every…

Understanding the Indivisible Crisis: How Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss Impact Global Health

Trust in Health: Why It Matters More Than Ever

Natural Defense: Plant Oils Against Mosquitoes

Next Week in Public Health: July 19, 2024

As we get into the dog days of summer, with Sirius high in the sky, it’s a good time to note that publishers also seem to have slowed down. Although we’ve expanded our journal pool significantly, there have been fewer articles recently. I’m not sure what to…