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Category: Public Health
Tuberculosis Outbreak in Kansas: What You Need to Know
Kansas is facing its largest TB outbreak in history, centered in Wyandotte and Johnson counties. Learn about the symptoms, risks, and what health officials are doing to manage the spread.
Covid-19: How Nigerians Used Media During Lockdown – Health Talk
Explore how Covid-19 lockdown shifted media consumption in Nigeria. Learn about the rise of digital platforms and the impact on traditional media.
Why Saving ProMED Is Crucial for Global Epidemic Preparedness
ProMED, the early warning system for epidemics, faces financial collapse. Discover why its crucial for global health security and what it needs to keep running.
Even the Best Public Health Advice May Not Be Applicable to You
Public health advice is not one-size-fits-all. Factors like genetics, social conditions, and personal experiences affect its applicability. Learn why personalized healthcare is crucial.
The Problem With Vaccines: Why We Forget Their Importance
Explore why the success of vaccines leads to complacency and the resurgence of anti-vaccine sentiment. Learn about the real dangers of preventable diseases.
Vaccines: Victims of Their Own Success? Understanding Hesitancy
Explore the paradox of vaccine hesitancy: how the success of vaccines in eradicating diseases has led to decreased trust and increased skepticism. Understand the factors driving this trend and its implications for public health.
Life Expectancy Flatlines: Understanding the Factors and What You Can Do
Discover why life expectancy is no longer consistently rising and explore the environmental, societal, and behavioral factors impacting our health. Learn what you can control and what needs to change to improve longevity.
Public Health: Incremental Change, Not Radical Overhaul
Discover why public health relies on small, consistent changes rather than radical overhauls for lasting impact. Learn how nudging behavior leads to healthier lives.