World Mental Health Day 2024
World Mental Health Day is October 10, and this year's theme centers on prioritizing workplace mental health. From stress management to social inclusion, learn about a few simple actions everyone can take to promote mental health in the workplace.
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What’s at Stake for Public Health in the 2024 U.S. Election?
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How to Protect Yourself and Others From RSV
RSV season is upon us—but we have the tools available to protect the people most vulnerable to it.
The Many Costs of Cheap Chicken
Industrial food animal production exploits workers, poisons water sources, and promotes the transmission of antibiotic-resistant superbugs. Is there a better way?
Community vs. Coal: Reclaiming Health in Curtis Bay
Protesting coal dust and half-burned medical waste, South Baltimore residents lead the way on environmental health research.
Pakistan’s Trans Community Is Especially Vulnerable to Climate Crises
Climate extremes including heat waves and floods affect almost everyone in Pakistan, but people who are transgender suffer disproportionately because of stigma that limits education, work, and housing options, pushing them to the margins of society.
Convalescent Plasma Might Have Saved Thousands More Lives During COVID Pandemic
Authors say findings support considering convalescent plasma deployment for future infectious diseases emergencies
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