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In The Formula for Better Health, Tom Frieden—named "the most influential leader in American public health since C. Everett Koop" by former Mayor Michael Bloomberg—reveals how to defeat the world's deadliest diseases. Drawing from decades leading New York City's health department after 9/11, directing the CDC during the Ebola epidemic, and fighting tuberculosis and other lethal threats in India and around the world, Frieden combines compelling stories with insider knowledge to show how to win the battle for health.

When two Stanford graduate students set out to create a new kind of cigarette that wouldn’t kill them, they didn’t foresee all the obstacles that lay ahead — or the powerful forces their invention would unleash. Nearly 10 years after the launch of the JUUL, Backfired: The Vaping Wars asks: Could e-cigarettes have been the solution to one of the world’s most pressing public health problems—or was this technology doomed to introduce a whole new generation to nicotine, and end up perpetuating an intractable addiction?

Social interactions and the impressions that drive them are vitally important aspects of human behavior. In this compelling course, learn about how we shape the impressions other people form of us - at work, at home, in our social lives, and in the world at large.

Energy medicine. Acupuncture. Superfoods. Healing magnets. What does the scientific evidence really say about these and other eclectic treatments for personal wellness that fall under the popular term “alternative medicine”? How can we know if a treatment is safe and effective? How can you become your own best skeptical consumer of health news in the media? Join neurologist and science educator Dr. Steven Novella for a fascinating exploration of these and other important questions about the truths - and myths - behind alternative medicine.

Neste livro esclarecedor, o médico-cirurgião e pesquisador de políticas públicas Marty Makary discute uma série alarmante de erros na área da saúde e como isso impacta nossas vidas, sem deixar de lado, entretanto, os possíveis caminhos para restabelecermos a confiança na medicina.

Public health is all around us — in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the choices we make every day. Public Health MATTERS dives into the real stories shaping our health and how communities support each other. Whether you’re health-savvy or just curious, join us for insights that connect us all. Because when we care for each other, our whole community gets stronger — and it all starts with us.

Call to Mind shares thoughtful explorations of the vital mental health issues that shape our lives. Through first-person stories of people living with mental illness and expert interviews -- each episode fosters deep awareness and understanding of mental health and wellbeing.

The "Passions in Public Health Podcast" aims to highlight the diverse and impactful work being done within the field of public health. The podcast features conversations with a wide range of professionals who share their experiences, motivations, and the challenges they've faced in their careers. By showcasing different perspectives and areas of expertise, the podcast seeks to inspire listeners, raise awareness about public health issues, and encourage engagement in the field. Overall, its purpose is to foster a greater understanding of public health and its critical role within our lives.

This is Public Health, a production of the Illinois Department of Public Health, investigates specific aspects of public health in each episode and explores our efforts to make Illinois a safe and healthy place to live.

The Public Health Report is your go-to source of current news updates on what is happening in public health. Learn more at publichealthpodcasters.com

Evidence and experts to help you understand today's public health news—and what it means for tomorrow.

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, trust in the healthcare system seems to be at an all-time low. Conspiracy theories are now mainstream, and distrust of government health agencies is common among private citizens. Yet many of those same individuals still profess trust in their doctors. What, then, is driving the general mistrust in medicine, and how can the public's faith be restored?

Welcome to the Public Health is Essential podcast brought to you by the Washington State Public Health Association. I am your host and association Executive Director, Megan Moore.We are excited to announce the return of our podcast for the upcoming Legislative session. We invite you to join us every week for exclusive updates directly from the legislature, some insider scoop, and guidance on how to use your voice for health.Make sure to hit the subscribe button!

Your daily public health briefing with the latest news from the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO).

ASTHO's Public Health Review features health officials and public health leadership who are on the front lines of state and territorial public health. The series capitalizes on current public health issues and delivers timely, thoughtful perspectives on the value of public health through the lens of state/territorial health officials and other subject matter experts.

This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: ⁠newbooksnetwork.com⁠ Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: ⁠https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/⁠ Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky to learn about more our latest interviews: @newbooksnetwork

The College of Physicians of Philadelphia is one of the oldest medical societies in the United States. This podcast brings together subject matter experts in different fields within medicine and public health to discuss current issues. The chats are intended to be informative, but they do not replace the advice of a licensed healthcare provider. None of the opinions expressed in this podcast are necessarily those of the College of Physicians, its leadership and staff, or of the College Fellowship.

Join New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne as they explore the critical issues, innovations, and initiatives that shape the health and well-being of the people of New York.You will hear timely conversations with public health leaders on topics like air quality, climate change, opioids and harm reduction, Wadsworth Center, New York’s world-class public health laboratory, New York State of Health, our health insurance marketplace, Medicaid recertification and much more. If it matters to you, chances are we are ...

Medicines are arguably the most highly regulated - and cost-inflated - products in the United States. The discovery, development, manufacturing, and distribution of medicines is carried out by an ever more complex and crowded set of industries, each playing a part in a larger “pharmaceutical enterprise” seeking to maximize profits. But this was not always the case. The Price of Health is the reveals the story of how the pharmaceutical enterprise took shape and led to the present crisis.

GPHX, or the Global Public Health eXchange, is an informal platform where students and practitioners of Public Health come together to exchange ideas and expertise, learn from one another, and co-create a community of practice, which, hopefully, will provide some clues on how to transform the terrain of public health education.