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Re-posting this important message from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health about public ! A sense of meaning and purpose are important to mental health, but how do we achieve these things?

Here are a few strategies:

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Reposting this great timeless resource from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health as warmer weather has arrived, signaling more hikes, outdoor fun—and concerns about ticks.

Meanwhile, the annual number of tickborne disease cases has more than doubled in the U.S. in the past two decades.

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Tickborne Diseases in the U.S. | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health With no vaccines yet and limited treatment options, avoiding tick bites is our best bet in reducing the risk of tickborne illnesses.

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Study reveals how alcohol abuse damages cognition Months after withdrawal, brain activity during decision-making remained impaired in rats

From treating patients during the COVID-19 pandemic to discovering errors in commonly used pulse oximeters, Theodore "Jack" Iwashyna has been at the forefront of critical care. As an intensive care physician and health services researcher, he leads efforts to ensure patients fully recover after ICU stays. This vital research is largely supported by federal funding and is now at risk. #ResearchSavesLives https://hub.jhu.edu/research-saves-lives/

Understanding Children’s Vaccines | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health For most kids in the U.S., vaccinations are a standard part of their childhood pediatrician visits. Many of these vaccines have yearslong—and in some cases lifelong, protection.

TOMORROW 4/1 📣 Documentary Screening and Fireside Chat: What's the Real Story Behind ? The film tells the story of mRNA technology through interviews with Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman, winners of the Nobel Prize in medicine in 2023, and other leading scientists who contributed to the developments in this field.
📆 5:30 - 8:30pm EDT
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Documentary Screening and Fireside Chat: What's the Real Story Behind mRNA? Join the Foundation for mRNA Medicines for a screening of THE MESSENGER: A Story of mRNA, a documentary film that aims to connect scientists, policymakers, and the public to explore how mRNA technology is revolutionizing medicine, followed by a fireside chat where scientists, members of the...

What's an example of research? Long-running surveys help researchers track trends in aging. The surveys are identifying gaps in care, Schrack said. Further, Medicare claims can be linked to the survey findings, making it possible for the federal government to determine how much various conditions cost the United States.

"We could identify ways to save money," she said. "That will never happen if the data collection ceases."

https://hub.jhu.edu/2025/02/25/nih-hopkins-grants-aging-jennifer-schrack/ via JHU Hub

Long-running surveys help researchers track trends in aging The Center on Aging and Health, one of JHU's largest recipients of NIH funds, conducts critical work that provides real-time insights into the condition and care of older Americans

John Green joins Public Health On Call to discuss his new book, Everything Is Tuberculosis!

John Green joins Public Health On Call to discuss his new book, Everything Is Tuberculosis. The New York Times bestselling author shares why he chose to write about tuberculosis, the current state of public health and its challenges, and how TB and its prevalence reflects so much on who we are as a society. Available wherever you listen to podcasts. https://podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/ John Green Penguin Random House

Shoutout to Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health for always making great advice easy to understand! Incredibly useful if you are soon or plan to!

Day may have been last week but we still love this message from expert Alba Azola, MD: "You are not alone. There are a lot of us -- physicians, healthcare workers -- right beside you. And we are working every day to find a better understanding of long COVID and a cure. Thank you for being our inspiration. Thank you for allowing us to walk with you."

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