The Global Liver Institute’s #OctoberIs4Livers campaign, launched in 2018, is the first global initiative to raise awareness about liver cancer during Liver Cancer Awareness Month. It aims to enhance public knowledge, improve clinical practices, and shape policies around prevention, early detection, and treatment. This year's theme, Addressing Disparities in Liver Cancer Care, focuses on prom...

You are invited to Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC) upcoming webinar titled, “How to Talk about Drug Use and Homelessness: Messaging Research for Public Health” on October 23, from 1-2 pm EST as they present new research on public health messaging related to harm reduction, housing, and drug overdose. BCHC surveyed residents in the nation’s largest cities to gauge opinions on local governme...

A WHO expert is calling for smartphone regulation similar to tobacco laws to address the rising mental health impacts of social media on adolescents. Natasha Azzopardi Muscat, WHO’s Director of Country Health Policies and Systems, highlights increasing "addiction-like" behavior, citing a study that found over 10% of European teens struggle to control social media use. Measures like age limit...

A new study suggests that while widespread use of fluoride toothpaste and mouthwash has reduced the benefits of water fluoridation, the practice remains essential for public health. Researchers emphasize that fluoridation still plays a key role in preventing tooth decay, particularly in areas with limited access to dental care.   Although the impact of water fluoridation on cavity prev...

October is Health Literacy Month, a crucial time to highlight the importance of clear communication in healthcare. Health literacy empowers individuals to understand health information and make informed decisions. With the complexity of medical jargon, ensuring that everyone can access understandable information is essential, particularly for underserved communities.   Public health co...

NPHIC government members are invited to join the monthly CDC/NPHIC calls, held on the third Wednesday of each month from 2:30-3:30 PM ET. These calls provide essential updates and dialogue with CDC’s Office of the Associate Director of Communication.   The September 25 session featured the Harvard Opinion Research Program (HORP) on improving support for Limited English Proficiency (LEP...

Major cell phone carriers are implementing a new technology called "georouting," directing 988 suicide and crisis hotline callers to help centers based on their physical location rather than their phone number's area code. This change aims to connect individuals in mental health or substance use crises with localized resources, ultimately improving care and saving lives.   The 988 life...

Recent research highlights the increased cancer risk associated with alcohol consumption. A report by the American Association for Cancer Research links excessive drinking to six cancers: breast, colorectal, liver, stomach, head and neck, and esophageal. Experts like Dr. Céline Gounder emphasize that even moderate drinking can alter the gut microbiome and promote inflammation, contributing to...

A recent Gallup and West Health survey found that two-thirds of Americans believe health care is not receiving enough attention in the presidential election. While 67% of respondents expressed concern, only 6% think it’s getting too much focus. Both Democrats and independents are more likely than Republicans to feel this way, although 53% of GOP voters also agree.   Key health issues f...