I f you are about to start or thinking of doing a Master of Public Health degree, then this video will tell you what you should expect from the program. An MPH is an excellent stepping stone into a public health or global health career....

Health promotion is an arm of Public Health that is all about helping people make choices that translate into better health. The Ottawa Charter provides overall strategies that can be used to address the economic and environmental...

The social determinants of health represent aspects of people’s social identity, their social environment and their social position that can health and public health. It’s a broad topic and includes issues like justice, inequality,...

Since 2003, the American Dental Association has offered an annual free program at New York City schools called Give Kids a Smile. The program, New York City Dental Society's largest community-focused event, unites dentists,...

Mental health is a significant public health issue that encompasses a range of disorders, each impacting individuals and communities in diverse ways. Schizophrenia and other thought disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders like...

Tobacco control remains a pivotal public health issue in the 21st century. Each year, millions of preventable deaths worldwide are attributed to tobacco use, a habit that significantly increases the risk of a multitude of diseases, from...

In this conclusive part of the "Mental Health Matters Level Two" series, we emphasize the existence and importance of helpers in situations of crisis or difficulty. Drawing on historical examples like Hurricane Katrina, we illustrate how...

Breakfast still isn't the most important meal of the day. You also may have heard claims that eating breakfast somehow promotes weight loss. Well, there's a new study out, and it looks like eating breakfast isn't going to contribute to...

If you're about to or have started a Master of Public Health degree or MSc Public Health, then this video will talk you through what you need to do to get the most out of the experience. Public Health includes health promotion, health...

Going into the 2020 election there's a lot of disagreement about the future of health care in the US. Some Democratic candidates favour a 'Medicare For All' style plan covering all Americans, while others favour an opt-in 'Public...

This video promotes the benefits of cycling for both physical health and environmental well-being. It highlights how cycling can improve cardiovascular fitness, burn calories, reduce stress, and contribute to a more sustainable...

Explore the creation of an organic vegetable garden where volunteers and facilitators share gardening skills and promote healthy eating. Learn about sustainable practices, such as using natural pest control methods, and the importance...

Michael Rich, MD, MPH, is Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, Associate Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Harvard School of Public Health, and practices Adolescent Medicine at Boston...

In this video transcript, various breathing techniques are discussed, including equal breathing, abdominal breathing, alternate nostril breathing, skull shining breath, progressive relaxation, and guided visualization. These techniques...

This video highlights the importance of promoting health and well-being in an organization. It discusses the benefits of exercise, team activities, and wellness programs in increasing productivity and overall happiness. The video also...

Having your period is exhausting -- and for many people across the world, menstruation is even more challenging because of stigmas and difficulty getting basic hygiene supplies, says social activist Ananya Grover. In this uplifting,...

Until recently, scientists thought cannibalism was a rare response to starvation or other extreme stress. Well-known cannibals like the praying mantis and black widow were considered bizarre exceptions. But now, we know they more or less...

Myriam Sidibe is a warrior in the fight against childhood disease. Her weapon of choice? A bar of soap. For cost-effective prevention against sickness, it’s hard to beat soapy hand-washing, which cuts down risk of pneumonia, diarrhea,...

Mask-wearing is one of a set of measures that helps slow the spread of respiratory disease. This is particularly important in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, but mask uptake has been low in some areas. In today’s episode we discuss a...

In this video, the concept of Zero Harm is introduced as a philosophy that prioritizes both physical and psychological wellness in the workplace.

In the next year and a half, we here at Healthcare triage are going to take some deep dives into issues of health policy, especially those that touch on social determinants of health and health equity. The episodes that do so will be a...

In the next year and a half, we here at Healthcare Triage are going to take some deep dives into issues of health policy, especially those that touch on social determinants of health and health equity. The episodes that do so will be a...

Aaron's guest this month is Dr. Bernice Pescosolido, who is a medical sociologist at Indiana University. Dr. Pescosolido studies the environments, neighborhoods, and connections that contribute to patients' identities, and looks how this...

St. John's Wort has been used for centuries as a treatment for a wide variety of ailments. It's often promoted in modern times as a treatment for depression, ADHD, and many others. So, what does the research say? Is St. John's Wort...