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  • The Importance of Eating Healthy to Reduce Chronic Issues 10/30/25

    In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to reach for convenience foods packed with sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats. But these daily choices add up—poor eating habits are one of the leading causes of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. A diet high in processed foods and low in nutrients can lead to…

  • The Hidden Crisis: Rebuilding America’s Public Health Infrastructure 10/19/25

    One of the most pressing public health challenges facing the U.S. today is the erosion of public health infrastructure and preparedness. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed how fragile local health systems can be, from underfunded health departments to overextended hospital networks. Since then, many jurisdictions have struggled to rebuild, with staffing shortages, limited disease surveillance, and…

  • The Rising Tide of Chronic Diseases: A Global Public Health Challenge 10/4/25

    Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory illnesses have quietly become the world’s leading killers, responsible for over 70% of global deaths each year. Unlike infectious outbreaks that grab headlines, these chronic conditions often progress slowly—fueled by unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, tobacco use, and alcohol consumption. As lifestyles shift toward…