Public health is becoming an increasingly important aspect of medicine and health science. In a world that is becoming increasingly smaller, it is vital that we understand the impacts of different items on the overall health of the populace. But public health has another important function: To provide information for policymakers. Not only does public health concern itself with diseases, outbreaks and systemic concerns, but it also helps make policy and direct politicians and leaders as they make decisions about our health system. Here are 50 of the top public health blogs that can help you learn about different aspects of public health:

News

Learn about the latest happenings in the world of public health, along with a healthy dose of commentary.

1. Covering Health: While this is a resource meant for journalists, this can help anyone get a handle on the issues surrounding public health.
2. Public Health Matters: Get information about public health concerns and policy from the Centers for Disease Control.
3. Gooznews: The latest updates on public health from around the country and the world — includes some commentary.
4. Health Alerts: Get regular health alerts and public health news and warnings from Yeshiva University.
5. Health Wonk Review: Read updates from around the world of public health when you peruse the entries from different public health blogs.
6. Harvard World Health News: Highlights interesting stories about public health and other subjects regularly.
7. Effect Measure: Get an idea of what is happening in public health from a progressive source.
8. Gary Schwitzer’s HealthNewsReview: Commentary and news related to public health and the health care industry.
9. Wall Street Journal Health Blog: Learn about what’s going on in the world of public health, with a bit of a business perspective.

International

Public health is a big deal in many other countries. Get international coverage of public health policies and developments.

10. Global Health Policy: The Center for Global Development offers the latest in what is happening in public health on a global scale.
11. Global Health Ideas: Different thoughts on solving different public health problems.
12. Global Health: This blog from Change.org offers insight into public health policy around the world.
13. Conflict Health: Learn about how war around the world affects global health.
14. Global Bioethics Blog: Get an inside look at bioethics and the policies that influence public health globally.
15. The Lancet Global Health Network: Keep up with global public health with the blog written by Britain’s premier medical publication.
16. Healthy Travel Blog: Get an idea of health in different countries, and how to travel in a healthier manner.

Disease

Keep up with what is happening in terms of disease, one of the biggest threats to public health.

17. Malawi Clinics: Keep up with disease, nutrition and more in Malawi.
18. HIV and AIDS News: Information on the spread of HIV/AIDS, as well as news on possible advancement toward a cure.
19. Malaria Matters: Learn about the progression of malaria, and what is being done to combat it.
20. The FasterCures Blog: Keep up with the research and development that goes into drugs, as well as learn about public health issues that snarl distribution.
21. Disease Management Care Blog: Learn about how to manage diseases, and read about the effects of public health policy on this ability.
22. Flu News Blog: Keep up with global flu pandemics and learn about public health policy related to illness.
23. Get Ready: Learn about flu, including H1N1.

Environmental Health

The field of environmental health as it relates to public health is growing. Here are a few blogs to consider.

24. Pollution Blog: A look at pollution problems and their impact on public health.
25. Environmental Health News: Get the latest on how environmental issues affect public health.
26. The Pump Handle: Public health from an environmental perspective, providing thought provoking posts and discussions.
27. Center for Environmental Health: News and information on public health and the environment from the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Research

Find out about the latest research into public health issues, and the data that is going into policy decisions?

28. Public Health Grid – Research and Development: Find out what is happening in the world of research to address public health problems.
29. Superbug: Research regarding the fight against MRSA.
30. Alliance for Aging Research: This blog looks at the public health issues associated with aging, and the research that goes into solving them.
31. Healthcare Economist: Looks into health care in business, and researches the effects of public health on the economy.

Health Care Industry and Policy

The health care industry plays a huge role in our public health system and in public health policy. Here are some blogs that cover the health care industry — including efforts at reform.

32. Health Beat: Learn what is happening in the world of health care reform.
33. Dr. Buttery’s Public Health BLOG: Get an inside look at public health policy, and commentary on what different measures could mean.
34. The Users’ Guide to the Health Reform Galaxy: Your insight into the ins and outs of health care reform and public policy.
35. The New Health Dialogue: A number of different perspectives on health care around the world, and policy here at home.
36. Health Affairs Blog: Get latest on how public health is covered, and commentary on policy.
37. Healthcare Technology News: Stay up on the latest news related to public health and technological advancements.
38. The Health Care Blog: “Everything you always wanted to know about the Health Care system. But were afraid to ask.”
39. Health Care Renewal: A blog focused on issues related to health reform.

Food and Drug

Food and drug safety is a big part of public health. You can get the latest on what is happening in this area.

40. Fed Up!: Food safety issues from Consumers Union.
41. Barf Blog: Looks at food poisoning and other food safety issues.
42. U.S. Food Safety Blog: Keeps you up to date on the latest food alerts, as well as news on inspection and food borne illness.
43. Terra Sigillata: A look at what is happening in the world of pharma and biotech.
44. Piper Report: Focuses on the latest in pharma, as well as covering other issues in public health.
45. Hooked: Ethics, Medicine, and Pharma: Learn what is going on in the world of Pharma, and how research into medicines works.

Living Healthy

Learn about health for the rest of us. Emphasis on making better choices, and overage of how public health policy affects everyday people.

46. Well Blog: The New York Times offers its take on health and wellness, including the effects of public health policy.
47. Women’s Health: Learn about healthy living and issues faced specifically by women.
48. Cold Truth: Investigative journalism that peels back the hype related to public health.
49. Diet Blog: Addresses issues related to the public health problem of weight and sedentary lifestyles.
50. dLife: Learn about life with diabetes, and what you can do to control it.

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