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Public Health Archive

Archives for March 2024

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How the world has radically cut child deaths, in one chartHow the world has radically cut child deaths, in one chart
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Fewer kids are dying than ever before — but a lot of work remains.

By Dylan Scott
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The tropical disease that’s suddenly everywhereThe tropical disease that’s suddenly everywhere
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Dengue is erupting in South America — and has even found its way to the US.

By Dylan Scott
Alcohol overuse causes 178,000 American deaths annually. Why is it so undertreated?
Health

Medications can help the 1 in 12 people who suffer from alcohol use disorder. But most will never be treated.

By Rachel DuRose
Public Health
What do Americans want from their food? The answers are in Trader Joe’s recalls.What do Americans want from their food? The answers are in Trader Joe’s recalls.
Public Health

Leaving food safety to private enterprise has risks.

By Keren Landman, MD
Public Health
The CDC has finally loosened Covid isolation guidelines. Here’s why that’s a good thing.The CDC has finally loosened Covid isolation guidelines. Here’s why that’s a good thing.
Public Health

Isolation policies haven’t stopped Covid’s worst outcomes. Other, better policies might.

By Keren Landman, MD
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Who fakes cancer research? Apparently, lots of people.Who fakes cancer research? Apparently, lots of people.
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Faked cancer data is the latest sign of science’s fraud problem.

By Kelsey Piper
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Driving at ridiculous speeds should be physically impossibleDriving at ridiculous speeds should be physically impossible
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Reckless speeding is epidemic in the US. This simple technology could save tens of thousands of lives.

By David Zipper

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