Public Health Archive
Archives for April 2024
The US Department of Agriculture’s failed response to bird flu in cows, explained.
It is almost hard to believe just how effective vaccines are at saving infants’ lives.
The detection of bird flu in cows and the commercial milk supply raises new concerns about the risks to public health.
A roadmap for PFAS risk, testing, and more.
What doulas, midwives, and policymakers are doing to end the maternal mortality crisis.
For the last 100 years, we’ve only had one TB vaccine — and it leaves a lot to be desired.
Disease surveillance has so far kept the infection at bay in the US, but the CDC has renewed concerns.
A new EPA rule imposes federal regulations for the first time. Here’s what you can do on your own.
What lead-tainted Lunchables reveal about the persistent threat of lead exposure.
Cancer used to be a disease of the old. Not anymore.
Millions of Medicare patients could soon be prescribed Wegovy — and it’s going to cost taxpayers a lot of money.