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Public Health Archive

Archives for April 2025

Public Health
Drug overdose deaths are in a free fall — for nowDrug overdose deaths are in a free fall — for now
Public Health

Fewer people are dying from opioid overdoses. Trump threatens that progress.

By Dylan Scott
We’re on the verge of a universal allergy cure
Health

The one allergy treatment to rule them all, explained.

By Dylan Scott
Climate
The freaky part of allergy season that no one warned you aboutThe freaky part of allergy season that no one warned you about
Climate

If you dislike insects, you’ll hate this.

By Umair Irfan
Future Perfect
The self-inflicted death of American science has already begunThe self-inflicted death of American science has already begun
Future Perfect

Trump’s crackdown on foreign students and scientists will do irreparable harm to the country.

By Bryan Walsh
Health
Why RFK Jr. wants to ban fluoride in waterWhy RFK Jr. wants to ban fluoride in water
Health

Kennedy is targeting our best defense against the dentist.

By Dylan Scott
Future Perfect
Could an inexpensive vaccine help stave off dementia?Could an inexpensive vaccine help stave off dementia?
Future Perfect

Dementia has long resisted treatment. But one answer could be surprisingly simple.

By Bryan Walsh
Health
A catastrophe is unfolding at the top US health agency — and it will put American lives at riskA catastrophe is unfolding at the top US health agency — and it will put American lives at risk
Health

US health care is never going to be the same.

By Dylan Scott