Why Aren’t Americans Flipping Out About Zika? Because They Already Did Over Ebola
Keep calm, carry on, and don’t listen to your local broadcaster. By Jared Keller A specialist fumigates the…
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Sierra Leone Is Much More Than Just Ebola
So why have we stopped reading and writing about it since the outbreak? By Mariatu Santiago (Photo: Carl…
The Real Lesson of Ebola and Zika? We Need Much More Responsive Public Health Initiatives
We long ago abandoned control over Zika-carrying mosquitoes. There's no excuse for being so short-sighted about public health initiatives.
Is a Treatment for Ebola on the Way?
Researchers find the disease may have long-term effects on the brain, but a treatment may be on the way.
Attack the Epidemic Now, or Ride It Out?
The most cost-effective approach to fighting disease outbreaks may depend on how society and the media respond, a new study finds.
How Speculating Newscasters Keep Us Less Informed
It may seem reasonable for on-air talent to fill airtime with speculation and predictions, but it’s more difficult for us to correct that sort of misinformation later on.
Ebola: From Containment to Eradication and Beyond
There are a lot of similarities between the global response to the Ebola outbreak and the United Nation’s failure to quickly recognize the threat of HIV. Did we learn anything this time around?
Did Fear-Mongering Make Ebola’s Impact Worse?
While it's clear that many overestimated Ebola's impact, it's hard to draw a direct line from fearful predictions to economic loss.