Will Our Government’s Multi-Billion-Dollar Investment in Genome Science Pay Off?
Though the medical benefits of genome science have been marginal thus far, the government’s multi-billion-dollar investment could pay…
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Even Smokers Living in Public Housing Support Smoking Bans
They might be hoping to quit soon, and they have a civic spirit about common indoor areas. By…
Why the Presidential Candidates Aren’t Talking About Public Health
Issues like Zika and the ongoing water crisis in Flint, Michigan, should get more mention on the campaign…
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…
How Australia Eliminated AIDS as a Public-Health Threat
The U.S. could be wise to take note. By Madeleine Thomas The Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge…
The Lifelong Health Toll of Schoolyard Racism
New research is uncovering the particularly damaging health effects of experiencing racial discrimination in childhood—and showing just how long those effects can last.
How Cities Affect the Stomach Flu
A study in Bangladesh highlights markedly different disease dynamics in the urban core versus the more rural periphery.
Is Academic Research in the U.K. About to Die Off?
New rules that go into effect in May could prevent scientists from discussing their work with Parliament, public-health researchers say.
Why Is It So Easy for Officials to Cover Up Drinking Water Scandals?
Vague regulations let government officials hide drinking water contamination from the public.
The Three Federal Laws That Could Eliminate Gun Deaths in the U.S.
A new study shows just how easily lawmakers could abate our national gun crisis.