Public Health
Public health trends in 2026 demand urgent attention from epidemiologists, government officials, and NGO leaders. Explore rising outbreak risks from conflicts, climate change, and funding gaps, plus strategies for preparedness.
Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research,…
A new bill in California continues the state’s efforts to crack down on…
Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research,…
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Practicing yoga may help people who are overweight or obese improve their cardiometabolic health, according to a study published April…
For people visiting a neurology doctor for the first time, a new study finds there is no difference in the…
Changes in vision are one of the most common signs of aging. If you’re sitting in a dimly lit restaurant…
A Spanish study used epigenetic fingerprints to track hidden exposure patterns and found that a widely used herbicide may be…
Short-term randomized trials suggest that reducing contact with plastics across food sourcing, processing, packaging, and preparation can rapidly reduce some…