Evidence and experts to help you understand today’s public health news—and what it means for tomorrow.
World Malaria Day is April 25. Today, guest host Thomas Locke takes us to Capitol Hill where we meet malaria... more
Humans are transforming, degrading, and altering Earth’s natural life support systems so profoundly that our actions have created an existential... more
The presence of infectious diseases can be picked up through wastewater surveillance but how can this data be useful in... more
There’s a lot of research around Type 2 diabetes that has informed patient care when it comes to diagnosis, treatment,... more
Cigarette butts are the most littered object in the world. With their plastic filters and toxic substances, they are a... more
Dr. Antonia Novella served as the 14th Surgeon General under President George H.W. Bush from 1989 - 1993. She is... more
Much research has been dedicated to the long-lasting negative impacts of adverse childhood experiences—far less has focused on the powerful... more
On March 26, Baltimore’s iconic Francis Scott Key Bridge was hit by a cargo ship and collapsed, killing six people.... more
Recent reports of spillover of avian virus H5N1 into cows, cats, and even one human are concerning to the scientific... more
Per- and polyfluorinated substances are in all kinds of products from waterproof makeup to fire retardants. Dr. Ned Calonge, co-author... more