Have you ever thought about how communities stay healthy and free of diseases? Public health initiatives play a crucial role in promoting well-being, preventing illness, and addressing health ...

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...

Has there been any good news on the global health front in 2025? The year has been dominated by the unprecedented shakeup of U.S. aid, with the dissolving of the United States Agency for International ...

The disease remains one of the leading causes of death among women, but it could become the first cancer to be eradicated ...

Dr. McMorrow commented, “I am looking forward to this so much! First, to deepen my knowledge and skills in international education by learning to facilitate a COIL. This is an innovative and ...

Ultra-processed foods are rapidly becoming a global dietary staple, and new research links them to worsening health outcomes around the world. Scientists say only bold, coordinated policy action can ...

Mental health is increasingly recognized as a universal human right and an essential foundation of human development. Yet across the world, millions remain without access to the support they need, ...

Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), including electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) and vapes, have emerged as a ...