NEWS / PUBLIC HEALTH

Artificial Intelligence Isn't Going Away. How Should Medicine Deal with It?

AI-based searches for information on medical conditions return a mixed bag of results. Patients and doctors need to be aware of the issues. >

A Large Percentage of CDC Databases Are Not Being Updated

Information on vaccination and disease outbreaks used to track Americans' health and prevent infection has not been updated in months. >

A 1970s Environmental Success Story Written in Our Hair

Cars and factories led to dangerous air pollution until EPA regulations brought it control. Hair samples show the scope of the recovery. >

Americans Are Having a Midlife Crisis

Middle-aged Americans are less satisfied than peers in Europe. Affordable health and child care and support for aging parents would help. >

The CDC Just Sidelined These Childhood Vaccines. Here’s What They Prevent

Parents are likely wondering about the recent changes to children's vaccination schedules. Here is what is in -- and out -- of the lineup. >

Health Care Consolidation and Rising Costs Happen, but Obamacare Is Not the Key Culprit

Why are doctors leaving private practice in record numbers? There are several reasons, but none are related to the Affordable Care Act. >

Nurse-Midwives Do More Than Deliver

Many don’t know that nurse-midwives are trained to provide routine gynecological care. They are a great resource for women in rural areas. >

The Air You Breathe

Scientists are working on ways to figure out if and when the air in public places like airplanes and hospitals contains dangerous microbes. >

In Rural America: More Patients, Fewer Doctors

Fewer family doctors are choosing to practice in rural areas, even as rural populations grow. Some ideas and programs designed to help. >

Peanut Butter Makes a Comeback with Kids

Exposing infants and children to peanuts in tiny amounts to prevent allergies is working. Now doctors and parents need to change course. >

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