NEWS / PUBLIC HEALTH

Old Forests Matter Most

Our oldest forests store far more carbon than newer forests do, making these primal places our allies in efforts to slow global warming. >

The Small Steps that Lead to a Longer Life

Tiny changes, like adding a handful of veggies to meals or five minutes of exercise to your day, can bring years of life free from illness. >

COVID Boosters Do the Job

A large British study makes clear how well COVID-19 boosters protect adults 50 and up against infection, hospitalization and death. >

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. >

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