Opinion Vaccines: a victory and a failure Despite being one of our most impactful public health tools, vaccines continue to be pilloried in the public square. By Lisa Doggett October 11, 2023
Ideas AI is already tracking the next pandemic The technology was in development long before COVID-19, but the pandemic spurred a surge of interest. By Rebecca Heilweil June 13, 2023
People How Costa Rica became a global health leader: Q&A with President Carlos Alvarado Quesada Former president Carlos Alvarado Quesada talks pandemic governance, Costa Rican public health, and how he deals with stress. By Christine Mehta May 16, 2023
People Susan Cheng is exploring the mechanics of healthy aging The cardiologist and epidemiologist wants to understand the barriers to sustaining health as we age. By Amy Roeder February 14, 2023
Opinion Public health needs to reform—here’s the way forward The U.S.’s failed pandemic response stems from the field’s longstanding elitism. By Jesse Bump February 13, 2023
Ideas Public health’s COVID crossroads A lot fell through the cracks during the COVID-19 pandemic, but one doctor argues we have a clear way forward. By K.J. Seung January 11, 2023
Ideas Here’s how to get COVID boosters into arms this flu season Only 5% of adults eligible for the new COVID booster have received it. Local health departments can change that. By K.J. Seung October 17, 2022
People Making the switch from stability to startup Q&A with Rachel Wilson, president of CIC Health By Michael Fitzgerald June 27, 2022
Feature The new market for public health entrepreneurs Investors have long ignored public health, but the pandemic revealed failures that markets can fix. By Damon Brown June 8, 2022
Research How COVID-19 changed African R&D African scientists broke new research ground during the pandemic. It's a sign of things to come. By Linda Nordling May 11, 2022