Paid family leave needs to expand its definition of “family”
Advocates for paid family leave argue the policy leaves out a growing swath of older Americans: those without living family members.
Policy & Practice
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.
Here’s how to put teeth in the U.S. response to diabetes
Oral health may be key to disease prevention and mitigation. We need better data and tech to find out how.
Will COVID-19 mark the highwater point for sewage surveillance?
Wastewater surveillance was a key tool in the fight against COVID-19. As pandemic control measures wane, does it have a future?
Pharmacy benefit managers claim to lower drug costs. Congress isn’t convinced.
Legislators and patient advocacy groups question whether the cost savings secured by PBMs make their way to consumers.
Why countering misinformation won’t work in health emergencies
Public health experts Katelyn Jetelina and Caitlin Rivers argue officials must make clear communication a priority during health emergencies.
Tuberculosis, not COVID-19, is the plague of the century
Wealthy nations are preparing for a future pandemic while ignoring an ancient scourge: TB, a lethal disease that infects 2 billion people worldwide.
We can’t stop at water—it’s time to kick PFAS out of our makeup
Toxic chemicals are hidden in hundreds of personal care products. We must move decisively to protect consumers.
Processed foods are making us sick. It’s time for the FDA and USDA to step in.
Better regulating processed foods could curb an epidemic of chronic food illness that causes 1,600 deaths daily in the U.S.
Misinformation is making America sicker
Americans must tackle inequality to fight health misinformation and improve trust in government.