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.
Policy & Practice
If Dry January feels, well, dry—try “Damp” January instead
A month of mindful drinking is a good way to reset for the sober curious, says a pediatrician. But total abstinence isn’t necessary for good health.
The best public health books and journalism of 2022
A selection of the year’s best from award-winning journalists and writers. And a few of our staff favorites.
Lung cancer kills 130,000 Americans a year—but screening is rare
With an early diagnosis lung cancer is no longer a death sentence. Annual screening could save almost 25,000 lives.
Five public health reasons to vote in the midterms
Your vote on Tuesday is good for democracy and your health, says Zoe Siegel.
Taking steps toward anti-racist health care
Across the U.S., efforts are being made to increase equity and reduce bias in the practice of health.
Resolving health disparities in NYC starts with data
New York City's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene began anti-racist work by establishing metrics.
Amid an overdose epidemic, we must make drug use safer
The Biden administration may soon approve overdose prevention centers in the U.S. A pilot in NYC shows how the move could reduce harm from drug use.
We can’t ban guns. But we can make them safer
The first gun law passed in the U.S. in decades is a major step forward, but experts say we’re still a long way from truly curbing violence.