Policy & Practice

Eighty percent of what affects our health happens outside of a medical setting. The state is investing $650 million to address the social drivers of health.

Studies from around the world show U.S.-supported free school meals improve health, education, and economic development. So why are they at risk of cuts back home?

British physician Chris van Tulleken argues ultra-processed foods have negative long-term effects on our health.

Study finds overdose rates doubled in neighborhoods following police raids. Disruptions to safer drug supply lines could play a role.

Forced treatment doesn't work. It's time for health leaders to invest in better alternatives.

Jennifer Vanderbes's new book reexamines a dangerous drug's impact in the U.S.

The technology was in development long before COVID-19, but the pandemic spurred a surge of interest.

Kids are healthier when their parents are insured, too. Here's how we can keep more kids and families covered as pandemic-era Medicaid coverage ends.

Health outcomes can be traced back to politics and policies. In a polarizing world, will we have the courage to make decisions in the public’s interest?

An editorial cartoon by Natasha Loder