Ideas At a precipice, the CDC tries to pivot With a new director on the horizon, experts offer the agency fixes to four key problems. By Chris Berdik May 19, 2023
Feature 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. By Constance Sommer May 19, 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
Ideas 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. By Kiltesh Patel May 8, 2023
News 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? By Pingping Yin May 8, 2023
News 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. By Avani Kalra and Davis Giangiulio April 25, 2023
Opinion 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. By Katelyn Jetelina and Caitlin Rivers April 19, 2023
Essay 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. By Vidya Krishnan March 21, 2023
Opinion 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. By Shruthi Mahalingaiah March 16, 2023
Opinion 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. By Jerold Mande March 1, 2023