For more than two decades, measles was a disease most Americans knew from history books, old photographs, or stories told by older relatives. The United […]
Category: Healthcare
When Saving Medicaid Money Could Cost States More
Starting in January 2027, millions of lower-income Americans enrolled in Medicaid will face a new requirement that has been presented as a way to reduce […]
We Know How to Prevent Black Lung. So Why Are Workers Still Dying?
There was a time when black lung was considered an inevitable consequence of working in a coal mine. Miners spent decades underground breathing coal dust, […]
The 9/11 Victims We’re Still Learning About
Twenty-five years after the September 11th terrorist attacks, researchers are preparing to study a group of people whose experiences have received considerably less attention than […]
Where Is the Opioid Settlement Money Going?
When opioid manufacturers, distributors, and other companies agreed to pay billions of dollars to settle lawsuits over their role in the nation’s opioid crisis, the […]
When AI Reads Your Medical Records
For years, artificial intelligence in health care was largely discussed as a future technology. Doctors might someday use AI to identify diseases, analyze medical images, […]
Can We Trust Food Safety?
Americans rarely think about the complex system that keeps the food supply safe. They purchase a bag of lettuce, a container of fruit, or a […]
How Worried Should We Be About Hantavirus?
News about outbreaks of rare viruses tends to trigger a familiar cycle of anxiety. Headlines spread quickly, social media speculation accelerates, and comparisons to COVID-19 […]
How ADHD Is Commonly Misunderstood
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, commonly known as ADHD, is one of the most widely discussed and frequently misunderstood neurodevelopmental conditions. Public awareness has increased significantly in recent […]
The Hidden Barriers to Mental Healthcare
Mental health has become one of the defining public health issues of the modern era. Awareness has grown, stigma has declined in many communities, and […]