Companies keep selling harmful products – but history shows consumers can win in the end
In 2023, 42 state attorneys general sued Meta to remove Instagram features that Meta’s own studies had shown – and...
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Airdropping vaccines to eliminate canine rabies in Texas – two scientists explain the decades of research behind its success
Rabies is a deadly disease. Without vaccination, a rabies infection is nearly 100% fatal once someone develops symptoms. Texas has...
Why has there been a sharp rise in health-related benefits claims in Britain but not in similar countries? Expert Q&A
Since 2019, real-terms spending on health-related benefits in Britain has increased by £12 billion and is set to continue growing,...
Half of Black gay men will be diagnosed with HIV, despite highly effective preventive treatments − why?
At a pharmacy in Iowa, a 42-year-old Black gay man couldn’t find a medication he needed. The pharmacist, a white...
Many people in the Pacific lack access to adequate toilets – and climate change makes things worse
The Pacific Islands may evoke images of sprawling coastlines and picturesque scenery. But while this part of the world might...
How we think about ‘obesity’ and body weight is changing. Here’s why
From doctors’ offices to family gatherings, larger-bodied people report being bombarded with unsolicited advice about their eating and exercise habits....
Health care under Harris versus Trump: A public health historian sizes up their records
Health care is a defining issue in the 2024 election – Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican contender Donald...
How researchers measure wildfire smoke exposure doesn’t capture long-term health effects − and hides racial disparities
Kids born in 2020 worldwide will experience twice the number of wildfires during their lifetimes compared with those born in...
Intoxication nation: a double shot of US history
Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. Title of course: “Intoxication Nation:...
Should school nurses weigh students? We asked 5 experts
One in four Australian children aged two to 17 are classified as above a healthy weight, based on their body...
