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...
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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...
How the ‘rebound effect’ could eat away at the green gains from electric vehicles
The transport sector produces around 19% of Australia’s total greenhouse gas emissions. About 85% of transport emissions come from road...
Utilities rely on dirty ‘peaker’ plants when power demand surges, but there are alternatives
The U.S. is nearing the end of one of its hottest summers on record. Across the nation, heat waves have...
Elle Macpherson’s breast cancer: when the media reports on celebrity cancer, are we really getting the whole story?
Celebrity supermodel Elle Macpherson disclosed in an interview with The Australian Women’s Weekly earlier this week that seven years ago...
How HIV/AIDS got its name − the words Americans used for the crisis were steeped in science, stigma and religious language
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first used the term “AIDS” on Sept. 24, 1982, more than a year...
