The hantavirus outbreak has all the ingredients of a thriller movie and brings back memories of the beginnings of Covid. But the risk to the global population is low.

It’s a dangerous time for mothers and babies in the U.S. Access to abortion medications is at risk in a Supreme Court case. Homicide and suicide are now leading causes of death for pregnant women. And babies are dying because parents are refusing vitamin K shots at birth.

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The hantavirus outbreak has all the ingredients of a thriller movie and brings back memories of the beginnings of Covid. But the risk to the global population is low.

The new guidelines aim to catch prostate cancer earlier in Black men. The 'no gown, no gloves' message comes with a cheeky social media campaign.

The hantavirus outbreak has all the ingredients of a thriller movie and brings back memories of the beginnings of Covid. But the risk to the global population is low.

It’s a dangerous time for mothers and babies in the U.S. Access to abortion medications is at risk in a Supreme Court case. Homicide and suicide are now leading causes of death for pregnant women. And babies are dying because parents are refusing vitamin K shots at birth.

The company’s turbulent history leaves residents in the majority-Black Atlanta suburb of Conyers weary of its continued presence.

It’s a dangerous time for mothers and babies in the U.S. Access to abortion medications is at risk in a Supreme Court case. Homicide and suicide are now leading causes of death for pregnant women. And babies are dying because parents are refusing vitamin K shots at birth.

New York continues to be a state leader in childhood vaccine coverage. It’s something to celebrate, but importantly, we can’t let our guard down.

Ever wonder what is streaming in the sewers below the New York streets? Our wastewater system provides more than just sanitation. It can also act as an unbiased surveillance system (an epidemiologist’s dream).

The United States has made almost no progress in closing racial health disparities despite promises, research shows. The government, some critics argue, is often the underlying culprit.

Measles is on the rise in the United States. It’s going to get worse, largely because a growing number of parents are deciding not to get their children vaccinated against measles as well as diseases like polio and pertussis.

Why did it take so long to recognize the virus on high-tech farms in the world’s richest country? Because even though H5N1 has circulated for nearly three decades, its arrival in dairy cattle was most unexpected.

Misinformation coupled with a parental rights movement that shifts decision-making away from public health expertise has contributed to the lowest childhood vaccine rates in a decade.

Poppy seeds come from the plant that produces opium and from which narcotics such as morphine and codeine are derived. During harvesting and processing, the seeds can become coated with the opium fluid.

Moxidectin has proven effective for river blindness and elephantiasis. But there’s little financial incentive for pharmaceutical companies to invest in a drug whose target market is the very poorest people in the world.

The Trump administration's new "roadmap" on drug policy adds potential conflicts with its actions, including a budget request that proposes cuts to addiction and mental health programs.

The lone star tick is driving the rapid rise of alpha-gal syndrome, a delayed allergy to red meat, and cases may be undercounted. Meanwhile, a new vaccine for Lyme disease faces challenges.

Lower-wage health care workers who sacrificed their health at the peak of the pandemic are still on the job, and still suffering.

In the Atlanta metropolitan area, several resources are available for people experiencing a dangerous home environment. Here’s how to get help for domestic violence.

Laborers have suffered as summers have grown hotter with climate change. But health policy and occupational health researchers say that worker deaths are not inevitable, if employers adopt workplace safety regulations like ample water and breaks.

Moxidectin has proven effective for river blindness and elephantiasis. But there’s little financial incentive for pharmaceutical companies to invest in a drug whose target market is the very poorest people in the world.

The Trump administration's new "roadmap" on drug policy adds potential conflicts with its actions, including a budget request that proposes cuts to addiction and mental health programs.

Moxidectin has proven effective for river blindness and elephantiasis. But there’s little financial incentive for pharmaceutical companies to invest in a drug whose target market is the very poorest people in the world.

The lone star tick is driving the rapid rise of alpha-gal syndrome, a delayed allergy to red meat, and cases may be undercounted. Meanwhile, a new vaccine for Lyme disease faces challenges.

The Trump administration's new "roadmap" on drug policy adds potential conflicts with its actions, including a budget request that proposes cuts to addiction and mental health programs.

The lone star tick is driving the rapid rise of alpha-gal syndrome, a delayed allergy to red meat, and cases may be undercounted. Meanwhile, a new vaccine for Lyme disease faces challenges.

More kids are living in extended-stay hotels long-term, with a variety of health effects. “Social trauma is the biggest challenge,” a school official said.

NY public health update: the importance of closing doors for fire safety and what to know about peptides being sold at medspas. ✍️ @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social @marisadonnelly.bsky.social

Some childhood vaccination rates in New York City have started to lag. The New York City Council aims to change that by passing legislation to educate parents about the safety of vaccines.

Noma ‘is the quintessential neglected disease.' A new discovery may offer a clue to what causes it.

The board of the Georgia Department of Public Health has gone seven straight months without meeting, raising concerns about transparency and oversight.

40% are uninsured, and immigration status locks many out of safety net programs.

While the early data are impressive, making psychedelic therapy available at scale requires the government to ensure safety and efficacy the way we do for other medications.

Nearly 1,000 cases later, here's what to know about the largest U.S. measles outbreak in 35 years — how it started, how it ended, and what lessons can be learned.

NY public health update: the importance of closing doors for fire safety and what to know about peptides being sold at medspas. ✍️ @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social @marisadonnelly.bsky.social

Some childhood vaccination rates in New York City have started to lag. The New York City Council aims to change that by passing legislation to educate parents about the safety of vaccines.

NY public health update: the importance of closing doors for fire safety and what to know about peptides being sold at medspas. ✍️ @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social @marisadonnelly.bsky.social

Groups in NYC who distribute food to seniors take stock after a rough winter — and urge action before summer, when extreme heat could bring another barrier to aid distribution.

Noma ‘is the quintessential neglected disease.' A new discovery may offer a clue to what causes it.

Some childhood vaccination rates in New York City have started to lag. The New York City Council aims to change that by passing legislation to educate parents about the safety of vaccines.

While the early data are impressive, making psychedelic therapy available at scale requires the government to ensure safety and efficacy the way we do for other medications.

A new report from @commonwealthfund.org ranks Georgia 48th in the nation for Hispanic health care, with high rates of uninsured adults and children.

While the early data are impressive, making psychedelic therapy available at scale requires the government to ensure safety and efficacy the way we do for other medications.

Nearly 1,000 cases later, here's what to know about the largest U.S. measles outbreak in 35 years — how it started, how it ended, and what lessons can be learned.

The board of the Georgia Department of Public Health has gone seven straight months without meeting, raising concerns about transparency and oversight.

Doctors are seeing more respiratory issues as smoke from South Georgia fires drifts north into Atlanta. Here are some other things to know to protect your health amid poor air quality:

Data from a recent poll show most Americans trust vaccines, but headlines have focused on doubt. The idea that vaccine skepticism is now the default is itself a public health threat.

Most of the babies hospitalized in a recent nationwide outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart baby formula needed additional treatment after going home, according to new CDC data shared Friday.