West Coast Infernos, Midday Mudslides, and the Little Cool Beans that Might Save the World
Wildfires and public health, predicting floods, and substituting beans for beef were top stories in environmental news this week.
Access to Care Is Only Part of Public Health
While the U.S. debate over healthcare has been focused on Obamacare, we’ve been ignoring some other important aspects of health policy.
Can Bacteria Improve the Water We Drink?
Municipal water treatment just got easier, cheaper, and more efficient. And it's all thanks to an unlikely helper: bacteria.
Why Doctors Are Prescribing Gun Legislation
Gun legislation is once again becoming a public health concern, according to the AMA and other medical groups.
The Lasting Fallout of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study
A recent paper provides evidence that the Tuskegee Syphilis Study reduced the life expectancy of African-American men.
What’s A Healthier Choice: A Big Mac or A Chipotle Burrito?
Consumers looking to make a healthier choice need to consider that "fast casual" restaurants aren't always better than fast food.
A Brief History of Tobacco in America
Over the past 50 years, the portion of Americans who smoke dropped has dropped from 42 to 15 percent. The precipitous decline could mean the end of the fascination.
What the Titanic Reveals About Class and Life Expectancy
The recent anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic reminds us of the serious and often-roundabout influence socioeconomic status can ...
Guess What? You’re a Superorganism.
The White House has announced the "microbiome moonshot" – a push to understand the human microbiome.