Many Native Americans Can't Get Clean Water, Report Finds
A new report from DigDeep and the U.S. Water Alliance found race is the strongest predictor of water and sanitation access. This has implications for public health.
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There's A Promising New Vaccine For One Of The World's Top Health Threats
Dengue afflicts nearly 400 million people worldwide every year, but a vaccine has remained elusive. New research offers a path forward.
Behind The Scenes Of CDC's Vaping Investigation
Given the scope and the mysterious nature of vaping-related illness, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention set up a specialized command center to coordinate its response.
How The CDC's Reluctance To Use The 'F-Word' — Firearms — Hinders Suicide Prevention
Congress has told the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention not to "advocate or promote gun control." That directive complicates the public health agency's efforts to prevent suicide.
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak In Congo An International Health Emergency
The current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 1,650 people, according to the World Health Organization. About 12 new cases are reported daily.
As Electric Scooters Proliferate, So Do Minor Injuries And Blocked Sidewalks
Electric scooters provide users with a fun, quick and affordable mode of transportation. But medical experts are observing a growing public health concern, and officials are slow to provide solutions.
Measles Is Spiking Around The Globe. How Worried Should We Be?
There are outbreaks in rich countries and poor countries, from the United States to Madagascar. And the World Health Organization says vaccine hesitancy is a top 10 threat to global health.
California Doctors Alarmed As State Links Their Opioid Prescriptions to Deaths
The Death Certificate Project aims to weed out doctors who are overprescribing opioids, but some physicians say the investigations are having a chilling effect on the legitimate treatment of pain.
As Climate Changes, Is Eating Raw Oysters Getting Riskier?
Tighter regulations on oyster harvesting have helped reduce the number of people affected by the deadly bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, but warming waters have allowed the bacteria to expand and thrive.
Big Soda And The Ballot: Soda Industry Takes Cues From Tobacco To Combat Taxes
Voters in Oregon and Washington will decide Tuesday whether to strip cities of their ability to tax sugary drinks, thanks to ballot initiatives backed by Big Soda.