public health

Ticks are spreading in the U.S., and carrying diseases like Lyme and alpha-gal syndrome, which causes an allergy to red meat. That could cost the livestock industry billions.

This is a sped-up timeline: When Gates started his foundation 25 years ago, he’d been planning for the money to last several decades after his death.

Officials say the toxic stuff is removed first. Residents say there’s no way to be sure.

The National Bureau of Economic Research found the number of deaths was large enough to result in a net increase to the Social Security fund.

Former employees worry that infectious diseases will go unchecked as a result of the agency’s closing.

Despite life-saving exceptions to the freeze on foreign aid, many vital health programs are still on hold.

The U.S. provides around 18% of the WHO’s funding — more than any other nation. A pullout would also affect data-sharing.

Public pools are more of a bellwether for racial and economic inequality than you might think. We break down the numbers.

Even as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes, litigation — whether about vaccines, masks or a range of other public health policies made during the pandemic — isn’t about to end.

State officials said they will instead use state funds they can control, including cutting out organizations tied to abortion care.