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A photo of Vice President Kamala Harris on stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

<乌鸦传媒>Healthcare a Major Player at the Democratic Convention's Opening Night

Abortion, COVID, gun violence, and drug prices were among the topics in the spotlight

A photo through a chain link fence of blue plastic barrel of waste discarded next to a river.

<乌鸦传媒>Docs Need Better Guidance on Patient Exposure to 'Forever Chemicals,' Group Says

Environmental group's "roadmap" also urges feds to continue cutting PFAS levels in food and water

A photo of the White House in Washington, DC.

<乌鸦传媒>Clinicians Need More Education on Climate-Related Health Issues, Expert Says

Students are clamoring for this content, Katie Huffling tells White House conference attendees

A photo of packages of Plant Based Organic Burger Patties for sale in a supermarket.

<乌鸦传媒>Plant-based Food and Drink Labeling Is a Battlefield

Public health considerations are missing in action

A photo of competitors swimming in the Seine river during the women鈥檚 triathlon event.

<乌鸦传媒>Olympic Athletes Fall Ill After Swim in the Seine: Is Water Quality to Blame?

Infectious disease expert cautions against drawing conclusions from anecdotes

A photo of a blue rectangular piece of microplastic on the finger of a researcher

<乌鸦传媒>Microplastics Are Everywhere, but Are They Harming Us?

A look at what we know so far

A photo of a lab technician putting test tubes of urine samples into a centrifuge.

<乌鸦传媒>These Metals in Urine Predict Heart Disease and Death

Exposure may come from food, water, and air

A photo of athletes traveling by boat down the Seine River during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris

<乌鸦传媒>Infectious Disease Expert Explains Seine Bacteria as Olympic Events Are Postponed

It's not just about E. coli, expert says

A photo of a little girl playing in an urban fountain in the summer.

<乌鸦传媒>How to Prevent Heat-Related Illness in Pediatric Patients

Educating families can go a long way

AAIC over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA

<乌鸦传媒>Dementia Incidence Tied to Long-Term Exposure to Wildfire Smoke

Study assesses risks for older adults in Southern California

A photo of Janet Jarrett holding a photo of her sister, Pamela Jarrett.

<乌鸦传媒>Heat-Related Texas Deaths Climb After Beryl Left Millions Without Power

When will a complete death toll be known?

A photo of a kissing bug on a person's hand.

<乌鸦传媒>D.C. Hospital Gets a Wake-Up Call to Chagas Disease

Report is part of larger efforts to increase awareness of neglected disease

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Trump's Former Doc Weighs In; 23andMe and Alzheimer's Risk; What's 'Teflon Flu'?

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of the East London skyline under a layer of smog.

<乌鸦传媒>Psoriasis Joins List of Diseases Tied to Air Pollution

Poor air quality adds significantly to risk from genetic susceptibility factors

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>J.D. Vance's Healthcare Views; Congressman Hospitalized; New 'Forever Chemical'

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of temperature and humidity being monitored in a medicine cabinet at a medical center in California.

<乌鸦传媒>Extreme Heat and Some Medicines Can Be a Risky Combo: Here's What to Know

A look at common heat-related problems and solutions

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Spicy Chip Death Lawsuit; Gen X and Cancer; Extreme U.S. Temperatures

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of tampon products on the shelf in a pharmacy.

<乌鸦传媒>How Concerned Should We Be About Metal in Tampons?

Tampons contain lead and arsenic, but some say the levels aren't anything to worry about

A photo of smog over London.

<乌鸦传媒>Genes, Air Pollution Combine to Raise Lupus Risk

British data suggest how environmental and genetic factors add together

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Houston Hospitals Backed Up; Nurses Vote to Strike; Dengue Spreading in NY, NJ

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of smog over the city of Toronto, Canada.

<乌鸦传媒>Bad Air Quality in Pregnancy Hikes Cerebral Palsy Risk in Offspring

Study finds yet another problem linked to fine particulate pollution

A photo of the Supreme Court building in Washington DC.

<乌鸦传媒>With the End of Chevron, Health and Environmental Experts' Hands Are Tied

We need the rule of law to protect public health

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>GOP House to Investigate Biden's Doctor; Record-Breaking Heat; Emhoff Has COVID

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of President Joe Biden

<乌鸦传媒>Biden Administration Proposes Rule for Workplaces to Address Excessive Heat

But industry opposition may make a blanket mandate difficult to implement

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Fecal Bacteria at U.S. Beaches; America's Hoarding Problem; Nasal COVID Vax Trial

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of Los Angeles under a blanket of smog.

<乌鸦传媒>Air Pollution in Childhood Tied to Bronchitis Symptoms in Adulthood

Link largely persisted when researchers adjusted for childhood respiratory conditions

A photo of patients gathered at a Circle The City mobile clinic outside a soup kitchen for homeless people in Phoenix.

<乌鸦传媒>Street Medicine Teams Help Homeless People Rehydrate in Extreme Heat

Rising temperatures call for new avenues of care

A photo of a female Aedes albopictus mosquito acquiring a blood meal from a human host.

<乌鸦传媒>CDC Tells Docs to Be Alert for Dengue as Cases Ramp Up Worldwide

Even in the U.S., local mosquitoes are a growing threat

A photo of caged chickens at a commercial egg farm.

<乌鸦传媒>What's Driving Avian Influenza Virus Evolution? Human Food Systems

What we do next really matters

A computer rendering of coccidioides fungus

<乌鸦传媒>Are You Ready to Diagnose Valley Fever?

The dust-borne fungal blight has many forms, and its footprint is growing

A photo of a man pouring cold water onto his head to cool off on a hot day in the Mediterranean Sea in Beirut, Lebanon.

<乌鸦传媒>How Does Heat Kill? It Confuses the Brain, Shuts Down Organs, and Strains the Heart.

Here's what's happening inside the human body

A photo of a pregnant woman standing in front of a car.

<乌鸦传媒>Clear the Air: Protecting Expectant Mothers From the Hazards of Pollution

We must address this invisible risk to maternal health

A photo of an overflowing mailbox.

<乌鸦传媒>'Opting Out' of Medical Snail Mail Can Boost Your Karma (and Maybe Save the Planet)

We can't shrug off environmental responsibility just because we're doctors

A photo of grasses and yearling oysters growing on the large 鈥渕other鈥� shells in Willapa Bay near Tokeland, Washington.

<乌鸦传媒>What to Know About FDA's Warning on Paralytic Shellfish Poisonings

At least 31 people have been sickened in Oregon from eating shellfish harvested in the area

An aerial photo of Frasier retirement community in Boulder, Colorado.

<乌鸦传媒>Nursing Homes Left in the Dark as More Utilities Cut Power to Prevent Wildfires

Facilities are being forced to evaluate their preparedness

Lawrence O. Gostin, JD, LLD, and Sarah Wetter, JD, MPH

<乌鸦传媒>Here Are the Top Supreme Court Health Cases to Watch

A slew of cases this term could reshape health policy

A photo of residential buildings in Yakutsk, Siberia, Russia.

<乌鸦传媒>Most Heart Disease Deaths Still Occur in Cold Weather, but Heat Is a Growing Problem

Rising mortality burden from high ambient temperatures around the world

A photo of a glass of water casting a skull reflection on the table.

<乌鸦传媒>Allowable Lead Levels in U.S. Water Supply Can Harm Dialysis Patients, Study Shows

Those with higher lead levels in household drinking water more likely to need maximum ESA dosing

A photo of a hairdresser applying hair relaxer to her female client鈥檚 hair.

<乌鸦传媒>The Sickening Reality of 'White' Beauty Standards

From hair straighteners to racial surgery, the physical and emotional harm runs deep

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>NIH Scandal Grows; Ancient Skull Shows Brain Surgery; Drugs in New York's Rivers

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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