Public Health

Meet Suzanne Judd, PhD: UC’s First Director of the Groundbreaking Center for Public Health

Meet Suzanne Judd, PhD: UC’s First Director of the Groundbreaking Center for Public Health

Judd is stepping into an exciting new role as the director of the UC Center for Public Health. Her mission? ... Read more

Fundación Alpura Commits MX Million to Boost Food Security: A Game-Changer for Communities

Fundación Alpura Commits MX$48 Million to Boost Food Security: A Game-Changer for Communities

Nearly half of Mexican households have trouble accessing food, a situation highlighted by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography ... Read more

New COVID Variant Discovered in Over 20 States: What the WHO Reveals and What You Need to Know

New COVID Variant Discovered in Over 20 States: What the WHO Reveals and What You Need to Know

A new COVID variant, called Cicada, is making headlines as cases rise around the globe. It has been reported in ... Read more

Transform Your Life: Effective Lifestyle Changes to Minimize Toxic Plastic Exposure

Transform Your Life: Effective Lifestyle Changes to Minimize Toxic Plastic Exposure

A recent pilot study published in Toxics indicates that lifestyle changes can reduce toxic plastic chemicals in our bodies. This ... Read more

Top Healthcare Priorities from 2026 Governors’ State of the State Addresses: Key Insights and Trends

Top Healthcare Priorities from 2026 Governors’ State of the State Addresses: Key Insights and Trends

Across the nation, governors have made healthcare a top priority in their 2026 addresses. They are all tackling similar challenges ... Read more

Why the Cambridge Public Health Department Remains Silent on Neal’s Departure: What You Need to Know

Why the Cambridge Public Health Department Remains Silent on Neal’s Departure: What You Need to Know

This week, the abrupt exit of Derrick Neal, Cambridge’s chief public health officer, has raised eyebrows about the city’s unique ... Read more

Over 20 States Take Legal Action Against EPA to Preserve Landmark Climate Protections

Over 20 States Take Legal Action Against EPA to Preserve Landmark Climate Protections

More than 20 states have banded together to challenge the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its decision to reverse a ... Read more

New Study Reveals Strong Connection Between Ultraprocessed Foods and Increased Heart Disease Risk

New Study Reveals Strong Connection Between Ultraprocessed Foods and Increased Heart Disease Risk

A recent study involving over 6,500 adults in the U.S. has found a concerning link between ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) and ... Read more

New Cardiovascular Guidelines Recommend Statins for Adults Aged 30 and Up: What You Need to Know

New Cardiovascular Guidelines Recommend Statins for Adults Aged 30 and Up: What You Need to Know

On Friday, major medical groups announced significant updates to cardiovascular disease prevention guidelines. They’ve lowered the recommended age for considering ... Read more

Discover Spokane Regional Health District: Your Guide to Community Health Services and Resources

Discover Spokane Regional Health District: Your Guide to Community Health Services and Resources

Spring is here! As you clear out the clutter at home, it’s also a great time to focus on your ... Read more