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Stay in the know about public health news from The Nation’s Health newspaper.
Stories in the October 2019 issue include:
Toxic algae
blooms creating hazards for US public health
Algae blooms are contaminating waters used for drinking and recreational
purposes at alarming rates, causing human illnesses and animal deaths.
Video games
and health: Sorting science from popular beliefs
There are pros and cons to playing video games, though one
often-cited concern may need to be vanquished for good.
Ending America’s
HIV epidemic: Q&A with Giroir on raising awareness, building partnerships
The Nation’s Health talks with
HHS’ Brett Giroir on the federal initiative to end HIV in America.
New tool calculates
human, monetary cost of not breastfeeding children
Creating environments that support breastfeeding women could
save hundreds of thousands of lives and billions of dollars every year, according to a new global health tool.
More women
in dentistry workforce may lead to improvements in access
The U.S. dental workforce is welcoming more
women into its ranks, which could have implications for access to oral health care.
Racism can
shape decisions to practice in underserved communities
Racism in medical schools can influence whether
graduating doctors choose to practice in high-need communities, a new study finds.
Healthy You:
Get the skinny on protecting your skin
Maintaining skin health is important throughout life. A dermatologist offers
tips on keeping skin looking and feeling vibrant. Read Healthy
You online, or download as a PDF in English or Spanish.
Newsmakers
Check out who’s who in public health
Resources
New public health media and publications
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