Contaminated milk from one plant in Illinois sickened thousands with ‘Salmonella’ in 1985 − as outbreaks rise in the US, lessons from this one remain true
The legal, political and public health consequences of the largest Salmonella outbreak in the US underscore the importance of food safety inspections and disease surveillance.
May 7, 2025 • ~7 min
The Women’s Health Initiative has shaped women’s health for over 30 years, but its future is uncertain
The landmark study, which enrolled more than 160,000 participants and has informed public health guidelines for women over 50, is still making tremendous contributions to women’s health.
May 2, 2025 • ~8 min
Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection
Rates of the bacterial infection have gone up by 500% since last year, with babies and young children most at risk.
April 29, 2025 • ~10 min
The sudden dismissal of public records staff at health agencies threatens government accountability
Public records requested under the Freedom of Information Act have helped shape health policy and keep the government accountable – but recent staff cuts may make this impossible.
April 16, 2025 • ~10 min
How the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service protects public health at home and abroad
The Epidemic Intelligence Service has been a crucial tool in fighting diseases at home and abroad. Its impact would be impossible to replace.
April 14, 2025 • ~9 min
Study: Burning heavy fuel oil with scrubbers is the best available option for bulk maritime shipping
Researchers analyzed the full lifecycle of several fuel options and found this approach has a comparable environmental impact, overall, to burning low-sulfur fuels.
April 8, 2025 • ~9 min
EPA must use the best available science − by law − but what does that mean?
The Trump administration’s job cuts and advisory board changes at the agency won’t change those rules, as a former EPA science adviser explains.
April 7, 2025 • ~8 min
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