Measles could again become widespread as cases surge worldwide

The US eliminated measles in 2000, but the number of cases at home and abroad has experts worried.

Rebecca Schein, Assistant Professor of Infectious Disease Pediatrics, Michigan State University • conversation
May 7, 2025 ~10 min

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.

Michael Petros, Clinical Assistant Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of Illinois Chicago • conversation
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.

Jean Wactawski-Wende, Professor of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo • conversation
May 2, 2025 ~8 min

Always looking to home

Mingmar Sherpa, a researcher in the Martin Lab in the Department of Biology, has remained connected to his home in Nepal at every step of his career.

Ekaterina Khalizeva | Department of Biology • mit
April 29, 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.

Annette Regan, Adjunct Associate Professor of Epidemiology, University of California, Los Angeles • conversation
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.

Reshma Ramachandran, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Yale University • conversation
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.

Casey Luc, Health Scientist, University of Illinois Chicago • conversation
April 14, 2025 ~9 min

Handheld device could transform heart disease screening

Researchers have developed a handheld device that could potentially replace stethoscopes as a tool for detecting certain types of heart disease.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
April 8, 2025 ~5 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.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
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.

H. Christopher Frey, Glenn E. Futrell Distinguished University Professor of Environmental Engineering, North Carolina State University • conversation
April 7, 2025 ~8 min

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