Noncommunicable Diseases
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The Hidden Health Penalty of Seafood Tariffs
President Donald Trump's tariffs will raise seafood prices, which could undermine cardiovascular health
Nutrition for Growth: A Crossroads for Ethiopia's Healthy Future
Ethiopia's minister for health services and programs lays out long-term strategies for nutrition and global partnerships
How the MAHA Commission Can Improve U.S. Life Expectancy
To help Americans live healthier, policymakers should address what researchers call the causes of causes for ill health
Where Household Air Pollution Causes the Most Harm
According to a new study, exposure to household air pollution remains a leading risk factor for disease and early death
Zimbabwe's Bus Disaster and the Deadly Cost of Defunding Global Health
Global cooperation could reduce disparities in emergency care, but the United States cut programs for disaster relief
When Endometriosis Causes Mental Illness
Despite endometriosis's links to psychiatric conditions, health systems fail to train doctors to spot these connections
"Power of Joy": New Film on Childbirth During Ethiopia's Civil War
The documentary follows a girl who survived a harrowing childbirth to become an ambassador for women's health
Small Fish: Big Nutritional Impact
Incorporating indigenous small fish into local diets can deliver health benefits to communities facing malnutrition
How Innovations in Gut Health Can Help Treat Global Hunger
Advancements in gut microbiome research could strengthen existing hunger treatments and prevent malnutrition relapse
The Weaponization of Witchcraft Laws in Kenya
Poorly understood land rights and an aging population are fueling Kenya's eldercide epidemic
South Carolina Addresses the Geriatrician Gap
The state is leading efforts to care for its aging population by recruiting elder-care specialists
Health, Latin America, and the Promise of Artificial Intelligence
Multiple crises burden health systems in the region, but AI offers potential for progress
U.S. Migration Surge Draws Attention to Mental Health Care
New York City-based projects adapt mental health services used in low- or middle-income countries to an urban context
Solutions to U.S. Gun Violence Hinge on Election
Physicians are working to improve patient safety education but rely on research funding that is in doubt