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Going Gray: National Aging Plans Gain Global Traction
Expanding plans on aging create avenues for understanding the most effective policies while identifying future obstacles
USAID Lost: Stories From Colombia, Kenya, and Nepal
Public health and development professionals share insights from three nations hit hard by U.S. cuts to foreign aid
Cancer Patients and the Medicaid Cuts in "One Big, Beautiful Bill"
Under the GOP megabill, millions could lose access to potentially life-saving cancer screenings, treatments, and care
How Not to Die Too Soon: The Politics Behind Life Expectancy
In a new book, Devi Sridhar suggests governments should be held accountable for policies that influence life expectancy
Fostering Bicycle Safety for Human and Planetary Well-Being
Regular cycling improves physical and mental health, but sustainable urban planning is needed to ensure uptake
Where Iran and Israel Align: Youth Tobacco Use
Despite efforts to curb tobacco use in both countries, smoking rates among children and teenagers are on the rise
Tracking the Progress of "Make America Healthy Again"
A report card for the Trump administration's health agenda based on confirmation hearings and actions taken to date
A Gender Levy for Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Health-Harming Products
Industries hijack gender norms to sell harm—let's flip the script and fund gender-smart health with sin tax revenue
Women Bear Mexico's Diabetes Crisis
Nearly 10% of Mexico's population lives with diabetes, and women are diagnosed at higher rates than men
Microplastics Above Mexico: A High-Altitude Search for Pollution
Students collect saliva samples at 18,500 feet to uncover how microplastics in the atmosphere could harm health
The Hidden Health Penalty of Seafood Tariffs
President Donald Trump's tariffs will raise seafood prices, which could undermine cardiovascular health
U.S. Cuts to Ukraine's Foreign Aid Hit Health Workforce
Ukraine, with $1.4 billion curtailed, is the single biggest loser of U.S. foreign aid
Searching for Elderly Patients After the Los Angeles Wildfires
A UCLA neurologist describes the struggle to reach socially and physically isolated patients months after the wildfires
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