Public Health

Children living within 1 mile of at least one natural gas well were 5 to 7 times more likely to develop lymphoma, a Pennsylvania study found.

Wildfires and agriculture and farming emissions may be the top sources of air pollution linked to increased risk of dementia, research finds.

Black women died during or soon after pregnancy at higher rates than any other racial group in every year from 1999 to 2019. American Indian and Alaska Native women had the greatest increase in risk during this period.

From the front lines of climate change and health inequities, city leaders are collaborating on solutions and learning from one another how best to rise and meet these challenges.

A March of Dimes report gave the US a grade of D+ for maternal and infant health care, highlighting that the national preterm birth rate hit 10.5% in 2021, a record 15-year high.

College students who postpone medical care to save money end up paying for it down the line in the form of worse health, a researcher contends.

Maui County issued an ‘unsafe water’ alert and urged precautions. Residents can face several toxic hazards from fires, as an expert in the chemical risks from fires explains.

New survey data reveal gaps in the maternal health knowledge of American adults, including around vaccines and SIDS.

The new frontline for extreme heat: Arizona’s emergency rooms.“This is by far the worst year that we’ve ever seen.”…

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted on July 26, 1990, stands as one of the most significant civil rights laws in U.S. history. Designed to eliminate discrimination and ensure equal opportunities for Americans with disabilities, the ADA has had a profound impact on advancing health…

As extreme heat worsens, cities are exploring ways to reach isolated individuals before it’s too late.

The biggest risk from advanced artificial intelligence is biological.