Prenatal chemical mixtures may influence fetal growth and placental health
Common environmental chemicals could affect birthweight and placental function, according to a new study published in Environmental Science…
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak – POLITICO
The WHO typically only declares a public health emergency of international concern — one rung below pandemic in…
Europe faces growing health threats from fossil fuel reliance
Europe’s dependence on fossil fuels is not only making the continent economically and politically vulnerable, it also has…
Global Health Landscape Shifts with New Tariffs and Deals
U.S. President Donald Trump has mandated 100% tariffs on imported branded pharmaceuticals. Drugmakers can avoid these tariffs…
In memory of former global health pioneer Barry Bloom
When Barry R. Bloom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he decided to be a data point. He signed…
Britain steps back from Africa with new aid cuts – POLITICO
“These steep cuts will impact the most marginalized and left behind communities,” said Romilly Greenhill, CEO of Bond,…
Global analysis uses machine learning to map drivers of cancer outcomes
For the first time, researchers have used machine learning – a type of artificial intelligence (AI) – to…
One Health action needed as environmental reservoirs fuel drug-resistant infections
Environmental antimicrobial resistance is turning rivers, soils, and even the air into hidden highways for “superbugs,” according to…
Trump’s pharma tariffs will make the world a sicker place
When US President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on imported branded pharmaceuticals from October 1, 2025, markets…
Climate change is already driving heat mortality and massive economic losses
A landmark analysis reveals the deadly toll of human-caused climate change, calling for urgent global health action and…
Data gaps worsen cardiovascular health inequities in racialized and Indigenous communities
A new study has revealed that racialized and Indigenous communities across Europe, North America, and Central America face…
Scientists set out to map the world’s traditional food environments and their health impacts
A first-of-its-kind global review will investigate how the environments where traditional peoples live influence their diets, health, and…