public health

If somebody invented a device that could save the lives of millions of smokers, should society encourage its use?

One of the biggest problems with journalism -- particularly science journalism -- is the fact that many people who practice it aren't qualified to do so.

Everybody hates heat waves. We hate them so much, in fact, that heat waves have a measurable detrimental impact on our society.

Multi-drug misuse and abuse - albeit prescription, over-the-counter (OTC) or illicit in nature - is a huge problem (not just in overdose risk).

Infectious diseases never go away.

Even with the advent of the antibiotic era, infectious diseases are a global health concern.

It was such a privilege and honor for me to be invited by the incomparable Suzi Abrams and Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Southern Ne

A multidisciplinary team from Texas just published their work in PLOS Medicine on U.S.

Unless they're eradicated smallpox-style, infectious diseases never disappear. Like an unlucky penny, they can show up at any time.

Not that long ago, if a company had invented a far safer way to deliver nicotine to addicted smokers, politicians would be celebrating. Smoking is one of the leading preventable causes of disease and death in the world.