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Public Health
This Group in South Is Now at Risk for HIV, According to Report
Black women living in the South have become vulnerable due to limited resources, federal funding cuts and few rural hospitals.
Herd Immunity is Now Dangerously Low. Children (and Women) Will Suffer Most
As a federal vaccine panel prepares to vote on several once-regular shots, a new study finds that waning vaccination rates may cause the return of previously eradicated diseases.
The State of Abortion, 3 Years Since Dobbs
We’re thrilled to announce that this June 2025 episode has been nominated for a Webby Award, in the News & Politics category. Listen here!
New Study Finds Link Between Global Warming and Rising Cancer Rates Among Women
Scientists pointed to ultraviolet radiation and air pollutants as reasons why rising temperatures would have such an effect on women.
More Babies Are Dying in Post-Roe America, Study Shows
The “pro-life” movement’s fight to overturn Roe v. Wade – which ultimately took away nationwide abortion access – has resulted in a spike in infant mortality.
An Alarming Spike in Sepsis Cases Linked to Lack of Abortion Access in Texas
A recent ProPublica analysis reveals that the state’s abortion ban caused an uptick in harm and hospitalizations among those who couldn’t get reproductive care.
Investigating Extreme Heat in Salt Lake City
In Utah, Heather Holmes is working on better forecasting models, especially when heat waves mix with wildfire smoke in rural communities.
Beyond Fire and Smoke, Wildfires Might Just Spread Disease, Too
In California, Onja Davidson Raoelison is studying how extreme events like wildfires may spread pathogens through the water and air, a potential threat to human health.
False-Positive Mammogram Results Have Women Opting Out of Future Screenings, Study Finds
Women who receive false-positive results in breast cancer screenings are less likely to return for another – which could have dire consequences, experts say.
The ‘Black Angels’ Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis
Nurses who moved north during the Great Migration worked in New York City’s most contagious sanatorium — and changed the course of public health history.
How Do We Deal With Bad Air Quality?
We talk to Utah dust expert Kerry Kelly, who has a plan for countering the impact of hazy skies on our health. Listen to our 18-minute podcast, named “Best Audio Feature” by the Newswomen’s Club of New York.
Flying Over L.A. to Study the Dirtiest Air in America
Eva Pfannerstill and her team at Berkeley have taken 16 flights to pinpoint the most dangerous pollutants that Angelenos breathe.
Yes, It’s Been Over 2 Years. But We Still Need Covid Guidance, Say Business Owners
Covid mitigation is now highly individualized, with guidance and even case numbers now harder than ever to track.
Abortion “Turnaway” Study Offers a Grim Portrait of a Post-Roe America
A landmark abortion study that focused on people turned away from care provides scientific data on a highly politicized issue.
Giving Up Cardiology for Public Health
As more young people pursue degrees in public health, we ask Dr. Roseanna Means about her long and widely admired career in the field.
A CEO Explains What’s It Really Like to Work in Public Health
Anne Kauffman Nolon of Sun River Health is navigating the pandemic and reflecting on a 45-year career that’s “never boring.”
She’s on a Quest to Understand What’s in Your Drinking Water
As a researcher, Cindy Hu is driven to uncover water quality, and help put the information back in the hands of people who can use it.
NYC to Require Vaccination for Entry to Restaurants, Gyms, Indoor Venues
New York becomes the first big city to make such a move in the fight against Covid-19.
She’s Making Knowledge About The Pandemic And Medicine Accessible
Dr. Alaina Rajagopal hosts The Emergency Docs podcast, about public health & emergency care.
Meet the Industrious Women Who Are Speeding Up the Vaccine Rollout in their Communities
Everyday women across the U.S. are using Facebook, technology and old-fashioned door-knocking to get neighbors vaccinated.
Dolly Parton’s $1 Million Donation May Just Benefit Us All
Country megastar Dolly Parton might have helped get us that much closer to a post-pandemic world.
Frustrated by North Dakota’s Response to Covid-19, a Veterinarian Runs for Governor
Masks aren’t mandated. Coronavirus is spiking. Dr. Shelley Lenz has had enough.
This Female Scientist Is at the Helm of Finding a Vaccine for Coronavirus
Sarah Gilbert, a UK-based scientist, is working around the clock with her team to find a vaccine for Covid-19 by fall.
A Dash of Optimism from The Queen: ‘We Will Succeed’ in Fighting Coronavirus
As the pandemic rages on, the monarch urged England — and the world — to stay strong while socially distancing.
This Indian Virologist Developed a Testing Kit for Coronavirus. Then She Gave Birth
India has one of the lowest rates of COVID-19 testing in the world. This woman virologist’s pioneering work – completed hours before having a child – will likely change that.
This Infectious Disease Specialist Has a New Consulting Firm, and Impeccable Timing
Buffy Lloyd-Krejci, who recently founded IPCWell to combat infectious diseases in nursing homes, never imagined her services would come during a global pandemic.
Ep. 39: Lighting Childbirth
After witnessing shocking conditions at a maternity ward in Nigeria, Dr. Laura Stachel decided to take action. We Care Solar’s solar suitcases have lit over 2 millions births in over 30 countries.
Starting Over In 2019? How To Overcome Painful Career Setbacks
There’s no reason to fear change. Laura Stachel of We Care Solar describes how a devastating disappointment led to the most fulfilling chapter of her life.