Reading up on public-health

Brazil faces a growing public health threat from mosquitoes transmitting diseases like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, prompting increased surveillance and control efforts.

Shambhala Music Festival offers free drug testing to attendees to promote safer use, though organizers acknowledge it cannot eliminate all risks associated with substance consumption.

More than one in four U.S. adults report a depression diagnosis, highlighted by Representative Thomas Kean Jr.'s hospitalization for depression.

Tick populations are spreading geographically and an increasing number carry multiple diseases, requiring enhanced protective measures.

Antibiotic resistance persists due to economic and social failures, not lack of scientific discovery, as broken market incentives discourage drug development.

Influencers tied to the MAHA movement promote nicotine as a natural cognitive enhancer, arguing the medical establishment has unfairly vilified it.

California health officials warned against foraging after a deadly mushroom poisoning outbreak left four people dead.

The U.S. government's new dietary guidelines emphasize high protein intake and whole foods, marking a shift from previous pyramids but drawing mixed reactions over alignment with industry interests.

Norovirus is highly contagious and spreads easily; the article explains its symptoms, transmission routes, and prevention measures for the current season.

The NYT explains symptoms, vaccines, and treatments for Hepatitis A, B, and C, noting the disease became a key issue in Washington.

New Delhi's toxic air, fueled by crop burning and vehicle emissions, poses severe health risks as government efforts to clean the skies remain insufficient.

The flu virus circulating this year is more virulent and is spreading faster and earlier than usual, signaling a harsh flu season in the U.S.