Reading up on public-health
10 deep · digging since nov 20, 25
- For Many Americans, Depression Is Familiar. Here’s What We Know.
More than one in four U.S. adults report a depression diagnosis, highlighted by Representative Thomas Kean Jr.'s hospitalization for depression.
- It’s Already a Bad Tick Season. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.
Tick populations are spreading geographically and an increasing number carry multiple diseases, requiring enhanced protective measures.
- Antibiotics Are an Economic Failure
Antibiotic resistance persists due to economic and social failures, not lack of scientific discovery, as broken market incentives discourage drug development.
- Influencers Are Spinning Nicotine as a ‘Natural’ Health Hack - The New York Times
Influencers tied to the MAHA movement promote nicotine as a natural cognitive enhancer, arguing the medical establishment has unfairly vilified it.
- 4 Dead in Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak in California - The New York Times
California health officials warned against foraging after a deadly mushroom poisoning outbreak left four people dead.
- Eat Real Food | Hacker News
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.
- What to Know About Norovirus: Symptoms, Transmission and More - The New York Times
Norovirus is highly contagious and spreads easily; the article explains its symptoms, transmission routes, and prevention measures for the current season.
- Hepatitis A, B and C: What to Know About Symptoms, Vaccines and Treatment - The New York Times
The NYT explains symptoms, vaccines, and treatments for Hepatitis A, B, and C, noting the disease became a key issue in Washington.
- India Is a Rising Power, but Breathing in Its Capital Is Hazardous - The New York Times
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.
- Early Signs Point to a Harsh Flu Season in the U.S. - The New York Times
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.