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Where Iran and Israel Align: Youth Tobacco Use
Despite efforts to curb tobacco use in both countries, smoking rates among children and teenagers are on the rise
Tracking the Progress of "Make America Healthy Again"
A report card for the Trump administration's health agenda based on confirmation hearings and actions taken to date
A Gender Levy for Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Health-Harming Products
Industries hijack gender norms to sell harm—let's flip the script and fund gender-smart health with sin tax revenue
Women Bear Mexico's Diabetes Crisis
Nearly 10% of Mexico's population lives with diabetes, and women are diagnosed at higher rates than men
Microplastics Above Mexico: A High-Altitude Search for Pollution
Students collect saliva samples at 18,500 feet to uncover how microplastics in the atmosphere could harm health
The Hidden Health Penalty of Seafood Tariffs
President Donald Trump's tariffs will raise seafood prices, which could undermine cardiovascular health
Nutrition for Growth: A Crossroads for Ethiopia's Healthy Future
Ethiopia's minister for health services and programs lays out long-term strategies for nutrition and global partnerships
How the MAHA Commission Can Improve U.S. Life Expectancy
To help Americans live healthier, policymakers should address what researchers call the causes of causes for ill health
Where Household Air Pollution Causes the Most Harm
According to a new study, exposure to household air pollution remains a leading risk factor for disease and early death
Zimbabwe's Bus Disaster and the Deadly Cost of Defunding Global Health
Global cooperation could reduce disparities in emergency care, but the United States cut programs for disaster relief
When Endometriosis Causes Mental Illness
Despite endometriosis's links to psychiatric conditions, health systems fail to train doctors to spot these connections
"Power of Joy": New Film on Childbirth During Ethiopia's Civil War
The documentary follows a girl who survived a harrowing childbirth to become an ambassador for women's health
Small Fish: Big Nutritional Impact
Incorporating indigenous small fish into local diets can deliver health benefits to communities facing malnutrition
How Innovations in Gut Health Can Help Treat Global Hunger
Advancements in gut microbiome research could strengthen existing hunger treatments and prevent malnutrition relapse