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Boy receives vaccination from a nurse

Public Health


Q&A: CDC’s Vaccines for Children Program saving lives
by

Sophia Meador

on

July 31, 2024

508 million illnesses averted among US children
A teen reads a message on a cell phone

Public Health


Surgeon general calls for warning labels on social media
by

Sophia Meador

on

July 05, 2024

Teenagers in the U.S. spend an average of 4.6 hours a day on social media
Firearm violence: A Public Health Crisis in America

Public Health


Public health supporters praise new call to action on gun violence
by

Sophia Meador

on

July 01, 2024

A landmark advisory from the U.S. surgeon general declares firearm violence a public health crisis
An American Indian woman stands outside her ranch house

All of Us Research Program


All of Us dataset can improve health of rural residents
by

Sophia Meador

on

May 21, 2024

National Rural Health Association helping recruit program participants
Women walk along a street smiling

All of Us Research Program


All of Us partner building Arab American representation in research
by

Sophia Meador

on

May 09, 2024

Q&A with Alhawraa Alkhafaji: ‘You always have to advocate for your communities’
cigarette butts


Banning menthol tobacco products would reduce smoking, save lives
by

Sophia Meador

on

March 07, 2024

Most Americans support ending menthol flavoring
Meals get served at a food pantry


US homelessness hits record levels
by

Sophia Meador

on

February 15, 2024

Lack of affordable rental housing a driver