Eliminating trans fats
In this episode we’re marking a major public health milestone: a ban on trans fats in the United States.
In this episode we’re marking a major public health milestone: a ban on trans fats in the United States.
In the early 21st century there was hope that the success of the mumps vaccine in the United States would pave the way for the eventual elimination of the highly contagious disease. But since 2006 there’s actually been a resurgence of mumps.
A passionate conversation about climate change, public health, and science with former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy.
Three students share why they pursued public health—and how they’re hoping to make an impact after graduation.
In this week’s episode: why studies with “null” results can actually teach us a great deal about ways to improve public health.
One of the world’s leading researchers on health inequalities outlines vast disparities across the Americas—and explains how addressing the social determinants of health can help narrow those gaps.
Amid the growing scandal over Facebook’s use of personal information, this week’s podcast examines how the humanitarian field is grappling with ever-changing technology and increasing reliance on data and personal information.
Billions of dollars in global health aid are distributed around the world each year. But the process by which that funding is distributed is frequently difficult to understand.
Can we change how we age? That’s the question we explore with Will Mair.
David Hemenway discusses how a public health approach can be used to prevent gun violence.