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From partnerships to grassroots leadership, five lessons from 2025 show how public health is evolving—and what matters most heading into 2026.

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Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans’ views of health issues facing the country today, the influence of various groups and institutions on health policy, and the federal ...

Grief is a universal experience. But as the overdose epidemic continues to claim thousands of lives each year in the United States, we must confront an overlooked reality: Grief is also a public ...

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The annual study outlines health issues impacting residents, and officials say our national ranking is improving.