This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Tom Diacovo and Gerard Vockley explain how sequencing the genome of newborns could prevent death and illness but faces pushback. • How can funders help to overcome the barriers…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for the Cato Institute, Jeffrey A. Singer explains that society faces a new threat and potential crisis: internet addiction. · What has led to the rise…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · With only 10 years left until the 2030 deadline, Alex Harris at Wellcome explains that we are not on track to achieve many of the Sustainable Development Goals.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Although Merck & Co has developed a highly effective vaccine for Ebola, quantity is limited and only given to those at high risk of contracting the disease. Experts…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to the World Health Organization, outbreaks of deadly diseases like Ebola are predicted to become the new normal due to many changes happening in the environment…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for the Surfrider Foundation, Rachael Coccia explains how toxic chemicals found in food packaging can easily transfer over to our food, putting us at risk of exposure.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • As the United States grapples with the measles outbreak, there are numerous lessons to learn about improving vaccination coverage to address the contagious disease. • One…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Richard Louv explains how doctors are prescribing nature for mental health and billing insurance companies for park visits. • How can funders help to support improved mental…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Conversation highlights studies suggest men often choose being a good father over being healthy, when they need to do both. • Many fathers gladly sacrifice to see…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Chris Pope examines the faults in the Affordable Care Act and how short-term limited duration insurance (STLDI) plans can provide the same amount of coverage as plans under…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mike Turner reports on a relatively unnoticed yet extremely prevalent global health crisis: snakebites. • How can donors draw more attention to this health problem? What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Shobana Shankar at The Conversation argues that Nigeria’s highly mobilized efforts to eliminate polio can teach America how to reverse the increase in measles cases and help with vaccination…