This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A Tulane University proposal to establish a comprehensive system of infectious disease response, from early detection to the development of new treatments, has been named a “Best Bet” by one…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. On January 8th, Bill Gates spoke with an audience of health care professionals, and made the business case for pursuing breakthroughs in global health. He outlined ambitious goals for global…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Two and a half months ago, Congress missed the deadline to reauthorize federal support for home visiting. The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program (MIECHV, pronounced McVee) is,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The president signed an executive order on October 12th, 2017 that will allow small employers to join associations of small business — such as farm bureaus or chambers of commerce — that provide…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Science tells us that a child’s brain grows fastest from birth through age five, and what happens during that time significantly determines how the child will learn, grow and succeed…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Dawn Hillman, principal of Prairie Heights Middle School in Evans, Colorado, describes her student population as “pretty at-risk.” About three-quarters of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly used measure…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Public health officials recently testified before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee that the opioid crisis is getting worse, not better. In contrast, the U.S. has enjoyed much success…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Private sector funding of drugs and vaccines designed to help people in the developing world lags what is needed to deal with illnesses. There has been considerable progress in fighting…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. I don’t feel normal. I’m always tired, no matter how much sleep I get. Last week, I nodded off at a meeting — even though I was outside and standing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When it comes to science policy, we should take President Trump at his word. Trump administration prohibited officials at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention from using seven words…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The opioid crisis in the United States has become so widespread and deep-reaching that virtually every community in the nation has felt its effects. Enough opioids are prescribed in the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Malawi is a country that has a multitude of urgent challenges in the health sector. Various key stakeholders, such as the Ministry of Health, international NGOs and private health institutions…