In ‘critical step to fight monkeypox,’ Biden administration declares emergency

By Brett Wilkins

‘Absolutely terrifying’: criminal defense attorneys warn about impacts of Roe reversal

By Jessica Corbett

Yes, the evidence shows that (surgical) masks work against the coronavirus

By Laura H. Kwong

As the Covid-19 pandemic wears on, it’s vital to keep in mind that surgical masks are an important part of stopping infections

Covid cut pollution and got us outside

By Ebba Malmqvist

Urban planners need to find ways to reduce traffic and provide equal access to green spaces

Sleep deficits are robbing lower-income people of health and earning power

By Katherine Ellison

Economic inequality manifests in ways people often don’t expect, including how much sleep we get at night

Unqualified Covid pundits have become a real challenge to public health education

By Richard M. Carpiano

‘Hot-take’ culture has turned public health debate into a battlefield strewn with misinformation.

All that extra screen time is hurting your eyes

By Zhong-Lin Lu

Using a computer or smart phone all day is bad for everyone’s eyes, but there are some ways to help yourself

Vaccine incentive programs are taking off everywhere, over the objections of critics

By cathshaffer

Covid vaccine lotteries and cash incentives are becoming wildly popular, but critics say they’re a blunt instrument with some potential downsides

Lacking a vaccine for their kids, some parents are continuing to wear masks

By Shefali Luthra

Some parents are finding they have to keep wearing masks until their young children can be vaccinated against Covid-19 as well

Many employees don’t want to return to the office, their bosses don’t seem to care

By Montag-Smit Greenway and Merriman

As restrictions against office work have lifted, some employers are breaking promises of continuing to allow remote working