Cars and trucks speed by on a busy highway nearing a bridge

Public Health


Experts blast possible EPA move that would undermine work to regulate emissions
by

Sophia Meador

on

February 28, 2025

Science on greenhouse gas emissions is firm, experts say
Advocates march in Washington, D.C., to protest cuts to PEPFAR, or President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.

Public Health


Progress on ending HIV endangered by Trump administration measures
by

Natalie McGill

on

February 25, 2025

USAID funding, workforce cuts endanger PEPFAR program
Two lab technicians examine antimicrobial resistance patterns in bacterial isolates that were part of a multistate outbreak.

CDC / Public Health


Q&A: CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service essential to managing deadly outbreaks
by

Sophia Meador

on

February 24, 2025

Former EIS officer talks about importance of service, CDC layoffs
People take to the streets to protest federal employees being fired by the Trump administration

Public Health


Firing of federal workers endangers public health
by

Natalie McGill

on

February 18, 2025

About 5,200 workers abruptly fired across HHS
Man sits on sofa listening to his doctor

Public Health


Public health in the crosshairs of new administration
by

Natalie McGill

on

January 30, 2025

Fighting back against Trump attacks on public health
A woman straps a child into a car seat

Guest Post / Public Health


To thrive, America needs strong leaders who value research
by

Guest Author(s)

on

January 08, 2025

Change in administration brings opportunities, APHA past presidents say
Susan Harris, founder of the New York State Public Health Association's Climate Committee, speaks at an APHA awards ceremony

2024 Annual Meeting


APHA awards ceremony recognizes exceptional work on climate and health
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

December 19, 2024

APHA Affiliates and individual members receive awards for innovative climate solutions
A woman works at her laptop computer

Public Health


Most-read stories from The Nation's Health for 2024
by

Mark Barna

on

December 13, 2024

Special section on improving health outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities garnered interest.
Warehouse worker takes a break on a hot day inside a building

Public Health


New OSHA rule would protect workers from extreme heat
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

December 12, 2024

Comments on proposed rule now accepted through Jan. 14.
A wildfire near a suburb sends up plumes of smoke

Public Health


The Lancet report: Global temperatures continue to rise at catastrophic rates
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

December 06, 2024

Extreme weather causing food insecurity for tens of millions globally