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A man chews khat, in Mogadishu, Somalia, on August 10, 2014.

Somaliland’s Khat Conundrum

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The drug has cultural and economic heft, but its rising use could contribute to youth unemployment and mental illness

Are Processed Meat, Sugary Drinks, and Trans Fats Safe at Any Level?

Are Processed Meat, Sugary Drinks, and Trans Fats Safe at Any Level?

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A new study estimates the links between unhealthy food servings and chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease

The Pollution Market: An Auction for Better Air Quality in West India

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An experiment using emission trading schemes between factories offers an alternative fix for industrial air pollution

The Pollution Market: An Auction for Better Air Quality in West India

Going Gray: National Aging Plans Gain Global Traction

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Expanding plans on aging create avenues for understanding the most effective policies while identifying future obstacles

Going Gray: National Aging Plans Gain Global Traction

USAID Lost: Stories From Colombia, Kenya, and Nepal

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Public health and development professionals share insights from three nations hit hard by U.S. cuts to foreign aid

USAID Lost: Stories From Colombia, Kenya, and Nepal

Cancer Patients and the Medicaid Cuts in "One Big, Beautiful Bill"

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Under the GOP megabill, millions could lose access to potentially life-saving cancer screenings, treatments, and care

Cancer Patients and the Medicaid Cuts in "One Big, Beautiful Bill"

How Not to Die Too Soon: The Politics Behind Life Expectancy

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In a new book, Devi Sridhar suggests governments should be held accountable for policies that influence life expectancy

How Not to Die Too Soon: The Politics Behind Life Expectancy

Fostering Bicycle Safety for Human and Planetary Well-Being

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Regular cycling improves physical and mental health, but sustainable urban planning is needed to ensure uptake

Fostering Bicycle Safety for Human and Planetary Well-Being

Where Iran and Israel Align: Youth Tobacco Use

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Despite efforts to curb tobacco use in both countries, smoking rates among children and teenagers are on the rise

Where Iran and Israel Align: Youth Tobacco Use

Tracking the Progress of "Make America Healthy Again"

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A report card for the Trump administration's health agenda based on confirmation hearings and actions taken to date

Tracking the Progress of "Make America Healthy Again"

A Gender Levy for Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Health-Harming Products

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Industries hijack gender norms to sell harm—let's flip the script and fund gender-smart health with sin tax revenue

A Gender Levy for Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Health-Harming Products

Women Bear Mexico's Diabetes Crisis

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Nearly 10% of Mexico's population lives with diabetes, and women are diagnosed at higher rates than men

Women Bear Mexico's Diabetes Crisis