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Beware of the Food That Isn’t Food
The podcaster Chris van Tulleken has strong opinions about soft bread and candy that never decays
Why Scientists Have a Hard Time Getting Money to Study the Root Causes of Outbreaks
Understanding what conditions prime pathogens to leap from animals to people could help us prevent outbreaks
Alcohol Misuse and Gun Violence
An evidence-based approach for state policy
The Climate Gains of Urban Trees
From stormwater runoff prevention to reducing the impact of extreme heat, tree canopies provide health and climate resiliency benefits for urban areas
Why Does China Remain Locked On Growth Targets?
Xi Jinping’s ostensibly left-wing efforts to move the country in a more equitable direction conceal a regressive focus on growth
WHO Ends Global Health Emergency Over Mpox
The World Health Organization ended the global health emergency for mpox on Thursday
These Seven Radical Changes Would Fortify the United States Against the Next Pandemic
Nearly 380 times as many people have died in the United States from COVID-19 than from the September 11 terrorist attacks
Degrowth in Japan
Mending the “metabolic rift” of capitalism
WHO Declares COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Over
Officials aim to boost preparedness as the dangers of the coronavirus subside
Global Food Roundup: The Hunger Crisis Is Getting Much Worse
From the worsening hunger crisis to a threat to the bourbon industry, here’s a snapshot of key food and drink stories from around the world:
How Well Does Masking Work? And Other Pandemic Questions We Need to Answer.
There is good evidence that masks can protect people who use them correctly and consistently
Chinese Censorship Is Quietly Rewriting the COVID-19 Story
Under government pressure, Chinese scientists have retracted studies and withheld or deleted data