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Every day, we share what we're reading, listening to, and watching in the world of global health — from well-reported news articles and in-depth studies to timely podcast episodes and features

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Health Affairs

A Tale Of Two Mpox Outbreaks

by Nikki Romanik and Stephanie Psaki

The two mpox responses in the US highlight a public health truism—when preparedness works, it is often invisible to the public

CFR

Beyond Conventional Aid: Institutionalizing Public-Private Partnership in Ukraine’s Humanitarian Response

by Sam Vigersky

The collapse of key aid programs has exposed a critical gap in the international response—one that the United Nations cannot fill alone

Nature

COVID’s Origins: What We Do and Don’t Know

by Marietjie Venter et al.

Researchers summarize key insights from the world’s first comprehensive investigation into how a pandemic started

The Atlantic

The Longevity Scam

by Jordan D. Metzl

Pouring some cold water on cold plunges

NPR

This Form of Mental Exercise May Cut Dementia Risk for Decades

by Jon Hamilton

A little brain training today may help stave off Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia for at least 20 years

Food Science Magazine

FDA to Begin Testing Infant Formula Products, Ingredients for C. botulinum

by Bailee Henderson

Food and Drug Administration testing has found C. botulinum toxin Type A in two samples of ByHeart powdered infant formula

CFR

How I Got My Career in Foreign Policy: Thomas J. Bollyky

by Ivana Saric

Thomas J. Bollyky took his childhood fascination with science and diplomacy and crafted a wide-ranging career in law and global public health

Ne

In Search of a Platonic Co-Parent

by Alyson Krueger

Platforms that match partners in procreation are experiencing a post-pandemic uptick

Reuters

European Countries Including UK Lose Measles Elimination Status

by Reuters Staff

Spain, Austria, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan also lost their status on Monday, and the WHO urged countries to boost vaccination rates

NBC News

Dozens of CDC Databases Are Not Being Updated—Most Related to Vaccines, Study Finds

by Aria Bendix

The agency plays a key role in tracking disease spread and vaccination rates. Last year, it seemed to back away from some of that work

Reuters

United States to Expand Anti-Abortion Aid Rule to Cover “Gender Ideology,” Diversity

by Simon Lewis

The Trump administration is set to expand the Mexico City Policy that blocks U.S. assistance to organizations that provide or promote abortions

New York Times

Weight-Loss Drugs Could Save U.S. Airlines $580 Million Per Year

by Gabe Castro-Root

A study by the financial firm Jefferies highlights a surprising perk for carriers: lower fuel costs as slimmer passengers lighten aircraft’s loads