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From Covid to colds, winter viruses are rife. But even in this post-masking era, we can still be considerate of others, says Opinion deputy editor Katy Guest

Antimicrobial resistance is a major public health concern around the world.

A report by the New Brunswick, Canada, auditor general's office found that the provincial Department of Public Health could not provide documentation to support any of a sample of 33 policy recommendations it made during the COVID-19 pandemic. "The department was unable to provide requested documentation, acknowledging that they 'did…

Public health schemes such as London’s Ulez can be traced back to the study that found an association between air pollution and mortality

Chicago hospitals were admitting about 30 COVID-19 patients per day as of Christmas Eve, a 13% rise from the previous week.

Opioid deaths, HIV and infectious diseases, the racial life expectancy gap and social inequality are Chicago health challenges.

From Richwine v. Matuszak, decided last week by Chief Judge Holly Brady (N.D. Ind.): Plaintiff … is a "death doula." Through her business and co-Plaintiff, Death Done Differently LLC …, Richwine speaks with people about a difficult topic, one many people avoid: death and dying. This includes providing individualized advice…

Public health experts say conditions in war-torn Gaza are ripe for the spread of infectious disease. Health workers are struggling to spot and contain outbreaks, even as the health system teeters.

The Hindu explains what India can do to address the loneliness epidemic, how loneliness impacts other disease outcomes and if there is a need for psychological community interventions.