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Study Suggests Side-Effects and Costs Are Biggest Issues for Users of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
Survey of people who had previously used PrEP as well as those who had not found preference for long-acting injectable PrEP, which came to market in early 2022, over short-acting pills
The 2022 Bloomberg American Health Summit: Public Health: On Location
The Bloomberg American Health Initiative hosted its fifth annual summit in Philadelphia and brought together Initiative fellows, faculty and public health leaders for networking, learning, and opportunities to see public health in action locally and nationwide. The recording of the main plenary session on December 6 is accessible to the general public.
Public Health On Call
An award-winning podcast covering the latest on COVID as well as other urgent public health issues including racism, gun violence, mental health, climate change, and overdose.
Videos
How Do mRNA Vaccines Work? Here's What You Should Know
Messenger RNA—or mRNA—vaccines have been in development for decades, and are now approved for use against COVID-19.
Here's how they work and what you should know about them.
What is Alzheimer's Disease and Why Does it Happen? What Can You Do to Take Preventive Measures?
Affecting about 44 million people globally, Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. It could begin progressing 20 years or more before symptoms become apparent.
Though we're still learning about this disease, experts believe there are things you can do to be proactive about your brain health—and potentially prevent Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia.
In the News
Some addiction treatment centers turn big profits by scaling back care
Brendan Saloner is quoted.
Why Experts Are Urging Swifter Treatment for Children With Obesity
Benjamin Caballero is quoted.
FDA committee endorses plan to simplify COVID-19 vaccines
Amesh Adalja is quoted.