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Cervical Cancer is Preventable
Regular screening and vaccinations have made cervical cancer a preventable disease, yet it still takes thousands of lives in the U.S. each year. A cancer epidemiologist explains why.


Life Expectancy is Declining in the U.S. It Doesn’t Have to Be




Alumni Spotlight: Sarah-Marie Alam El Din, ScM '20
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
Will America’s public health reckoning ever come?
Joshua Sharfstein is quoted.
'I'm scared to give it to my kids': Baltimore's water issues are symptoms of a growing national problem
Natalie Exum is quoted in the web article.
DOJ appeal deals 'blow' to victims of Sutherland Springs church shooting, lawyers say
Daniel Webster is quoted.