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Americans are drinking less than ever before, with only 54% consuming alcohol in 2025—the lowest rate since tracking began in 1939. Women and young adults are leading a quiet revolution toward healthier living.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu is rallying nations to invest in science-backed health systems and collaborative solutions. Her World Health Day message champions the One Health approach that connects human, animal, and environmental wellbeing.
A federal study on alcohol's health risks sat unpublished for years after industry pushback, but scientists just released their findings independently. The research reveals that even light drinking may increase disease risk more than previously thought.
A federal study on alcohol's health risks, blocked from release by Trump officials, just made it to publication in a scientific journal. The research shows even one drink per day may increase disease and death risks.
A new comprehensive guide shows organizations how to secure funding for Mental Health First Aid programs, making mental health education more accessible to communities nationwide. The step-by-step resource covers everything from finding grants to writing winning applications.
Nigeria's food safety agency is enforcing a ban on tiny alcohol packets that contain up to 43% alcohol, seven times stronger than beer. The move aims to stop kids from accessing dangerously strong drinks sold for pocket change.
New Australian research offers a simple path to saving lives: reducing alcohol consumption by just one liter per person annually could significantly lower deaths from major cancers. The study reveals practical hope for preventing thousands of alcohol-related cancer deaths, especially among older adults.
Nigeria will stop the sale of small alcohol bottles and sachets starting January 2026, targeting products that make drinking too easy for young people. The nationwide campaign aims to protect children after surveys showed over half of underage drinkers buy alcohol themselves.
A global coalition of over 100 organizations from 40 countries is calling on the World Health Organization to treat gun violence as a preventable public health emergency, not just a criminal justice issue. The movement, inspired by survivors like South African activist who lived 40 years with a gunshot disability, aims to save lives through the same public health approach that reduced tobacco deaths worldwide.
Yale School of Public Health is turning medical research into real-world solutions that work at scale. Through its new Future of Health Innovation Hub, students and faculty are launching startups that have already reached 30 countries and helped millions access better healthcare.
Two major health organizations just joined forces to revolutionize healthcare access for millions of African women and adolescents. The partnership will bring life-saving innovations, better health products, and data-driven solutions to communities across the continent.
Two major health organizations just joined forces to transform healthcare for women and adolescents across Africa. The partnership will use data and innovation to improve health outcomes for millions.
Six health champions from five continents received top global honors for bringing lifesaving care to the world's most underserved communities. Their work proves that innovation and compassion can transform health systems from the ground up.
Nigeria has trained 78,000 frontline health workers in just two years and expanded health insurance to nearly 22 million people. The dramatic improvements show how focused investment can transform healthcare access for millions.
Nigeria is cracking down on tiny alcohol bottles and sachets that make drinking too easy for children and teens. The health agency is now enforcing the ban after giving manufacturers over five years to prepare.
A sweeping review of 24 years of research reveals wild blueberries can improve blood vessel function within hours and support heart health, gut health, and memory with regular intake. The tiny berries work through multiple pathways, with gut bacteria playing a surprising starring role.
A Malawian government leader is joining an elite group of African health communication pioneers to share how better messaging saves lives. His work proves that the way we talk about health can be just as important as the medicine itself.
Ghana just unveiled a groundbreaking plan to strengthen its healthcare system and make quality care accessible to everyone. The National Health Compact brings together government agencies, global partners, and health workers to build a more resilient future.
Morocco just strengthened healthcare access across three continents by signing cooperation agreements with Indonesia, Libya, and Latvia. The partnerships aim to expand universal health coverage and medical innovation for millions.
Deaths from drugs, alcohol, and suicide fell dramatically across America in 2024, with overdose deaths plummeting by 26%. Better access to health services and early intervention programs are saving thousands of lives.
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