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Asian American women face higher rates of liver cancer and heart disease, yet receive almost no research funding and are left out of most health studies. Now, a public health expert is leading the charge to rewrite the rules.
Just 18 months after launching, Sonoma State's AANHPI Student Achievement Program is already transforming campus life for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students. The program connects heritage with education through mentorship, weekly gatherings, and real-world learning opportunities.
In 1992, figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi made history as the first Asian American to win Winter Olympic gold. Thirty-four years later, she reflects on making history without even knowing it and what today's athletes mean to her.
Federal health officials want to treat patient health data like a public utility, similar to electricity or water. The approach could speed up medical research while giving patients more control over their own information.
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 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.
Renowned surgeon and public health expert Atul Gawande shares why investing in American science and global health innovation can solve the world's biggest challenges. His message to young scientists: stay in the field because the world needs you now more than ever.
The American Heart Association released new guidelines championing vegetables, fruits, and plant proteins as keys to heart health. The science-backed advice offers Americans a clear path to better cardiovascular wellness.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The National Institutes of Health just unveiled its first strategic plan focused on disability health research, a move that will shape funding priorities through 2030. Disability advocates are celebrating this long-awaited recognition of the unique health needs of 61 million Americans with disabilities.
Nigeria is transforming its healthcare system from the ground up, upgrading thousands of primary health centers and retraining nearly 80,000 frontline workers. More than half of the country's health facilities are now fully functional for the first time in years.
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