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Highlights
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Across the U.S., millions of people are quietly caring for aging relatives or friends as the population grows older and life expectancy rises.
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Americans are more united than divided about wanting a country that makes health equity a priority, a recent survey finds.
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Despite decades of federal reform, many Americans lack health insurance coverage. Some states are now working to create solutions.
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A Public Health-Seattle & King County campaign trains community members to reach out to the diverse population of people that fish in the area.
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Some practitioners are turning to podcasts to deliver accurate, accessible information, and rebuild relationships with the public.
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Over 1 in 5 children in the world live in countries and regions engaged in armed combat.
NEW! Check out our Public Health Podcast Directory
From nonprofits to journals to public health insiders, experts are sharing insights through a range of podcasts. To keep up with the latest offerings, bookmark this need-to-know guide to timely and interesting public health podcasts, curated by The Nation's Health news team.
Next issue: The June 2026 issue of The Nation's Health will be live online June 1.
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