The rapid spread of COVID-19 throughout the world in early 2020 created unprecedented challenges for national governments. Policies developed during the early months of the pandemic, before the first ...

Vulnerable communities in the United States often face the highest risks from individual environmental burdens, such as exposure to toxic air pollutants. But new research shows that these communities ...

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Researchers have caught and analyzed more than 90,000 mosquitoes in Fiji and Indonesia to find more effective ways to protect some of the world's most vulnerable populations from harmful diseases such ...

In Texas, we take pride in our diversity and resilience, an attribute that should be reflected in our health care system by fostering compassion and inclusivity for all who choose to call this great ...

Wildfire smoke can trigger breathing problems and flare-ups for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), yet many people are not receiving the trusted health information they need to ...

Tunisia is facing a challenging economic situation that affects its population, particularly the most vulnerable. Tunisia’s economic growth has been limited since 2011 – GDP growth was 1.7 percent ...

Road traffic injuries remain a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, and the burden falls disproportionately on ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The “heat dome” over the Northeast and Midwest may cause increased CV risk in vulnerable populations. An NYU ...