Public health concerns range from the spread of viruses to drugs and gun violence. Learn more about such issues, what approaches set out to address them, and how they may affect you.
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What the U.S. Withdrawal From WHO Means for Your Health
Mehmet Oz attends Ellis Island Medals Of Honor Ceremony at Ellis Island on May 18, 2024 in New York City
Dr. Oz Is Nominated as Head of Medicare and Medicaid. What to Know About His Track Record
PFAS
What the Public Needs to Know About PFAS (Forever Chemicals)
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Should You Get a Blood Test for PFAS? The CDC Says It's Worth a Chat With Your Doctor
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What a Government Shutdown Means for Your Health Care
Dr. Ali Ask The Expert
Ask an Expert: How Can Providers Develop More Culturally Competent Care?
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What It Means When a Disease Is Endemic
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4 Reasons People Don’t Go to the Doctor
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Copper Sulfate: Uses, Benefits, and Warnings
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Can You Get Secondhand Smoke From a Vape?
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What is Environmental Health and What Critical Issues Impact Our Health?
A man in an aisle at the market
What Are Food Deserts?
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Prescription Drug Theft
Steel workers fastening steel to crane in factory
What Is Occupational Health and Safety?
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Health Disparities: What They Mean and Examples
Naloxone vs. Naltrexone: Similarities & Differences
Naloxone vs. Naltrexone for Emergency or Long-Term Treatment
Buprenorphine vs. Suboxone: Similarities & Differences
Buprenorphine vs. Suboxone: Similarities & Differences
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Is Vaping Better Than Smoking?
What Scientists Know About the COVID-19 Virus
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How to Talk About Assisted Living
Young couple meet in quarantine
How to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccination
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How to Tell Someone You Have Cancer
Mature couple talking at home
How to Encourage a Doctor's Visit
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How to Encourage a Cancer Screening
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Who Can Access Your Medical Records?
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HMO, PPO, EPO, POS–Which Plan Should You Choose?
Your state's health insurance exchange makes it easy to comparsion shop for coverage
What Is a Health Insurance Exchange?
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Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum Health Plans
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What Is a Health Insurance Premium?
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How the ACA Health Insurance Subsidy Works
Understand your deductible and how to pick the best plan for your situation
What Is a Health Insurance Deductible?
What to Know about Cobra
How Much Is COBRA Health Insurance?
Asthmatic boy (6-7) using inhaler
Understanding Health Insurance Exclusions & Creditable Coverage