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The Chicken and Egg Problem of Fighting Another Flu Pandemic

Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, appeared on “CBS Morning News” on May 30 to discuss concerns that the spread of an avian flu virus has decimated flocks of birds, which may affect consumers’ supply of eggs. Eggs are a major tool in the manufacturing of vaccines that could help protect people from a bird flu outbreak.

For Leaders, When Is it Time to Speak Out for Science?

We have all seen the headlines. Government-funded research projects for cancer and other chronic and infectious diseases that, until a few weeks ago, were...

Designing Smart Rooms for Veterans: Embracing the Principles of Trauma-Informed Design

The VA takes trauma-informed design to heart, incorporating patient-centered technology and features throughout its facilities and patient rooms - it taps high-level expertise.

Advocacy in the Age of Autonomy: Funding for Sexual and Reproductive Health in Africa

Another year, another group of long-suffering post-graduate students at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine have been subjected to my prejudices and...