Tag: public health
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The autism diagnostic boom is real and complicated
Autism diagnoses have surged for reasons that are partly clinical, partly social, and partly diagnostic creep. Disentangling the trends matters.
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The Risk of Overusing Antibiotics
Antibiotic resistance is no longer a future threat — it’s already killing people. Overprescribing for viral infections accelerates a problem that has no easy fix.
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The challenge of proving long-term damage
Long-term damage from chemicals, products, or workplaces is notoriously hard to prove in court. The reasons are scientific, legal, and structural—not accidental.
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Why people forget about sanitation in emergencies
Most emergency plans cover food, water, and shelter but skip sanitation entirely. Here’s why that gap kills more people than the disaster itself, historically.
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The town that banned WiFi because of electromagnetic sensitivity
Green Bank, West Virginia restricts wireless signals not for health claims but for radio astronomy. Here’s the truth behind the EMS migration story.
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Herbal Doesn’t Always Mean Safe
‘Natural’ isn’t a synonym for ‘harmless.’ Herbal supplements can interact dangerously with medications and carry real risks the label rarely mentions.
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Exercise alone won’t prevent disease
Exercise is one of the most studied interventions in medicine, but it’s not magic. Here’s where the prevention story gets oversold and what actually moves outcomes.
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You Don’t Need to Be In Shape to Improve Health
The biggest health gains come from moving from sedentary to slightly active — not from getting fit. The threshold for benefit is much lower than people think.