Public Health

Population health, policy and the data behind prevention.

Abortion ballot measures put reproductive rights on the line in four states

Voters in four states are weighing abortion ballot measures that could expand or restrict access, with legal and political consequences far beyond Election Day.

By Dr. A.R. Athira, MBBS · Nov 4, 2026 · 5 min read

Public Health·KFF

Pregnancy Costs Can Surprise Families: 5 Ways to Budget and Avoid Bills

Pregnancy care can bring higher-than-expected bills. Here are five practical steps to help families budget, avoid surprises, and…

Nov 4, 2026

Public Health·KFF

Free Care Near Capitol Draws Dozens Sleeping in Cars for Treatment

Dozens slept in cars near Washington, DC, to reach a free clinic for dental, medical, and vision care,…

Nov 4, 2026

Public Health·AHA

Bay Area Heart Walk Raises $3.3M to Boost CPR Preparedness

More than 7,200 people joined Bay Area Heart Walks, raising $3.3 million to expand CPR training and bystander…

Nov 4, 2026

Public Health·STAT

Ohio governor race turns health care into a test of trust and costs

Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy are making Ohio’s governor race a referendum on Covid, health costs, and public…

Nov 4, 2026

Public Health·WHO

WHO opens first One Health Collaborating Centre in Western Pacific

WHO launched the Western Pacific’s first One Health Collaborating Centre at Shanghai Jiao Tong University to strengthen surveillance,…

Nov 4, 2026

Public Health·MHRA

Austria medical facilities list updated for British nationals

The FCDO has updated its Austria medical facilities list, outlining public hospitals British nationals may contact for care…

Nov 4, 2026

Public Health·MHRA

University Physical Activity Programmes Face Institutional and Staffing Barriers

Qualitative study in UK and Indonesian universities identifies institutional, staffing, and infrastructure factors shaping physical activity programme delivery…

Nov 4, 2026

Public Health·MHRA

London blood pressure checks target hidden heart risk in adults over 40

London campaign urges adults over 40 to get blood pressure checked to detect silent hypertension and reduce heart…

Nov 4, 2026

Public Health·MHRA

UKHSA biomonitoring study measures PFAS and toxic chemicals in blood

UKHSA is measuring PFAS and other chemicals in UK blood and urine samples to establish baseline exposure levels…

Nov 4, 2026

Public Health

Population health, policy and the data behind prevention.

In Brief The 5-minute rounds

New hypertension guideline lowers the treatment threshold to 130/80 mm Hg.
Phase 3 GLP-1 trial reports a 20% cut in major adverse cardiac events.
FDA clears a next-generation CAR-T therapy for relapsed lymphoma.
Meta-analysis links early mobilisation to shorter ICU length of stay.
Rapid guidance broadens empiric antibiotics for suspected sepsis.