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theatlantic.com • Epidemiology • World

This article explains why epidemiological models, while not perfectly predictive, are crucial tools for guiding public health responses to pandemics like COVID-19 by helping to mitigate worst-case scenarios.

nacion.com • Health • Costa Rica

Dengue cases in Costa Rica have dropped significantly in 2025 compared to the previous year, due to several factors including a cyclical pattern of the disease, immunity from previous infections, and a high number of cases in 2024.

nytimes.com • Health • World

This article uses interactive simulations to demonstrate the relationship between vaccination rates and the prevention of measles outbreaks, highlighting the importance of high vaccination coverage for herd immunity.

nationalgeographic.com • Medicine • World

A recent study projects a doubling of dementia cases in the US by 2060, highlighting the urgent need for increased resources and caregiving while also signifying advancements in overall health and longevity.

link.springer.com • Medicine • Israel

A study in Israel reveals that light electric vehicle accidents involving children result in more severe injuries than those involving other vehicles, necessitating improved safety measures.

dailymail.co.uk • Medicine • World

A concerning rise in appendiceal cancer among young adults, particularly millennials, is prompting medical alarm, exceeding the rate of increase for colon cancer in the same demographic.

nytimes.com • Medicine • World

A new study reveals a concerning rise in appendix cancer rates among younger generations, specifically millennials and Gen X, prompting investigation into potential shared risk factors with other cancers.

gidmk.medium.com • Science • World

An epidemiologist discusses the ongoing debate surrounding the origins of COVID-19, arguing that the current discourse is often inaccurate and that the focus should be on improving regulations rather than definitively determining the virus's source.