Discover & Read Articles Without Distractions

Find and explore trending articles from around the web in a clutter-free reading mode.

Sign up for a free account and get the following:
  • Save articles and sync them across your devices
  • Get a digest of the latest premium articles in your inbox twice a week, personalized to you (Coming soon).
  • Get access to our AI features
  • Articles Tagged with "Public Health"

    The CDC Has Been Gutted | WIRED

    wired.com • Politics • USA

    The article details significant cuts to the CDC's budget under the Trump administration, impacting crucial public health programs like HIV prevention and environmental health initiatives, with potentially devastating consequences for vulnerable populations.

    What Makes Modern Measles Outbreaks Different - The Atlantic

    theatlantic.com • Medicine • World

    A recent measles outbreak in the US highlights the unusual patterns of adult infections, emphasizing the increasing vulnerability of unvaccinated adults to severe complications and the long-term effects of measles, potentially leading to the loss of measles-elimination status in the US.

    Coronavirus Models Aren't Supposed to Be Right - The Atlantic

    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.

    Covid’s Partisan Errors - The New York Times

    nytimes.com • Politics • UnitedStates

    Differing political viewpoints in the United States have led to contrasting interpretations and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, with conservatives underestimating and liberals overestimating the risks.

    El abuso invisibilizado de ‘chemsex’: “Es relacionarse al borde del abismo” | Salud y bienestar | EL PAÍS

    elpais.com • Health • Spain

    This article explores the hidden issue of chemsex, its link to addiction and mental health problems among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Spain, and the inadequate healthcare response.

    Hospitals in Antwerp warn of 'alarming' measles outbreak

    brusselstimes.com • Health • Belgium

    Antwerp, Belgium is experiencing an alarming measles outbreak, primarily affecting unvaccinated children, prompting health authorities to urge vaccination.

    Decades of Progress on HIV ‘Just Disappeared Overnight’ - The Atlantic

    theatlantic.com • Health • United States

    The Trump administration's drastic cuts to HIV research, treatment, and prevention programs are reversing decades of progress and potentially leading to millions of new infections and deaths worldwide.

    Casos de dengue en Costa Rica cayeron a la tercera parte en cuestiĂłn de un aĂąo, Âżpor quĂŠ? | La NaciĂłn

    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.

    Ĺ to bi se dogodilo da svijet zahvati pandemija mamutskih boginja? | Telegram.hr

    telegram.hr • Health • World

    A simulation exercise involving 15 countries explored the global response to a hypothetical pandemic caused by a deadly virus unearthed from thawing permafrost.

    The reason dementia rates are rising — and what to do about it

    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.

    Las ratas campan a sus anchas por Sevilla: “Se ven al abrir la ventana porque trepan a los árboles” | Noticias de Andalucía | EL PAÍS

    elpais.com • PestControl • Spain

    Despite a 500,000-euro plan, rat infestations persist in Seville, prompting concerns from residents and consumer organizations about public health and the city's image.

    Top oncologist reveals 'true cause' of cancer epidemic in young people... and 250m have been exposed | Daily Mail Online

    dailymail.co.uk • Medicine • World

    A prominent oncologist warns of a potential link between COVID-19 infection and a rising cancer epidemic in young people, citing recent research suggesting the virus may trigger oncogenesis.

    My visit to an idyllic Texas town with a BIG secret left me sickened... thousands of lives are at risk | Daily Mail Online

    dailymail.co.uk • Health • Texas

    A journalist's visit to McAllen, Texas, reveals the alarmingly high obesity rates and its devastating consequences on the community's health, particularly the prevalence of diabetes.

    Maltrato a personas mayores - La Tercera

    latercera.com • ElderAbuse • Chile

    An opinion piece in La Tercera highlights the significant problem of elder abuse in Chile, citing a 2022 report indicating that approximately 30% of senior citizens experience some form of abuse, and calls for increased resources and public awareness.

    CDC overdose data: Drug overdose deaths are down. So why does RFK Jr. want to cut Narcan funding? | Vox

    vox.com • Politics • US

    Despite a significant drop in US drug overdose deaths, a proposed budget cut to Narcan funding raises concerns about reversing recent progress.

    Swinney urged to act in bid to reverse near-record alcohol deaths | The Herald

    heraldscotland.com • Politics • Scotland

    A coalition of 72 groups is urging Scotland's First Minister, John Swinney, to address the near-record alcohol-related deaths by increasing funding for treatment and implementing preventative measures.

    RFK Jr. will require shift in how new vaccines are tested, HHS says

    bostonglobe.com • Politics • USA

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appointment as HHS Secretary has prompted a potential shift in vaccine testing procedures, raising concerns among public health experts.

    Did our politics fail us during the coronavirus pandemic? | Vox

    vox.com • Politics • World

    A new book analyzes the political failures during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting flawed decision-making and the lack of open debate.

    China, facing an obesity crisis, launches weight loss campaign - The Washington Post

    washingtonpost.com • Health • China

    China's government has launched a nationwide campaign to combat its growing obesity crisis, employing various strategies from public awareness campaigns to incentivized weight loss programs.

    The next superbug threat is already here. It’s going to be even harder to overcome | CNN

    cnn.com • Medicine • World

    A new superbug threat, involving drug-resistant fungi, is spreading globally, causing serious infections and highlighting the urgent need for new antifungal drugs.

    Official report that said UK was not prepared for pandemic is published | Coronavirus | The Guardian

    theguardian.com • Politics • UK

    A previously secret UK government report on pandemic preparedness, revealing significant shortcomings, has finally been released following months of controversy and requests under the Freedom of Information Act.

    Aantal zelfdodingen onder jonge vrouwen is nog nooit zo hoog geweest | Het Parool

    parool.nl • Health • Netherlands

    A significant increase in suicides among young women in the Netherlands has prompted concern, with the number reaching an all-time high in 2024, according to new figures from the CBS.

    Niloufer Hospital in Hyderabad launches AI-based non-invasive blood test tool - The Hindu

    thehindu.com • Technology • India

    Niloufer Hospital in Hyderabad launched Amruth Swasth Bharath, an AI-powered non-invasive blood testing tool providing rapid health assessments.

    Opinion | We Made the Coronavirus Epidemic - The New York Times

    nytimes.com • Science • World

    The article discusses the origins and rapid spread of the novel coronavirus (nCoV-2019), highlighting its similarities to previously studied bat coronaviruses and emphasizing the predictability of such outbreaks.

    MĂŠdecins et infirmiers vent debout contre les missions officinales

    lemoniteurdespharmacies.fr • Healthcare • France

    French doctors and nurses strongly oppose expanding pharmacists' roles, citing concerns about diagnostic errors, patient safety, and a lack of comprehensive healthcare reform.

    We live on the most deprived high street in the UK - people defecate on the road & gangs leave it a no-go zone after 6pm | The Sun

    thesun.co.uk • UrbanDecay • UK

    Parliament Road in Middlesbrough, once a thriving high street, is now plagued by crime, unhealthy businesses, and a sense of community disintegration, reflecting a wider trend of UK high street decline.

    Sanidad quiere poner cerco a los tranquilizantes: se toman en exceso y se cronifican | Sociedad | EL PAÍS

    elpais.com • Health • Spain

    Spain's Ministry of Health aims to curb the overuse of tranquilizers and antidepressants, addressing concerns about overprescription and the medicalization of everyday suffering.

    Suben a 34 los muertos por fentanilo clínico contaminado en Argentina | EL PAÍS Argentina

    elpais.com • Health • Argentina

    Contaminated fentanyl has caused the deaths of 34 people in Argentina, prompting investigations into the involved pharmaceutical companies and raising concerns about public health.

    HĂĄ 5 anos, consĂłrcio deu transparĂŞncia a dados da pandemia - 07/06/2025 - EquilĂ­brio e SaĂşde - Folha

    www1.folha.uol.com.br • Journalism • Brazil

    A Brazilian journalism consortium's initiative, launched five years ago, ensured transparent COVID-19 data reporting amidst the government's delays and withholding of information.