health policy

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) headquarters in Maryland with classical architecture and the symbol of American public health. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Medical research in the US faces collapse due to NIH budget freeze

Frozen studies and clinical trials of innovative treatments are facing a halt. Research review committees have been silenced, communication with scientists and the public is muted * The scientific community demands explanations
Ground level ozone has negative effects on human health. Photo: pexels, german latasa

How does ozone pollution affect diabetes morbidity?

Alzheimer's. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The combined vaccine for shingles: a breakthrough in reducing the risk of dementia

While the live shingles vaccine has already shown signs of protection against dementia, the new combined vaccine offers even more promising results, with far-reaching public health implications