Browsing: public health

A new Our World in Data analysis asks: does media coverage of disasters, terrorism and violence match the causes we most often die from, such as heart disease and cancer?

The Trump administration’s new dietary guidelines keep existing sugar and alcohol limits, emphasize nutrient-dense foods, and notably decline to recommend restrictions for young children.

U.S. childhood vaccination rates are falling, raising concerns about the return of preventable diseases. New data let parents compare immunization levels at their own schools nationwide.

A new Washington University study finds heart disease gaps widening across U.S. communities, with low-income and rural populations facing rising risks despite overall medical advances.