Even in regular times, India’s accredited social health activists (ASHA) have their hands full with providing everyday health advice and combating common diseases. Thanks to Covid-19, however, these essential workers have been forced to fight on yet another front: one of online … [Read more...] about How India’s ASHA workers are battling Covid misinformation
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This futuristic bus shelter is designed to improve air quality in cities
Air pollution is one of the most pressing public health challenges facing urban areas today, so designing infrastructure that tackles this problem is key to ensuring a sustainable future for our cities. We’ve previously seen such innovations in the form of air-purifying … [Read more...] about This futuristic bus shelter is designed to improve air quality in cities
Stimulus checks were critical in dropping hunger rates during pandemic
Back in April, we wrote about how Americans were overwhelmingly using their stimulus checks to cover basic expenses and reduce their personal debt. Now, according to new census data, stimulus checks, in conjunction with expanded access to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance … [Read more...] about Stimulus checks were critical in dropping hunger rates during pandemic
Ford issues PSA to help fight vaccine misinformation
Since the start of the pandemic, companies across different industries have shifted their production lines to help deliver PPE to hospitals and others in need. Among these companies is Ford which, over the last eight months, has delivered 120 million masks to communities with … [Read more...] about Ford issues PSA to help fight vaccine misinformation
Could this be the solution to antibiotic-resistant bacteria?
We recently shared an article about a new technique to better treat infections and reduce the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but as these superbugs become more common, we will need a multi-pronged public health response to the crisis. Another potential solution for … [Read more...] about Could this be the solution to antibiotic-resistant bacteria?