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Jan 25 2026HEALTH

A Giant in Public Health: William Foege's Legacy

William Foege, a towering figure in public health, passed away at his Atlanta home. He was 89. His work was crucial in wiping out smallpox in the 1970s, a massive win for global health. Later, he led the U. S. response to the early AIDS crisis as the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Preve

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Jun 06 2025HEALTH

Who's in Charge? The CDC's Leadership Mess

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a major player in public health, is currently in a bit of a pickle. The agency, which usually calls the shots on vaccines and disease monitoring, is missing a permanent leader. This isn't just a small hiccup; it's a significant issue that could a

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Trump Picks Unusual Candidates for Key Health Roles

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen some surprising figures for top public health jobs. One of them is Dr. Marty Makary, a surgeon and author who has been outspoken against vaccine mandates and other public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Makary, a professor at Johns Hopkins Univer

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