Health

Research identifies key health challenges of rural America

The Southwest Rural Health Research Center at the Texas A&M University School of Public Health has published a peer-reviewed paper detailing Healthy People 2030 priorities that will be most critical for rural America in the ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Contraception access varies significantly by where people live

Across the United States, there are large differences in effective contraceptive use, according to a new study from Oregon Health & Science University, based on data from more than 8.5 million Medicaid beneficiaries.

Medical economics

Vaccine gap 'fueling Nigeria's diphtheria outbreak'

Low vaccine coverage and weak infrastructure have fueled a recurrence of diphtheria in Nigeria, especially in rural areas beset by poor access to healthcare services, public health experts say.

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