New ReviewWhile mosquito-borne diseases like malaria emerge from stagnant ponds and puddles, it is fast-running water, in conjunction with the blood-sucking black fly, that creates a breeding ground for river blindness. Black flies carry a...

New ReviewStriking in areas where vaccines tend to be out of reach, the 2005 Indian Ocean tsunami produced fears of an immediate cholera epidemic. But one district in southern India showed the world how to defy the odds—clearing contaminated...

New ReviewAfter nearly disappearing from much of the world, the measles virus is on the rise. This program journeys to Tajikistan, where the collapse of the health care system established under Soviet rule led to a hiatus in disease vaccination....

It is estimated that every 30 seconds a child dies from malaria. Medicines continue to be the main tool in fighting it—but, with growing resistance to existing drugs, there is an urgent need to discover new ones and distribute them at...

Lymphatic filariasis, a mosquito-borne parasitic disease commonly known as elephantiasis, results in massive swelling of the limbs and genitals, leading to severe disability. Over 40 million people are seriously incapacitated and...

Kala-azar, the common name for visceral leishmaniasis, is characterized by irregular bouts of fever, substantial weight loss, swelling of the spleen and liver, and anemia. If left untreated it is almost certainly fatal. This program was...

This program travels to Cambodia, where 1 in 10 people carry hepatitis B, a major cause of liver cancer. Mothers often transmit the virus to their babies during childbirth, and children can pass the infection to each other through even...

Virtually every child in the world, rich or poor, is infected early in life by a vicious bug called rotavirus. The lucky ones show no symptoms—they simply become immune. Others develop severe diarrhea. Given the best medicine, the...

Swimming, bathing, washing clothes, and fishing—these are everyday activities that put people in the developing world at risk of catching bilharzia (or schistosomiasis), if the water is infected with eggs of the schistosome worm. Left...

The future generation is in danger. They are being harmed by our factories, our freeways, our food deserts, and our poorly built environment. Watch how Syracuse, NY strives to make a difference. Dr. Jackson discusses with medical...

Dr. Jackson discusses the effects of diesel particles that can pass through filters and enter the lungs. The impact is especially severe on young children.

Dr. Jackson discusses the built environment and its impact of public health. He stresses the need for green space, adequate and clean public transit, and access to nutritious and affordable fresh food.

Boulder's investment in off street bike paths is a model for the rest of the country.

Dr. Jackson discusses the need to revise zoning laws to allow for mixed use development, transit oriented development and being able to build schools closer to the community.

Explores the social, economic, and scientific ramifications of our air quality goals and practices.

A new Canada Food Guide is expected in 2019, but why has it taken two years to bring in the update? It may have something to do with the 6,000 groups and individuals consulted. It's supposed to be a public health document based on the...

The European Union is accused of failing to properly deal with the coronavirus, even as two of its members are among the hardest-hit worldwide

Donald Trump has taken aim at the World Health Organization, saying it's failed to halt the spread of coronavirus.

On The Stream: Is India doing enough to stop coronavirus?

Nobel Laureate Paul Romer says without better coronavirus testing, US will continue to lose lives and economic output.

Howcast - Learn how to obtain a medical marijuana card in this Howcast video.

A COVID-19 outbreak in Nova Scotia linked to St. Francis Xavier University's annual ring ceremony has grown to roughly 60 people, including some in Ontario and P.E.I.

Canada will start recognizing molecular COVID-19 tests conducted at an accredited lab in South Africa for residents returning home, dropping a heavily criticized travel restriction.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed the first U.K. death of a patient with the omicron variant of the coronavirus, and said every adult would be offered a third vaccine dose by Dec. 31.