A marginalized population, a highly contagious disease, no systemic vaccination safeguards — no wonder there’s measles in an ...

Each year in the U.S., tens of thousands of deaths are categorized as “preventable” — meaning, in theory, they did not need to happen. A missed cancer screening, a fatal asthma attack or a death from ...

The unfolding disaster in western Alaska from Typhoon Halong was predictable and mostly preventable, but sadly the state of Alaska continues to ignore such threats. For years, Alaskans have called for ...

Transparency and accountability are hallmarks of healthy budgeting. So, let’s be transparent. Let’s be accountable. Everyone already knows how we got into our current budget crisis: Republican ...

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A recent survey found that “exercising more” is the top New Year’s resolution, with 25% of adults prioritizing working out more in 2026. You’ve probably noticed extra people at the gym this January.

In other words, when one looks more closely at who is dying from so-called preventable causes—and where—consistent patterns emerge. These are not random tragedies, but outcomes that follow familiar ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Zachary W. Schulz, Auburn University (THE CONVERSATION) Each year in the U.S., tens of ...