Throughout human history, people have been on the move—exploring new places; pursuing work opportunities; fleeing conflict; or involuntarily migrating due to changing political, social, or environmental conditions. Today there are…

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Poor sleep is often considered an individual problem, but it’s also a public health issue. People who have restless nights can cause motor vehicle crashes and workplace mistakes. In addition…

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Dramatic and spontaneous natural disasters garner substantial humanitarian aid—as they should. But long-term chronic environmental pressures such as heat stress also put tremendous strain on rural households, especially households in…

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The U.S. baby-boom generation – those born between 1946 and 1964 – is the largest generation in American history and a major force in the country’s demographic future. And given…

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According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over one-third of U.S. adults are obese.1 CDC defines obesity as a body mass index equal to or greater than…

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The obesity epidemic in the United States affects public health and the labor market, but researchers suggest that obesity may also affect national security. Mission: Readiness, an organization of retired…

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