Talking about monkeypox? Then you should be talking about sex
Despite the possibility of stigmatizing queer sex, experts say it's important to keep sex at the center of the conversation around monkeypox.
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Critics say 'monkeypox' is a racist name. But it's not going away anytime soon
Scientists call the name "discriminatory and stigmatizing." The World Health Organization agrees. But no progress has been made on finding a new name. And some say the name doesn't need changing.
As monkeypox spreads, know the difference between warning and stigmatizing people
While the current monkeypox outbreak appears to mostly affect men who have sex with other men, others are still at risk. History and public health experts say it's dangerous to suggest otherwise.
Conservative blocs unleash wave of litigation to curb public health powers
A coalition of religious groups, conservative think tanks, and Republican attorneys general have chipped away at local and state authority, altering how the nation can respond during health crises.
COVID-19 booster shots available for kids 5-11 at Forsyth County Department of Public Health
COVID-19 booster shots are now available in North Carolina for children ages 5-11. The news comes amid a surge in cases.
5 big ideas for the White House's Global COVID Summit
We asked experts from around the world: What would they like to see on the agenda for this virtual event. Their ideas include fair pay for all health workers — and a makeover for foreign aid.
COVID-19 hospitalizations remain stable in NC, despite uptick in cases
COVID-19 cases are up again in North Carolina.
Vaccine-derived polio is on the rise. A new vaccine aims to stop the spread
Countries in Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia are counting more cases of vaccine-derived polio. One reason for this, say experts, is that vaccination efforts have lapsed during the pandemic.
Pressure to end pandemic restrictions mounts as Ukrainians reach the U.S. border
One Ukrainian family was allowed to enter the U.S. after being denied entry under border restrictions known as Title 42. The Biden administration faces renewed pressure to end the Trump-era policy.
Opinion: 5 steps we must take to vaccinate the world's vulnerable—and end the pandemic
Three doctors present their proposal to get vaccines to everyone in the world. "We already have the resources, knowledge and systems," they write. Global leaders just have to make it happen.