A new generation of activists is calling for bold responses to the climate crisis. Although young people are motivated to act on climate issues, existing educational frameworks do not adequately ...

A 29-year-old African-American woman with three days of abdominal pain and fever was brought to a Baltimore emergency department by her family. After a brief evaluation she was told that she would ...

As we enter the month of October and its focus on health literacy awareness we need to emphasize the role of science and research to help address the many-varied public health concerns we face. The ...

Health literacy is the ability to find, understand, and use health information to make informed decisions. The U.S. government now recognizes both personal and organizational responsibility for health ...

The responsibility of understanding what a health care professional is saying during a visit to the doctor's office falls on more than just the patient. That obligation to ensure individuals can ...

Taking care of our own health and that of our family is an ongoing part of everyday life, not just when we visit a doctor or hospital. Increasing our health literacy can help us protect our health, ...