Howard Markel

The Flu Snafu — The Story Behind Strain A (H2N2)

Are we overlooking the need for heightened security for contagious diseases?

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Germs and the Global Market

Can the global marketplace be best for our health?

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TB: The Epidemic to Truly Worry About

As AIDS and SARS dominated the headlines, has TB made a stealthy comeback?

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The Iraq War and Global Public Health

How severe is Iraq’s public health crisis — and how will it affect post-war reconstruction?

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A Global Epidemic in the Making?

Is America’s fast food industry contributing to a health epidemic of global proportions?

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