Health Policy

3 articles

Split image showing a scientific research lab and a diverse urban population, highlighting the gap between health science and public policy implementation.

Science-Driven Health Policy Could Save Billions, But Barriers Remain

Even as the World Health Organization successfully coordinated a global network to identify the SARS virus in just two weeks, a substantial disconnect means many proven health interventions never beco

Adrian Vale·August 15, 2026

Diverse individuals sharing a healthy meal, symbolizing the promise of food as medicine and community well-being.

Food & Drink

Food as Medicine Initiatives Face Hurdles, But Promise Major Public Health Gains.

One study showed that consistent medically tailored meals led to a nearly 50 percent reduction in hospital admissions and a 16 percent drop in monthly healthcare costs.

Camila Roque·July 18, 2026

A hand holding a large fast-food soda cup in a drive-through lane at dusk, symbolizing the ineffectiveness of sugary drink taxes.

Food & Drink

Sugary Drink Taxes in Fast Food: The Ineffective Truth Everyone Ignores

Sugary drink taxes are often hailed as a simple solution to public health issues, but new research reveals their ineffectiveness in fast-food environments. Learn why these policies fail to change consumer behavior at the drive-through.

Camila Roque·April 3, 2026