Read & share stories from the October 2026 issue of The Nation's Health >>
Highlights
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In the U.S., the food industry polices how it markets to kids. Some other nations do better.
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Hotter summers, warmer winters and worsening drought are helping soil-living fungi to thrive.
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Volunteers fanned out to measure heat impacts on their communities this summer.
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As poisonings grow, policymakers are taking action on popular supplement.
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A new book shows leaders how to build skills that nurture donor relations.
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Systems needed to support the increasing older population are fragmented and inadequate.
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Next issue: The November/December 2026 issue of The Nation's Health will be live online Oct. 22.
Special section: Read our section on smart surfaces and urban resilience, sponsored by APHA’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity.
