Public Health & Global Issues
We cover big-picture health issues and policies that affect communities and families worldwide.
Iron Lung History: Invention, Polio, and Its Final User in 2026
By HBC Team
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What Is an Iron Lung? An iron lung is a large, airtight metal chamber that helps a paralyzed person breathe by mechanically changing the ...
Everything You Need to Know About Legionnaires’ Disease
By HBC Team
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If you’ve been following the news out of New York City this summer, you’ve probably heard the name “Legionnaires’ disease” more than once. A ...
