![Sparrows as sentinels: Health study illustrates the interconnectedness of humans and wildlife](https://scx1.b-cdn.net/csz/news/tmb/2024/sparrows-as-sentinels.jpg)
Why should a medical student develop an interest in conservation? According to a growing body of evidence, including a recent study co-authored by William & Mary biologist John Swaddle, the seemingly separate fields of health sciences and conservation are inextricably linked.