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#research-integrity
SF politics
fromThe Nation
3 hours ago

NIH Staff Have Broken Their Silence

Civil servants at the NIH boldly released the Bethesda Declaration, criticizing leadership for politicizing research and compromising public safety.
fromNature
3 days ago
Science

Daily briefing: 'A necessary evil' - Cutting off rhinos' horns to deter poachers really works

SF politics
fromThe Nation
3 hours ago

NIH Staff Have Broken Their Silence

Civil servants at the NIH boldly released the Bethesda Declaration, criticizing leadership for politicizing research and compromising public safety.
fromNature
3 days ago
Science

Daily briefing: 'A necessary evil' - Cutting off rhinos' horns to deter poachers really works

#cdc
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
1 hour ago

CDC wants plane travel LOCKDOWN for all humans who haven't received the toxic MEASLES PLANDEMIC VACCINE, even though vaccines don't work

Measles exposure has been confirmed on flights, prompting health officials to urge unvaccinated travelers to postpone their trips.
Public health
fromtime.com
1 day ago

Trump's First Surgeon General: RFK Jr. Purging the CDC Advisory Committee Will Put Lives at Risk

Recent policy changes under Secretary Kennedy have restricted vaccine access and raised concerns for public health.
Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

How RFK, Jr.'s Dismissal of Immunization Committee Could Change Vaccine Access

Kennedy's dismissal of ACIP members reshapes vaccine policy, potentially impacting public health and trust.
The move evokes concerns about the influence of anti-vaccine sentiment in health governance.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

RFK Jr. boots all members of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee

The Department of Health and Human Services is replacing all members of a key advisory committee to the CDC to restore public trust in vaccine science.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
1 hour ago

CDC wants plane travel LOCKDOWN for all humans who haven't received the toxic MEASLES PLANDEMIC VACCINE, even though vaccines don't work

Measles exposure has been confirmed on flights, prompting health officials to urge unvaccinated travelers to postpone their trips.
Public health
fromtime.com
1 day ago

Trump's First Surgeon General: RFK Jr. Purging the CDC Advisory Committee Will Put Lives at Risk

Recent policy changes under Secretary Kennedy have restricted vaccine access and raised concerns for public health.
Public health
fromeuronews
2 days ago

US health secretary ousts entire CDC vaccine advisory committee

Health Secretary Kennedy Jr. dismissed all members of a key CDC advisory panel on vaccines, raising concerns about public trust and safety.
Public health
fromwww.twincities.com
2 days ago

RFK Jr. ousts entire CDC vaccine advisory committee

Health Secretary Kennedy has dismissed all members of the vaccine advisory committee to appoint his own in an effort to restore public trust.
Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

How RFK, Jr.'s Dismissal of Immunization Committee Could Change Vaccine Access

Kennedy's dismissal of ACIP members reshapes vaccine policy, potentially impacting public health and trust.
The move evokes concerns about the influence of anti-vaccine sentiment in health governance.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

RFK Jr. boots all members of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee

The Department of Health and Human Services is replacing all members of a key advisory committee to the CDC to restore public trust in vaccine science.
from48 hills
13 hours ago

Drama Masks: Sex-positive seniors provide welcome relief in 'Happy Pleasant Valley' - 48 hills

"As dear Cassandra taught us, it can be an absolute burden to scream how danger is on its way, only for everyone around you to scoff."
SF LGBT
#covid-19
Coronavirus
fromWIRED
2 days ago

WHO Monitors New Covid Variant Spreading in America and Europe

The new Covid variant 'Nimbus' is under WHO surveillance but has a low public health risk assessment.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
4 days ago

Pfizer, Moderna Must Add Stronger Warnings About Possible Heart Damage From COVID Vaccines, FDA Says

The FDA requires Pfizer and Moderna to revise COVID-19 vaccine labels to include detailed warnings about myocarditis and long-lasting heart risks.
Parenting
fromNature
2 days ago

How to speak to a vaccine sceptic: research reveals what works

Vaccination hesitancy is rising, influenced by misinformation and public figures, posing threats to public health despite vaccines' proven effectiveness.
Coronavirus
fromWIRED
2 days ago

WHO Monitors New Covid Variant Spreading in America and Europe

The new Covid variant 'Nimbus' is under WHO surveillance but has a low public health risk assessment.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
4 days ago

Pfizer, Moderna Must Add Stronger Warnings About Possible Heart Damage From COVID Vaccines, FDA Says

The FDA requires Pfizer and Moderna to revise COVID-19 vaccine labels to include detailed warnings about myocarditis and long-lasting heart risks.
Parenting
fromNature
2 days ago

How to speak to a vaccine sceptic: research reveals what works

Vaccination hesitancy is rising, influenced by misinformation and public figures, posing threats to public health despite vaccines' proven effectiveness.
#acip
Public health
fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

RFK Dismisses CDC's Entire Vaccine Advisory Committee In An Unprecedented Move

HHS secretary Robert Kennedy has dismissed all ACIP members to restore public trust in vaccination efforts amidst waning confidence in health agencies.
Public health
fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

RFK Dismisses CDC's Entire Vaccine Advisory Committee In An Unprecedented Move

HHS secretary Robert Kennedy has dismissed all ACIP members to restore public trust in vaccination efforts amidst waning confidence in health agencies.
#gun-laws
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Guns are the leading cause of death of kids and teens, and state laws matter

Stricter gun laws correlate with reduced pediatric firearm deaths from 2011-2023, unlike permissive laws which saw an increase.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
17 hours ago

States With Weak Gun Laws Are Tied To Increased Child Gun Deaths In U.S.

Stricter gun laws can reduce pediatric gun deaths, a significant finding in light of rising firearm fatalities among children.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Guns are the leading cause of death of kids and teens, and state laws matter

Stricter gun laws correlate with reduced pediatric firearm deaths from 2011-2023, unlike permissive laws which saw an increase.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
17 hours ago

States With Weak Gun Laws Are Tied To Increased Child Gun Deaths In U.S.

Stricter gun laws can reduce pediatric gun deaths, a significant finding in light of rising firearm fatalities among children.
#climate-change
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 days ago

Climate Change is Making Our Environment Unsafe

Climate change intensifies air pollution, posing serious health risks especially in Brooklyn, necessitating urgent measures for improvement.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Trump's EPA announces major rollbacks to power plant pollution limits

Regulatory rollbacks by the EPA under the Trump administration may increase harmful emissions from US power plants.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 days ago

Climate Change is Making Our Environment Unsafe

Climate change intensifies air pollution, posing serious health risks especially in Brooklyn, necessitating urgent measures for improvement.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Trump's EPA announces major rollbacks to power plant pollution limits

Regulatory rollbacks by the EPA under the Trump administration may increase harmful emissions from US power plants.
Europe politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

EU under mounting pressure to act on tobacco taxation amid illicit trade surge

EU governments are urging the Commission to update outdated tobacco taxation laws to combat issues like illicit trade and youth smoking rates.
fromHarvard Gazette
21 hours ago

A step in fight against tick-borne disease - Harvard Gazette

"Ticks have a huge public health importance here in the United States in terms of the disease burden." Isobel Ronai.
Science
#trump-administration
US politics
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Trump's travel ban takes effect, LA protests escalate, and more happening in politics

Trump's travel ban underscores rising tensions related to immigration enforcement.
Coronavirus
fromMedCity News
2 days ago

In Axing mRNA Contract, Trump Delivers Another Blow to US Biosecurity, Former Officials Say - MedCity News

The Trump administration's contract cancellation threatens U.S. pandemic preparedness and national defense, making Americans vulnerable to potential biological threats.
Public health
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Asthma sufferers could be at greater risk if Trump cuts health program

Trump's budget cuts threaten asthma management programs, risking severe health impacts on vulnerable populations.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Trump's travel ban takes effect, LA protests escalate, and more happening in politics

Trump's travel ban underscores rising tensions related to immigration enforcement.
Coronavirus
fromMedCity News
2 days ago

In Axing mRNA Contract, Trump Delivers Another Blow to US Biosecurity, Former Officials Say - MedCity News

The Trump administration's contract cancellation threatens U.S. pandemic preparedness and national defense, making Americans vulnerable to potential biological threats.
Public health
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Asthma sufferers could be at greater risk if Trump cuts health program

Trump's budget cuts threaten asthma management programs, risking severe health impacts on vulnerable populations.
fromtime.com
1 day ago

Sierra Leone Is Battling an Mpox Outbreak. What Happens Next Affects Us All

In just the first week of May, Sierra Leone experienced a 61% rise in mpox cases, highlighting a dangerous outbreak with the potential to escalate.
Coronavirus
fromKqed
23 hours ago

RV Encampments Are Notoriously Hard to Close. This City Found Something That Works | KQED

Peter Radu, who oversees Berkeley's Homeless Response Team, knew they would need to try something different. Past outreach efforts offering shelter to the residents had largely failed.
Alternative transportation
fromMail Online
23 hours ago

Plague of 'mutating' super rats are taking over Sydney

The mutation suggests that rats have developed a resistance to second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides, which could pose a serious risk to Australia's wildlife.
Pets
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

This week, RFK Jr. and Donald Trump showed how disease and despotism walk hand in hand

The disbanding of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee and the military's involvement in protests reveal a concerning trend in America.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Nutrition program for Americans on food stamps at risk in GOP bill

SNAP-Ed funding is essential for teaching healthy eating habits to low-income families, particularly children at risk of obesity.
Health
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Longevity Hacks for Busy People

Prioritize small, manageable lifestyle changes for healthy aging instead of overwhelming yourself with strict regimens.
#salmonella
SF food
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago

Science-Backed Ways to Stay Healthy during Salmonella Outbreak in Eggs

A Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened at least 79 people across nine states, prompting a recall by August Egg Company.
SF food
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago

Science-Backed Ways to Stay Healthy during Salmonella Outbreak in Eggs

A Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened at least 79 people across nine states, prompting a recall by August Egg Company.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

Do You Need to Be Worried About Mold in Your Air-Conditioner?

Air-conditioners can save lives and keep us comfortable on blistering days, but they may also carry health risks, namely those related to mold.
Environment
#traffic-safety
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ever-rising height of car bonnets a clear threat' to children, report says

The increasing height of car bonnets poses significant risks to pedestrian safety, particularly endangering children.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ever-rising height of car bonnets a clear threat' to children, report says

The increasing height of car bonnets poses significant risks to pedestrian safety, particularly endangering children.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Progress unravelled, and millions left vulnerable: how British aid cuts threaten British health too | Sarah Champion

Global aid reductions threaten decades of health progress, risking the resurgence of preventable diseases and undermining both humanitarian and national interests.
#drug-addiction
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Drug deaths plummet among young Americans as fentanyl carnage eases

Gen Z experiences a notable reduction in fatal overdose risk, particularly among those aged 20 to 29.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Fentanyl deaths among the young are dropping. Can the trend continue?

Drug deaths among Americans under 35 are significantly declining, saving thousands of lives each year after a decade of devastation.
Cannabis
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Where Is the Anti-Fentanyl Truth Campaign?

Injections have surged among drug users despite awareness of risks, driven by the opioid epidemic and loss of control over addiction.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Drug deaths plummet among young Americans as fentanyl carnage eases

Gen Z experiences a notable reduction in fatal overdose risk, particularly among those aged 20 to 29.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Fentanyl deaths among the young are dropping. Can the trend continue?

Drug deaths among Americans under 35 are significantly declining, saving thousands of lives each year after a decade of devastation.
Cannabis
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Where Is the Anti-Fentanyl Truth Campaign?

Injections have surged among drug users despite awareness of risks, driven by the opioid epidemic and loss of control over addiction.
SF food
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

What Makes a Food Ultraprocessed? The FDA Is About to Weigh In.

The federal government plans to define ultraprocessed foods to inform regulations and dietary guidelines.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

'Cat Ladies' and Declining Birth Rates: Is There a Link?

Animal studies consistently show reproductive damage across species from Toxoplasma infection, raising important questions about its potential impact on human male infertility.
Pets
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Erick Erickson Slams Senator After RFK Jr. Axes Vax Panel

In a recent post, Erickson criticized Cassidy, claiming he failed to act decisively against Kennedy, who controversially dismissed the CDC's vaccine advisory panel.
Right-wing politics
fromHarvard Business Review
2 days ago

How Bill Wilson Cofounded Alcoholics Anonymous and Created a Lasting Social Movement

Prohibition initially reduced drinking and alcoholism, but it quickly led to underground drinking, with alcohol abuse rates rising significantly post-1933.
Relationships
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Dublin food business operating out of car workshop among closure orders issued by FSAI in May

Businesses must comply with health regulations to avoid closure orders, which are issued when there is a grave and immediate danger to public health.
SF food
California
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

The situation at Calif.'s most contaminated lake is likely worse than we thought

Hydrogen sulfide emissions from the Salton Sea significantly threaten public health, especially among vulnerable communities.
Washington DC
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 days ago

The Smithsonian Says It Will Decide Who Runs Its Museums, Thanks; Trump's Parade Will Close Some DC Streets for Days; and a Maryland Bear Got a Ride to a Park in Virginia - Washingtonian

Sly Stone, iconic musician, passed away at 82, leaving a significant cultural legacy.
The administration deployed 700 Marines to Los Angeles amid protests, raising concerns over military involvement in civilian matters.
Public health
fromWho
2 days ago

WHO launches new Collaborating Centre on Alcohol Policy and Public Health Research

WHO designates ISMH as Collaborating Centre for alcohol policy and public health research.
Focus on addressing alcohol-related harms in low- and middle-income countries.
UK news
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Warning over record highs of Victorian 'bleeding disease' in the UK

Typhoid cases in Britain have reached a record high, primarily linked to international travel.
The rise in antibiotic-resistant typhoid in Pakistan poses serious health risks.
#protests
fromsfist.com
2 days ago
Mission District

Day Around the Bay: Delfina Closes For the Night Due to Mission Protest

VTA pursues contractor for underground BART project amid funding uncertainties.
Delfina restaurant closes for anti-ICE protest to ensure staff safety.
Mission Local tracks recent ICE arrests amid increased enforcement actions.
RFK Jr. makes bold change by dismissing CDC vaccine committee members.
Black Lives Matter
fromWIRED
2 days ago

What Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets Do to the Human Body

Tear gas and pepper spray exposure increases vulnerability to respiratory infections, particularly important during the COVID-19 pandemic.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Newsom and Bass Reject Crisis Claims as Trump Deploys National Guard to LA

Protests in Los Angeles highlight tensions over ICE raids as National Guard is deployed, despite leaders claiming no crisis exists.
#nhs
Data science
fromNature
2 days ago

Not all clinical data in the United States are fragmented

Foresight AI model leverages NHS data to enhance healthcare predictions.
Data science
fromNature
2 days ago

Not all clinical data in the United States are fragmented

Foresight AI model leverages NHS data to enhance healthcare predictions.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Prescription paracetamol urgently recalled over contamination fears

The Independent prioritizes accessible journalism and addressing critical issues like reproductive rights and health safety.
A recall of prescription paracetamol tablets has been issued due to contamination fears.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Scientists warn against attempts to change definition of forever chemicals'

Efforts to narrow the definition of 'forever chemicals' threaten public health regulations.
Scientists advocate for a broad classification of Pfas to ensure effective regulation.
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Co-Owner of Midway to Open the 'Four Seasons' of Gay Bathhouses In SoMa

As he explains it to the publication, 'This isn't your daddy's old bathhouse with plywood walls painted black. You'll feel like you stepped into the Four Seasons Spa.'
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Letters: Alameda County must implement Measure C

The cruelest irony: the resources it promised should have been available to him from his first week of life.
US politics
Growth hacking
fromHackernoon
3 days ago

Engineering Health Equity: How Rohit Kadam Is Using Biotech to Close the Gaps in Global Diagnostics | HackerNoon

Rohit Kadam focuses on accessible molecular diagnostics rather than flashy technologies to impact healthcare.
His career is driven by the belief that scientific innovation should reach patients effectively.
fromFlowingData
3 days ago

John Snow probably didn't use that Broad Street map to reach his conclusions about cholera

The famous map centered on Broad Street did not lead to an 'a-ha!' moment, nor was it the way in which Snow came about the truth behind cholera's transmission.
Public health
NYC politics
fromwww.bxtimes.com
2 days ago

Mayor Adams announces plan to close Rikers jail barge, create marine terminal in Hunts Point Bronx Times

The Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center barge will be replaced with a marine terminal to improve transportation and health in Hunts Point.
NYC LGBT
fromPrism
2 days ago

New York City faces loss of over $40 million for HIV prevention

The proposed federal funding cuts jeopardize $40 million for crucial HIV services in New York City, risking care for vulnerable populations.
Public health
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

NIH scientists publish "Bethesda Declaration" rebuking Trump admin

The NIH dissent highlights ethical concerns over handling an uncontrolled virus and calls for speaking against harm to public health.
#measles-outbreak
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Six babies with unvaccinated mothers born with measles in Canada

Congenital measles cases in Ontario highlight the risks of low vaccination rates during outbreaks.
Routine vaccination can prevent serious complications from measles.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago
Public health

6 Ontario infants born with congenital measles from unvaccinated mothers, top doctor says | CBC News

Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Six babies with unvaccinated mothers born with measles in Canada

Congenital measles cases in Ontario highlight the risks of low vaccination rates during outbreaks.
Routine vaccination can prevent serious complications from measles.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago
Public health

6 Ontario infants born with congenital measles from unvaccinated mothers, top doctor says | CBC News

Public health
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

RFK Jr. says Americans were healthier when his uncle was president. Is he right?

Health concerns voiced by Kennedy may overlook key facts and context regarding historical health data.
#vaccination
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Cuts to UK's global vaccination funding would risk avoidable child deaths, experts warn

Cuts to UK funding for Gavi threaten global vaccination efforts and public health resilience against diseases.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Cuts to UK's global vaccination funding would risk avoidable child deaths, experts warn

Cuts to UK funding for Gavi threaten global vaccination efforts and public health resilience against diseases.
Cannabis
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Scientists warn over drug that's 500 TIMES stronger than heroin

Nitazenes are dangerous synthetic opioids posing a significant risk to festivalgoers, as they can lead to fatal overdoses even in small doses.
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