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Public health
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Medicaid Cuts Threaten Life-Saving Care for Rural Black Families

Medicaid cuts threaten vital healthcare access for patients with serious medical conditions.
#covid-19
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

RFK Jr has slashed vaccine research. You need to know how perilous that is for the world | Devi Sridhar

Operation Warp Speed was pivotal in fast-tracking Covid-19 vaccines and is considered a remarkable achievement.
fromBusiness Matters
18 hours ago

John Lewis estate supplies bottled water after pollution contaminates village supply

John Lewis has provided bottled water to Longstock residents after high nitrate levels made local supplies unsafe. This issue stems from fertilizer pollution affecting drinking water.
Public health
Women
fromThe Mercury News
17 hours ago

Judge, alumna are Notre Dame's Women of Impact

Women of Impact honors women leaders in the community with Judge Erica Yew and Dr. Sejal Tyle Hathi as honorees.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
16 hours ago

Silicon Valley leaders discuss how federal cuts will hurt region - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County seeks San Jose's backing for a sales tax increase to sustain public hospital funding amid federal cuts.
#west-nile-virus
fromBoston.com
4 days ago
Public health

The risk for West Nile virus is now high in 10 Mass. communities. Here's what to know.

fromBoston.com
4 days ago
Public health

The risk for West Nile virus is now high in 10 Mass. communities. Here's what to know.

fromwww.standard.co.uk
21 hours ago

Thirsty for a drink of water? Map reveals London fountains after 'health warning' issued as temperatures soar

Hydration stations across London aim to combat health risks from heatwave.
#tony-holohan
fromIndependent
1 day ago
Public health

David Quinn: If Tony Holohan runs for the Aras, let's have that Covid debate we have been avoiding

fromIndependent
4 days ago
Public health

Senan Molony: Does Covid-19 firefighter Tony Holohan have what it takes to win the Aras?

fromIndependent
1 day ago
Public health

David Quinn: If Tony Holohan runs for the Aras, let's have that Covid debate we have been avoiding

fromIndependent
4 days ago
Public health

Senan Molony: Does Covid-19 firefighter Tony Holohan have what it takes to win the Aras?

Food & drink
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Taco Bell's new purple soda is a big 'screw you' to MAHA

Taco Bell launched Mountain Dew Baja Midnight, targeting younger consumers and expanding its menu for the first time in 20 years.
#mifepristone
Pets
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Dog owner's anger as seeds lead to 300 vet bill

Uncut weeds caused a dog owner significant vet costs due to injuries from grass seeds.
Barnet Council is open to working with dog owners to maintain safe streets.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Salton Sea not to blame for Coachella, Imperial air pollution, study says

Pollution from the expanding shoreline of the Salton Sea may not be a significant contributor to the region's air problems. Researchers suggest focusing on internal air quality is crucial.
California
#heatwave
#rabies
fromKqed
2 days ago

California Valley Fever Cases on Track for Record High | KQED

"Approximately 30% of rodent holes in the Carrizo Plain National Monument have coccidioidomycosis, or valley fever, which is increasingly affecting California beyond the Central Valley."
Public health
#mpox
fromKqed
2 days ago
Public health

Mpox Cases Are Rising in San Francisco Again. From Symptoms to Vaccines, What to Know for Summer 2025 | KQED

Mpox cases in San Francisco rose from one per month to 10 in July 2025, mainly among vaccinated individuals.
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago
US news

Why one doctor says we're 'walking blind' in the mpox emergency

Mpox outbreaks have risen sharply in Africa, with 24 countries affected recently, showcasing an urgent public health challenge.
fromKqed
2 days ago
Public health

Mpox Cases Are Rising in San Francisco Again. From Symptoms to Vaccines, What to Know for Summer 2025 | KQED

Public health
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 days ago

Bad diets, too many meds, no exercise: A look inside the latest Make America Healthy Again' report

The 'Make America Healthy Again' report lacks significant policy changes for food and farming.
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Anti-vaccine RFK Jr. creates vaccine panel of anti-vaccine group's dreams

NIH is proud to lead this effort to advance vaccine safety and support innovation that protects children without compromise. By reinstating this Task Force, we are reaffirming our commitment to rigorous science, continuous improvement, and the trust of American families.
Public health
#legionnaires-disease
fromGothamist
3 days ago
Public health

Here's what we know about the 5 ZIP codes affected by NYC's Legionnaires' outbreak

fromGothamist
3 days ago
Public health

NYC health and hospital buildings among those that tested positive for Legionella bacteria

fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
Public health

Editorial | Preventing another needless outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in the future | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
Public health

Harlem Legionnaires' outbreak contained, city health officials say but residents demand more transparency | amNewYork

fromGothamist
3 days ago
Public health

Here's what we know about the 5 ZIP codes affected by NYC's Legionnaires' outbreak

fromGothamist
3 days ago
Public health

NYC health and hospital buildings among those that tested positive for Legionella bacteria

fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
Public health

Editorial | Preventing another needless outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in the future | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
Public health

Harlem Legionnaires' outbreak contained, city health officials say but residents demand more transparency | amNewYork

fromTruthout
2 days ago

Latinx Communities Face Disproportionate Health Impacts From Factory Farming

Animal feeding operations pollute the air, disproportionately affecting nearby communities, particularly those with higher populations of people of color.
#mrna-technology
fromAxios
1 week ago
Public health

RFK Jr.'s vaccine pullback stokes fears of lost medical breakthroughs

fromAxios
1 week ago
Public health

RFK Jr.'s vaccine pullback stokes fears of lost medical breakthroughs

Miscellaneous
fromScary Mommy
2 days ago

You Can Now Give Your Family The Nasal Flu Vaccine At Home

Flu vaccination rates are declining due to various barriers, and AstraZeneca's FluMist offers a convenient at-home alternative.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Big Annual Dahlia Show Coming to Golden Gate Park This Weekend

Dr. Grant Colfax has been appointed as the director of Contra Costa Health after previously managing San Francisco's public health during the COVID crisis.
#flu-vaccine
fromPoynter
3 days ago
Public health

It's almost flu season. Should you still get a shot? Will insurance cover it? - Poynter

fromPoynter
3 days ago
Public health

It's almost flu season. Should you still get a shot? Will insurance cover it? - Poynter

#mrna-vaccines
France news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Is it right wing to have air conditioning? In France, it is

Air conditioning is emerging as a controversial issue in France amid rising temperatures and lack of preparedness for heat waves.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Hundreds hit with food poisoning in Indonesia after eating free meals from president's flagship program

More than 360 people fell ill in Sragen after consuming school lunches, marking the largest food poisoning incident linked to the free meals programme.
Public health
Public health
fromAxios
3 days ago

RFK Jr. resurrects task force to improve childhood vaccine safety

Reviving the panel is essential due to the increase in CDC-recommended childhood vaccines.
fromPortland Mercury
3 days ago

The Willamette River is Full of Green Algae

A harmful cyanobacteria algal bloom has spread through Portland's Willamette River, prompting health advisories and concerns for public safety.
Science
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

One Embryo, Three Parents: The Future Is Already Here

Mitochondrial donation aims to prevent severe diseases while creating embryos with genetic material from three parents.
#air-quality
fromsilive
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

Air quality alert issued for NYC on Sunday: Here's what you need to know

fromsilive
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

Air quality alert issued for NYC on Sunday: Here's what you need to know

fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Mayor Adams floats state bill to involuntarily hospitalize individuals for public substance use, amid reelection push | amNewYork

The Compassionate Interventions Act seeks to give city first responders the authority to involuntarily commit individuals who are an apparent risk to themselves or others due to drug or alcohol use to a hospital.
Public health
#alcohol-consumption
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago
US news

Americans are drying out: More say alcohol is unhealthy, poll finds

The percentage of Americans consuming alcohol is at its lowest since 1939, with 54% reporting they drink.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago
Public health

Why many Americans are rethinking alcohol, according to a new Gallup poll

Majority of U.S. adults now view moderate drinking as a health risk, with reports of drinking declining.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Contributor: How many kids must die before L.A. makes streets safer?

Preventable incidents in Koreatown claim lives, highlighting the urgent need for improved pedestrian safety measures.
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem exposes grim future risks for NYC as steep Medicaid cuts loom | amNewYork

Upper Manhattan is at risk of severe Medicaid cuts that may strain public health responses to emergencies.
fromEuro Weekly News
3 days ago

Barcelona PM10 pollution alert

Barcelona issues a preventive PM10 pollution alert, urging residents to avoid cars and utilize public transport.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Cholera kills 40 as Sudan faces worst outbreak in years, says MSF

Cholera outbreak in Sudan, worsened by war and displacement, has resulted in 40 deaths in Darfur and widespread illness across the country.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Douthat: MAHA, like MAGA populism, constrained by complicated marriage to Big Biz

MAHA movement's critique of modern medicine aligns with populism, highlighting frustrations with the establishment's failure to address public health issues.
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

The Trump Administration has killed America's lifeline to the world

The dismantling of USAID and its absorption into the State Department undermines America's global leadership and threatens millions of lives.
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Trump's war on harm reduction will cost LGBTQ+ lives

Harm reduction is a proven public health intervention that acknowledges that incremental steps toward healthy decision-making can save lives and prevent the spread of disease.
LGBT
#obesity
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Counting steps for health? Here's how many you really need

A target of 7,000 steps daily significantly reduces health risks and is scientifically supported.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Scientists fear political meddling after Ontario premier vows to 'catch' anyone testing on dogs | CBC News

Political interference in science is a concern after Ontario's premier vowed to ban animal research involving dogs and cats.
Environment
fromFast Company
3 days ago

How tech pinpoints urban heat islands and makes cooling projects easier

Urban heat island effect causes significant temperature variations even within short distances in urban areas.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

New Delhi's garbage mountains become heat bombs for India's waste pickers

Informal waste pickers in New Delhi face extreme heat and hazardous conditions, leading to health issues such as eye infections and reduced working capacity.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Officials: Cape Cod swimmer infected with rare bacteria that can cause 'flesh-eating' disease

Vibrio vulnificus infection was confirmed in a swimmer with an exposed wound at a Cape Cod beach, prompting health warnings.
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Rabbits With Horrifying Tentacles Growing Out of Their Faces Spotted in Colorado

In Colorado, rabbits with bizarre, spike-like growths on their faces have been identified, resulting from a viral infection known as cottontail rabbit papillomavirus (CTRV).
Pets
#cdc
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

How Trump Threw Out the Pandemic Playbook

The White House lacks a dedicated leader for biological threat safety following the resignation of the NSC's biosecurity director.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Toxic bacteria reported in Fenway's Muddy River

A cyanobacteria algae bloom in the Muddy River poses health risks to humans and pets, prompting a warning from the Boston Public Health Commission.
#cdc-shooting
fromABC7 Chicago
1 week ago
Public health

CDC shooter blamed COVID vaccine for depression; union demands statement against misinformation

fromABC7 Chicago
1 week ago
Public health

CDC shooter blamed COVID vaccine for depression; union demands statement against misinformation

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump's Former Surgeon General Rips RFK Jr For Trying to Undermine' President's Greatest Achievement'

Adams criticized Kennedy's cuts to vaccine research funding, asserting mRNA technology has saved millions and played a key role in COVID-19 vaccine development.
#food-safety
fromFuturism
1 week ago
Food & drink

Dark Rumors Swirl as Boar's Head Plans to Reopen Notoriously Disgusting Meat Processing Plant

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Food & drink

Ballymaguire Foods approved to produce meals again weeks after more than 140 products were taken off shelves after listeria detection

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Food & drink

Ballymaguire Foods approved to produce meals again weeks after recall of more than 140 products linked to Listeria detection

fromFuturism
1 week ago
Food & drink

Dark Rumors Swirl as Boar's Head Plans to Reopen Notoriously Disgusting Meat Processing Plant

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Food & drink

Ballymaguire Foods approved to produce meals again weeks after more than 140 products were taken off shelves after listeria detection

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Food & drink

Ballymaguire Foods approved to produce meals again weeks after recall of more than 140 products linked to Listeria detection

#chikungunya
fromNatural Health News
1 week ago
Alternative medicine

China's chikungunya outbreak spreads amid government secrecy and forced quarantines

Over 4,000 cases of chikungunya fever have been reported in southern China amid accusations of the CCP downplaying the crisis.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

China has declared war on the chikungunya virus. How much of a threat is it?

Health officials in Guangdong are combating chikungunya outbreaks using aggressive mosquito control measures.
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

How the New Atheists Joined the MAHA War on Science

"The secretary of Health and Human Services said that mRNA research 'poses more risk than benefits for these respiratory viruses' although it doesn't."
US politics
Los Angeles
fromwww.latimes.com
1 week ago

Evacuation orders lifted as firefighters make progress on Canyon fire

Firefighters achieved 28% containment of the Canyon fire, allowing many evacuated residents to return home, despite warnings of unhealthy air quality.
Environment
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Your Outdoor Air Quality Monitor Could Lead to Safer Air for Everyone

Outdoor air quality monitors provide critical information for understanding air quality, especially with current regulatory rollbacks.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

How RFK Jr's vaccine funding cuts fit with Trump's vision

Cutting funding for mRNA vaccine development poses a dangerous risk to public health and increases vulnerability to respiratory virus outbreaks.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Blue-green algae at Martinez Marina poses concerns for people, animals

Martinez City officials warn against contact with water at the marina due to harmful blue-green algae blooms.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Some OUSD schools continue to face high amounts of lead in water, testing shows

Seven water fixtures at Hillcrest Elementary tested above the legal limit for lead.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

As thinness is idolised, eating disorders can go dangerously overlooked. Will Victoria's new approach save lives?

Eating disorders can begin with innocent intentions but can lead to severe health issues and require specialized treatment.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Cache Creek Casino warns customers about active tuberculosis case tied to resort

Cache Creek Casino in Yolo County is warning customers about an active tuberculosis case tied to the resort and is notifying people in close contact with the infected person.
Public health
fromChalkbeat
1 week ago

Public health experts alarmed by return of alcohol ads to NYC transit system

The MTA has approved new alcohol advertising policies in NYC transit, aiming for significant revenue despite public health concerns.
fromNew York City, NY Patch
1 week ago

NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed August 1 - 8

New York City's Health Department inspects over 25,000 restaurants annually to enforce health and safety standards.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The cancer patient who inspired French movement to block reintroduction of pesticide

French MPs faced backlash after reintroducing a banned pesticide, linked to cancer concerns, prompting public protests and a significant petition.
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

If We Want to Save Public Health, We Need to Get Out of Our Bubble

"This isn't negotiation. It's authoritarian extortion," emphasized by Ryan Enos and Steve Levitsky, reflecting the coercive nature of political tactics used against universities.
Higher education
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