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Canada news
fromAdvocate.com
1 hour ago

Planning a trip to Oman? You may need an HIV test

Filipino travelers to Oman may need an HIV test for entry, as per recent advisories and international restrictions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 hours ago

Why scientists are nervous about fungi

Drug-resistant fungi pose a significant and growing threat, particularly in lower-income countries, requiring urgent action and improved infection control measures.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 hours ago

Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth

The agency said there was no confirmed epidemiological link between the Budmouth cases and the one at Wey Valley, prompting fears the strain is transmitting more widely among young people in Weymouth.
Public health
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Air pollution making people in UK get long-term illnesses earlier, study finds

Air pollution in the UK is causing earlier onset of long-term illnesses, with some conditions appearing over two years earlier than they would otherwise.
#vaccines
Public health
fromAxios
19 hours ago

RFK Jr. faces barrage from Democrats in House hearings

Democrats linked Kennedy's vaccine criticism to rising measles cases, while he defended his stance and the CDC's vaccine recommendations.
Coronavirus
fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

Mike Thompson Attacks RFK Jr Over Health Conspiracy Theories

Rep. Mike Thompson criticized Robert Kennedy Jr. for undermining vaccines and public health with conspiracy theories during a Capitol Hill hearing.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Uncharted territory': uncertainty as US vaccine guidance falls apart under Trump

Access to vaccines is uncertain due to halted recommendations and legal challenges affecting the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
Public health
fromAxios
19 hours ago

RFK Jr. faces barrage from Democrats in House hearings

Democrats linked Kennedy's vaccine criticism to rising measles cases, while he defended his stance and the CDC's vaccine recommendations.
Coronavirus
fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

Mike Thompson Attacks RFK Jr Over Health Conspiracy Theories

Rep. Mike Thompson criticized Robert Kennedy Jr. for undermining vaccines and public health with conspiracy theories during a Capitol Hill hearing.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Uncharted territory': uncertainty as US vaccine guidance falls apart under Trump

Access to vaccines is uncertain due to halted recommendations and legal challenges affecting the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
#cdc
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
19 hours ago

Trump nominates former Coast Guard doctor as CDC chief

Dr. Erica Schwartz has been nominated by President Trump to lead the CDC, filling a long-vacant director position.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Alarm as acting CDC director delays report showing Covid vaccine benefits

A Trump administration appointee delayed a CDC report showing Covid vaccine benefits, raising concerns about undermining vaccine research.
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
19 hours ago

Trump nominates former Coast Guard doctor as CDC chief

Dr. Erica Schwartz has been nominated by President Trump to lead the CDC, filling a long-vacant director position.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Alarm as acting CDC director delays report showing Covid vaccine benefits

A Trump administration appointee delayed a CDC report showing Covid vaccine benefits, raising concerns about undermining vaccine research.
#san-francisco
SF politics
fromsfist.com
18 hours ago

SF Supe Pushes to Ban Smoking on Bar Patios, as Most Bay Area Cities Have Already Done

San Francisco may ban smoking on outdoor bar and tavern patios, aligning with California law and addressing public health concerns.
Portland food
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Puff, puff... past: S.F. supervisor proposes ban on smoking in outdoor patios

San Francisco may ban smoking on outdoor bar patios to align with state law and improve air quality.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

SF Has a New Homelessness 'Czar,' and He Comes to the Job From Massachusetts

Mike Levine has been appointed as the new director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing in San Francisco.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
18 hours ago

SF Supe Pushes to Ban Smoking on Bar Patios, as Most Bay Area Cities Have Already Done

San Francisco may ban smoking on outdoor bar and tavern patios, aligning with California law and addressing public health concerns.
Portland food
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Puff, puff... past: S.F. supervisor proposes ban on smoking in outdoor patios

San Francisco may ban smoking on outdoor bar patios to align with state law and improve air quality.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

SF Has a New Homelessness 'Czar,' and He Comes to the Job From Massachusetts

Mike Levine has been appointed as the new director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing in San Francisco.
Coronavirus
fromKqed
19 hours ago

San Francisco Reports Its First Clade I Mpox Case - What to Know and How to Find a Vaccine | KQED

Clade I mpox cases spread through intimate contact, with recent cases in Europe linked to men who have sex with men.
#measles
Public health
fromSFGATE
20 hours ago

Measles returns to SF with first confirmed case since 2019

San Francisco confirmed its first measles case in seven years involving an unvaccinated infant who was exposed abroad.
Coronavirus
fromKqed
1 day ago

San Francisco Confirms First Measles Case Since 2019, in an Unvaccinated Infant | KQED

Measles cases are rising in California, with 19 confirmed amid a national resurgence, highlighting the importance of vaccination.
Coronavirus
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Case of Measles Found In San Francisco Infant Following International Travel

An infant in San Francisco has contracted measles, marking the city's first case since 2019, with low public risk reported.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Measles takes a plane to Idaho, which has worst vaccination rate in US

Vaccination coverage for measles in Idaho is only 78.5%, significantly below the 95% target needed to prevent outbreaks.
Public health
fromSFGATE
20 hours ago

Measles returns to SF with first confirmed case since 2019

San Francisco confirmed its first measles case in seven years involving an unvaccinated infant who was exposed abroad.
Public health
fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

Democratic Rep Skewers RFK Jr For Spending Taxpayer Money To Drink Milk Shirtless' With Kid Rock

Measles cases in the U.S. surged dramatically under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s leadership, with a projected 6,400 cases in 2026.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California sees the most measles cases in 7 years as disease resurges nationwide

California has reported its highest number of measles cases in seven years, driven by declining vaccination rates.
Coronavirus
fromKqed
1 day ago

San Francisco Confirms First Measles Case Since 2019, in an Unvaccinated Infant | KQED

Measles cases are rising in California, with 19 confirmed amid a national resurgence, highlighting the importance of vaccination.
Coronavirus
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Case of Measles Found In San Francisco Infant Following International Travel

An infant in San Francisco has contracted measles, marking the city's first case since 2019, with low public risk reported.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Measles takes a plane to Idaho, which has worst vaccination rate in US

Vaccination coverage for measles in Idaho is only 78.5%, significantly below the 95% target needed to prevent outbreaks.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
21 hours ago

Supermarket food prices to be capped under SNP manifesto pledge

The price of essential supermarket groceries will be capped to assist consumers with the cost of living.
Boston
fromwww.bxtimes.com
1 day ago

Not Working for Us': South Bronx Unite says congestion pricing is driving more traffic and pollution into the Bronx Bronx Times

Congestion pricing in the South Bronx has led to increased traffic and air pollution, failing to benefit the community.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

RFK Jr. defends his health agenda and Trump's proposed budget cuts in hearing

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his agency's record while facing criticism over vaccine policies and budget cuts during a congressional hearing.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

The ocean off California keeps breaking heat records

An extreme marine heat wave off California is breaking records and could impact coastal weather and ecosystems for months.
#covid-19
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report

The UK Covid vaccine rollout was a major success, saving over 475,000 lives, but challenges like vaccine hesitancy and support for harmed individuals remain.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago
Coronavirus

Covid jabs huge success, but work needed on trust in vaccines - key findings from Covid report

Coronavirus
fromFuturism
4 days ago

CDC Caught Burying Report on Real Effects of COVID Vaccine

The Trump administration has blocked a report confirming COVID-19 vaccines significantly improve public health.
Coronavirus
fromTruthout
1 week ago

CDC Head Blocks Release of Findings Showing Strong COVID Vax Effectiveness

COVID-19 vaccines reduced hospitalization rates by 55% among vaccinated adults, but publication of findings is being delayed by CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report

The UK Covid vaccine rollout was a major success, saving over 475,000 lives, but challenges like vaccine hesitancy and support for harmed individuals remain.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago
Coronavirus

Covid jabs huge success, but work needed on trust in vaccines - key findings from Covid report

Coronavirus
fromFuturism
4 days ago

CDC Caught Burying Report on Real Effects of COVID Vaccine

The Trump administration has blocked a report confirming COVID-19 vaccines significantly improve public health.
Coronavirus
fromTruthout
1 week ago

CDC Head Blocks Release of Findings Showing Strong COVID Vax Effectiveness

COVID-19 vaccines reduced hospitalization rates by 55% among vaccinated adults, but publication of findings is being delayed by CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

SNP pledges to cap bread and milk prices if it wins Scotland's parliamentary elections

The SNP plans to cap prices on essential goods if re-elected, addressing the cost of living crisis in Scotland.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ammonia pollution hotspots found in areas of UK with most pig and poultry factory farms

Ammonia emissions are dangerous to human health and the environment. In the UK, agriculture is responsible for 89% of national emissions of the nitrogen-based gas used to produce fertilisers and released from livestock manure.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Can you stop malaria crossing borders? One nation's bid to wipe out the disease

The freezer is filled with blue-lidded tubes of cows' blood, ready to be defrosted and used to feed the colony of mosquitoes. Nombuso Princess Bhembe tends the mosquitoes at Eswatini's national insectary, part of the southern African country's push to eliminate malaria.
Coronavirus
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Middle East conflict causes a fluoride shortage for US drinking water

Baltimore reduced fluoride levels in drinking water due to supply chain disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.
Healthcare
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Owner of closed Jersey City hospital floats a return, but NJ officials are skeptical

Hudson Regional Health is attempting to reopen a recently closed Jersey City hospital, but state officials are blocking the request.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
1 day ago

Oakland Passes Controversial Policy Easing Restrictions on Encampment Sweeps | KQED

Oakland City Council enacted a new encampment policy allowing immediate removal of tents and towing of RVs occupied by unhoused residents.
Environment
fromStreetsblog USA
2 days ago

Where the Hottest Blocks in Your City Are - And How To Cool Them Down - Streetsblog USA

A new tool helps cities identify and cool their hottest streets during heat waves to improve thermal comfort and encourage sustainable transportation.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
4 days ago

'A Significant Assault on Our Health': Healthcare Policy Leaders Condemn Trump's Budget Proposal - MedCity News

Trump's fiscal year 2027 budget proposes significant cuts to healthcare, exacerbating previous reductions and drawing criticism from healthcare advocates.
Cancer
fromNature
2 days ago

Early-onset cancer fuels calls for wider screening - but at what cost?

Cancer screening ages are being lowered due to rising diagnoses in individuals under 50.
Cancer
fromNature
2 days ago

Improving cancer survival rates will require hard policy choices

Global cancer incidence is rising, necessitating early detection strategies and public education on risk factors.
Europe news
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Reimagining the Complete Neighborhood through Urban Renaturing

ReGreeneration project aims to transform European cities to remain livable amid climate change.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

Labour MP calls for a 'summer of sex' as she wants to bring sex toys into House of Commons - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Niblett is promoting the initiative under the slogan 'Yes Sex Please, We're British!', saying the UK needs to reduce stigma around sexuality and improve lifelong sex education.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Calories on menus are helpful for those with binge eating disorders

Calorie labels on menus may aid recovery for people with binge eating disorders despite mixed views on their impact among those with eating disorders.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Cost of removing illegal waste mountain near River Cherwell to exceed 7m

A major clean-up of illegal waste near the River Cherwell in Oxfordshire is underway, costing £7.3 million and expected to last six months.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Judge hears environmental lawsuits against Oakland airport over expansion

Activists are challenging the Port of Oakland's airport expansion due to concerns over air pollution and inadequate health assessments.
Environment
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Trump Moves to Let Coal Companies Pollute Waterways With Their Toxic Slag

The Trump administration proposes rollbacks to coal ash regulations, threatening health protections and allowing states to exempt energy companies from federal standards.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Sexual health charities hit out at Farage over disappointing' HIV comments

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago
UK news

I was told I was going to die': Woman running half marathon after beating alcoholism

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting funded by donations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Sexual health charities hit out at Farage over disappointing' HIV comments

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

I was told I was going to die': Woman running half marathon after beating alcoholism

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting funded by donations.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Historic decline in U.S. overdose deaths threatened by changing street drug supply

"Every sort of physical manifestation, like the foam coming from the mouth and nose, as if they had an overdose. Their blood tested negative for any substance, which was very odd."
US news
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

EU must take bold tobacco control stand amid industry's latest influence campaign

The EESC warns against 'excessive increases' on the grounds that they could fuel illicit trade, thereby recycling one of the tobacco industry's oldest false narratives arguments against stronger regulation.
Europe politics
Healthcare
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Two Venezuelan doctors detained by Texas immigration officials in less than a week

Rubeliz Bolivar, a healthcare worker with a valid work permit, was detained by immigration agents, raising concerns about immigration policies affecting healthcare professionals.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Bacteria, chemicals and trash runoff could make SoCal beaches a hazard after rain, officials warn

Avoid all contact with water at Los Angeles County beaches due to potential bacteria from street runoff.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Alpha-gal syndrome, the meat allergy linked to ticks, is back in Mass. Here's what to know.

Alpha-gal syndrome is an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts, driven by the northward spread of the lone star tick, which is most commonly associated with the condition.
Coronavirus
#california
Public health
fromKqed
1 week ago

New Report Highlights Low Pay, Dangerous Working Conditions for Farmworkers | KQED

Low wages for California farmworkers contribute to a public health crisis affecting their health and families.
Public health
fromKqed
1 week ago

New Report Highlights Low Pay, Dangerous Working Conditions for Farmworkers | KQED

Low wages for California farmworkers contribute to a public health crisis, impacting their health, families, and communities significantly.
Public health
fromKqed
1 week ago

New Report Highlights Low Pay, Dangerous Working Conditions for Farmworkers | KQED

Low wages for California farmworkers contribute to a public health crisis affecting their health and families.
Public health
fromKqed
1 week ago

New Report Highlights Low Pay, Dangerous Working Conditions for Farmworkers | KQED

Low wages for California farmworkers contribute to a public health crisis, impacting their health, families, and communities significantly.
Public health
fromNature
4 days ago

How I harness research to inform humanitarian relief efforts

Beverley Stringer has dedicated her career to humanitarian work with Médecins Sans Frontières, focusing on improving public health in crisis settings.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Are spider bites on the rise in England?

NHS figures show that there were 100 hospital admissions in 2025 linked to spider bites - up from 47 in 2015. Experts are blaming the trend on a sharp increase in the noble false widow spider, which has been described as 'the most dangerous spider breeding in Britain.'
Public health
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Most dangerous spider' in Britain behind rise in hospital admissions

The rise of false widow spiders has led to a significant increase in hospital admissions for spider bites in England.
#aesthetic-treatments
fromIndependent
4 days ago
Healthcare

'You're risking blindness, stroke or death': fears over availability of illegal fillers after thousands of interceptions

fromIndependent
4 days ago
Healthcare

'You're risking blindness, stroke or death': fears over availability of illegal fillers after thousands of interceptions

fromIndependent
4 days ago
Healthcare

'You're risking blindness, stroke or death': fears over availability of illegal fillers after thousands of interceptions

fromIndependent
4 days ago
Healthcare

'You're risking blindness, stroke or death': fears over availability of illegal fillers after thousands of interceptions

fromFuturism
5 days ago

DOGE Made Drastic Cuts to a Global Vaccine Assistance Program. Now There's a Deadly Measles Outbreak in Bangladesh

I am particularly worried about the immunisation programme. If there is a disruption, the success we have achieved in immunisation will be jeopardised.
Public health
Public health
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Life Imaging Reviews: What 100,000 Screenings Taught One Founder About Early Detection

Early detection of heart disease and cancer significantly impacts survival rates, emphasizing the need for preventive screening across different regions.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Six great reads: the man who let snakes bite him, masked heavy metal and the brutal reality for foreign students in the UK

Tim Friede's self-experimentation with snake bites aims to create a universal antivenom amid increasing human-snake interactions due to climate change.
Public health
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Former Biden HHS leaders hail syphilis breakthrough as Trump dismantles the system behind it

DoxyPEP significantly reduces syphilis infections, demonstrating success in public health initiatives during the Biden administration.
#minneapolis
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Could Minneapolis welcome bathhouses back for the first time since the late 1980s?

Minneapolis City Council voted to explore repealing a 38-year ban on adult sex venues, potentially allowing the return of bathhouses for gay men.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
1 week ago

As hookup apps lose their grip, gay bathhouses may soon offer an IRL cure for horniness in this U.S. city - Queerty

Minneapolis is considering re-opening bathhouses and gay sex clubs for the first time in nearly 40 years, reflecting changing societal attitudes.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Could Minneapolis welcome bathhouses back for the first time since the late 1980s?

Minneapolis City Council voted to explore repealing a 38-year ban on adult sex venues, potentially allowing the return of bathhouses for gay men.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
1 week ago

As hookup apps lose their grip, gay bathhouses may soon offer an IRL cure for horniness in this U.S. city - Queerty

Minneapolis is considering re-opening bathhouses and gay sex clubs for the first time in nearly 40 years, reflecting changing societal attitudes.
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Reconsidering the word 'alcoholic' - Harvard Gazette

Alcohol use disorder affects 28 million Americans, with evolving terminology reflecting a better understanding of addiction as a medical illness rather than a moral failing.
#measles-outbreak
fromFortune
1 week ago
Public health

'Babies become sitting ducks': Babies too young for vaccines remain vulnerable in measles 'hotbed' communities | Fortune

Vaccination rates are declining, increasing vulnerability of infants to measles outbreaks, which require herd immunity for protection.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Public health

Bangladesh launches measles vaccination drive as child death toll passes 100

Bangladesh faces a severe measles outbreak, with over 100 child deaths and a vaccination drive initiated due to rising unvaccinated infants.
Public health
fromFortune
1 week ago

'Babies become sitting ducks': Babies too young for vaccines remain vulnerable in measles 'hotbed' communities | Fortune

Vaccination rates are declining, increasing vulnerability of infants to measles outbreaks, which require herd immunity for protection.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Bangladesh launches measles vaccination drive as child death toll passes 100

Bangladesh faces a severe measles outbreak, with over 100 child deaths and a vaccination drive initiated due to rising unvaccinated infants.
#vaccine-policy
Public health
fromWIRED
1 week ago

No One Knows Where US Vaccine Policy Goes Next

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine policy changes are on hold due to a federal judge's ruling and concerns about increased vaccine hesitancy.
Public health
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

RFK Jr. rewrites CDC panel's charter, opening door to anti-vaccine quacks

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has restructured the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to empower anti-vaccine perspectives and focus on alleged vaccine risks.
Public health
fromWIRED
1 week ago

No One Knows Where US Vaccine Policy Goes Next

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine policy changes are on hold due to a federal judge's ruling and concerns about increased vaccine hesitancy.
Public health
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

RFK Jr. rewrites CDC panel's charter, opening door to anti-vaccine quacks

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has restructured the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to empower anti-vaccine perspectives and focus on alleged vaccine risks.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Drug checking service issues warning after surge of suspected overdoses in Toronto | CBC News

Toronto's drug checking service warns of a surge in opioid overdoses and related deaths, highlighting contamination in the unregulated opioid supply.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

How bad for humans is wildlife trade? A new study has answers

"There's been a consensus for a long time that the wildlife trade is a risk to human health, but a lot of what we know is from anecdotes."
Coronavirus
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

CDC study shows COVID shot benefits; Trump official blocks release

Test-negative case-control design studies are used to assess vaccine effectiveness, with potential biases but generally reliable estimates when controlled.
Public health
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Public Health Needs to Get Off the Laptop and Into the Streets

Transformational experiences in South Africa with TAC emphasized the importance of community engagement and effective communication in health education.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Oakland Vietnamese Restaurant Rammed By Vehicle Three Times

A burglary suspect attempted to break into Tay Ho restaurant in Oakland, causing significant damage but failing to steal anything.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

S.F. to close 3 health clinics amid budget cuts, including longtime youth centers

San Francisco will close three public health clinics, including two youth clinics, due to budget constraints and low patient volume.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Bitten by snakes 200 times on purpose: US man's quest to help deliver new antivenom

Tim Friede's self-experimentation with snakebites aims to develop a universal antivenom to combat rising snakebite incidents due to climate change.
#vaccination
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

RFK Jr. Becomes Latest Trump Official to Launch Podcast, Wants to Expose Forces' Corrupting Medicine

For decades now, Americans have been told that we should trust the system. But our children are sicker, chronic disease is exploding, and the answers that we have been given aren't working.
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Non-survivable': heatwaves are already breaching human limits, with worse to come, study finds

When scientists applied a new model of human survivability that takes into account the body's ability to function and stay cool depending on age, they found all six events had seen non-survivable periods for older people who could not find shade.
Environment
Pets
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Crown Heights Woman Assaulted Over Dog Waste Near President Street

A 75-year-old woman was hospitalized after a violent dispute over dog waste in her neighborhood.
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Australia gambling ads reform draws sharp criticism

Australia is implementing reforms to reduce gambling ads, aiming to protect children and address public health concerns related to gambling.
Berlin food
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

"We Live in Toxic Interior Environments": Interview with Healthy Materials Lab

Material selection in architecture is crucial for public health and environmental sustainability.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

SoMA residents file complaint with state, accusing SF of pushing unhoused resources to their area

Residents of SoMa are demanding state intervention due to the concentration of public health and unhoused services in their neighborhood.
Information security
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US warns of Iran-affiliated cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure across country

Iran-affiliated cyber-attacks threaten US critical infrastructure, particularly in water and energy sectors, prompting government agencies to issue a warning.
World news
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Rachel Maddow warns U.S. is 'breaking' as Trump escalates Iran war

The U.S. faces increased global conflict while key government systems have been weakened under Trump's leadership.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Mayor Mamdani opens new Bellevue Hospital unit for Rikers detainees

A new $241 million unit at Bellevue Hospital will house Rikers Island detainees with serious medical needs, improving care and supporting jail closure efforts.
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

The Financial Costs of the Pedestrian Death Crisis Are Still Stratospheric - Streetsblog USA

Pedestrian deaths cost the U.S. economy over $40 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a decrease in fatalities.
Typography
fromNature
1 week ago

When page-renumbering causes outrage

Page numbering issues in reprinted articles and investigations into a typhoid outbreak are examined.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago

Where are Brooklyn's "recreation deserts," and what can be done to fix them? * Brooklyn Paper

"Brooklyn has always been a place where movement is part of daily life. But today, Brooklynites, like all New Yorkers, are moving less, feeling more isolated and dealing with elevated rates of chronic diseases."
Brooklyn
Health
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

On World Health Day: How Architecture Shapes Well-Being in Everyday Spaces

World Health Day emphasizes the interconnectedness of health, environment, and society, promoting a One Health approach for collective action.
Public health
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Harlem residents still ailing, still seeking accountability for Legionnaires' outbreak

The Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Central Harlem raised concerns about public health management and accountability for the responsible parties.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US is using Mexico as a garbage sink' leading to toxic crisis', UN expert says

Mexico is facing a toxic crisis due to imported waste and lax environmental standards, impacting public health and safety.
Intellectual property law
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

After court loss, RFK Jr. gives himself more power over CDC vaccine panel

ACIP membership criteria have shifted from expertise in immunization to broader geographic and specialty representation, influenced by anti-vaccine advocacy.
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