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fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Call to fast-track legislation to ban disposable vapes as new UK laws kick in this weekend

"In light of the forthcoming UK ban, Ireland needs to follow suit - and fast," said Mr Murphy. "We need an all-island ban on single-use e-cigarettes, which are detrimental to young people's health and overturning the strides Ireland has made in reducing nicotine addiction."
UK news
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Sadiq Khan backs calls to decriminalise some cannabis possession

Sadiq Khan advocates for the decriminalization of small amounts of cannabis, citing evidence from the London Drugs Commission on current laws being disproportionate and indefensible.
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

RFK Jr. releases "MAHA" report on childhood chronic disease. Here's what to know.

The report indicates a consensus among agencies highlighting major childhood health issues, but critics argue it oversimplifies the complexities of chronic disease and public health.
Public health
Public health
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Who can get updated COVID vaccines this fall? FDA will OK for high-risk groups, calls for new clinical trials

FDA is raising standards for COVID-19 booster approvals, focusing on high-risk groups.
Future vaccine updates for low-risk individuals will require robust clinical trials.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Executive Order Restricts Gain of Function' Research on Pathogens

President Trump signed an executive order limiting gain of function research amid concerns over pandemic risks.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 month ago

How Are Hospitals Bracing for Tariffs? - MedCity News

Tariffs are anticipated to amplify financial instability in hospitals already struggling with proposed cuts and slashed funding in the healthcare system.
#vaccination
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | Kennedy's Vaccine Hypocrisy Is Unsustainable

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles with his anti-vaccine stance amidst a measles outbreak, complicating his role as Health and Human Services Secretary.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | Kennedy's Vaccine Hypocrisy Is Unsustainable

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles with his anti-vaccine stance amidst a measles outbreak, complicating his role as Health and Human Services Secretary.
#healthcare-access
NYC LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Southern California healthcare agencies fear cuts to HIV prevention will cost lives

Potential cuts to HIV prevention funding could reverse significant public health progress.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Anthem Blue Cross to release data officials hope will help NYC crack down on soaring health care costs, saving $2 billion yearly

Anthem Blue Cross' sudden change of heart Saturday came after a week after The Post reported on the flawed 263-page report by the city Health Department's new Office of Healthcare Accountability.
NYC politics
Alternative medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Dr. Oz's Journey From Heart Doctor to Celebrity to Iconoclast

Dr. Mehmet Oz's controversial practices in medicine highlight the tension between charisma in health communication and scientific integrity.
Mental health
fromPoynter
2 months ago

RFK Jr. questions antidepressants for kids. What do we actually know about SSRIs? - Poynter

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called attention to psychiatric medications for children, particularly SSRIs, amidst controversy over their safety and implications for mental health.
#robert-f-kennedy-jr
Medicine
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Senate Confirms Vaccine Skeptic Robert F. Kennedy to Lead Department of Health and Human Services

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services despite his controversial views on vaccines.
Medicine
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Senate Confirms Vaccine Skeptic Robert F. Kennedy to Lead Department of Health and Human Services

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services despite his controversial views on vaccines.
Coronavirus
fromKqed
6 months ago

Stanford Doctor Tapped for Key Post by Trump Advocated for Letting COVID Spread | KQED

Trump's choice of Dr. Bhattacharya for NIH sparks controversy due to his critical stance on COVID-19 response and lack of hands-on clinical experience.
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