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‘Christofascism’ is here: inside the slow demolition of US public health

From prescribing spiritual warfare to demonizing health experts, RFK Jr’s health empire has become a dangerous vehicle for a Christian nationalist worldview

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr.’s latest move to gut vaccine recommendations hit a snag. Now Trump’s team is begging a judge to let them keep dismantling public health

The Trump administration is fighting to keep slashing childhood vaccine recommendations after a federal judge temporarily blocked the move. On April 29, 2026, government lawyers filed an appeal to overturn a March 16 court order that paused Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to stop broadly recommending vaccines for…

The Mary Sue

Mental health crisis costs European economies €76bn annually, OECD warns

Poor mental health is one of the most significant public health and economic challenges in Europe, according to a new report by the OECD.

Euronews

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A non-controversial public health policy? The UK’s gradual ban on smoking has been a PR success

The world will be watching to see how the ban for anyone born after 2009 works out. So far it’s been a win with smokers and non-smokers alike, says public health academic Prof Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

Make America Healthy Again? Tobacco Executive Stephen Sayle Appointed to a Senior Leadership Role at the CDC

Stephen Sayle, a former tobacco executive, has been appointed as CDC deputy director for legislative affairs, sparking concerns about industry influence in public health policy.

International Business Times UK

What sitting all day does to the body

For decades, one of the most prominent public health messages has been that smoking kills. But another everyday habit, far less dramatic and far more socially acceptable, may also be damaging our health: prolonged sitting.

The Conversation

South Carolina says the nation’s worst measles outbreak in three decades is finally over

932 of the 997 people who fell ill in the state were unvaccinated

The Independent UK

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South Carolina's measles outbreak is over after sickening nearly 1,000 people

South Carolina’s measles outbreak, which was the worst in the U.S. in more than 35 years, is over

The Independent UK

US gambling addiction is ‘out of control’ and requires a public health response, experts say

48% of men aged 18 to 49 had an account with at least one sports betting platform, according to one study

The Independent UK

Codeine: why one person’s painkiller can be another person’s problem

For a medicine so commonly found in bathroom cabinets and high street pharmacies, codeine has a surprisingly complicated story. It sits at the intersection of pain relief, genetics, public health and regulation. As the UK continues to tighten rules around opioid use, codeine offers a useful case study in how…

The Conversation

US gambling addiction is ‘out of control’ as betting markets boom, policy expert warns

The gambling crisis ‘demands a public health response’ and should be regulated like alcohol or tobacco, expert says

The Guardian - US

Why US Health Officials Stopped Release of COVID Vaccine Effectiveness Research

Why officials halted a COVID vaccine effectiveness study, what the data showed, and why the dispute matters for public health decisions.

Medical Daily

Voices: ‘Violation of personal freedom’: Readers divided over ‘landmark’ smoking ban for people born after 2008

YOUR VIEWS: Our community is divided on the smoking ban, balancing support for its public health aims with concerns over personal freedom, fairness between generations and how enforceable the policy will be

The Independent UK

Born after 2008? UK brings in tough new rule you may never be allowed to buy cigarettes

The UK is implementing a groundbreaking law to effectively ban smoking for future generations by progressively raising the legal age to buy tobacco. This phased approach aims to significantly reduce smoking-related deaths and healthcare costs without impacting current smokers. New vaping regulations are also introduced to protect young people, marking…

The Times of India

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Florida 65+: Heat‑Related ER Visits Jumped 42% Last Year — Why Seniors Need to Prep Before May

If you live in Florida and you’re over 65, the heat isn’t just uncomfortable; it can be dangerous. Doctors and public health experts are warning...

Fortune

The hidden $25 billion public health cost of America’s data center boom

Researchers are trying to shed light on the externalities and hidden costs of the murky data center economy.

Reason

The COVID Reckoning Doesn't Go Far Enough

Real medical freedom will require something greater than replacing the public health establishment: ending the FDA's monopoly.

The Conversation

One in three young women in Africa have never tested for HIV – new study shows where the gaps lie

HIV remains one of the biggest public health challenges in sub-Saharan Africa, a region that accounts for approximately two-thirds of about 40 million people living with HIV globally.

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The Independent UK

Game of thrones: NYC caught short of public bathrooms ahead of World Cup crowds

New York City currently has only one public restroom for every 8,500 residents, a shortage that lawmakers say could lead to public health crisis during tournament

The Guardian - US

Will RFK Jr’s podcast actually address Americans’ public health concerns?

Secretary Kennedy Podcast so far seems designed to promote Trump administration talking points over any specific public health message

Bangkok Post

Bangkok swelters in 'danger' zone for 19 straight days

Bangkok has sweltered through 19 straight days of dangerous heat index levels, with extreme heat and humidity pushing conditions into a high-risk zone for public health.

International Business Times UK

Trump Signs Executive Order Endorsing Psychedelic Psilocybin and Ibogaine; Asks 'Can I Have Some, Please?'

President Trump signed an executive order to expedite the review and funding of psychedelic drugs such as psilocybin and ibogaine to treat serious mental illnesses and address public health crises.

The Texas Tribune

Trump taps Texas’ top public health official as CDC chief medical officer

Jennifer Shuford, an infectious disease physician who oversaw the country’s largest measles outbreak in 30 years, is among a slate of CDC nominations with no apparent ties to the anti-vaccine movement.

The Guardian - US

Inside the CDC’s leadership vacuum: work at a ‘standstill’ and low morale as 80% of top posts remain vacant

Current and ex-officials at the CDC warn Americans’ health security in danger under RFK Jr’s direction

International Business Times UK

What Is Shigella Infection? Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment Explained as CDC Raises Alarm Over Rising Cases

The CDC's urgent warning about the rise of extensively drug-resistant Shigella cases in the US, highlighting the public health threat, limited treatment options, and evolving transmission dynamics.

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