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The MMR vaccine doesn’t contain ‘aborted fetus debris’, as RFK Jr has claimed. Here’s the science

Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the United States’ top public health official, recently claimed some religious groups avoid the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine because it contains “aborted fetus debris” and “DNA particles”.

The Conversation

Coalition plan to make vapes more widely available ‘exactly what big tobacco wants’, health experts warn

A Dutton government would allow vapes to be legally sold in retail stores rather than restricted to pharmacies in bid to raise $3.6bn in tax revenue

The Guardian - AU

Bill that would make vaccine exemptions easier advances in the Texas House

As the state faces a multimillion dollar measles outbreak in West Texas, the House Public Health Committee passes HB 1586 along party lines.

The Texas Tribune

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How can Mark Carney reduce violent crime in Canada? Through prevention and youth outreach

Newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney and the governing federal Liberals must work to reverse the trends in rising violent crime. Canada needs a federal minister with clear responsibility for the prevention of violent crime, supported by a deputy minister with no other responsibilities than stopping violence before it happens.

The Conversation

Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and US

North America’s three biggest measles outbreaks have grown to a total of more than 2,500 known cases

The Independent UK

Removing food dyes is not a panacea

Many agree removing artificial food dyes is good for health, but some are concerned it's missing the big picture

Salon

Health warning after parasite outbreak linked to farm petting session

Public Health Wales is investigating 28 cases of cryptosporidium infection linked to the Cowbridge Farm Shop

The Independent UK

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Probe begins after visitors to farm petting sessions suffer parasitic infection

Public Health Wales said it was investigating 28 cases of cryptosporidium infection linked to the Cowbridge Farm Shop.

Evening Standard

Another state is set to ban fluoride from public water systems

The move has sparked concern among dentists and public health officials

The Independent UK

Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection

Whooping cough, a bacterial infection that can be especially dangerous for babies and young children, is on the rise. Already in 2025 the U.S. has recorded 8,485 cases. That’s compared with 4,266 cases during the same period in 2024.

The Conversation

Voices: Poll of the day: Is the UK’s sugar tax an effective way of tackling obesity and improving public health?

Have your say: Is the sugar tax just adding to your grocery bill? The government wants to extend the levy to milkshakes and lattes, claiming it protects children’s health – but critics say it’s hitting families hard

The Independent UK

Greater share of US losing faith in health guidance, poll says - Roll Call

Both parties say they’d like the CDC to prioritize preventing chronic disease and protecting against new viruses with pandemic potential.

Roll Call

"Can Speech Policy Protect Public Health?" to Appear in Utah Law Review

Using Speech to Address Public Choice Problems

Reason

How ‘revenge of the Covid contrarians’ unleashed by RFK Jr puts broader vaccine advances at risk

The health secretary has pledged to fight chronic illness, but experts say he risks increasing it with department cuts

The Guardian - US

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Costa Gazidis obituary

Other lives: Anti-apartheid doctor who fled to the UK after being imprisoned in South Africa

The Conversation

It’s World Immunization Week. How prepared is Canada if vaccines are needed for a new pandemic?

With the global resurgence of many vaccine-preventable diseases, World Immunization Week (April 24-30) provides a timely opportunity for Canadians to reflect on the goal of “Immunization for All.”

The Independent UK

The symptoms to look for as whooping cough cases soar in the US

Preliminary data from the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention indicates there have been twice as many cases this year, compared to last year

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Study Finds Women Are 50% Less Likely To Be Prescribed Pain Meds, People Aren’t Impressed

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A New Era in Non-Surgical Weight Loss: The Technology Behind Adjustable Gastric Balloons

The fight against obesity has become one of the defining healthcare battles of our time. Modern medicine is still trying to keep up. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 8 people are classified as obese. The world is now facing a structural issue, not just a public health…

The Guardian - US

Trump administration axes key STI lab amid dramatic rise in US syphilis cases

Chaotic cuts to CDC hit expert leadership and programs that surveil, test and research sexually transmitted diseases

The Conversation

Federal laws don’t ban rollbacks of environmental protection, but they don’t make it easy

President Donald Trump and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin have announced their intent to reconsider dozens of current regulations in an effort to loosen standards originally imposed to protect the environment and public health. But it’s not as simple as Trump and Zeldin just saying so.

Medical Daily

Outrage After Measles-Infected Doctor Seen Treating Kids; RFK Jr. Praises Him A 'Healer'

Public health experts have raised alarms about the potential spread, condemning the doctor who continued to practice while being infected with the highly contagious virus.

The Conversation

Prison needle programs could save double what they cost – our new modelling shows how

Needle and syringe programs are a proven public health intervention that provide free, sterile injecting equipment to people who use drugs. By reducing needle sharing, these programs help prevent the spread of blood-borne viruses such as hepatitis C and HIV and minimise life-threatening bacterial infections.

Roll Call

US, Europe diverge on infectious disease messaging - Roll Call

The United States has de-emphasized infectious disease programming in favor of prioritizing chronic disease.

The Conversation

The sudden dismissal of public records staff at health agencies threatens government accountability

Mass layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services are continuing as the agency makes good on its intention, announced on March 27, 2025, to shrink its workforce by 20,000 people. Among workers dismissed in early April were several teams responsible for fulfilling requests for access to previously unreleased…

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