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US Announces Fewer Childhood Vaccine Requirements—Trump: 'No Longer Require 72 Jabs for Healthy Children'

The US updates its childhood vaccine schedule, recommending fewer shots and emphasizing personalized decisions, sparking debate over public health and disease prevention.

International Business Times UK

Trump, RFK dramatically overhaul child vaccine schedule

The move is a public health gamble that assumes children's health won't be endangered.

Axios

EPA says it will propose drinking water limit for perchlorate, but only because court ordered it

The Environmental Protection Agency says it will propose a drinking water limit for perchlorate, a chemical in certain explosives

The Independent UK

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Canadian officials say US health institutions no longer dependable for accurate information

Misinformation from the Trump administration is cited as fuelling Canadians’ concerns over childhood vaccinations

The Guardian - US

Dallas County sues Trump administration over clawback of public health funds

Dallas is the second Texas county to sue over public health cuts after a judge ordered the Trump administration to return $20 million to Harris County last summer.

The Texas Tribune

NYC’s New Safety Rules: 5 Things You Need to Know in 2026

New York City is in a massive transition period. With the swearing-in of Mayor Zohran Mamdani in January 2026, the playbook on public safety is being rewritten. The “law and order” rhetoric of previous years is shifting toward a progressive model focused on “community safety” and public health.

Budget and the Bees

The Big Lesson of the 2020s? Don't Ignore the Economists.

From COVID-19 lockdowns to Biden's inflation and Trump's tariffs, bad things have happened when economics are sidelined in policymaking.

Reason

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From gene therapy breakthroughs to preventable disease outbreaks: The health trends that will shape 2026

Live Science's health channel editor makes predictions about the medical breakthroughs and public health shifts to come in 2026.

LiveScience

The WHO learned to love ‘anti-obesity’ jabs in 2025. I don’t fully agree, but I get it

While GLP-1 drugs promise an easy fix, our bodies still need what they have always needed: healthy food and regular exercise, says chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh, Prof Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

UK Supermarket Tesco to Hand Out Free Fruit to Children in 800 Stores

Tesco will give free apples to children in more than 800 UK stores from 30 December to 13 January as part of its New Year healthy eating drive.

International Business Times UK

In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.

President Donald Trump’s second term has brought major changes to the Department of Health and Human Services

The Independent UK

David Duong: The King of Trash Redefines Environmental Responsibility

The King of Trash documentary shows how one family's perseverance can influence public health, infrastructure planning, and long-term sustainability in the United States and Vietnam.

International Business Times

Third of Reform UK’s council leaders have expressed vaccine-sceptic views

Health minister decries criticism of vaccinations by heads of four authorities as ‘dangerous and utterly irresponsible’

The Guardian - UK

Karoline Leavitt Reportedly Pregnant During Her Viral 'Lip Filler' Vanity Fair Portrait Shoot

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's viral Vanity Fair portrait sparked claims she received lip fillers while pregnant; experts say there is no clinical safety data on dermal fillers in pregnancy, raising questions about cosmetic practice and public health guidance.

International Business Times UK

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The Guardian - AU

Australia’s gun laws have long been the envy of the world. They must remain so, especially after Bondi

As a public health expert and Jewish Australian, I urge our leaders to ensure gun legislation matches the world we live in

International Business Times

Retirement Planning Is a Public Health Issue and a Personal Responsibility

Research shows that adults with low incomes and limited financial stability die nearly a decade earlier on average than those with greater wealth. This is not about luxury. It is about stress, access to healthcare, and the ability to live independently as we age.

The Guardian - AU

‘Matter of survival’: South Korean president urges public health cover for hair loss

Medical professionals and some in conservative circles feel argument of Lee Jae Myung may be a bit thin

The Guardian - US

Americans’ view on their mental health at record low, according to new poll

Drop is cause for public health concern, but news isn’t all bad as acknowledging struggles is ‘a good sign’, experts say

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The Guardian - US

A Harvard scholar’s ouster exposes a crisis of institutional integrity

The dismissal of a a renowned health leader who refused to ignore Palestine highlights false claims of universality in human rights, global health and academia

The Independent UK

Former NIH scientist sues Trump administration, claims illegal firing over research cuts

A former leading scientist at the National Institutes of Health has sued the Trump administration, saying she was illegally fired for warning that research cuts were endangering patients and public health

International Business Times UK

Trump Signs Executive Order Classifying Fentanyl as WMD—Public Safety at Risk

Trump signs executive order classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, raising urgent public safety and enforcement concerns.

The Guardian - US

Newsom appoints ex-CDC officials to lead California’s new public health network

Dr Susan Monarez to head PHNIX, a response to Trump administration’s dismantling of public health safeguards

The Guardian - US

Looming federal cuts could devastate Alaska’s fight against overdose deaths

Law enforcement and public health experts worry that potential cuts to resources that save lives and stop the flow of drugs into the state could raise overdose deaths

The Guardian - UK

Don’t call it a ‘super flu’ – but the NHS is right to be worried this winter

An early flu season, a new variant and poor takeup of vaccines leave the already vulnerable health service in a dangerous position, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

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Male Loneliness Is Being Called A Public Health Crisis

Loneliness isn’t just a feeling—it’s becoming a headline, a statistic, and, for many, a full-blown crisis. And while we often think of loneliness as a universal human experience, researchers and health experts are increasingly sounding the alarm about male loneliness in particular. From the young man struggling to make friends…

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