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Why Sleep is the Next Public Health Priority in 2025

In recent years, awareness about the critical role of sleep in overall health has surged, yet many still underestimate its profound impact on public health. As we move into 2025, sleep is rightly emerging as the next major public health priority — and for good reason. From rising rates of…

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US health care is rife with high costs and deep inequities, and that’s no accident – a public health historian explains how the system was shaped to serve profit and politicians

A few years ago, a student in my history of public health course asked why her mother couldn’t afford insulin without insurance, despite having a full-time job. I told her what I’ve come to believe: The U.S. health care system was deliberately built this way.

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AmeriCorps is on the chopping block – despite research showing that the national service agency is making a difference in local communities

Hundreds of thousands of U.S. nonprofits provide vital services, such as running food banks and youth programs, supporting public health initiatives and helping unemployed people find new jobs. Although this work helps sustain local communities, obtaining the money and staff they require is a constant struggle for many of these…

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A huge outbreak has made Ontario the measles centre of the western hemisphere

Three-quarters of cases are in unvaccinated children, and this week saw the first fatality: a premature baby

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What is Relationship Anarchy? 5 Ways It Could Cure Loneliness

In an age where loneliness is increasingly recognized as a public health crisis, many are questioning traditional relationship structures. Enter relationship anarchy—a philosophy that challenges conventional norms by promoting autonomy, equality, and the rejection of hierarchies in all relationships. Rather than prioritizing romantic partnerships above all else, relationship anarchy encourages…

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Who's in charge? CDC's leadership 'crisis' apparent amid new COVID-19 vaccine guidance

The CDC, a $9.2 billion-a-year agency tasked with reviewing life-saving vaccines, monitoring diseases and watching for budding threats to Americans’ health, is without a clear leader

The Independent UK

Quietly Kept Secrets About Food That Are Making Us All Sicker

Every trip to the grocery store feels like a small victory—labels shouting “organic,” “low fat,” “heart-healthy,” and “all natural” seem to promise a better future with every bite. But behind the bright packaging and healthy buzzwords, a growing number of quietly kept food secrets are undermining public health.

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Why the US trade deal could come with a long-term health cost for the UK

Critics argue the recent UK-US trade deal could undercut domestic producers, introduce lower standards for food and even compromise public health.

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Algae can clean sewage without electricity or chemicals – we put it to the test in South Africa

Across Africa, many rural communities face a growing sanitation crisis. Wastewater treatment systems, where they exist, are often old, overloaded, or broken. In some towns, untreated sewage flows directly into rivers, contaminating water sources and harming both ecosystems and public health.

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9 Foods That Quietly Disappeared After Health Laws Changed

Food regulations and health guidelines are constantly evolving. As scientific understanding of nutrition and food safety advances, laws change to protect public health. These changes often lead to certain ingredients or food products being reformulated, restricted, or even quietly disappearing from grocery store shelves. Sometimes these changes are widely publicized.…

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The Guardian view on alcohol and public health: the drinks industry must not control the narrative

Editorial: Politicians who are serious about public health can’t ignore the rising toll of illness and death linked to drinking

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Takeaways from AP’s report on how federal public health cuts are affecting communities across the US

Americans are losing an array of people and programs dedicated to keeping them healthy

The Independent UK

How huge health funding cuts in Washington 'put lives at risk' in communities

Americans are losing an array of people and programs dedicated to keeping them healthy

The Independent UK

Calls for France to follow UK with generational tobacco ban

France recently banned single-use vapes and nicotine pouches as part of its plan to foster a tobacco-free generation. But, as the world marks the annual World No Tobacco Day on Saturday, a group of public health advocates and MPs want to go further – by introducing a generational tobacco ban…

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CDC removes language that says healthy kids should get COVID shots

The nation’s top public health agency has posted new recommendations that healthy children may — but no longer should — get COVID-19 vaccinations

The Conversation

More Colorado workplaces are becoming safe places for employees in recovery

At Odie B’s, a sandwich shop in Denver, recovery from drug and alcohol use is part of daily operations.

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RFK Jr. says annual COVID-19 shots no longer advised for healthy children and pregnant women – a public health expert explains the new guidance

On May 27, 2025, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will no longer include the COVID-19 vaccine on the list of immunizations it recommends for healthy children and pregnant women.

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Public health and private equity: What the Walgreens buyout could mean for the future of pharmacy care

Pharmacies are more than just stores – they’re vital links between people and their health care.

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7 Medical Tests You Didn’t Know You Could Request for Free

Taking charge of your health is one of the most empowering things you can do, but the potential cost of medical care can often feel like a significant barrier. Many people delay or avoid important screenings due to financial concerns, unaware that several vital tests might be accessible at no…

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Colorado’s Landfills Generate as Much Dirty Air as Driving 1 Million Cars for a Year

Proposed rules would force operators to measure methane emissions, fix leaks and, in some cases, install gas collection systems.

The Independent UK

Sexual violence a ‘national emergency’ in UK schools amid rise of AI deepfake porn, expert warns

Laura Bates, founder of the Everyday Sexism Project, cited AI-deepfakes as the next issue schools across the nation will have to tackle

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Is Europe doing enough to prepare for the potential threat of bird flu to humans?

Public health risks remain low, but experts in Europe are calling for more surveillance given the virus is so widespread among birds.

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Preventing exposure to intimate partner violence for mothers and children: A promising approach

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious public health issue. Experienced mostly by girls and women, and with higher rates for single mothers, IPV often goes unrecognized, particularly during pregnancy.

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Should SNAP Benefits Be Restricted to Healthy Foods Only?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, serves as a lifeline for over 42 million Americans, aiming to alleviate food insecurity and promote nutritional well-being. Recently, a contentious debate has emerged: should SNAP benefits be restricted to healthy foods only? Proponents argue that such measures could…

The Guardian - US

As Texas’s measles outbreak slows, officials warn of rise in other states

Cases in New Mexico and Kansas give experts reason to be ‘concerned’ in second-worst US measles year since 2000

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