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Portugal considers ban on sale of energy drinks to under-16s

Portugal's public health agency said it is closely watching a similar measure in the UK.

Euronews

Health body leading by example with Indigenous voice

A First Nations public health voice will put Indigenous perspectives "front and centre" two years after the failure of a national voice to parliament.

AAP

As More Countries Ban First-Cousin Marriage, Why Does the UK Still Allow It?

The UK faces growing calls to ban first-cousin marriages as health risks mount, while countries like Norway and China have already outlawed the practice.

International Business Times UK

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How alcohol contributes to the epidemic of liver disease

Research has revealed a steep increase in liver disease in recent years. Meanwhile, there is growing evidence of health harms from alcohol, including drinking at levels that were previously considered “moderate.” These developments make a persuasive case for viewing alcohol consumption from a public health perspective.

The Conversation

'Not the cow, the how': calls to overhaul food system

Look around any supermarket and fresh produce appears abundant but new food security strategy plans reveal friction between health, nature and economics.

AAP

‘Anti-expert crusade’: what Trump’s hollowing out of US health institutions means for Australia

The impact of Robert F Kennedy Jr on US health organisations will affect research funding and access to medicines but may force Australia to step up, say experts

The Guardian - AU

Obama Tears Into 'Violence Against The Truth' After Trump's Paracetamol Autism Claim

Barack Obama has condemned Donald Trump's false claim linking paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism, warning it undermines public health and fuels harmful stigma.

International Business Times UK

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Calls for Covid vaccine boycott spur tensions in French pharmacy sector

As French pharmacists call for a boycott of Covid-19 vaccine orders, professional bodies and unions have issued stern warnings over the threat to public health.

Radio France Internationale

What parents need to know about Tylenol, autism and the difference between finding a link and finding a cause in scientific research

Claims from the Trump White House about links between use of the painkiller acetaminophen – often sold under the brand name Tylenol in the U.S. – during pregnancy and development of autism have set off a deluge of responses across the medical, scientific and public health communities.

The Conversation

‘Many adult social care services failing to help people live healthier lives’

The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) said a radical rethink is needed of adult social care in England.

The Independent UK

Cars versus kids: How resistance to change limits children’s right to the city

Many Canadians over the age of 40 likely remember spending their childhoods playing on the street and moving around their communities on their own or with friends. And, according to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 11, cities should in fact be places where all residents, including children, can thrive…

The Conversation

Trump’s CDC cuts could threaten chronic illness and national security, experts warn

Public health leaders worry proposed 53% CDC slash would weaken disease prevention and pose a national security risk

The Guardian - US

Canada: order to cull over 400 ostriches sparks protests and death threats

Activists and Trump supporters protest at Universal Ostrich Farms even after 69 birds succumbed to flu-like illness

The Guardian - US

Obama says Trump linking paracetamol to autism is ‘violence against the truth’

Former president says successor’s claims about drug branded Tylenol in US ‘undermines public health that can do harm to women’

The Guardian - UK

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"Public Health Policy as Public Choice Failure" in Print

We trace how things went South

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The Unseen Laboratory Work Behind Clean Water

Water treatment facilities across the UK rely on sophisticated laboratory equipment to ensure what flows from our taps is safe to drink. At the heart of this testing process sits an unassuming yet essential instrument: the titrator.

The Independent UK

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s daughter Violet makes impassioned plea for Covid protections at the UN

Violet, 19, said she contracted a ‘post-viral condition’ in 2019 and has been advocating for better public health protections ever since

Evening Standard

Heavy drinkers more likely to buy alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks

One third of UK adults have drunk a ‘no/lo’ drink in the last year, but those who drink at “risky” levels are more likely to consume them regularly.

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Trump, officials link Tylenol to autism as medical community balks - Roll Call

President Trump and his health team advise against taking Tylenol during pregnancy, rebuking long-standing public health guidance.

Fortune

Tylenol-maker Kenvue's stock has lost a quarter of its value in 6 months as momentum grows for autism link despite repeated denials

Kenvue rebuked claims of a connection between autism and acetaminophen and said it is “deeply concerned with the health risk this poses for expecting mothers.”

The Conversation

Vaccine mandates misinformation: 2 experts explain the true role of slavery and racism in the history of public health policy – and the growing threat ignorance poses today

On Sept. 3, 2025, Florida announced its plans to be the first state to eliminate vaccine mandates for its citizens, including those for children to attend school.

Radio France Internationale

World Alzheimer's Day: Is France's once world-renowned care falling behind?

France was once a pioneer of Alzheimer's care, but as the number of sufferers continues to rise and budgets are cut, the country is now struggling to tackle what is one of the world's most pressing public health crises.

LiveScience

Who is eligible for this year's COVID vaccine? Everything you need to know

After an unusual meeting, the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has issued new recommendations about this year's updated COVID-19 vaccines. Here's what to know.

The Independent UK

Kennedy's advisory panel is expected to vote on hepatitis B and MMRV vaccines

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The Guardian - US

RFK Jr’s anti-vaccine fight and US fear for public health: key moments from ousted CDC director’s testimony

Susan Monarez spoke alongside ex-chief medical officer Debra Houry about vaccines, Kennedy and threats to US health

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