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CDC ordered to stop working with WHO immediately, upending expectations of an extended withdrawal

U.S. public health officials have been told to stop working with the World Health Organization, effective immediately

The Independent UK

My daughter was involuntarily admitted to a psych ward in NSW. I saw the crisis first-hand

A mother talks about the trauma of seeing her daughter admitted to a psychiatric ward and what it told her about the stresses faced by staff in the public health system

The Guardian - AU

E. coli O26 Outbreaks: Lessons Learned from Recent Incidents

Escherichia coli O26 (E. coli O26) is a pathogenic strain of E. coli that has been responsible for several outbreaks in recent years. These incidents have provided valuable insights into the sources of contamination, the importance of food safety ...

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The legacy of anti-Black racism: The public health crisis of racial trauma

The police killing of George Floyd in 2020 in the United States was an appalling act involving a group of officers who did not place much, if any, value on the life of a Black man. In the agonizing nine minutes before he died under the knee of Derek Chauvin,…

The Conversation

France considers restrictions on laughing gas sales to combat recreational use

French lawmakers are considering a bill to limit the sale of nitrous oxide – commonly known as "laughing gas" – to medical and culinary professionals, as authorities warn of a public health crisis over recreational use among young people.

Radio France Internationale

Is bird flu info threatened under Trump?

Under orders from the Trump admin, agencies like the CDC are pausing some public health messaging as H5N1 surges

Salon

‘I wouldn’t take responsibility’: Trump won’t take blame if something happens to Fauci after security detail removed

Trump and public health official regularly clashed during height of Covid pandemic and he has talked about facing death threats

The Independent UK

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‘A scapegoating’: racial equality expert on how public health is weaponized against immigrants

Columbia University’s Merlin Chowkwanyun says public health has a long history of being used against asylum seekers – from repatriation to segregation

The Guardian - US

Trump opens RFK's war on public health

RFK's hearing hasn't even started yet and the White House has already attacked vaccines, birth control and the WHO

Salon

Health and Human Services secretary influences every aspect of America’s health

The secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, plays a significant role in every American’s access to health care and in the nation’s overall well-being.

The Conversation

HMPV is a silent threat to respiratory health

Over the last few weeks, the Human Metapneumovirus or HMPV has emerged as a significant public health issue. The flu-like viral illness escalated in China in recent months, predominantly affecting children and eliciting fears about its possible spread.

Newslaundry

The US intends to leave the World Health Organization. What happens next?

Donald Trump’s plan to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) has been met with dismay in the public health field.

The Conversation

Trump administration orders ‘immediate pause’ on US health agency reports

Critics fear move could stymie flow of health information, though others say it is normal part of transition process.

Al Jazeera

Social connection is crucial to well-being: New public health guidelines aim to build healthier lives and communities

You’ve probably heard that human beings are “social animals.” That doesn’t just mean we tend to interact with each other; it means that as a species, we need social connection to thrive, and isolation can be harmful to our health.

The Conversation

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Why Every Healthcare Facility Needs a Biohazard Waste Management Plan

In healthcare settings, where the primary goal is to improve and protect public health, the proper handling of biohazard waste is paramount

The Independent UK

One in 12 children faces online sexual exploitation or abuse, new report warns

The researchers said online child sexual exploitation was ‘an urgent public health issue that is escalating’

The Guardian - UK

‘Sowing seeds for next pandemic’: Trump order for US to exit WHO prompts alarm

Departure from UN agency in 12 months would leave Americans vulnerable, say public health experts

Evening Standard

Caught short? Warning after nearly 100 public toilets closed in London over last decade

Charity raises ‘serious public health concern’ as three times as many public loos closed or removed by councils as were opened in past 10 years

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Salon

A new treament slowing the STI crisis?

A new treatment for sexually-transmitted diseases seems to be slowing an STI epidemic — but not everyone can get it

Reason

The FDA Proposes a De Facto Cigarette Ban, Which Would Expand the Disastrous War on Drugs

Mandating negligible nicotine levels in tobacco products would create a big black market and criminalize currently legal transactions.

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FDA Proposes Rule To Limit Nicotine In Cigarettes

FDA's proposed rule to limit nicotine in tobacco products aims to reduce addiction and improve public health.

Roll Call

DEA, HHS finalize rule allowing telehealth drug treatment - Roll Call

Rule will make permanent the temporary waivers easing access to buprenorphine via telehealth that began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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