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FDA will approve COVID-19 vaccine only for older adults and high-risk groups – a public health expert explains the new rules

On May 20, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration announced a new stance on who should receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

The Conversation

Universal vaccines could reshape how we fight future outbreaks – but a broad approach is needed

Every year, the race begins anew. Scientists scramble to track mutating viruses, pharmaceutical companies reformulate vaccines and public health systems brace for another season of jabs and logistics.

The Conversation

XEC variant of Covid-19 'spreading 7 times faster than the flu'

The Public Health Ministry is closely watching the XEC variant of Covid-19, which is spreading seven times faster than regular flu.

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Spring Into Youth: How 30 Daily Minutes Outdoors Can Rewind Your Biological Clock

Current public health guidelines, including those from the World Health Organization (WHO), recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate outdoor activity per week to maintain optimal health.

Medical Daily

Is this bad for my health? Kenyan study tests three types of warning labels on food

The Conversation

Covid-19 death tolls in Europe highlight stark regional differences in 2020 and 2021

The political decisions made during 2020 and 2021 to combat the Covid-19 pandemic profoundly altered daily life. Professionally, societies faced partial unemployment and widespread adoption of remote work; personally, individuals endured lockdowns and social distancing measures. These interventions aimed to reduce infection rates and ease pressure on healthcare systems, with…

The Conversation

Growing up on a farm can prevent asthma and allergies

According to Québec’s public health research centre, the Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ), the proportion of people suffering from asthma in the province has almost doubled since the early 2000s. It rose from 6.4 per cent to 11 per cent between 2001 and 2017.

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Junk science, vaccine refusers and the return of smallpox: what worries one of Australia’s top epidemiologists

More than five years into the Covid pandemic, Guardian Australia asks Raina MacIntyre: what’s the next big threat to public health, and are we up to the challenge?

The Guardian - AU

To boost the nation’s health, the government’s proposed food strategy must put people over profits

On election night, a triumphant Anthony Albanese took to the stage brandishing a Medicare card as a symbol of the nation’s commitment to public healthcare.

The Conversation

Florida becomes second state to ban adding fluoride to drinking water

Law goes against concerns of public health experts but aligns with Robert F Kennedy Jr’s views

The Guardian - US

How a toxic seaweed choking Caribbean beaches could become a valuable resource

Each year, between March and October, large amounts of brown seaweed called sargassum wash up on the shores of Caribbean islands – choking beaches, damaging marine life and threatening tourism and public health. But a number of local entrepreneurs are hoping the seaweed could create an economic opportunity.

The Conversation

Trump Admin Axes Safeguards Against 'Forever Chemicals' In Drinking Water

President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday moved to scrap limits on several toxic "forever chemicals" in drinking water, reversing what had been hailed as a landmark public health victory.

International Business Times

Why Did RFK JR Go Swimming In Rock Creek Brimming With Fecael Contamination and E. Coli?

RFK Jr. swam in Washington D.C.'s polluted Rock Creek with his grandchildren, drawing backlash for ignoring health warnings. Critics say it undermines public trust; his team claims it was an environmental statement.

International Business Times UK

Cryptosporidium outbreak at Cowbridge farm reaches 81 cases

Public health officials urge farm visitors to wash hands after petting animals as more cases linked to animal feeding sessions emerge.

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RFK Jr. Says 'I Don't Think People Should Take Medical Advice From Me' After Being Asked Whether He'd Vaccinate His Children For Measles

HHS Secretary sidesteps direct question on childhood vaccinations, sparking backlash over mixed messaging and public health leadership.

The Guardian - US

Critic of Covid boosters set to enact tough agenda as top US vaccines official

Vinay Prasad, outspoken critic of pharmaceutical industry and of his peers in public health, to take over CBER

Evening Standard

UK high streets falling ‘short of mark’ promoting health and well-being – report

The Royal Society for Public Health found that 53% of the public said their local high street did not have enough shops selling healthy food.

The Conversation

Can AI help prevent suicide? How real-time monitoring may be the next big step in mental health care

Suicide represents one of the most complex and heartbreaking challenges in public health. One major difficulty in preventing suicide is knowing when someone is struggling.

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10 Ways to Crush Medical Debt Without Destroying Your Life

Medical debt can be crushing. In fact, 58.5% of respondents to a 2019 study published in the American Journal of Public Health said medical expenses contributed to their bankruptcy. Don’t let medical debt destroy your life. Here are 10 ways to reduce your debt and work on repayment without losing…

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Smokefree 2025 goal all but up in smoke

Today from The Detail: More than 80,000 Kiwi smokers need to quit before the end of the year to meet the Smokefree 2025 goal, but a public health professor says there's no chance.

The Conversation

Marketing unhealthy food as good for kids is fuelling obesity in South Africa: how to curb it

Childhood overweight and obesity are a growing public health challenge in South Africa. In 2016, 13% of the country’s children were reported to be obese. This is predicted to double by 2030.

The Independent UK

Four-year-old boy sent to hospital as 74 ill after petting farm trip

Public Health Wales said the cryptosporidium outbreak had left 16 people in hospital

The Guardian - US

Trump health cuts create ‘real danger’ around disease outbreaks, workers warn

Key programs from child-support services to HIV treatment also gutted, leaving global populations vulnerable

The Independent UK

Should I worry about measles outbreaks if I’m vaccinated? Your measles questions answered

Over 1,000 cases of the deadly virus have taken hold in 31 U.S. states and it is now surging in Canada and Mexico, spurred by a lack of vaccinations. Madeline Sherratt answers your burning questions

International Business Times

Bill Gates Speeds Up Giving Away Fortune, Blasts Musk

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates announced Thursday an accelerated timeframe for giving away his fortune as he touted artificial intelligence as a game-changer to boost public health and save lives globally.

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