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Think you know how bad Trump unleashed will be? Look at the evidence: it will be even worse

The last time was awful, but now that seems a mere dress rehearsal. From a public health crisis to the end of Nato, the threats are clear, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK

Third of Americans distrust COVID shots

“It is critical to maintain, or rebuild where necessary, trust in public health,” the study authors warned

Salon

If Trump puts RFK Jr in charge of health, get ready for a distorted reality, where global health suffers

A key figure in Donald Trump’s election campaign and a likely figure in his incoming administration is Robert F. Kennedy Jr, or RFK Jr for short. After abandoning his own tilt at president, the prominent anti-vaxxer endorsed and campaigned for Trump, helping propel him to victory.

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How to quell the sharp rise in youth violence in Canada

In Toronto, rising public fears of violence on transportation and in neighbourhoods are underscored by alarming statistics: shootings have surged 58 per cent compared to last year. There were 28 fatal shootings in the first half of 2024, up from 16 in 2023.

The Conversation

RFK Jr. is expected to join Trump's government after warning the 'FDA’s war on public health is about to end,' telling all employees to 'pack your bags'

Kennedy wants to “make America healthy again.”

Fortune

RFK Jr picked to lead health agencies. Doctors warned it could trigger disease outbreaks

Public health advocates are warning against an incoming powder keg of misinformation and conspiracy theories

The Independent UK

RFK Jr. says Trump will remove fluoride from drinking water. Here's what to know

A primer on fluoride in drinking water, its history of controversy, and what the science says.

Fortune

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Activists want tinned tuna banned after toxic levels of mercury found

Consumer advocates warn of ‘colossal risk to public health’ as authorities accused of agreeing to high threshold

The Independent UK

Trump’s White House return poised to tangle health care safety net

A second Trump term may increase the uninsured rate while imposing new barriers to abortion and other reproductive care.

Fortune

Trump victory highlights distrust in public health institutions - Roll Call

Public health experts say Kennedy's criticism of U.S. health care institutions reflects rising distrust in institutions among the public.

Roll Call

Calls for adoption of action plan on disease affecting one in 10 Scots

A working group led by charity Kidney Research UK will unveil an action plan on Wednesday evening.

Evening Standard

Children as young as two treated for obesity-related illness in England

NHS data shows one in 10 reception-age pupils now have obesity as experts warn of public health crisis

The Guardian - UK

Stopping mpox: wild meat markets are a root cause and must be made safer

In many countries around the world, wild animals are sometimes killed for food, including monkeys, rats and squirrels.

The Conversation

What the budget got wrong about the NHS and prevention

A healthy NHS and strong economy depend on healthy people, not just strong public finances. Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ budget was a missed opportunity for the government to get serious about public health by protecting citizens from the leading risk factor for death in the UK: unhealthy food.

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Radio France Internationale

US gun culture alive and kicking in battleground state of Pennsylvania

The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms, and about a third of American adults say they personally own a gun. At the same time, in response to rising gun death rates and mass shootings, the US surgeon general in July took the unprecedented…

The Conversation

Friends like these: What a second Trump term may mean for the CDC, and how it affects Canada

Should Donald Trump be re-elected on Tuesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is likely facing a major shake-up. Many Republicans were frustrated by the CDC’s performance during the pandemic. Project 2025, authored by leading Republicans with ties to Trump, describes the CDC as incompetent and arrogant.

The Independent UK

RFK Jr and Trump are mulling banning fluoride from drinking water. Here’s what the mineral actually does

Fluoride prevents cavities in a quarter of adults and children but excess and prolonged exposure can lead to health risks

The Guardian - US

Trump indicates he would consider a ban on vaccines if elected

RFK Jr, an anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist, says Trump promised him control over public health policy if he wins

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International Business Times

Trump Says RFK Jr.'s Plan To Remove Fluoride In Water 'Sounds OK To Me'

The CDC has called water fluoridation one of 10 "great public health achievements of the 20th century."

The Independent UK

Trump says RFK Jr’s plan to remove fluoride from water ‘sounds OK’ as he refuses to rule out banning vaccines

Water fluoridation was one of the 10 greatest public health achievements of the 20th century, CDC says

Roll Call

Biden wants Medicaid doctors to talk to parents about firearms - Roll Call

Supporters hope the announcement allows conversations about gun safety to become as routine as talks about other safety issues impacting kids.

The Guardian - AU

Explained: what is fluoride, is it safe, and why does RFK Jr want Trump to remove it from drinking water?

Robert F Kennedy Jr, a potentially influential figure if Trump wins the US election, has called fluoride an ‘industrial waste’

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Advocates For Fluoride Removal

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims Trump will remove fluoride from water, sparking health concerns. Kennedy's controversial stances on public health have drawn a...

Salon

The toll of gun violence on youth

This public health crisis is affecting generations of students in the shadow of lockdown drills and shootings

The Independent UK

An Idaho health department isn't allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it's a first

A regional public health department in Idaho is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties after a narrow decision by its board

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