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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

‘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

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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

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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

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

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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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

Unlock the secrets to a healthier heart at TOI Medithon Part-3!

Heart diseases are among the leading causes of death globally, posing a significant burden on public health and economies. Conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart attacks, and heart failure affect millions annually, leading to premature mortality and disability. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular diseases account for…

The Times of India

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

Evening Standard

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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.

Top News

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.

The Guardian - US

Biden administration allocates $306m in its final days for bird flu response

‘Critical’ funding comes as H5N1 outbreak intensifies and will go toward developing a response to the virus

The Guardian - UK

Something big is happening in the world of contraception. It’s going backwards

A backlash is growing – some women are turning to apps or other methods, but a disturbing number seem to be giving up on birth control altogether, says Guardian Opinion deputy head Barbara Speed

The Independent UK

Where people live, work and play has ‘profound impact’ on health – report

The wealthier people are, the more likely they are to have access to places that keep them healthy, the Royal Society for Public Health said.

The Independent UK

Ministers urged to extend free flu jabs to people in their 50s

About two thirds of those at-risk for influenza are yet to be vaccinated this winter, according to Public Health Scotland.

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