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EPA’s drinking water limits for PFAS are under threat – and that’s nothing new

Though utilities’ mission is to provide clean water, their trade groups for decades have often fiercely opposed initiatives to improve quality

The Guardian - US

Structural racism leading to stark health inequalities in London, report shows

Exclusive: Review finds poverty and daily racism result in poor mental and physical health for some ethnic groups

The Guardian - UK

Companies keep selling harmful products – but history shows consumers can win in the end

In 2023, 42 state attorneys general sued Meta to remove Instagram features that Meta’s own studies had shown – and independent research had confirmed – are harmful to teenage girls.

The Conversation

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Deadly food allergies are on the rise among children. The cause isn’t what you might think

In England, high-profile tragedies have highlighted the recent spike in allergy rates – and the urgent need for better safety measures, says health expert Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

How do economists judge Australia’s response to the COVID pandemic?

It was only a matter of time before someone wrote a book about Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. I was expecting it to come from an eminent epidemiologist or public health expert, but it has been written by two economists. As an epidemiologist who covered the pandemic closely for…

The Conversation

South Africa has a good childhood vaccination system – what’s stopping it from being great

The two public health interventions that have had the greatest impact on the world’s health are clean water and vaccines. Professors Susan Goldstein and Haroon Saloojee assess South Africa’s child vaccination programme.

The Conversation

US health authorities need to play a larger role in cannabis policy, a new report says

A scientific panel is calling for a public health approach to marijuana that’s a big departure from “Just Say No.” The report was released Thursday by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine

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How better community engagement can improve emergency management in Canada

Environmental, social and public health emergencies are becoming more frequent and severe around the world. The rapid pace at which emergencies are occurring, compounded by social crises like homelessness, addictions and mental health, are over-stressing our emergency management systems. However, as a society we cannot let this reality become an…

The Conversation

EEE Declared 'Public Health Threat' After NY Man Dies From Mosquito-Borne Virus

The NY Man's death marks the second EEE-related fatality in the U.S. this year after a New Hampshire resident succumbed to the virus last month.

Medical Daily

New York Declares Eastern Equine Encephalitis Imminent Public Health Threat

Governor Hochul declares EEE an imminent public health threat after a fatal case in New York. Learn about the rare mosquito-borne illness and its impact.

Top News

Trump Claims He Will 'Save Vaping' If Reelected

Former President Trump vows to 'save Vaping' if reelected, sparking debate on vaping regulation and public health.

The Conversation

Many people in the Pacific lack access to adequate toilets – and climate change makes things worse

The Pacific Islands may evoke images of sprawling coastlines and picturesque scenery. But while this part of the world might look like paradise, many local residents are grappling with a serious public health issue.

International Business Times

S.Africa's HIV Research Power Couple Says Fight Goes On

Through decades of pioneering work on fighting the spread of infectious diseases such as HIV, South African public health power couple Quarraisha and Salim Abdool Karim are credited with saving thousands of lives.

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The Independent UK

Rare ‘raccoon roundworm’ brain-infecting parasite found in two LA residents

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced that two human cases of Baylisascaris procyonis – a parasite that can infect the brain, spinal cord, and eyes – had been found in the South Bay area

The Conversation

How we think about ‘obesity’ and body weight is changing. Here’s why

From doctors’ offices to family gatherings, larger-bodied people report being bombarded with unsolicited advice about their eating and exercise habits. The underlying message? They “just need to lose weight” to fix almost any health problem.

Reason

Medicare and Medicaid Spend More on Native-Born Americans Than Immigrants

Despite anti-immigrant rhetoric, the foreign-born account for nearly 20 percent less public health spending than those born in America.

The Conversation

Health care under Harris versus Trump: A public health historian sizes up their records

Health care is a defining issue in the 2024 election – Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican contender Donald Trump have starkly different records on the issue. Rather than focusing on what they promise to do, let’s examine what their past actions reveal about their approaches to Medicare, the…

The Independent UK

Fortified bouillon cubes are seen as a way to curb malnutrition in Africa as climate worsens hunger

In Nigeria and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, many households have limited access to nutrient-rich foods due to rising costs and the impact of climate change on agriculture and food systems

The Conversation

Parents are stressed. Here’s what we can do to help them

Parents are stressed and it is time to do something about it. In a nutshell, that’s the message from the United States Surgeon General’s recent public health advisory on the mental health and well-being of parents.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government 'resting on laurels' of minimum unit pricing

THE Scottish Government has been “resting on the laurels” of Minimum Unit Pricing and must take tougher action on alcohol marketing and…

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