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Children in Britain being stunted by poor diet is shameful

Letters: Claire Godfrey, Brian Waller and Richard Hoffman write that children are getting shorter and sicker as a result of economic austerity

The Guardian - UK

Role of vaccination in preventing childhood disease

Vaccination is a cornerstone of public health, playing a crucial role in safeguarding children from a myriad of potentially life-threatening diseases worldwide. Beginning shortly after birth and continuing through adolescence, childhood vaccination programs target diseases such as measles, polio, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, rotavirus, and pneumococcal infections. Each vaccine…

The Times of India

"Flying blind" with bird flu

Testing failures are a key reason the U.S. fared so poorly with COVID. Are we repeating these mistakes with H5N1?

Salon

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At least 6 heat-related deaths reported in metro Phoenix so far this year as high hits 115 degrees

At least six people have died from heat-related causes this year so far in sizzling metro Phoenix, where the temperatures this week hit 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46 Celsius), Arizona’s Maricopa Department of Public Health reported this week

The Independent UK

Understanding The Dangers Of Heat On The Human Body

Learn about the dangers of heat-related illnesses, the impact on the body, and the importance of rapid cooling strategies to safeguard public health.

Top News

Heat exposure during pregnancy can lead to a lifetime of health problems

Climate change is one of the greatest public health threats humanity has ever faced.

The Conversation

5 deaths, 18 suspected cases of diphtheria in Odisha, says official

Director of Public Health, Odisha Nilakantha Mishra on Wednesday said that 5 deaths and 18 suspected cases of diphtheria were detected in Odisha. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The impact of climate change and illness

"And why we should have"

Salon

NZ needs a 300% increase in qualified midwives – and those working need more support and recognition

New Zealand’s understaffed and underfunded midwifery sector is hoping to benefit from increased health funding announced in the 2024 budget. The government has promised NZ$8.15 billion in additional operating capital for the health system, with $3.44 billion earmarked for hospital and speciality services and $2.12 billion for primary care and…

The Conversation

How worried should you be about E.coli right now?

As products are recalled because of an outbreak, a scientist and a doctor discuss the implications for public health.

The Independent UK

Processed foods: A public health crisis?

Over 60% of the foods available in a typical American supermarkets fall into the category of ultra-processed

Salon

Brain injury after overdose is a hidden epidemic: Recognizing and treating the survivors of the toxic drug crisis

The toxic drug crisis is Canada’s longest-standing public health emergency, but many are unaware of the brain injury epidemic that underlies it. June is brain injury awareness month, and as researchers investigating the intersections between brain injury, mental health and substance use, we want to shed light on one of…

The Conversation

Results are looking promising for a combined COVID and flu vaccine. Here’s how it could benefit public health

Earlier this week, Moderna announced positive results for its phase 3 clinical trial of a combined vaccine against COVID and influenza.

The Conversation

How a little brown bird could sound the alarm on lead poisoning in Australian children

Recent public health threats such as COVID, and the current bird flu outbreak in Victoria, show we can’t separate human health from the natural environment. Our research examining the link between lead exposure in house sparrows and children is another sobering reminder of this shared health burden.

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Southern Florida Bracing For Severe Flooding And Extreme Heat

Learn about the flooding and extreme heat in Southern Florida, with record temperatures and public health risks due to climate change.

The Conversation

Wastewater surveillance reveals pathogens in Detroit’s population, helping monitor and predict disease outbreaks since 2017

Wastewater surveillance hit the big time during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when officials started using this technique to monitor local virus levels. But my colleagues and I had been exploring wastewater’s promise as a public health tool years before anyone had heard of SARS-CoV-2.

The Conversation

Are presidents good role models for vaccination uptake? DRC study shows only if they’re trusted, and people get to know about it

Immunisation is considered one of the most cost-effective public health interventions, saving millions of lives each year, and benefiting the health of the wider community through herd immunity.

Reason

More Evidence that Bans on Flavored Vaping Products May Increase Teen Smoking

Policies that increase the use of traditional cigarettes are unlikely to improve public health.

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Landmark Lawsuit Proceeds Against New Mexico For Oil Pollution

Lawsuit in New Mexico challenges state's handling of oil and gas pollution, raising concerns over environmental protection and public health.

The Independent UK

Urgent E coli health warning as more than 100 cases linked to ‘nationally distributed’ food

More than 100 E coli cases in a fortnight are thought to have been spread via food distributed across the country

Top News

Man In Mexico Dies From Rare Strain Of Bird Flu

A man in Mexico City dies from H5N2 bird flu, raising concerns about potential public health risks. Learn about the distinct strain and surveillance efforts.

Latin Times

Latino, Black neighborhoods across the U.S. see less access to pharmacies compared to other groups

Pharmacies across the U.S. have rapidly closed over the past year, leaving minority communities with little access to public health services.

LiveScience

'Racism is a global public health crisis': Author Layal Liverpool says racist ideas still pervade medicine, and that hurts all of us

In a new book, Layal Liverpool discusses how addressing racial biases in medicine and upending ideas like the "inferior Black pelvis" will lead to a healthier world.

The Guardian - UK

Why is Britain turning into the under-40s diabetes capital of the world?

Education about the risks of being overweight means nothing if people have no access to healthy food or places to exercise, says global public health expert Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - AU

News outlets producing ‘covert marketing’ for McDonald’s, KFC and Domino’s, study finds

Exclusive: Researchers also say ‘implied endorsement’ raises public health concerns, given poor nutritional quality of the foods

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