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Howard Dean: Slashing public health funding is a national security disaster in the making

Defense officials have long warned that pandemics, bioterrorism, and emerging infections are critical threats to U.S. stability.

Fortune

‘A clean sweep’: RFK Jr. replaces CDC committee with his own medical echo chamber after reality keeps hurting his feelings

CDC vaccine panel overhaul sparks controversy; new members to be named. Public health implications remain unclear.

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RFK Jr’s ‘clean sweep’ of CDC vaccine panel experts will erode public trust

Public health officials, scientists and vaccine researchers sound alarm after health secretary fires 17 advisory members

The Guardian - US

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The world needs bold, equitable climate action at the 2025 G7 summit

As climate change and disrupted weather patterns impact countries around the world, leaders must act to mitigate the negative effects on public health.

The Conversation

RFK, Jr. Guts CDC Committee, Causing Outrage Among Leaders

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hMPV is likely one of the viruses making us sick this winter. Here’s what to know about human metapneumovirus

As winter settles over Australia, it’s not just the drop in temperature we notice – there’s also a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses. Most of us are familiar with the usual winter players such as COVID, influenza and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), which often dominate news headlines and public health…

The Conversation

10 Things You Used To Be Able To Do That Are Now Heavily Regulated (Or Even Illegal)

Decades ago, you could happily smoke inside offices, restaurants, even on planes. But the shift began in the 1970s with Minnesota’s Clean Indoor Air Act, followed by nearly every state. Airlines banned in-flight smoking entirely by 1989. Today, indoor smoking is now illegal in most public spaces, reflecting a dramatic…

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Scotland’s top doctor warns of climate and pollution public health emergency

Climate change, biodiversity loss and air pollution are the great threats to human health this century, Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer has said

The National (Scotland)

NIH scientists go public to criticize Trump's deep cuts in public health research

Scores of National Institutes of Health researchers and staffers have come forward to send their Trump-appointed leader a letter challenging policies they say undermine the NIH mission

The Independent UK

Senior medics in England say more resident doctor strikes would be futile

Exclusive: Letter from six top figures says more walkouts by junior colleagues would help those who oppose the NHS

The Guardian - UK

Eating wild meat carries serious health risks – why it still happens along the Kenya-Tanzania border

Pastoralist communities, their livestock and diverse wildlife species coexist within a biodiversity-rich landscape stretching along the Kenya–Tanzania border.

The Conversation

8 Public Places That Are No Longer Considered Safe by Experts

Once upon a time, public spaces were seen as gathering spots for connection, celebration, and everyday life. They were where people felt free, anonymous, and relatively secure. But the world has changed. From rising crime rates and growing concerns over public health to geopolitical instability and digital surveillance, certain spaces…

Everybody Loves Your Money

It’s my goal to live to 100 – and it’s not just diet and exercise that will help me achieve it

Every time my mind goes down the ‘optimisation’ route, I’m reminded of my job as a public health scientist, looking into the factors that affect how long we will live, says public health academic Prof Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

Why Sleep is the Next Public Health Priority in 2025

In recent years, awareness about the critical role of sleep in overall health has surged, yet many still underestimate its profound impact on public health. As we move into 2025, sleep is rightly emerging as the next major public health priority — and for good reason. From rising rates of…

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US health care is rife with high costs and deep inequities, and that’s no accident – a public health historian explains how the system was shaped to serve profit and politicians

A few years ago, a student in my history of public health course asked why her mother couldn’t afford insulin without insurance, despite having a full-time job. I told her what I’ve come to believe: The U.S. health care system was deliberately built this way.

The Conversation

AmeriCorps is on the chopping block – despite research showing that the national service agency is making a difference in local communities

Hundreds of thousands of U.S. nonprofits provide vital services, such as running food banks and youth programs, supporting public health initiatives and helping unemployed people find new jobs. Although this work helps sustain local communities, obtaining the money and staff they require is a constant struggle for many of these…

The Guardian - US

A huge outbreak has made Ontario the measles centre of the western hemisphere

Three-quarters of cases are in unvaccinated children, and this week saw the first fatality: a premature baby

Clever Dude

What is Relationship Anarchy? 5 Ways It Could Cure Loneliness

In an age where loneliness is increasingly recognized as a public health crisis, many are questioning traditional relationship structures. Enter relationship anarchy—a philosophy that challenges conventional norms by promoting autonomy, equality, and the rejection of hierarchies in all relationships. Rather than prioritizing romantic partnerships above all else, relationship anarchy encourages…

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The Independent UK

Who's in charge? CDC's leadership 'crisis' apparent amid new COVID-19 vaccine guidance

The CDC, a $9.2 billion-a-year agency tasked with reviewing life-saving vaccines, monitoring diseases and watching for budding threats to Americans’ health, is without a clear leader

Everybody Loves Your Money

Quietly Kept Secrets About Food That Are Making Us All Sicker

Every trip to the grocery store feels like a small victory—labels shouting “organic,” “low fat,” “heart-healthy,” and “all natural” seem to promise a better future with every bite. But behind the bright packaging and healthy buzzwords, a growing number of quietly kept food secrets are undermining public health.

The Independent UK

Why the US trade deal could come with a long-term health cost for the UK

Critics argue the recent UK-US trade deal could undercut domestic producers, introduce lower standards for food and even compromise public health.

The Conversation

Algae can clean sewage without electricity or chemicals – we put it to the test in South Africa

Across Africa, many rural communities face a growing sanitation crisis. Wastewater treatment systems, where they exist, are often old, overloaded, or broken. In some towns, untreated sewage flows directly into rivers, contaminating water sources and harming both ecosystems and public health.

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9 Foods That Quietly Disappeared After Health Laws Changed

Food regulations and health guidelines are constantly evolving. As scientific understanding of nutrition and food safety advances, laws change to protect public health. These changes often lead to certain ingredients or food products being reformulated, restricted, or even quietly disappearing from grocery store shelves. Sometimes these changes are widely publicized.…

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on alcohol and public health: the drinks industry must not control the narrative

Editorial: Politicians who are serious about public health can’t ignore the rising toll of illness and death linked to drinking

The Independent UK

Takeaways from AP’s report on how federal public health cuts are affecting communities across the US

Americans are losing an array of people and programs dedicated to keeping them healthy

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