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Jimmy Carter, 39Th U.S. President, Dies At 100

Former President Jimmy Carter, a champion of human rights and democracy, passed away at 100. His legacy includes global peace efforts and public health ini...

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Could the FDA's Approach to Vaping Cause an Increase in Smoking?

A growing body of evidence suggests bans on flavored vaping products will result in more young people smoking, but the FDA does not seem to care.

Reason

Trump admin and next pandemic anxieties

Former surgeon general Dr. Jerome Adams shares lessons from COVID and anxieties about the next pandemic

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The soaring threat: How rising pigeon populations are impacting urban health

Pigeon populations are rapidly growing, even in Indian cities, where urban populations of Mumbai and Pune registered an incredible 150% increase in these flocks. This explosion has, consequently, resulted in public health issues, that are so severe that even the practice of feeding pigeons has been prohibited in certain areas.…

The Times of India

Florida to Use Radioactive Waste in Road Construction Despite Flood of Public Comments Opposing Project

The EPA approved a Florida pilot project using radioactive waste in road construction despite potential public health and environmental risks.

Latin Times

Bird flu is killing cats: report

LA County also announced its first human case of the H5N1 bird flu virus as the crisis continues to escalate

Salon

Climate change, health risks escalate amid surge in PoGB deforestation

The intensifying cutting of trees for firewood in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) is not only worsening the region's environmental challenges but is also contributing to a growing public health crisis. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘A serious disease’: Congress weighs federal gambling crackdown amid growing concerns

With sports betting now legal in 38 states, experts worry that gambling addiction is also growing

The Guardian - US

South Central Ep 6: Atul Subhash’s suicide: Systemic failures and troubling narratives

In this episode, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna are joined by journalist Geeta Seshu, independent activist-writer Madhu Bhushan, and public health expert Dr Swathi SB.

Newslaundry

Promoting Covid, Flu Vaccines to Public Quietly Banned by Louisiana Department of Health: 'Unconscionable'

Louisiana public health officials are no longer permitted to promote vaccines, including those against illnesses such as COVID-19 and the flu, to members of the public in a new policy that was covertly implemented in the state.

Latin Times

Mass Food Poisoning Event Reported at Party Honoring Best Restaurants in LA

A celebration of culinary excellence turned sour when over 70 attendees of the L.A. Times 101 Best Restaurants party reported severe gastrointestinal illnesses.

Latin Times

Two California house cats die from bird flu as three more appear to be infected

Los Angeles health officials investigate new cases after felines who had consumed raw milk found with H5 virus

The Guardian - US

Justice Department Hits CVS With Civil Complaint For Filling 'Unlawful' Prescriptions For Opioids

The complaint says CVS "contributed to the opioid crisis, a national public health emergency with devastating effects in the United States."

International Business Times

Public health experts are warning of a ‘quad-demic’ this winter. Here’s where flu, COVID, RSV, and norovirus are spreading

Taking precautions to protect yourself from a quartet of infectious diseases can lessen your odds of starting off 2025 sick.

Fortune

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RFK Jr.'S Health Agenda Divides Americans

Republicans support Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health initiatives, while Democrats express concerns over his anti-vaccine stance and alliance with Trump.

The Independent UK

Air pollution linked to hospital admissions for mental health, study suggests

The impact of four pollutants was tracked between 2002 and 2017 on people included in Public Health Scotland data.

The Conversation

Vaccine misinformation distorts science – a biochemist explains how RFK Jr. and his lawyer’s claims threaten public health

Vaccinations provide significant protection for the public against infectious diseases and substantially reduce health care costs. Therefore, it is noteworthy that President-elect Donald Trump wants Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a leading critic of childhood vaccination, to be secretary of Health and Human Services.

International Business Times UK

Illegal Distribution of Unapproved Botulinum Toxin Products Raises Concerns Amid K-Beauty Boom

The illegal sale of unapproved Korean botulinum toxin products raises serious health concerns amid the K-beauty boom.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Supports Polio Vaccine As HHS Pick

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expresses support for the polio vaccine amidst debates on vaccination policies and public health initiatives.

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Doctors Rally Behind Robert F. Kennedy Jr. For HHS Role

800 doctors endorse Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS nominee, emphasizing public health challenges and healthcare reforms.

The Guardian - UK

Bird flu is a real pandemic threat. Are we prepared for the worst?

A strain now circulating in dairy cows appears to carry little risk for humans at present, but we need to develop an effective strategy before it mutates, says public health expert Devi Sridhar

The Times of India

Ameliorating protein and protein supplements as per Dietary Guidelines for Indians, 2024

The Dietary Guidelines for Indians by ICMR-NIN are a cornerstone for public health in India, offering evidence-based advice to combat malnutrition and promote overall wellness. Among these, Guideline 8 focuses on obtaining high-quality proteins and essential amino acids (EAAs) through food combinations while discouraging reliance on protein supplements for building…

The Independent UK

Trump nominees should ‘steer clear’ of undermining polio vaccine, McConnell says

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, a childhood polio survivor, said any of President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees seeking confirmation should “steer clear” of efforts to discredit the polio vaccine

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Mitch Mcconnell Warns Against Undermining Polio Vaccine Approval

Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer caution against revoking polio vaccine approval, emphasizing its critical role in public health protection.

International Business Times

McKinsey To Pay $650 Mn To Settle US Criminal Case On Opioids

Consulting giant McKinsey & Company will pay $650 million to settle US criminal charges that it collaborated with Purdue Pharma to intentionally misbrand opioids, worsening a public health crisis, officials announced Friday.

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