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Poliovirus detected in Gaza wastewater

The virus threatens to unleash a public health crisis on top of the existing strain from famine and other diseases

Salon

Unveiling the rising concern of skin cancer in India

While skin cancer has historically been less prevalent in India compared to Western countries, recent trends indicate a concerning rise in its incidence across the nation. Despite its subtropical climate and melanin-rich population, India is not immune to the global surge in skin cancer cases. Understanding the factors contributing to…

The Times of India

Recent rise in Scottish Covid cases may have peaked, says expert

THE recent rise in cases of coronavirus in Scotland may have “peaked” according to the latest provisional data, a public health expert has said…

The National (Scotland)

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UK in ‘worse state’ to deal with pandemic than before Covid, say experts

Health professionals argue inequalities, crisis in NHS and pressure in care homes leave Britain vulnerable

The Guardian - UK

California beaches near Mexico border top 'beach bummer' list thanks to Tijuana River

The mayor of San Diego County's Imperial Beach described the issue as "the biggest environmental and public health disaster in the nation that nobody knows of"

Latin Times

The Covid inquiry report makes it clear: Britain was completely and fatally unprepared

The UK must never succumb to such shocking complacency again. Planning for the next pandemic must start now, says global public health expert Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

UK teenagers get two-thirds of their calories from ultra-processed foods – new study

Humans have been processing food for thousands of years. While some processing can increase food’s safety and shelf-life, consuming lots of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is linked to health issues such as obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

The Conversation

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Vance quietly tried to shape public health agenda in Congress - Roll Call

GOP vice-presidential nominee has focused on bills related to opioid addiction, transgender care and increasing autonomy in health care.

Roll Call

Trump Endorses False Vaccine Theories In Phone Call With Kennedy

Trump's vaccine skepticism in a video highlights the importance of relying on scientific evidence and expert recommendations for public health decisions.

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The history of the nutrition label

"A historian explains the science and politics of translating food into information"

Salon

Nutrition Facts labels have a complicated legacy – a historian explains the science and politics of translating food into information

The Nutrition Facts label, that black and white information box found on nearly every packaged food product in the U.S. since 1994, has recently become an icon for consumer transparency.

The Conversation

Whistleblower Peter Buxtun – who exposed Tuskegee syphilis study – dies aged 86

For 40 years the US Public Health Service conducted a study in which black men were left untreated for syphilis

The Independent UK

Infants are dying of whooping cough in Britain: Know what it is and how to protect kids

Whooping cough has killed at least nine children in the UK leaving parents and health authorities in the country worried. Cases of whooping cough have skyrocketed in England this year and experts fear continued outbreaks could lead to serious health consequences for infants and young children if vaccination rates do…

The Times of India

Why increasing Canada’s health budget for preventive and social care makes sense fiscally and medically

Canadian’s interests lie in the wise investment of tax dollars. In health care funding, that means increasing investment in public health programs. To maximize value, these programs should be led by specialized community connectors who link patients with local services and resources.

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As Europe prepares for summer holidays, WHO warns that the Covid-19 era is far from over

With three out of four Europeans planning on travelling over the summer, the era of border closures, mandatory testing and vaccine certificates seems a half-remembered nightmare to many. But with more than 1,700 people still dying every week across the world from Covid-19 and vaccine coverage declining among at-risk populations,…

Top News

Rabies Outbreak Among Cape Town Seals Raises Concerns

Rabies outbreak in Cape Town seals raises concerns. Authorities investigating source and taking preventive measures to safeguard public health.

The Times of India

Rise in dengue cases in the city: Expert shares preventive measures

In recent years, India has seen a concerning rise in dengue cases, posing significant public health challenges. Dengue, a mosquito-borne viral infection transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes, has surged due to several contributing factors.

The Independent UK

Colorado public health officials confirm new case of human plague

About seven people are infected with the plague every year in the US, according to the CDC

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The Guardian - UK

Patricia Dale obituary

Other lives: GP and public health specialist who became general secretary of the Medical Practitioners’ Union

Texas Observer

New Texas Appellate Court Alarms Environmentalists

The all-GOP 15th Court of Appeals soon will hear disputes involving the state’s environmental regulators. “It’s BYOC—bring your own court—for polluters and powerful interests.”

The Guardian - AU

Japan adds ‘most severe’ category to its heatstroke index amid deadly summer

Hospitals are stretched to their limits during unseasonably early heatwave, as medical authorities liken public health risk to a ‘natural disaster’

The Conversation

First Nations superhero ‘Condoman’ was a world leader in HIV prevention. Aunty Gracelyn Smallwood made it happen

When HIV arrived on Australian shores in the early 1980s, politicians and healthcare workers worried the virus would run rampant in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This didn’t happen – thanks to highly successful health promotion campaigns and public health programs rolled out around the country by Aboriginal-controlled medical…

The Conversation

South Africa’s healthcare system: eight steps that would get it on the right track

South Africa’s healthcare system suffers from widespread problems in its governance. A number of indicators point to this dysfunction. These include the large number of managers in acting positions, frequent changes in senior leadership, worse health outcomes than similarly resourced countries, and overall deterioration of morale and trust in the…

The Conversation

From banning junk food ads to a sugar tax: with diabetes on the rise, we can’t afford to ignore the evidence any longer

There are renewed calls this week for the Australian government to implement a range of measures aimed at improving our diets. These include restrictions on junk food advertising, improvements to food labelling, and a levy on sugary drinks.

Newcastle Herald

Talks under way for new clinic to fill public health void at Morisset

Lake Macquarie MP Greg Piper has fought for a hospital for years.

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