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The Latest: Federal vaccine advisors say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth

A federal vaccine advisory committee voted Friday to end a longstanding recommendation that all U.S. babies get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they’re born

The Independent UK

If Texas measles outbreak is still spreading, U.S. could lose measles-free status, scientists say

One study estimates that an outbreak the size of the one in West Texas earlier this year costs about $12.6 million.

The Texas Tribune

Malaria deaths rose last year as funding cuts risk resurgence, WHO warns

The mosquito-borne disease is one of the world’s biggest public health challenges.

Euronews

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What to know about the hepatitis B shot — and why Trump officials are targeting it

A federal vaccine advisory committee this week is expected to discuss whether newborns should still get the hepatitis B vaccine — the first shot found to prevent cancer

The Independent UK

Parents queue for water for children in historic London commuter town hit by 'public health emergency'

Sir Keir Starmer said the situation in Tunbridge Wells was ‘shocking’

Evening Standard

San Francisco sues nation's top food manufacturers over ultraprocessed foods

San Francisco has filed a lawsuit against major food manufacturers like Coca-Cola and Nestle, claiming ultraprocessed foods are causing a public health crisis

The Independent UK

San Francisco announces lawsuit against food makers claiming ‘ultra-processed foods’ cause health problems

Consuming ultra-processed foods has been tied to premature death and cancer

The Independent UK

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Why British Museum has ended 15-year Japan Tobacco deal – and what it means for future partnerships

The British Museum has ended its controversial 15-year sponsorship with Japan Tobacco International (JTI).

The Conversation

No One Left Alive

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Reason

More than 1 million deaths avoidable in the EU: Which country has highest preventable death rate?

Avoidable mortality rates are significantly higher in Eastern Europe compared to Western and Northern Europe. Euronews Health takes a closer look at preventable and treatable death rates.

Euronews

Death toll of Hat Yai flood victims disputed

Rescue workers in Hat Yai district say the number of flood-related deaths is higher than official Public Health Ministry reports.

Bangkok Post

Reciting the names of the dead: how Australia’s response to HIV/Aids was emotionally – and politically – powerful

Researchers now describe it as both historical phenomenon and public health model. Its success was remarkable

The Guardian - AU

A more nuanced approach to ultra-processed foods is necessary

Letter: The discussion over UPFs distracts from the real public health problem: meat and dairy products, writes Noah Praamsma

The Guardian - UK

8 Popular American Foods That Are Banned Overseas—and the Reasons Why

American grocery shelves carry items that raise no alarms here but spark strict prohibitions elsewhere. Foods banned overseas often end up on regulatory blacklists due to additives, colorants, or production methods deemed unsafe or unnecessary. These bans offer a window into how different countries judge risk, purity, and public health.…

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Euronews

Infertility is an ‘overlooked’ public health problem and access to care is limited, says WHO

An estimated one in six people worldwide experience infertility at some point in their lives.

The Guardian - US

US navy accused of cover-up over dangerous plutonium in San Francisco

Advocates allege navy knew levels of airborne plutonium at Hunters Point shipyard were high before it alerted officials

The Conversation

Root canals and blood sugar: the connection you probably haven’t heard of

As a public health dentist and researcher, for years I saw the same pattern. Patients with deep root infections often had wider health problems, particularly those with diabetes. I did not yet understand why. Now, scientific studies are beginning to explain the link: treating a deep tooth infection may also…

The Conversation

Online harassment is silencing Canada’s health experts — institutions need to do more to protect them

Canada has lost the measles elimination status it has held since 1998. To regain that status, one crucial factor is hearing from researchers who speak about vaccine safety in public.

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International Business Times UK

Louisiana Surgeon Ralph Abraham Becomes CDC's Second-Highest Official Amid Vaccine Controversy

CDC's new deputy director, Dr Ralph Abraham, faces criticism after being appointed as second in command.

The Conversation

School violence doesn’t happen in isolation: what research from southern Africa is telling us

School violence is a global public health phenomenon. This is when learners and teachers are the victims of physical and psychological abuse, cyber threats and bullying, fights, gangsterism, and the use of weapons at school.

The Conversation

Australia’s new National Food Council: lots of industry reps, at the cost of health and environment

The Australian government recently announced who would be on the nation’s first National Food Council. This council was established to advise on the development of Australia’s national food security strategy, Feeding Australia.

The Conversation

Inquiry says COVID lockdowns could have been avoided – they’re right

The UK was one of the most locked down countries in the world during the COVID pandemic, but this was not inevitable – it was a failure of public health policy.

Fortune

Trump reportedly seeks to extend ACA subsidies as affordability push finds common ground with Mamdani; Centene, Oscar shares jump

Centene, which is a top participant in public health exchanges, jumped 8%, Molina Healthcare rallied 5%, and Oscar Health soared 24%.

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Hospital Administrators Bury Reports of Infection Rates to Avoid Fines

Hospital infection rates are one of the most critical measures of patient safety. When patients contract infections during hospital stays, outcomes worsen, costs rise, and...

The Guardian - UK

Vote for competent leaders, not entertainers – that’s what I wish the Covid report could say

To prevent a future pandemic we’d need agile leadership, smart decision-making, humility and trustworthiness. How does one build those into a political system, asks Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

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