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The Washington Post Investigated Why Measles Is Harder to Stop in 2026 Than It Was 10 Years Ago

Washington Post investigation finds 2026 measles outbreaks are structurally different — larger unvaccinated networks, reduced outbreak response capacity. Here's the analysis.

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Arkansas Just Banned Food Stamps for Candy and Soda: What the Evidence Says About Whether It Improves Health

Arkansas banned SNAP purchases of candy and soda on July 1, 2026. Here's what the public health evidence actually shows about whether these restrictions improve health.

Medical Daily

West Nile Virus Detected in Nashville Mosquitoes for the First Time in 2026

Nashville Metro Public Health confirmed the first West Nile virus detection of 2026 in North Nashville on July 1. Here's the official guidance and what Davidson County residents should do.

Medical Daily

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Dengue Is Rising in South Texas as World Cup Fans Arrive from Countries with Active Outbreaks

PAHO issued dengue warnings for World Cup 2026. Bexar County has Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Brazil and Mexico fans carry dengue risk. Here's what San Antonio needs to know.

Medical Daily

Pakistan's civic failures leave residents bracing for yet another monsoon crisis

Residents of Wah Model Town are facing severe urban flooding and overflowing sewage due to clogged drains and administrative neglect. Developed in the 1990s under the Wah Cantonment Board, infrastructure has failed to match its expansion. Residents regularly pay taxes but receive inadequate municipal services, worsening environmental and public health…

The Economic Times

Robert Kennedy Jr. Caused 'Irreparable Harm,' Warns Former CDC Chief Medical Officer: Trust in Agency Has Collapsed

Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Chief Medical Officer Dr. Debra Houry said Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has caused “irreparable harm” to public health, arguing that public trust in the CDC has fallen sharply under his leadership.

Benzinga

Senior Wellness Grants in New Jersey Fund Social‑Inclusion Projects—How Your Community Can Apply

Social isolation has become a growing public health concern. According to the National Institute on Aging, research has linked prolonged loneliness among older adults to...

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Four People Are Dead from West Nile Virus in Maricopa County: Here Is What Phoenix Residents Need to Do Tonight

4 people dead, 29 cases confirmed in Maricopa County — the worst early West Nile start in 20+ years. Phoenix residents should apply DEET repellent before tonight's outdoor events.

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Half of Americans Are Under a Dangerous Heat Wave This July 4: Here Is the Complete City-by-City Risk Guide

230M Americans under July 4 heat alerts. Heat index reaches 115°F in Richmond, 111°F in Philadelphia, 110°F in D.C., 103°F in NYC. Here is the city-by-city risk guide.

Medical Daily

Deaths in France surged 30% during hottest week of record June heatwave

Public health authority says 2,025 excess deaths probably an underestimate and that it expects toll to rise further

The Guardian - UK

Deaths surged 29% in France during week of record heat, health agency says

France experienced a surge in deaths during the hottest week of a record heat wave last month

The Independent UK

This is how seriously a patient’s skin colour can affect the quality of medical care they receive

New reporting from the Guardian has shed further light on the ‘ethnicity pain gap’. This is what has to be done to close it, says Devi Sridhar, global public health chair at Edinburgh University

The Guardian - UK

Washington and His Men Knew How To Party

America was founded by drinkers, distillers, and maltmen whose consumption would be labeled problematic by today's public health authorities.

Reason

Deaths in Belgium increased by 39% during June heatwave

It comes as Public Health France announced an increase of 29.1% in the number of deaths in France from 22 to 28 June compared to the week prior.

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France reports sharp rise in deaths after record June heatwave

France recorded a rise of nearly 30 percent in deaths during the week beginning 22 June, the peak of the country's record-breaking heatwave, the public health authority said on Friday.

France 24

France records 2,025 excess deaths in June heatwave

France recorded 2,025 excess deaths during the June 22-28 heatwave, the country's health minister said Friday, marking a nearly 30 percent nationwide rise in recorded deaths. In the Paris region, the number of deaths during the same period increased by 62 percent, according to the public health authority.

Medical Daily

U.S. Hospitals Increase Ebola Preparedness After an Imported Ebola Case Reaches Europe

Ebola's Bundibugyo strain reached France and Germany in June 2026. CDC has issued hospital alerts and activated airport screening at 4 U.S. airports. Here's what to know.

Medical Daily

Tuberculosis Cases in the U.S. Just Hit a Multi-Decade High: Public Health Experts Are Alarmed

U.S. TB cases hit a 14-year high in 2024 and remain elevated in 2025. Experts warn underfunded contact tracing and screening gaps are leaving communities exposed.

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Cyclospora Cases Are Climbing in New York, Illinois, and Texas as Doctors Warn It Is Often Misdiagnosed

CDC confirms 145 Cyclospora cases in 17 states. NY, IL, and TX lead case counts. Doctors warn standard stool cultures miss this parasite — specific testing is required.

Reason

Zyn Is Safer Than Smoking. The FDA Will Finally Let It Say So.

The decision is a major win for public health.

The Conversation

If we force online platforms to control harmful content, where does that leave sex ed?

Most of us have attended sex-ed classes in school. If we’re lucky, we’ll learn about consent and how to roll a condom onto a banana. But the classroom rarely goes into the specifics of sexual health and wellbeing – including what to do when a condom breaks.

LiveScience

The hantavirus outbreak is over, WHO declares

A hantavirus outbreak that began on a cruise ship and prompted an international public health response has now ended. It sickened 13 people and caused three deaths.

The Economic Times

Govt brings stem cell, gene therapies under central licensing framework

India's drug regulations have been updated to include advanced treatments like cell, stem cell, gene therapies, and xenografts under central licensing. This move aims to bolster oversight for these complex, evolving medical technologies, ensuring patient safety and uniform standards nationwide. The amendment signifies a commitment to public health while fostering…

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The United States Could Officially Lose Its Measles-Free Status by November 2026

The U.S. has held measles elimination status since 2000. With 2,134 cases in 2026, a PAHO review in November could change that. Here's what it means.

International Business Times UK

Flesh-Eating Bacteria With 20% Mortality Rate Spreads In US Waterways After Trump Admin Slashed CDC Safeguards

Vibrio vulnificus, a deadly bacterium, is spreading in US waters as federal disease surveillance is reduced. Warming seas contribute to its spread, raising public health concerns.

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