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‘Hybrid weapon of war’: Why climate disinformation could be a growing public health threat

“Climate disinformation is not only a problem of false rumours and mistruths; it is also a problem of power, incentives and accountability.”

Euronews · 12h ago

Jacinda Ardern joins University of Sydney as lecturer and mentor

Former New Zealand prime minister will focus on leadership, social cohesion and public health in new role

The Guardian - AU · 14h ago

5 Reasons an Ambulance in India Arrives Later Than Your Own Car

When a family member collapses at home, the instinct is to call 108 and wait. In most Indian cities, that wait will outlast the drive you could have made yourself. A 2021 analysis by the Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine found median ambulance response times in urban India ranging from…

Times Life · Oct 26

Silver dividends: How investing in ageing societies can boost growth and cut healthcare costs

As populations age and people work longer, governments can turn longevity into an economic opportunity by investing in accessible infrastructure, reskilling and flexible employment. The proposed “silver multiplier” captures how keeping older people socially and economically engaged can raise output, support entrepreneurship, improve public health and reduce healthcare spending.

The Economic Times · Oct 25

Every Traveler Flying to the U.S. Must Sign an Ebola Declaration Starting Nov. 3. Here's Why

Starting Nov. 3, every international traveler to the U.S. must sign a CDC Ebola declaration — no matter their nationality or origin country. Here's what it means.

Latin Times · Oct 24

Rabid Bat in Bucyrus, Ohio, Had Contact with Vaccinated Dogs, and No Human Bites Were Reported

A bat found in Bucyrus, Ohio, tested positive for rabies. No human bites were reported. When bat contact needs a doctor's evaluation.

Medical Daily · Oct 24

RFK Jr.’s measles reckoning

The CDC is accused of hiding measles deaths. Kennedy is busy campaigning for the GOP

Salon · Oct 24

Delta County Measles: Three Cases Confirmed in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the First in the Area Since 1989

Delta County, Michigan, confirmed 3 measles cases, the Upper Peninsula's first in 2026. Symptoms, the 21-day watch window, and vaccine steps.

Medical Daily · Oct 23

Can AI really predict cancer survival better than a doctor? I have my doubts

Take a selfie to see how healthy you are: the idea is enticing and this new research is promising. But so many factors have been ignored, says public health expert Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23

Nashville Gives 640 Flu Shots on Fight Flu Day as Metro Clinics Make Vaccines Free for the Season

Nashville's health department gave 640 flu shots on Fight Flu Day, and shots are now free at its three clinics for the rest of the season. Where to book.

Medical Daily · Oct 23