The Latest Breaking News from Public Health

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 · Jul 3

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.

Euronews · Jul 3

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.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 3

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

The decision is a major win for public health.

Reason · Jul 2

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.

The Conversation · Jul 2

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.

LiveScience · Jul 2

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

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.

Medical Daily · Jul 2

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.

International Business Times UK · Jul 2

Bat on his face, no visible bite: 11-year-old Canadian boy dies of rabies weeks later

A Canadian family's tragedy serves as a stark warning: an 11-year-old boy died of rabies after a bat landed on his face during sleep, despite no visible bite. Doctors emphasize that any direct contact with a bat, even without marks, requires immediate medical attention. Rabies is nearly always fatal once…

The Times of India · Jul 2