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AI chatbots can boost public health in Africa – why language inclusion matters

Language technologies like generative artificial intelligence (AI) hold significant potential for public health. From outbreak detection systems that scan global news in real time, to chatbots providing mental health support and conversational diagnostic tools improving access to primary care, these innovations are helping address health challenges.

The Conversation

Look at the rise of measles in England and ask yourself: have we learned a single thing from Covid?

People grow complacent about vaccines precisely because they are so effective. What happened to collective responsibility, asks Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

The Guardian - UK

Yellowknife’s Giant Mine: Canada downplayed arsenic exposure as an Indigenous community was poisoned

Decades of gold mining at Giant Mine in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, has left a toxic legacy: 237,000 tonnes of arsenic trioxide dust stored in underground chambers.

The Conversation

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British potatoes and Spanish olives: How climate extremes are pushing up food prices

The study highlights how climate-driven food price spikes can aggravate public health risks and social unrest.

Euronews

Health experts warn Trump cuts to the CDC could hurt overdose prevention: ‘A step backwards’

The Trump administration has reportedly withheld $140m from a CDC effort geared at preventing overdose deaths

The Guardian - US

Better testing, less vaccine messaging among lessons learned from historic Texas measles outbreak

Faced with a skeptical religious community that became the center of the outbreak, public health officials say they may have pushed too hard on vaccine messaging.

The Texas Tribune

From scrapping Ofwat to mandatory meters – what does the landmark water review recommend?

The once-in-a-generation review says the water industry is ‘failing to deliver’

The Independent UK

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What are the key recommendations in the landmark water sector review?

A look at the final proposals from the Independent Water Commission, led by former Bank of England deputy governor Sir Jon Cunliffe.

Evening Standard

UK Battles Anti-vax Misinformation After Child's Death

A child's death from measles has sparked urgent calls from British public health officials to get children vaccinated, as the UK faces an onslaught of misinformation on social media, much of it from the United States.

International Business Times

Measles surge shows why vaccinations are crucial

Letters: We need to address vaccine misinformation and hesitancy in communities to save lives, says Simon Brassel. Plus letters from Dr Munjed Farid Al Qutob and Matthew K Belmonte

The Guardian - UK

8 Government Agencies That Still Use Paper Files At Your Expense

In an age where nearly everything has gone digital, many people assume that government agencies have also embraced streamlined, paperless systems. After all, businesses, banks,...

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Trump’s EPA eliminates research and development office and begins layoffs

Administration’s move to cut thousands of agency jobs will be devastating for US public health, union warns

The Guardian - US

Health experts raise alarm over RFK Jr’s ‘war on science’ amid mass firings and budget cuts

Experts warn that the dangerous ideologically driven cuts at HHS will have long-term consequences for healthcare

The Guardian - US

Should the U.S. Have a Public Health Insurance Plan?

Yale’s Jacob Hacker and Sesame’s David Goldhill debate a government-run health insurance plan.

Reason

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Euronews

UK sanctions Russian spies over deadly Ukraine theatre strike and cyber campaigns

The British Foreign Office also linked Russia's intelligence agency to a cyber sabotage campaign across Europe and the US, targeting institutions, elections and public health programmes.

Everybody Loves Your Money

8 Medical Guidelines That Were Influenced by Private Interests

For decades, patients have relied on medical guidelines to shape their decisions and trust their doctors’ recommendations. These clinical protocols are supposed to represent the best available science, free from bias and backed by rigorous research. But behind some of the most influential medical advice lies a shadowy truth: private…

The Independent UK

Britons still smoke an astonishing number of cigarettes every year

Charities have urged the Government to prioritise the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to curb smoking

The Independent UK

Britons smoke an estimated 28.6 billion cigarettes every year, study finds

There are particularly high levels of consumption in more disadvantaged areas, say researchers.

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10 Food Trends That Are Raising Health Alarms in 2025

In an era when consumers crave novelty on their plates, the food industry never stops pushing boundaries. From viral TikTok recipes to glossy grocery aisles filled with flashy new products, the culinary world seems more inventive than ever. But as tastes evolve at breakneck speed, so too do concerns about…

The Independent UK

Myleene Klass receives MBE for campaigning work on miscarriages

Dame Patricia Hewitt was also honoured for her services to public health and NHS reform

International Business Times UK

Asda Hit with £657k Fine After Selling Expired Meat, Dairy and Other Items in Wales

Asda fined £657k for selling expired food in Wales. Here's what went wrong, the public health risks, and how they plan to fix it. Read the full report.

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6 Foods That Are Surprisingly Illegal to Buy in California

California has a reputation for being ahead of the curve, especially when it comes to health and safety regulations. The state often enacts laws that are stricter than federal guidelines, particularly concerning food. This has led to a unique marketplace where certain food items, legal in other parts of the…

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9 Foods That Were Popular Until Health Experts Weighed In

We all have those go-to comfort foods that feel harmless—and even healthy at first bite. But sometimes it takes a few expert opinions to shake our collective confidence. Today, nutritionists, neurologists, and public health officials are turning the spotlight on once-beloved eats—and tossing them out of the “safe” category. Whether…

The Conversation

UK air quality is improving but pollution targets are still being breached – new study

An estimated 4.2 million deaths can be attributed to poor air quality each year. Poor air quality is the largest fixable environmental public health risk in the world.

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6 FDA Policies That Have Never Been Updated Since the ’70s

The Food and Drug Administration has long stood as one of the most influential regulators in the United States, wielding enormous power over what people eat, drink, and use for medicine. Yet beneath the surface of modern scientific breakthroughs and ever-evolving technology lies a startling reality: some of the policies…

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