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EPA to roll back finding tying emissions to public health

The EPA plans to roll back the 2009 finding that greenhouse gases are a pollutant that threaten public health and welfare.

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'Take the vaccine, please,' a top US health official says in an appeal as measles cases rise

A leading U.S. health official is urging people to get inoculated against the measles at a time of outbreaks across several states

The Independent UK

What It’s Like On the Front Line as Health Care Cuts Start to Hit

Pattie Lopez, whose job is to help patients access public health coverage at Venice Family Clinic, says the volume and scope of cuts to Medi-Cal and Covered California are unlike anything else she’s seen in 23 years.

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US experiencing largest measles outbreak since 2000 – 5 essential reads on the risks, what to do and what’s coming next

The measles outbreak in South Carolina reached 876 cases on Feb. 3, 2026. That number surpasses the 2025 outbreak in Texas and hits the unfortunate milestone of being the largest outbreak in the U.S. since 2000, when the disease was declared eliminated here.

The Conversation

Fear among Minnesota's Somali community compounds a public health woe: Low measles vaccination rates

Public health officials say a measles crisis has long been brewing in Minnesota

The Independent UK

Rapid Response and Prevention Strategies Win Praise in the Pacific

In light of recent concerns surrounding dengue fever in the Pacific, regional health authorities and governments have been internationally commended for their proactive measures to contain and mitigate the spread of the virus. Public health experts cite the integration of immediate response strategies and public awareness campaigns as crucial components…

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Why raising NHS spending on new drugs by 25% is the wrong decision – health economist’s view

For nearly three decades, decisions about which medicines the NHS pays for have not been made by ministers, but by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, known as Nice. Its job has been powerful: to act as a check on the pharmaceutical industry by demanding evidence that new…

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New York City and Illinois join WHO network after Trump pulls US out of global health body

Illinois governor pledges to put ‘science, preparedness and people’ first by participating in global response network, following similar move by California

The Guardian - US

Zambia’s farmers are working in dangerous heat – how they can protect themselves

Farming is central to life in Zambia, with about 60% of the country’s labour force relying on rain-fed agriculture for their livelihood or income. Seasonal rains shape planting and harvesting, and temperatures can rise to 40°C. On small farms, men generally manage livestock such as cattle and cash crops like…

The Conversation

Revealed: Toxic old Iraqi oil barrels being sold as water tanks

INDEPENDENT ARABIA: Across the southern province of Maysan, people are storing water in discarded oil field containers sold to them as ‘safe’. Aya Mansour investigates a public health crisis in the heart of the Iraqi marshlands

The Independent UK

King hosts thank-you reception for key local and regional workers

Social workers, girls’ leaders, headteachers, public health workers and disability services were among 350 special guests at St James’s Palace.

Evening Standard

Nigerian women and contraceptives: study finds big gaps between the haves and the have-nots

Nigerian women who are wealthier, more educated and urban are more likely to use modern contraceptives than poorer, less educated and rural women. This is one of the findings of a study that assessed patterns of inequality in modern contraceptive use. This highlights persistent inequalities in access to family planning…

The Conversation

Ultra-processed foods should be treated more like cigarettes than food – study

UPFs are made to encourage addiction and consumption and should be regulated like tobacco, say researchers

The Guardian - UK

Colorado May Ask Big Oil to Leave Millions of Dollars in the Ground

State law that prioritizes public health over fossil fuel extraction could win the day for suburban activists fighting drilling plan.

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Trump’s climate policy rollback plan relies on EPA rescinding its 2009 endangerment finding – but will courts allow it?

In 2009, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency formally declared that greenhouse gas emissions, including from vehicles and fossil fuel power plants, endanger public health and welfare. The decision, known as the endangerment finding, was based on years of evidence, and it has underpinned EPA actions on climate change ever since.

The Guardian - US

Public health crisis unfolding in Minneapolis as residents avoid healthcare

Providers are arranging home visits and telehealth as neighbors pick up prescriptions, groceries and diapers

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Health budget grows every year. So why isn’t public healthcare improving?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 1.06 lakh crore health budget for 2026-27, a 9 percent increase from the current financial year. Yet persistent gaps in utilisation, staffing and quality suggest higher allocations alone cannot fix India's public health crisis.

The Times of India

Abu Dhabi introduces pet registration rule, Dh1,000 fine for unregistered dogs and cats

Abu Dhabi has launched a mandatory digital pet registration system, effective February 3, 2026, requiring all cats and dogs to be microchipped and documented via the TAMM platform. This initiative aims to enhance pet welfare, public health, and animal population management, with a one-year grace period for owners before a…

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You Won’t Believe What CDC Just Warned About This Flu Season

Public health officials are closely monitoring this year’s flu season as new data reveals a shift in the dominant virus strain. While many Americans have already received their annual shot, a recent update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights a challenge: the circulating H3N2 strain has…

The Conversation

US exit from the World Health Organization marks a new era in global health policy – here’s what the US, and world, will lose

The U.S. departure from the World Health Organization became official in late January 2026, according to the Trump administration – a year after President Donald Trump signed an executive order on inauguration day of his second term declaring that he was doing so. He first stated his intention to do…

The Guardian - UK

One in seven food delivery businesses in England are ‘dark kitchens’, study shows

University researchers say growth of the hidden fast food industry may pose risks to public health

Times Life

5 Daily Habits That Secretly Destroy Your Mental Health

A number of reasons can negatively affect our mental health or the way we feel. However, Science say that there are a handful of habits that can increase depression and anxiety. In fact, many of us may be engaging in these behaviours without realising the amount of harm they might…

The Conversation

EPA’s new way of evaluating pollution rules hands deregulators a sledgehammer and license to ignore public health

When I worked for the Environmental Protection Agency in the 2010s as an Obama administration appointee, I helped write and review dozens of regulations under the Clean Air Act. They included some groundbreaking rules, such as setting national air quality standards for ozone and fine particulate matter.

The Independent UK

Two viruses emerging from animals could be the next ‘major’ public health threats to American families, scientists warn

One has already spread in humans in Arkansas and across Asia

The Guardian - US

‘Shameful’: Trump’s EPA accused of prioritizing big business over public health

A year into Trump’s second term, critics say the EPA is rolling back dozens of protections and giving a leg up to polluters

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