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A Māori worldview describes the immune system as a guardian – this could improve public health in Aotearoa NZ

In biomedical science, the immune system is described as a cellular defence network that identifies and neutralises threats. In te ao Māori (the Māori worldview), it can be seen as a dynamic system of guardianship, known as te pūnaha awhikiri.

The Conversation

Rural hospitals will be hit hard by Trump’s signature spending package

The public health provisions in the massive spending package that President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4, 2025, will reduce Medicaid spending by more than US$1 trillion over a decade and result in an estimated 11.8 million people losing health insurance coverage.

The Conversation

Is exercise really better than drugs for cancer remission? It’s an appealing idea – but it’s misleading

The healing power of exercise should never be underestimated, but be very cautious about what recent headlines seem to suggest, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

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11 Times Your Doctor Isn’t Allowed to Tell You the Whole Truth

We trust our doctors to be transparent, providing all the information needed to make informed decisions about our health. The doctor-patient relationship is built on a foundation of honesty and trust. However, there are specific, ethically complex situations where a physician might not be allowed to tell you the whole…

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Speedballing – the deadly mix of stimulants and opioids – requires a new approach to prevention and treatment

Speedballing – the practice of combining a stimulant like cocaine or methamphetamine with an opioid such as heroin or fentanyl – has evolved from a niche subculture to a widespread public health crisis. The practice stems from the early 1900s when World War I soldiers were often treated with a…

The Conversation

What Is Lyssavirus Rabies? Symptoms, Origin — NSW on High Alert After First Death: Is This COVID 2.0?

According to reports, the rare, rabies-like infection, which spreads from bats to humans through bites or scratches, has now triggered a public health alert across NSW.

International Business Times UK

5 Types of Food Safety Issues the FDA Routinely Monitors

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for ensuring the safety of a vast portion of the nation’s food supply. This is a monumental task involving setting regulations, inspecting facilities, and monitoring for potential health threats. While specific priorities may shift based on current events or new scientific…

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How far is your closest hospital or clinic? Public health researchers explain why Africa needs up-to-date health facility databases

The lack of reliable information about health facilities across sub-Saharan Africa became very clear during the COVID-19 pandemic. Amid a surge in emergency care needs, information was lacking about the location of facilities, bed capacity and oxygen availability, and even where to find medical specialists. This data could have enabled…

The Conversation

Groundbreaking study finds microplastics in semen and female reproductive fluid

A growing body of research warns that these nearly ubiquitous tiny particles, under 5mm in size, pose a threat to environmental and public health

The Independent UK

‘Tech for good’: How a messaging app is improving public health in China

Tencent Health has deployed AI-powered features on the popular WeChat app to improve public health in China.

Euronews

‘Smoking to survive’: How Sierra Leone’s youth got hooked on kush

A cheap synthetic drug known as kush is ravaging West Africa and its epicentre is Sierra Leone. The government has declared kush a public health emergency, but poverty and trauma are slowing efforts by communities to help unhook young people from its sometimes deadly hold.

Radio France Internationale

‘Need to apologise immediately’: Journalist bodies condemn Assam minister’s ‘inferior people’ remark

The Media Association of Assam (MAA) and the Guwahati Press Club have condemned Assam minister of Public Health Engineering Jayanta Malla Baruah's “insulting” remarks about a journalist.

Newslaundry

Banned In California: 14 Illegal Items You Can’t Have

California is known for its progressive laws, but some rules still surprise even longtime residents. From wildlife restrictions to everyday objects, the list of illegal...

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Trump’s ‘Trans Mice’ Line Got Laughs. The Science Behind It Could Save Lives.

Research on HIV, cancer and infertility is being quietly dismantled under Trump’s anti-DEI agenda.

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10 Diagnoses That Are Rising Rapidly Without Explanation

In the world of public health, experts closely monitor disease trends to understand and combat threats to our well-being. Typically, when a condition becomes more common, there are clear reasons, such as an aging population, improved detection methods, or known environmental factors. However, researchers are currently observing a concerning rise…

The Independent UK

Idaho doctor, patients sue over new law halting public benefits to immigrants in US unlawfully

A new Idaho law restricting public benefits for undocumented immigrants is facing a legal challenge

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Panel recommends removing thimerosal from flu vaccines - Roll Call

A key vaccine policy advisory group is recommending the public not receive vaccines that have thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative.

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HIV Patients at Risk as New Budget Plan Targets Critical Funding

As lawmakers in Washington debate the new federal budget, one group is bracing for devastating consequences: Americans living with HIV. The proposed GOP-led budget calls...

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New cannabis controls ban most smoking in shops

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CDC’s overhauled vaccine panel presses on despite concerns - Roll Call

Public health community has raised concerns about how the newly-picked vaccine panel may influence decisions going forward.

Bangkok Post

Order signed on need for doctor’s prescription for cannabis

Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Tuesday he had signed an order restricting cannabis use to strictly medical purposes.

The Guardian - AU

‘Tricky ethical space’: endometriosis centre funded by family with links to poker machine giant divides experts

A $50m pledge to revolutionise research into the disease has divided academics and public health experts

The Guardian - UK

How can RFK Jr ‘Make America healthy again’? He is ignoring the two biggest killers of American children

The US health secretary’s latest report is more interested in vaccine scepticism than the brutal toll inflicted by guns and road traffic accidents, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Conversation

I’m an expert in crafting public health messages: Here are 3 marketing strategies I use to make Philadelphia healthier

In Philadelphia, the leading causes of death are heart disease, cancer and unintentional drug overdose. While some of these deaths are caused by things out of our control – like genetics – many are largely preventable.

The Guardian - UK

Majority of children will be overweight or obese in nine areas of England by 2035, study shows

Exclusive: Analysis by Royal Society for Public Health suggests obesity rates will rise in 90% of the country

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