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Why Every Healthcare Facility Needs a Biohazard Waste Management Plan

In healthcare settings, where the primary goal is to improve and protect public health, the proper handling of biohazard waste is paramount

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One in 12 children faces online sexual exploitation or abuse, new report warns

The researchers said online child sexual exploitation was ‘an urgent public health issue that is escalating’

The Independent UK

‘Sowing seeds for next pandemic’: Trump order for US to exit WHO prompts alarm

Departure from UN agency in 12 months would leave Americans vulnerable, say public health experts

The Guardian - UK

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Unlock the secrets to a healthier heart at TOI Medithon Part-3!

Heart diseases are among the leading causes of death globally, posing a significant burden on public health and economies. Conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart attacks, and heart failure affect millions annually, leading to premature mortality and disability. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular diseases account for…

The Times of India

Caught short? Warning after nearly 100 public toilets closed in London over last decade

Charity raises ‘serious public health concern’ as three times as many public loos closed or removed by councils as were opened in past 10 years

Evening Standard

A new treament slowing the STI crisis?

A new treatment for sexually-transmitted diseases seems to be slowing an STI epidemic — but not everyone can get it

Salon

The FDA Proposes a De Facto Cigarette Ban, Which Would Expand the Disastrous War on Drugs

Mandating negligible nicotine levels in tobacco products would create a big black market and criminalize currently legal transactions.

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EPA Begins Assessing Hazardous Waste From Wildfires For Removal

EPA is assessing and removing hazardous waste from recent wildfires to protect public health and ensure worker safety.

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Sen. Murray Firmly Opposes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. For HHS

Sen. Patty Murray opposes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as health secretary due to his anti-vaccine advocacy, citing concerns about public health an...

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The FDA's Plan To Fight Cigarette Addiction Is A Bold, But Obvious, Next Step

The Biden administration's proposal aims to cap nicotine levels in cigarettes as part of an effort to reduce addiction and improve public health.

Mic

FDA Proposes Rule To Limit Nicotine In Cigarettes

FDA's proposed rule to limit nicotine in tobacco products aims to reduce addiction and improve public health.

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DEA, HHS finalize rule allowing telehealth drug treatment - Roll Call

Rule will make permanent the temporary waivers easing access to buprenorphine via telehealth that began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Roll Call

Biden administration allocates $306m in its final days for bird flu response

‘Critical’ funding comes as H5N1 outbreak intensifies and will go toward developing a response to the virus

The Guardian - US

Something big is happening in the world of contraception. It’s going backwards

A backlash is growing – some women are turning to apps or other methods, but a disturbing number seem to be giving up on birth control altogether, says Guardian Opinion deputy head Barbara Speed

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The Independent UK

Where people live, work and play has ‘profound impact’ on health – report

The wealthier people are, the more likely they are to have access to places that keep them healthy, the Royal Society for Public Health said.

The Independent UK

Ministers urged to extend free flu jabs to people in their 50s

About two thirds of those at-risk for influenza are yet to be vaccinated this winter, according to Public Health Scotland.

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Los Angeles Wildfires: Evacuees To Receive Help With Medications

Efforts to assist wildfire evacuees in replacing lost medications through on-site medical support.

The Conversation

Vaccine hesitancy among pet owners is growing – a public health expert explains why that matters

When most people think about vaccines, they typically think about humans: Experts warn that when large numbers of people are unvaccinated, it can lead to severe consequences, including disease outbreaks and higher rates of illness and death, particularly among the most vulnerable. The economic costs to society can also be…

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Reason

Be Skeptical of 'Beneficially Coercive' New Rules for Booze

A New York Times essay helps illustrate why the surgeon general's new report on alcohol and cancer leaves out crucial context and nuance.

Al Jazeera

Sierra Leone declares emergency over mpox outbreak

The West African country has confirmed two cases of mpox in recent days.

Salon

Is it seasonal influenza or bird flu?

Public health experts weigh in on the current state of testing for bird flu amid rising cases of influenza A

The Guardian - UK

Flu: who is at risk in England and what precautions are recommended?

As critical incidents are declared in multiple hospitals, we look at testing and protection advice

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US Department Of Health Declares Public Health Emergency In California

US Department of Health and Human Services declares public health emergency for California in response to wildfires, providing crucial support for healthca...

Fortune

A new study about fluoridated water and lowered IQs in kids is prompting debate

The findings point to a clear relationship between fluoridated water exposure and lowered IQ for children.

The Guardian - US

How worried should we be about RFK Jr as health secretary? Ask Florida

Florida’s surgeon general Joseph Ladapo has given free rein to his own unorthodox views on vaccines and public health

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