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Deadly food allergies are on the rise among children. The cause isn’t what you might think

In England, high-profile tragedies have highlighted the recent spike in allergy rates – and the urgent need for better safety measures, says health expert Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

How do economists judge Australia’s response to the COVID pandemic?

It was only a matter of time before someone wrote a book about Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. I was expecting it to come from an eminent epidemiologist or public health expert, but it has been written by two economists. As an epidemiologist who covered the pandemic closely for…

The Conversation

South Africa has a good childhood vaccination system – what’s stopping it from being great

The two public health interventions that have had the greatest impact on the world’s health are clean water and vaccines. Professors Susan Goldstein and Haroon Saloojee assess South Africa’s child vaccination programme.

The Conversation

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US health authorities need to play a larger role in cannabis policy, a new report says

A scientific panel is calling for a public health approach to marijuana that’s a big departure from “Just Say No.” The report was released Thursday by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine

The Independent UK

How better community engagement can improve emergency management in Canada

Environmental, social and public health emergencies are becoming more frequent and severe around the world. The rapid pace at which emergencies are occurring, compounded by social crises like homelessness, addictions and mental health, are over-stressing our emergency management systems. However, as a society we cannot let this reality become an…

The Conversation

EEE Declared 'Public Health Threat' After NY Man Dies From Mosquito-Borne Virus

The NY Man's death marks the second EEE-related fatality in the U.S. this year after a New Hampshire resident succumbed to the virus last month.

Medical Daily

New York Declares Eastern Equine Encephalitis Imminent Public Health Threat

Governor Hochul declares EEE an imminent public health threat after a fatal case in New York. Learn about the rare mosquito-borne illness and its impact.

Top News

Many people in the Pacific lack access to adequate toilets – and climate change makes things worse

The Pacific Islands may evoke images of sprawling coastlines and picturesque scenery. But while this part of the world might look like paradise, many local residents are grappling with a serious public health issue.

The Conversation

S.Africa's HIV Research Power Couple Says Fight Goes On

Through decades of pioneering work on fighting the spread of infectious diseases such as HIV, South African public health power couple Quarraisha and Salim Abdool Karim are credited with saving thousands of lives.

International Business Times

Rare ‘raccoon roundworm’ brain-infecting parasite found in two LA residents

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced that two human cases of Baylisascaris procyonis – a parasite that can infect the brain, spinal cord, and eyes – had been found in the South Bay area

The Independent UK

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How we think about ‘obesity’ and body weight is changing. Here’s why

From doctors’ offices to family gatherings, larger-bodied people report being bombarded with unsolicited advice about their eating and exercise habits. The underlying message? They “just need to lose weight” to fix almost any health problem.

Reason

Medicare and Medicaid Spend More on Native-Born Americans Than Immigrants

Despite anti-immigrant rhetoric, the foreign-born account for nearly 20 percent less public health spending than those born in America.

The Conversation

Health care under Harris versus Trump: A public health historian sizes up their records

Health care is a defining issue in the 2024 election – Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican contender Donald Trump have starkly different records on the issue. Rather than focusing on what they promise to do, let’s examine what their past actions reveal about their approaches to Medicare, the…

The Independent UK

Fortified bouillon cubes are seen as a way to curb malnutrition in Africa as climate worsens hunger

In Nigeria and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, many households have limited access to nutrient-rich foods due to rising costs and the impact of climate change on agriculture and food systems

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Parents are stressed. Here’s what we can do to help them

Parents are stressed and it is time to do something about it. In a nutshell, that’s the message from the United States Surgeon General’s recent public health advisory on the mental health and well-being of parents.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government 'resting on laurels' of minimum unit pricing

THE Scottish Government has been “resting on the laurels” of Minimum Unit Pricing and must take tougher action on alcohol marketing and…

Reason

Should We Blame Fauci for the COVID Pandemic?

America's COVID celebrity is facing scrutiny for funding risky research that may have sparked the pandemic—and for allegedly covering it up.

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer ready to face down ‘nanny state’ jibes in radical public health drive

Junk food ad ban, age limit on energy drinks and expanded water fluoridation among measures planned to help NHS

Dynamite News

Combination of 'Siddha' drugs can reduce Anemia in adolescent girls

The Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge claims that the use of the 'Siddha' drugs reduces anaemia among adolescent girls, Ministry of AYUSH said in a press release: Read further on Dynamite News:

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Child vaping sucks away chance of ciggie-free Australia

Research published in a public health journal shows teenagers who have vaped are more likely to try smoking, with the youngest adolescents the most at risk.

The National (Scotland)

Alcohol deaths reach 15-year high in Scotland

ALCOHOL deaths in Scotland have reached a 15-year high, according to the latest annual figures ...

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