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Trump’s CDC nominee vows to ‘never betray the science’ in Senate hearing

Dr Erica Schwartz asserted will employ ‘radical transparency’ to restore public trust in the agency.

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on obesity: put public health before food industry pressure

Editorial: Obesity reflects prices, advertising and access, not simply weak willpower. Ministers must now act

The Guardian - UK

The ‘Recall Shelf Check’ Routine Every Grocery Shopper Should Do Weekly

Food recalls are a terrifying reality for modern households trying to keep their families healthy and safe. Constant news alerts about contaminated produce and tainted meat make the weekly grocery run feel incredibly stressful. Relying solely on the evening news to catch these dangerous public health warnings is a massive…

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Should you really ditch produce during cyclosporiasis outbreak? As cases spread, expert advice varies

Thousands of people are sick across more than two dozen states - so what’s the best ways to protect yourself?

The Independent UK

Wisconsin Reports Its First West Nile Virus Activity as 23 States Enter a Record Early Season

Wisconsin confirmed its first West Nile detections July 14 as 23 states report the worst early-season activity since 2004. Here's who is most at risk.

Medical Daily

Bipartisan bill to eliminate hepatitis C unveiled in House

A bipartisan pair of House members is introducing legislation aimed at treating millions of Americans of a deadly-but-curable liver disease, the culmination of a yearslong push from public health advocates. The bill, sponsored by Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa and Diana DeGette, D-Colo., would create a national hepatitis C elimination program to expand…

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U.S. Measles Cases Hit 2,231 in 2026, Matching Last Year's Total with Five Months Still Remaining

The CDC confirmed 2,231 measles cases in 2026 as of July 9, nearly matching all of 2025 with months left in the year. Here's what parents need to know.

Medical Daily

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Ebola Outbreak Grows to 1,963 Cases as U.S. Renews Travel Restrictions and American Aid Worker Is Evacuated

The DRC Ebola outbreak has reached 1,963 cases and 719 deaths. A second U.S. citizen has been evacuated. Here's what American travelers need to know.

Medical Daily

Six hospitals probed over birth-record scam

The Ministry of Public Health has begun investigating private hospitals suspected of being linked to fraudulent birth registrations that may have enabled foreign-born children to obtain Thai nationality through falsely declared Thai fathers.

Bangkok Post

Maharashtra FDA suspends food licences of 3 Mumbai restaurants over hygiene issues

Mumbai FDA suspended three restaurant licenses due to serious food safety violations. Inspections revealed significant hygiene issues despite prior warnings and opportunities. Shalimar Hospitality, Noor Mohammadi Hotel, and Rehmania Restaurant faced immediate action. These establishments had multiple deficiencies including poor sanitation and improper storage. The FDA will continue strict enforcement…

The Economic Times

Leptospirosis Is the Monsoon Waterborne Infection Most Urban Indians Have Never Heard Of

A Fever That Looks Like Everything ElseLeptospirosis arrives disguised. The first two to five days bring high fever, severe muscle ache concentrated in the calves, headache, and red eyes, a presentation so close to dengue, malaria, or a bad viral fever that most patients and many clinicians do not think…

Times Life

Protect public health policies from lobbying firms

Letters: Caroline Cerny, Prof Sir Ian Gilmore and Katharine Jenner welcome the ethics watchdog’s recommendations to improve transparency around lobbying

The Guardian - UK

Heat deaths are a public health crisis rooted in housing inequality

The heatwaves of late May and June killed an estimated 2,700 people in England and Wales, according to a recent analysis – around 550 in May, when west London hit 35.1°C, and 2,200 in June, as East Anglia reached 37°C.

The Conversation

Nashville Confirms First Two Measles Cases of 2026 as Seven Exposure Sites Are Identified

Nashville confirmed 2 measles cases July 10-12, 2026. Seven exposure sites across Nashville and Murfreesboro span June 29 to July 4. Monitor for symptoms through July 25.

Medical Daily

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The National (Scotland)

Heatwaves are 'emergency in the making' that Scotland 'can't afford to ignore'

The recent heatwaves seen across much of the UK in recent weeks are a 'public health emergency in the making' that Scotland 'cannot…

Medical Daily

Los Angeles County Confirms Seventh Measles Case: Check if You Were Exposed at LAX

LA County confirms 7th 2026 measles case. Exposure at LAX Gate 155 on July 3, 3-4 pm, and Hertz shuttle 3:30-4:30 pm. Monitor for symptoms through July 24.

The Economic Times

Pollution from Elon Musk's unpermitted xAI power project hits hardest in Black communities

Potential emissions from the turbines are far beyond the threshold that would require a federal permit, and would be released near predominantly Black communities already estimated to be suffering disproportionately high rates of lung disease, according to a Reuters analysis based on government data and information in the correspondence with…

The Times of India

Britain's famous 1976 heatwave record has finally been broken, but scientists say the real danger is only beginning

For decades, the summer of 1976 has occupied a special place in British weather history. It has been the season people return to whenever prolonged heat or dry conditions become part of the conversation. This year, however, the comparison has shifted. Reportedly, the figures recorded at the University of Reading…

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Medical Daily

Lyme Disease-Carrying Ticks Have Spread Across Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio, and Now They Are in Suburban Parks and Backyards

Blacklegged ticks carrying Lyme disease are now found in all 88 Ohio counties and nearly all Indiana counties. 2026 CAPC forecast flags Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio as expanding risk zones.

Medical Daily

The DRC Ebola Outbreak Has Reached 1,792 Cases and 625 Deaths, and U.S. Airport Screening Expires in Eight Days

ECDC confirms 1,792 Ebola cases and 625 deaths in DRC as of July 9, 2026. U.S. entry restrictions expire around July 21. No vaccine exists for the Bundibugyo strain.

The Guardian - US

Trump officials accused of stacking top chemical safety board with industry ‘mouthpieces’

Public health advocates warn of conflicts of interests and say panel likely to provide justification for key rollbacks

The Economic Times

India seeks to quash Adani airport's nicotine pouch court challenge citing illegality, health risk

India's government argues Adani Group's airport sale of nicotine pouches violates drug laws. The government asserts these sales pose a serious public health risk to citizens. Adani Group is challenging the official finding that they broke the law. The case could set a precedent for regulating nicotine pouch sales at…

International Business Times UK

Britain's Summer of Heatwaves May Be Far From Over as Forecasters Warn of More Hot Weather

The UK is likely to experience more heatwaves this summer, with forecasters predicting above-average temperatures due to climate change, raising public health concerns and highlighting climate-related risks.

The Guardian - UK

Flawed disciplinary cases at work cost UK economy £28.5bn a year, doctors say

Poorly handled investigations should be treated as threat to public health and damage not just staff involved, report says

The Conversation

How Canada’s vaccine infrastructure helped guard against infectious disease during the FIFA World Cup

As World Cup fans cheer at the quarterfinals, concerns remain about the health of Norway’s players, several of whom are recovering from what turned out to be mild illness. Other international players had expressed concern earlier about measles in the Americas.

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