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Top signs and symptoms of Valley fever spreading in California

Valley fever cases have been on rise after the outbreak affected at least 19 people who attended Lightning in a Bottle music festival, a six-day event, near Bakersfield in May, according to California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

The Times of India

Teen Vaping Rates Drop To Historic Lows In 2024

Recent data shows a significant decrease in adolescent vaping rates, highlighting positive public health progress.

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The Guardian - UK

Will Labour resist the ‘killer tactics’ of industry’s enemies of public health?

A new report lays down a challenge to Keir Starmer to take on vested interests of food, drink and tobacco companies

The Guardian - UK

UK MPs urged to give up freebies from tobacco, alcohol and junk food firms

Health groups challenge Keir Starmer to ban firms behind ‘unhealthy products’ from lobbying by giving gifts

The Guardian - US

US repeating Covid mistakes with bird flu as spread raises alarm, experts say

Public health experts warn ‘overinflated view of abilities’ and restrictive laws could make next outbreak more lethal

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Israel's war in Gaza poses polio risks

Public health organizations call for a ceasefire to distribute humanitarian aid and to address growing health risks

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Breathless episode 1 recap: a healthcare system under pressure

Breathless episode 1 shows a public healthcare system suffering and a notable patient.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal seeks to rein in polluting illegal gold mining along Mali border

Senegal has suspended mining activities along the Falémé river, which forms part of its southeastern border with Mali, in a bid to preserve the environment and protect public health. However, enforcing the ban won’t be easy.

The Times of India

Living in Delhi? One might lose 12 years due to this silent killer

Delhi's air pollution, a scary topic to unfold, is not just an environmental issue; it's a public health emergency that could instantly reduce the life expectancy of its residents by as much as 12 years. According to the latest Air Quality Life Index 2024 report by the Energy Policy Institute…

Fortune

Parental stress is so debilitating, the surgeon general has declared it a public health issue

“Chasing these unreasonable expectations has left many families feeling exhausted, burned out, and perpetually behind,” Dr. Vivek Murthy says.

The Independent UK

'Crisis pregnancy centers' sue Massachusetts for campaign targeting their anti-abortion practices

A conservative law firm is suing Massachusetts Gov_ Maura Healey over an initiative the state launched earlier this summer targeting “crisis pregnancy centers” that Healey calls strictly “anti-abortion.”

The Independent UK

Africa has almost 4,000 new mpox cases in a week, but the wait for vaccines continues

Africa's public health body is seeing a rapid increase in mpox cases, with almost 4,000 reported on the continent in the last week

The Conversation

Children and the internet: helping kids navigate this modern minefield

The United States’ most senior public health official, surgeon-general Vivek Murthy, believes social media platforms should come with warning labels. The United Nations’ education, science and culture agency says smartphones should be banned in schools. Chinese regulators are pushing to limit children’s smartphone use to just two hours a day.

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