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Social isolation and loneliness linked to poor health – our study could help explain why

Numerous studies have shown that social isolation and loneliness are associated with an increased risk of early death, on a scale comparable to other known risk factors such as smoking and obesity. This year, the US surgeon general declared social isolation and loneliness to be a significant public health concern.

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Ignore the Johnson and Sunak circus: these are the real lessons from the Covid inquiry

If we are to be prepared for the next pandemic, we need competent leaders, functional testing and trust in the science, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at Edinburgh University

The Guardian - UK

The climate crisis will amplify the UK’s existing health inequalities

A public health agency report issues a stark warning: the impact of changing climate on health is proportionately negative to the most disadvantaged

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Is Economic Freedom Good for Public Health?

New research on how the growth of government may affect public health, even if only indirectly.

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Health: Vitamin D supplements do not protect children bones from fracture: Study

Vitamin D supplements do not strengthen bones or protect children with vitamin D deficiency from fractures, according to a large clinical trial undertaken by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Queen Mary University of London. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India’s alarming ‘fixed dose combination’ problem

Pharmaceutical companies in India use these fixed dose combination drugs to escape liability under multiple laws without much concern for public health

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State government issues gazette notification on Kerala Public Health Act 2023

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Australia's first mobile cooling hub is ready for searing heat this summer – and people who are homeless helped design it

Heatwaves are a major public health hazard. Socially disadvantaged people are especially exposed to extreme heat and other impacts of climate change. Many people experiencing homelessness – more than 120,000 on any given day in Australia – are exposed to extreme temperatures sleeping on the street, in cars or tents,…

The Conversation

New Zealand's Indigenous people are furious over plans to snuff out anti-smoking laws

A year ago, New Zealand enacted what are perhaps the world's toughest anti-smoking laws. The new conservative government plans a repeal — and an end the Maori Health Authority. Protests have ensued.

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$Vitamin D supplements do not shield children's bones from fracture: Research$

Vitamin D supplements do not shield children's bones from fracture: Research

According to a significant clinical experiment conducted by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Queen Mary University of London, vitamin D supplements do not strengthen bones or shield kids with vitamin D insufficiency from fractures. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Extreme Weather Poses Global Threat to Hospitals

Public health experts stress that the potential closure of hospitals due to extreme weather events goes beyond immediate health concerns.

International Business Times UK

Public health errors: Why it's crucial to understand what they are before assessing COVID-19 responses

Joe Vipond, a Canadian emergency room physician who was a strong supporter of masking during the pandemic, said in a speech last year that the slow recognition that COVID-19 is spread by airborne transmission resulted in what is likely “the most egregious public health error in modern history.”

The Conversation

Childhood pneumonia is surging in many countries – while the germs causing it are known, the effects of co-infections aren't

You may have heard reports about outbreaks of pneumonia affecting children in the Netherlands, Denmark and parts of the US and China, which are higher than usual for this time of year. Parents are keeping a watchful eye on the news, while public health officials monitor the global incidence of…

The Conversation

Tackling climate change can improve public health in Africa – new report highlights how

African countries can simultaneously address climate change and improve public health by reducing air pollution. In many cases these actions also have other societal, economic, environment or health benefits.

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The transformative benefits of population-level genome sequencing | Explained

A revolutionary shift in genomics tech has enabled population-scale sequencing, leading to unprecedented insights into humans’ genetic diversity. UK's 100K Genome project, deCODE's Icelandic effort, Diversity Human Genome Initiative, AllofUS, 1+ Million Genomes, 3M African Genomes, Emirati genome programme, GenomeAsia, IndiGen, and GenomeIndia - all aim to sequence lakhs of…

The Guardian - UK

We need resources to fight health impacts of climate crisis, Africans tell Cop28

Continent must have more resilient health systems and local vaccine manufacturing to prevent next pandemic, says public health body

Evening Standard

Boy, 14, poisoned after eating yew tree berries on park stroll

A coroner hit out at the 'illogical' decision not to issue a public health warning about the potentially lethal danger of eating yew tree berries

The Hindu

Pourakarmikas stage protest

Mysuru civic workers staged a demo to demand regularisation of services. They argued that their work is essential for public health. Former Mayor Narayan led the agitation, and submitted a charter of demands including regularisation of 544 UGD workers, abrogation of outsourcing, health cards, rest rooms, and scholarships.

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‘Disgusting stench’: the Queenslanders fighting for clean, fresh air

Residents say they are ‘sick and tired’ of foul smell that hangs over their Ipswich homes and have called for public health inquiry

Medical Daily

World AIDS Day: Know Signs, Stages Of HIV And Steps for Prevention

World AIDS Day targets to address one of the most pressing global public health challenges, which currently has no cure.

The Guardian - US

Proposed EPA rules require US cities to replace lead water pipes within 10 years

Strongest overhaul of rules in over three decades will cost billions as Biden administration moves to prevent public health crises

The Hindu

Centre trying to snatch Kerala’s gains in health sector: Pinarayi

CM Vijayan accuses Centre of trying to steal credit for Kerala's health sector gains. He says Centre wants to rebrand State's PHCs as 'Ayushman Arogya Mandir'. Kerala has one PHC sub-centre for 1,919 people, one PHC for 12,844 people, one CHC for 47,155 people. State spends ₹10,000 cr annually on…

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Mangaluru based CHD Group to lead global delegation at COP28 in UAE

CHD Group will lead a 7-member delegation of experts from South Asia, Africa and Iran to the blue zone of the high-level meetings, and engage with different stakeholders around the globe in discussions pertaining to public health consequences of climate change, just energy transition, fossil fuel reduction and food security…

The Hindu

Telangana reports one positive COVID-19 case, officials say nothing to worry

Telangana reported one COVID-19 case on Nov 28. Health Dept. said daily bulletin is routine, with avg. 1-2 cases. Latest bulletin showed 1 positive case, 1 recovery, 4 under isolation, 415 samples tested & 35 reports pending. Union Health Ministry issued letter to review public health & hospital preparedness. Directive…

The Hindu

Kerala Chief Minister flays Governor for referring seven Bills for Presidential consideration

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticizes Governor Arif Mohammed Khan for referring seven pending Bills to President for consideration, raising doubts about his respect for Supreme Court. SC was to consider Kerala's plea against Governor for inordinately holding eight Bills. Khan approved Public Health Bill considering its social impact &…

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