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Brain injury after overdose is a hidden epidemic: Recognizing and treating the survivors of the toxic drug crisis

The toxic drug crisis is Canada’s longest-standing public health emergency, but many are unaware of the brain injury epidemic that underlies it. June is brain injury awareness month, and as researchers investigating the intersections between brain injury, mental health and substance use, we want to shed light on one of…

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Results are looking promising for a combined COVID and flu vaccine. Here’s how it could benefit public health

Earlier this week, Moderna announced positive results for its phase 3 clinical trial of a combined vaccine against COVID and influenza.

The Conversation

How a little brown bird could sound the alarm on lead poisoning in Australian children

Recent public health threats such as COVID, and the current bird flu outbreak in Victoria, show we can’t separate human health from the natural environment. Our research examining the link between lead exposure in house sparrows and children is another sobering reminder of this shared health burden.

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Southern Florida Bracing For Severe Flooding And Extreme Heat

Learn about the flooding and extreme heat in Southern Florida, with record temperatures and public health risks due to climate change.

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Wastewater surveillance reveals pathogens in Detroit’s population, helping monitor and predict disease outbreaks since 2017

Wastewater surveillance hit the big time during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when officials started using this technique to monitor local virus levels. But my colleagues and I had been exploring wastewater’s promise as a public health tool years before anyone had heard of SARS-CoV-2.

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Are presidents good role models for vaccination uptake? DRC study shows only if they’re trusted, and people get to know about it

Immunisation is considered one of the most cost-effective public health interventions, saving millions of lives each year, and benefiting the health of the wider community through herd immunity.

The Conversation

More Evidence that Bans on Flavored Vaping Products May Increase Teen Smoking

Policies that increase the use of traditional cigarettes are unlikely to improve public health.

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Landmark Lawsuit Proceeds Against New Mexico For Oil Pollution

Lawsuit in New Mexico challenges state's handling of oil and gas pollution, raising concerns over environmental protection and public health.

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Urgent E coli health warning as more than 100 cases linked to ‘nationally distributed’ food

More than 100 E coli cases in a fortnight are thought to have been spread via food distributed across the country

The Independent UK

Man In Mexico Dies From Rare Strain Of Bird Flu

A man in Mexico City dies from H5N2 bird flu, raising concerns about potential public health risks. Learn about the distinct strain and surveillance efforts.

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Latino, Black neighborhoods across the U.S. see less access to pharmacies compared to other groups

Pharmacies across the U.S. have rapidly closed over the past year, leaving minority communities with little access to public health services.

Latin Times

'Racism is a global public health crisis': Author Layal Liverpool says racist ideas still pervade medicine, and that hurts all of us

In a new book, Layal Liverpool discusses how addressing racial biases in medicine and upending ideas like the "inferior Black pelvis" will lead to a healthier world.

LiveScience

Why is Britain turning into the under-40s diabetes capital of the world?

Education about the risks of being overweight means nothing if people have no access to healthy food or places to exercise, says global public health expert Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

News outlets producing ‘covert marketing’ for McDonald’s, KFC and Domino’s, study finds

Exclusive: Researchers also say ‘implied endorsement’ raises public health concerns, given poor nutritional quality of the foods

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Sierra Leone’s bushmeat markets pose serious health hazards – we studied two for six months to find solutions

You are walking through the bustling centre of Bo, Sierra Leone’s third largest city.

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Rotting sargassum is choking the Caribbean’s white sand beaches, fueling an economic and public health crisis

The Caribbean’s sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and vibrant coral reefs filled with an amazing variety of sea creatures have long been the pride of the islands.

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Congresswoman Dingell Condemns Attacks On Dr. Fauci's Credibility

Debbie Dingell criticizes disrespectful behavior towards Dr. Fauci, emphasizes unity in addressing public health challenges, and calls for trust in scienti...

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Dr. Fauci Emphasizes Need For Improved Pandemic Preparedness In US

Dr. Fauci discusses the US pandemic response, emphasizing the need for better coordination and data sharing between federal and local health agencies.

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Congressional Hearing Reveals Healthcare Disagreements And Preparedness Concerns

Congressional hearing examines criticisms of pandemic response, government overreach, and challenges in managing COVID-19 crisis.

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Fauci Reveals Death Threats Against Family, Fears For Profession

Dr. Fauci's disclosure of serious threats and safety concerns for public health officials and their families during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Congressman Raskin Defends Dr. Fauci Amid Republican Criticism

Congressman Raskin expresses concern over treatment of Dr. Fauci by Republican colleagues, highlighting political tensions in public health issues.

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UK politics: SNP’s Swinney warns general election will be ‘the biggest challenge for years’ – as it happened

New leader tells activists in Glasgow that they must demonstrate the ‘relevance’ of independence to the cost of living crisis

International Business Times

Experts Warn Of Heat Risks As India's Temperatures Climb Again

Extreme temperatures across India are having their worst impact in the country's teeming megacities, experts said Thursday, warning that the heat is fast becoming a public health crisis.

Salon

Farmworkers exposed to bird flu

Many dairy worker advocates believe H5N1 has spread to more people than is being reported

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Why using dating apps for public health messaging is an ethical dilemma

Dating apps are not just about finding love or hooking up. They’re becoming increasingly important in the communication of public health messaging, particularly sexual health.

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