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Who is Jay Bhattacharya, Trump’s anti-lockdown pick to head the NIH?

Bhattacharya would lead the National Institutes of Health, the primary agency in the US for public health research.

Al Jazeera

Researchers of tobacco, alcohol and ultra-processed foods face threats and intimidation – new study

Cancer, heart disease, chronic respiratory conditions, diabetes and stroke now account for nearly three-quarters of all deaths globally. Investigating the causes of these diseases has never been more crucial for public health.

The Conversation

Fear of Trump mangling bird flu response

From gutting federal agencies to favoring profit over public health, here's why public health experts are concerned

Salon

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Who can access abortion in Australia?

Abortion is legal in all Australian states and territories. Women, trans men and gender diverse people with a uterus have the option of taking medication to end a pregnancy, or undergoing surgery.

The Conversation

Mexico President Sheinbaum Vows to Retaliate Against Tariffs in Scathing Letter to Trump

In the letter, Sheinbaum described the U.S. drug crisis as a "national public health issue" and criticized Trump's tariffs as both ineffective and harmful, warning they would jeopardize shared economic interests.

Latin Times

Bird flu found in CA raw milk

The company issued a voluntary recall. It is unknown if H5N1 can be contracted from drinking raw milk

Salon

RFK Jr. will erode children's health

From less vaccinations to physician burn-out, doctors fear the worst under Trump and Kennedy's vision for health

Salon

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Win for those who copped COVID-19 fines

All fines handed out during the pandemic in Australia's most populous state will be reimbursed, except those currently being fought through the courts.

AAP

CDC Urges Continued Focus And Funding For Public Health

Dr. Mandy Cohen emphasizes the importance of CDC's focus, funding, and global efforts to combat health threats.

Top News

Bird flu virus found in raw milk on California farm as RFK Jr continues to advocate its use

California health authorities also reported the nation’s first case of H5 bird flu in a child last week

The Independent UK

Supreme Court Declines Challenge To Graphic Cigarette Warnings

Supreme Court decision on graphic cigarette warnings and FDA's stance on public health promotion.

Top News

Opioid-free surgery treats pain at every physical and emotional level

The opioid crisis remains a significant public health challenge in the United States. In 2022, over 2.5 million American adults had an opioid use disorder, and opioids accounted for nearly 76% of overdose deaths.

The Conversation

A look at how some of Trump's picks to lead health agencies could help carry out Kennedy's overhaul

The people that president-elect Donald Trump has selected to lead federal health agencies in his second administration include a retired congressman, a surgeon and a former talk-show host

The Independent UK

Pandemic lessons for Biden’s COVID czar

Ashish Jha, the former White House Covid-19 response coordinator, discusses the country’s successes and mistakes

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President-Elect Trump Selects Dr. Janette Nesheiwat As Surgeon General

President-elect Trump selects Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as next surgeon general, emphasizing preventive medicine and public health advocacy.

Al Jazeera

WHO says mpox remains public health emergency of international concern

UN health agency says its decision is ‘based on the rising number and continuing geographic spread of cases.’

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Kelly Loeffler Offered Secretary Of Agriculture Role By Trump

President-elect Trump considering Kelly Loeffler for Secretary of Agriculture; potential impact on agriculture industry and public health.

Al Jazeera

Israel bombards Beirut suburbs as fighting rages in southern Lebanon

Five healthcare workers killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, Ministry of Public Health says.

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US towns plunge into debates about fluoride in water

Fights are cropping up nationwide over fluoride in drinking water

The Conversation

Public health surveillance, from social media to sewage, spots disease outbreaks early to stop them fast

A cluster of people talking on social media about their mysterious rashes. A sudden die-off of birds at a nature preserve. A big bump in patients showing up to a city’s hospital emergency rooms.

Al Jazeera

Could RFK Jr, Trump’s presumptive health secretary, ban vaccines?

RFK Jr might try to curb access to vaccines if not able to impose an outright ban but will face pushback, experts say.

Evening Standard

Captain Tom Foundation: What has happened since charity watchdog probe began?

The Captain Tom Foundation was registered in June 2020 as a grant-making charity, for the advancement of public health and wellbeing.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Why more toilets is an urgent public health issue for London

My party trick is I can put a name to the face of every MP from the 2010-15 parliament. This was only vaguely useful a decade ago, and grows ever more redundant as time continues its remorseless march to the heat death of the universe. It may also explain my…

Roll Call

CDC director looks to future of public health with worry - Roll Call

With two months left in her tenure, CDC Director Mandy Cohen is trying to make the case for her agency and for public health in America.

Evening Standard

London Loo Alliance: More public toilets is crucial public health matter

‘Public toilets are the hallmark of a civilised society,’ said one campaigner. ‘The Romans understood this, but our local authorities don’t seem to.’

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