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Are the British and Irish really world-beating fruit and veg eaters? I doubt it

As a public health expert, I’m sorry to say that recent eye-catching claims about our diets are probably misleading, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at Edinburgh University

The Guardian - UK

'Say Something' tip line in schools flags gun violence threats, study finds

A new study in Pediatrics shows that an anonymous tip line for students is catching some gun threats before they can escalate. It is part of an effort to treat gun violence as a public health problem.

WEKU

What would a second Trump presidency look like for health care?

The former president is reviving campaign promises to undo Obamacare, an idea that fizzled during his first time in office. Based on his record, here's what else he might do in health policy.

WEKU

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ICMR starts revising current National Essential Diagnostics List for first time

ICMR has begun the process of revising the current National Essential Diagnostics List, saying that considerable time has passed since the first such list was released in 2019

The Hindu

From stress to environmental toxins: Understanding the causes of Cancer surge in millennials

In recent years, a concerning trend has emerged in the health landscape: a notable increase in cancer diagnoses among millennials. Typically associated with older age groups, cancer's rise among those born between 1981 and 1996 has left researchers puzzled and public health officials alarmed.

The Times of India

A surgeon general report once cleared the air about smoking. Is it time for one on vaping?

Sixty years ago, the U.S. surgeon general released a report that settled a longstanding public debate about the dangers of cigarettes and led to huge changes in smoking in America

The Independent UK

Spina Bifida cases a major public health challenge in Maharashtra and India

Mumbai, India - Spina bifida cases have become a major public health burden in Maharashtra and across India, with an alarming 4-5 cases reported per 1000 live births. The centre aims to provide critical medical intervention for infants or children diagnosed with spina bifida, offering hope for families who currently…

The Times of India

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‘Disease X’ could cause the next pandemic, according to the WHO—or Ebola, SARS, or Nipah. 9 pathogens researchers are keeping a watchful eye on

'Disease X' isn't a threat yet, as far as we know. Here are nine other pandemic threats the World Health Organization is keeping a watchful eye on.

Fortune

Synthetic opioids could fuel ‘second wave’ of UK drug deaths crisis, experts warn

Government urged to act as experts sound the alarm on nitazenes, with 54 deaths in past six months likely ‘tip of the iceberg’

The Independent UK

The US once withheld syphilis treatment from hundreds of Black men in the name of science. Newly public records are helping us understand how it could happen

In 1972, a whistleblower revealed that the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) had withheld syphilis treatment from hundreds of Black men as part of a 40-year study observing the natural course of the disease. The experiment’s subjects – the majority of whom were sharecroppers from rural Alabama – believed…

The Conversation

Illinois abortions for out-of-state patients soar after Roe v. Wade is overturned

Nearly 17,000 patients came to Illinois from other states to receive abortions since 2022, according to the Department of Public Health’s annual abortion statistics report.

Chicago Sun-Times

Are antibiotics over-prescribed in India?

As India carries one of the largest burdens of drug-resistant pathogens worldwide, The Hindu Parley discusses whether antibiotics are being over-prescribed in the country

The Hindu

OPINION - London's vaccination rates are terrible and measles is on the rise — it's time to act

Seven years ago the World Health Organisation declared that measles was “eliminated” from Britain. This was an approximation, of course — it meant jumpy public health authorities were able to catch the disease in time when it snuck in at airports or harbours. This seems like a tricky thing to…

Evening Standard

Draft bill on cannabis control not finished

The drafting of the new cannabis and hemp control bill is still not complete and it has not yet been forwarded to the cabinet for approval, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said on Wednesday.

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The Times of India

Cervical cancer in India: Here are the reasons behind the rise of the disease

Cervical cancer has witnessed a concerning rise in India, raising alarm bells within the public health sector. The number of cancer cases in the country is projected to go up from 14.6 lakh in 2022 to 15.7 lakh in 2025, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Cancer Registry…

The Hindu

Centre’s reluctance to pay its share affecting NHM schemes in State: Veena

Health Minister Veena George said on Tuesday that the Central government’s alleged reluctance to contribute its share in the State’s public health sector had impeded several NHM schemes.

The Conversation

Rabies is an ancient, unpredictable and potentially fatal disease − two rabies researchers explain how to protect yourself

A feral kitten in Omaha, Nebraska, tested positive for rabies in November 2023. It died of the raccoon variant of the virus, which is typically found only in the Appalachian Mountains. Detecting this variant hundreds of miles away in the Midwest raised concerns about a potential outbreak and launched a…

The Independent UK

New Mexico justices hear challenge to public health ban on guns in public parks and playgrounds

Advocates for gun rights are urging the New Mexico Supreme Court to block emergency orders by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham that temporarily ban firearms at public parks and playgrounds by treating gun violence as a public health crisis

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Alarming surge in measles and polio linked to migrant crisis

Medical experts are concerned about the rising cases of measles and polio in the US, pointing to immigration and vaccine hesitancy as potential causes. Pub...

The Hindu

Mindless scrolling can disturb quality of cognitive processing: NIMHANS researchers

Understand the psychosocial factors associated with "mindless scrolling syndrome" with a team of researchers from NIMHANS. Review article published in Journal of Public Health and Primary Care.

WEKU

To help young people with #mentalhealth, researchers team up with TikTok influencers

Harvard professors wanted to flood social media with evidence-based information about conditions like anxiety and depression. So they turned to the people who already know how to go viral.

The Guardian - US

US faces ‘tragic’ rise in syphilis cases with life-saving drug in short supply

Incidence of serious sexually transmitted disease at 27-year high and demand for preferred antibiotic is straining manufacture

The Guardian - UK

A public health message for this flu season: please keep your snot to yourself

From Covid to colds, winter viruses are rife. But even in this post-masking era, we can still be considerate of others, says Opinion deputy editor Katy Guest

International Business Times UK

Scientists Discover New Drug That Can Kill Drug-Resistant Bacteria

Antimicrobial resistance is a major public health concern around the world.

Medical Daily

Surge In Scabies Cases In UK Amid Acute Treatment Shortage; Know Signs, Steps To Prevent Infection

The shortage of treatment drugs can lead to rapid spread of infection, causing a public health crisis, health officials warn.

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