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Parental rights law could thwart fight against HIV - Roll Call

A new Tennessee parental rights law could have unintended consequences in a state that already has seen rising cases of HIV and syphilis.

Roll Call

Parliamentary inquiry to 'delve deeper' into loneliness

The NSW government says a new parliamentary inquiry will look into the public health issue of loneliness across the state.

AAP

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Advocates For Mental Health

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy addresses gun violence, mental health, tech impact, and loneliness in public health advocacy.

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Thousands protest in Serbia’s Belgrade against lithium mining project

Protesters say they fear project by mining giant Rio Tinto would pollute water sources and endanger public health.

Al Jazeera

Africa mpox outbreak sparks health emergency warning

At least 16 countries have seen mpox infections as experts weigh option to declare public health emergency

The Independent UK

Deadlier Mpox Strain Spreads In Africa, Global Health Concerns

A deadlier strain of mpox in Africa sparks global health concern. WHO considers public health emergency.

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Mpox outbreak puts Africa on brink of official public health emergency

African disease control centre urges ‘collective and collaborative approach’ after cases rise by 160% year on year

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Hepatitis A discovered in North Lanarkshire as health officials launch investigation

Public health officials are investigating a small number of cases of hepatitis A in North Lanarkshire.

The National (Scotland)

WHO lists pandemic potential pathogens

Additions with pandemic potential include dengue and mpox viruses

Salon

EPA Halts Sale Of Harmful Pesticide DCPA To Protect Babies

EPA takes emergency action to halt sale of DCPA pesticide due to risks to unborn babies, emphasizing the need to protect public health.

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WHO may declare new, deadlier mpox outbreak an international emergency

The World Health Organization will soon convene a committee to decide if the ongoing mpox outbreak constitutes a "public health emergency of international concern."

LiveScience

Ethnicity, race and health equity: 3 lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical need for robust and equitable public health systems in Canada that address the population’s diverse needs. One of the most glaring issues during the pandemic was the lack of standardized definitions and consistent data collection methods regarding ethnicity and race within the health…

The Conversation

Exclude drinks industry from alcohol policy planning, UK campaigners urge

Drinks business accused of ‘interfering’ with past efforts to reduce harms as alcohol deaths hit record high

The Guardian - UK

Overview of hepatitis types (A, B, C, D, and E) and their prevalence in India

Hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver, is caused by various viruses, with Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E being the most common types. Each type differs in its transmission mode, severity, and prevalence. In India, hepatitis poses a significant public health challenge due to its widespread occurrence and impact…

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Study finds strains of tuberculosis that are most infectious

According to a recent study evaluating how various strains migrate across mixed populations in cosmopolitan cities, the chances of an exposed person becoming infected with TB vary depending on whether the human and the bacterium share a hometown. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Paris 2024 Must Leave A Transformative Public Health Legacy In France And Beyond

After much anticipation, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are now underway, with the first competitions on 24 July followed two days later by the groundbreaking opening ceremony on the River Seine.

The Independent UK

Heat deaths of people without air conditioning, often in mobile homes, underscore energy inequity

Advocates say air conditioning is no longer a luxury but a public health and affordability issue

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Study Reveals Rising Cancer Rates Among Young Adults

Study in The Lancet Public Health reveals rising cancer rates among younger generations in the US, with 17 types more prevalent in Generation X and millenn...

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Massachusetts governor says Steward Health Care must give 120-day notice before closing hospitals

Gov. Maura Healey says she is pressing Steward Health Care to adhere to a state Department of Public Health regulation that hospital owners must give 120 days notice before any medical facility can close in Massachusetts

The Conversation

Changes to U.S. dog import regulations: What they are and why they matter for dogs and for people

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is implementing new border rules for dogs entering the United States as of Aug. 1. However, the new rules going into effect are not as onerous as the ones originally planned.

Newcastle Herald

A killer cycle is taxing the public health system

'Waiting lists to see a specialist are six months'.

The Guardian - UK

Ozempic or Wegovy can be a godsend, but their non-medical use is alarming

Semaglutides are powerful drugs that carry risks, not tools for rapid weight loss, says professor of public health Devi Sridhar

The Times of India

Hepatitis B and C: Understanding these silent epidemics

Hepatitis B and C are often referred to as silent epidemics due to their ability to remain asymptomatic for long periods while causing significant liver damage. Both viruses are major global health concerns, with millions of people affected worldwide. In India, these infections pose a substantial public health challenge, given…

Salon

Climate change's impact on hunger

"Hunger and food insecurity are no longer merely benchmarks of public health. They are symptoms of a warming world"

Inverse

What The Legacy Of Nutrition Facts Labels Can Tell Us About The Food We Eat

The history of the Nutrition Facts label shows us how we got to this somewhat confusing, but helpful, set of facts printed on our food stuffs.

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