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Biden administration allocates $306m in its final days for bird flu response

‘Critical’ funding comes as H5N1 outbreak intensifies and will go toward developing a response to the virus

The Guardian - US

Something big is happening in the world of contraception. It’s going backwards

A backlash is growing – some women are turning to apps or other methods, but a disturbing number seem to be giving up on birth control altogether, says Guardian Opinion deputy head Barbara Speed

The Guardian - UK

Where people live, work and play has ‘profound impact’ on health – report

The wealthier people are, the more likely they are to have access to places that keep them healthy, the Royal Society for Public Health said.

The Independent UK

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Ministers urged to extend free flu jabs to people in their 50s

About two thirds of those at-risk for influenza are yet to be vaccinated this winter, according to Public Health Scotland.

The Independent UK

Los Angeles Wildfires: Evacuees To Receive Help With Medications

Efforts to assist wildfire evacuees in replacing lost medications through on-site medical support.

Top News

Vaccine hesitancy among pet owners is growing – a public health expert explains why that matters

When most people think about vaccines, they typically think about humans: Experts warn that when large numbers of people are unvaccinated, it can lead to severe consequences, including disease outbreaks and higher rates of illness and death, particularly among the most vulnerable. The economic costs to society can also be…

The Conversation

Be Skeptical of 'Beneficially Coercive' New Rules for Booze

A New York Times essay helps illustrate why the surgeon general's new report on alcohol and cancer leaves out crucial context and nuance.

Reason

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Sierra Leone declares emergency over mpox outbreak

The West African country has confirmed two cases of mpox in recent days.

Al Jazeera

Is it seasonal influenza or bird flu?

Public health experts weigh in on the current state of testing for bird flu amid rising cases of influenza A

Salon

Flu: who is at risk in England and what precautions are recommended?

As critical incidents are declared in multiple hospitals, we look at testing and protection advice

The Guardian - UK

US Department Of Health Declares Public Health Emergency In California

US Department of Health and Human Services declares public health emergency for California in response to wildfires, providing crucial support for healthca...

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A new study about fluoridated water and lowered IQs in kids is prompting debate

The findings point to a clear relationship between fluoridated water exposure and lowered IQ for children.

Fortune

How worried should we be about RFK Jr as health secretary? Ask Florida

Florida’s surgeon general Joseph Ladapo has given free rein to his own unorthodox views on vaccines and public health

The Guardian - US

EPA to require municipal waste incinerators monitor for toxic emissions

New rule hailed as major step toward reining in source of local toxic air pollution that hits low-income neighborhoods

The Guardian - US

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Dynamite News

TB Elimination Programme: States, UTs to organise exclusive campaign

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has written to all the states and the Union Territories (UTs) to organise a 100-day intensified campaign on tuberculosis (TB). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Xavier Becerra's Legacy And Advice For Successor

Outgoing health official reflects on progress and challenges in public health during his tenure, highlighting achievements and persistent issues in the U.S...

The Guardian - US

Health experts rally for ‘call to arms’ to protect children from toxic chemicals

In new paper in the New England Journal of Medicine, leading researchers to propose action to protect kids

The Independent UK

Exercising in year before diagnosis can cut odds of cancer progressing – study

Researchers said the promotion of exercise ‘can yield important benefits’ not only in cancer progression but also prevention and management.

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Hawaii Governor Lobbies Against RFK Jr. For HHS Secretary

Hawaii Governor Josh Green opposes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS Secretary nomination due to anti-vaccine views, emphasizing public health protection.

Al Jazeera

US reports first death linked to bird flu in Louisiana

The late patient had been hospitalised in December with severe respiratory symptoms after contact with infected birds.

Al Jazeera

Why does the US surgeon general want cancer warnings on alcohol bottles?

The text-only warning of cancer risks would be the first change to alcohol warning labels in the last 35 years.

LiveScience

Pet cats in Los Angeles County are catching bird flu from raw food, milk

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has warned that raw pet food products have tested positive for bird flu and sickened pet cats in the area.

The Guardian - UK

Rise in UK deaths expected as Met Office warns of snow and ice

UK public health agency issues amber alert for social care in England, as country braces itself for heavy snow

The Guardian - UK

Are we ready for another pandemic?

After Covid-19, world leaders agreed to work together to strengthen global health systems, but negotiations on a new agreement have stalled

The Guardian - UK

Bird flu, brain rot and booze – the health issues you’ll be hearing more about in 2025

Will there be another pandemic, how will the world deal with social media, and is any alcohol good for you, asks Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

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