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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.

Inverse

Turkey's plan to cull street dogs provokes fury across political lines

A new law that threatens to cull millions of street dogs in Turkey has sparked nationwide anger. While President Recep Tayyip Erdogan insists the strays are a public health risk, critics say the move is an attempt to distract from bigger problems.

Radio France Internationale

World Hepatitis Day 2024: All about viral hepatitis and preventive measures to stop its transmission

Viral hepatitis, a silent killer, is a significant public health concern worldwide. It is an inflammation of the liver caused by various viruses, primarily classified into five types: A, B, C, D, and E. These viruses differ in their modes of transmission, symptoms, and long-term effects.

The Times of India

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Extreme heat poses ‘real risk’ to Spain’s mass tourism industry

Public health adviser says higher temperatures caused by climate crisis pose danger for visitors not used to them

The Guardian - UK

NSW EPA investigates consultant accused of faking contamination reports on childcare centre sites

More than 30 councils relied on reports during development approval process for 135 sites but EPA says no immediate risks to public health identified

The Guardian - AU

Drone food delivery is spreading across Australia. Research suggests we will eat more junk food as a result

Last week, a drone delivery company called Wing (owned by Google’s parent company, Alphabet) started operating in Melbourne. Some 250,000 residents in parts of the city’s eastern suburbs can now order food from cafes and restaurants via the DoorDash app and have it brought to them in minutes by a…

The Conversation

Older people’s risk of abuse is rising. Can an ad campaign protect them?

Elder abuse is an emerging public health and safety issue for communities of high-income countries.

The Conversation

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For our own good: how the psychology of ‘nudging’ pushes us to make healthier choices – and raises ethical dilemmas

On 13 May 2021 Bill de Blasio, then mayor of New York City, held an online press conference where he announced an intriguing agreement between the city and Shake Shack, a local chain of burger restaurants. The aim was to get New Yorkers vaccinated against Covid-19 – each vaccinated individual…

The Conversation

Record Heat Deaths In Arizona's Maricopa County

Maricopa County in Arizona grapples with rising heat-related deaths, prompting urgent public health actions.

Top News

Four years after COVID-19, CDC’s mission divides Capitol Hill - Roll Call

The focus on the CDC reflects a broader Republican scrutiny of public health agencies in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Roll Call

Vaping and mental health are closely linked. That can make quitting even harder

Vaping is in your news feed for its regulation, impact on public health and effects on young people.

The Conversation

Poliovirus detected in Gaza wastewater

The virus threatens to unleash a public health crisis on top of the existing strain from famine and other diseases

Salon

Unveiling the rising concern of skin cancer in India

While skin cancer has historically been less prevalent in India compared to Western countries, recent trends indicate a concerning rise in its incidence across the nation. Despite its subtropical climate and melanin-rich population, India is not immune to the global surge in skin cancer cases. Understanding the factors contributing to…

The Times of India

Recent rise in Scottish Covid cases may have peaked, says expert

THE recent rise in cases of coronavirus in Scotland may have “peaked” according to the latest provisional data, a public health expert has said…

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UK in ‘worse state’ to deal with pandemic than before Covid, say experts

Health professionals argue inequalities, crisis in NHS and pressure in care homes leave Britain vulnerable

Latin Times

California beaches near Mexico border top 'beach bummer' list thanks to Tijuana River

The mayor of San Diego County's Imperial Beach described the issue as "the biggest environmental and public health disaster in the nation that nobody knows of"

The Guardian - UK

The Covid inquiry report makes it clear: Britain was completely and fatally unprepared

The UK must never succumb to such shocking complacency again. Planning for the next pandemic must start now, says global public health expert Devi Sridhar

The Conversation

UK teenagers get two-thirds of their calories from ultra-processed foods – new study

Humans have been processing food for thousands of years. While some processing can increase food’s safety and shelf-life, consuming lots of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is linked to health issues such as obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

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Vance quietly tried to shape public health agenda in Congress - Roll Call

GOP vice-presidential nominee has focused on bills related to opioid addiction, transgender care and increasing autonomy in health care.

Top News

Trump Endorses False Vaccine Theories In Phone Call With Kennedy

Trump's vaccine skepticism in a video highlights the importance of relying on scientific evidence and expert recommendations for public health decisions.

Salon

The history of the nutrition label

"A historian explains the science and politics of translating food into information"

The Conversation

Nutrition Facts labels have a complicated legacy – a historian explains the science and politics of translating food into information

The Nutrition Facts label, that black and white information box found on nearly every packaged food product in the U.S. since 1994, has recently become an icon for consumer transparency.

The Independent UK

Whistleblower Peter Buxtun – who exposed Tuskegee syphilis study – dies aged 86

For 40 years the US Public Health Service conducted a study in which black men were left untreated for syphilis

The Times of India

Infants are dying of whooping cough in Britain: Know what it is and how to protect kids

Whooping cough has killed at least nine children in the UK leaving parents and health authorities in the country worried. Cases of whooping cough have skyrocketed in England this year and experts fear continued outbreaks could lead to serious health consequences for infants and young children if vaccination rates do…

The Conversation

Why increasing Canada’s health budget for preventive and social care makes sense fiscally and medically

Canadian’s interests lie in the wise investment of tax dollars. In health care funding, that means increasing investment in public health programs. To maximize value, these programs should be led by specialized community connectors who link patients with local services and resources.

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