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Expert Who Predicted COVID Crisis Sounds Alarm on 'Drug Resistant' Bird Flu with 'Pandemic Potential' After Teen Tests Positive

The former public health official who filed a whistleblower complaint against the Trump administration is ringing the alarm again.

Latin Times

Trump taps RFK Jr. to lead HHS - Roll Call

After promising to let him "go wild" on public health agencies, President-elect Donald Trump nominates RFK Jr. for HHS secretary.

Roll Call

RFK Jr.'s 'MAHA' views offer clues into how health policies might change

President-elect Donald Trump has said he will let RFK Jr. “go wild” on health care.

Fortune

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Quincy Jones's cause of death revealed

Quincy Jones' death certificate has been released by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

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Lack of availability of baby formula creating ‘public health crisis’, says MP

Labour’s Chris Webb described the growing trend of ‘formula foraging’ as low-income parents attempted to feed their children.

The Independent UK

FDA Commissioner Urges Strong Belief In Evidence For Successor

Dr. Robert Califf emphasizes evidence-based public health decision making amidst concerns about political influence and potential changes under the new adm...

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Valencia floods: How to prevent a natural disaster from becoming a public health crisis

On 29 October, the unthinkable happened to thousands of people in the province of Valencia – in a matter of minutes, they went from going about their daily lives to being submerged or swept away by floodwaters, with many losing everything they own. A massive area of both countryside and…

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Less than half of eligible people received NHS ‘midlife MOT’ since 2019, says watchdog

Health check, which looks for signs of illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes, is available to people over 40

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s promises to overhaul health agencies with RFK met with some optimism and widespread expert dismay

The Independent UK

Fewer than half take part in NHS midlife MOT – report

Experts said that if more people took up the offer, it would ‘save lives and public money’.

The Independent UK

'La Alemana,' Regional Leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, Is Captured In Mexico

Authorities said "La Alemana" had an active arrest warrant since 2021. She stands accused of unlawful possession of firearms and crimes against public health

Latin Times

FDA urges more cinnamon product recalls

The products are part of the agency's ongoing public health alert concerning cinnamon with elevated lead levels

Salon

Public health communication strategy for gambling harm needed in the ACT

Researchers have made the recommendation in a new report.

The Canberra Times

Rise in NICs will endanger public health services

Letters: While the NHS has been given an exemption to the NIC increase, health services commissioned outside the health service have not, says Greg Fell

The Guardian - UK

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Why the Trump administration will be bad for Americans’ health

Experts say president-elect is likely to oppose policies such as universal healthcare and measures to reduce smoking

The Independent UK

H5N1 bird flu might be more prevalent among humans than public health data shows

The number of infected dairy herds in California jumped up again on Monday as the outbreak continues

The Guardian - US

Bird flu infections more widespread among US dairy workers than thought – study

Rate of dairy workers with antibodies to bird flu significantly higher than known cases of virus

The Guardian - UK

Great Britain ‘lags behind’ Europe on betting ad regulation, says gambling charity

Public health concerns fuel restrictions across comparable markets, yet laws remain ‘lenient’

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RFK's war on public health under Trump

Many experts fear Kennedy’s anti-vaccine and anti-establishment ideals could completely derail public health

The Guardian - UK

Think you know how bad Trump unleashed will be? Look at the evidence: it will be even worse

The last time was awful, but now that seems a mere dress rehearsal. From a public health crisis to the end of Nato, the threats are clear, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

Salon

Third of Americans distrust COVID shots

“It is critical to maintain, or rebuild where necessary, trust in public health,” the study authors warned

The Conversation

If Trump puts RFK Jr in charge of health, get ready for a distorted reality, where global health suffers

A key figure in Donald Trump’s election campaign and a likely figure in his incoming administration is Robert F. Kennedy Jr, or RFK Jr for short. After abandoning his own tilt at president, the prominent anti-vaxxer endorsed and campaigned for Trump, helping propel him to victory.

The Conversation

How to quell the sharp rise in youth violence in Canada

In Toronto, rising public fears of violence on transportation and in neighbourhoods are underscored by alarming statistics: shootings have surged 58 per cent compared to last year. There were 28 fatal shootings in the first half of 2024, up from 16 in 2023.

Fortune

RFK Jr. is expected to join Trump's government after warning the 'FDA’s war on public health is about to end,' telling all employees to 'pack your bags'

Kennedy wants to “make America healthy again.”

The Independent UK

RFK Jr picked to lead health agencies. Doctors warned it could trigger disease outbreaks

Public health advocates are warning against an incoming powder keg of misinformation and conspiracy theories

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