Public health

Public health

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall stated that changes to Personal Independence Payment (Pip) will only apply to new claimants, and existing recipients' payments will not be frozen.

"This is an incredible breach of trust and our utmost priority is the wellbeing of the children and families affected by this disturbing case."

The National Weather Service says these dams are colloquially known as "drowning machines." They extend across a river from bank to bank and are designed so that water continuously flows past the crest of the dam.

"Across the board, our research showed that government actions to defund scientific work and conduct massive layoffs in science and health agencies are not being met with strong public support."

Reducing federal support for Medicaid - the largest payer of mental health and substance use disorder treatment - would be a sign of retreat.

Barking Birth Centre is pausing births and urgent maternity care, shifting resources to Newham Hospital's maternity unit, leading to additional travel for mothers.

Federal law requires any supplements containing iron to come in packaging that young children can't easily open due to the threat of an accidental overdose.

The analysis assumed a system-wide framework, focusing on prevention and diversion, rapid rehousing and permanent supportive housing. Without new funding, emergency shelter capacity would be reduced.

The Covid inquiry will start examining the impact of the pandemic on care services for elderly and disabled people on Monday.

We treat and see and care for a lot of people who are unseen in the community. A lot of behavioral health crises, a lot of justice-involved folks, a lot of elderly, a lot of people without transportation. And we are truly a lifeline for those folks.

"What is set in stone is we are absolutely going to build something," Deputy County Executive Consuelo Hernandez stated, emphasizing the necessity of addressing deteriorating jail facilities and community needs.

Health care workers at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital strike against plans to dissolve their union contracts, fearing job security and wage cuts.

The truth is that most of the families that receive food from us are already working families, but they don't make enough money to be able to thrive in...

California will receive up to $440 million to fund addiction treatment and other services under a nationwide settlement agreement announced Monday with Purdue Pharma.

A 37-year-old woman was in waist-deep water when she was bitten on the right foot, transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Victims now come from 66 countries across all continents, highlighting what Interpol describes as a 'global crisis' involving hundreds of thousands of people.

Failure to wear a seat belt carries a fixed charge fine of €120 and three penalty points. Someone convicted in court of not wearing a seat belt faces a €2,500 fine and five penalty points.

It seems to me that this is an unnatural death. The provisional cause of death has been given as toxicity caused by alcohol and six other drugs.

The Nazis systematically killed an estimated six million Jews in the Holocaust. Today, just over 220,000 Holocaust survivors remain worldwide, according to the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.

An unimaginable tragedy unfolded as two heroic firefighters paid the ultimate price while bravely responding to an arson fire, revealing the unforeseen dangers they face daily.

On June 25, Pinellas County residents faced severe thunderstorms that brought hail, heavy winds, and a tornado through the streets.

Fleet electrification and infrastructure modernization are key challenges faced by public transport operators across Europe today. BVG is tackling them in an exemplary way, consistently investing in the best zero-emission solutions available on the market.

Tobacco must disappear from places where there are children. A park, a beach, a school - these are places to play, learn and breathe. Not for smoking.

"Even after six years in Brazil as The Washington Post's Rio de Janeiro bureau chief, I confess one of my first thoughts was stubbornly American. Out of the murkiness, it came with sudden clarity: How much is this going to cost me?"

If you are concerned that a child is experiencing or may be in danger of abuse, you can call or text the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453(4.A.CHILD); service can be provided in over 140 languages.

"Life costs an enormous amount more when you're disabled. Our latest analysis finds the price tag of disability is now 1,095 a month."

A slogan in Israel reminds us that in times of crisis, unity is essential for survival: "beyachad nenatzeach, together, we will win."

As Khamis documented the dire situation in South Sudan, he described the desperate measures people took to transport the sick to medical facilities, facing extreme heat and limited resources.

The PR teams that learn how to feed this ecosystem properly—via smart content, precise localization, and semantically aligned narratives—will see their clients get surfaced more often.

The City of Cupertino is inviting nominations for the 2025 CREST awards, recognizing individuals and organizations for exceptional community service in various categories.

The media office said Israel's deadly blockade constitutes a war crime and reveals its deliberate use of starvation as a weapon to exterminate civilians.

Baby Phoenix Castro's family gathered for a vigil to remember her two years after her fatal overdose, urging for more support for struggling parents.

The termination of the SSMIS service, a vital tool for hurricane monitoring, could disrupt accurate forecasts due to the lack of comprehensive data it provides.

‘We’re always looking for innovative ways to improve the station environment for our passengers, and Oscar is already proving to be a valuable member of the team.’

The upcoming update to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans could significantly simplify recommendations to just four pages, emphasizing whole foods over comprehensive scientific detail.

Thimerosal's removal from most U.S. vaccines over two decades ago was based on worries about mercury, despite strong evidence affirming its safety.

The primacy/recency effect suggests that information shared at the beginning and end of a presentation is more likely to be remembered than the central content.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services warns healthcare providers about a fraud scheme involving phishing faxes that impersonate CMS and request medical records.

The 2025 Summer Games welcomes athletes from dozens of counties to compete in swimming, track & field, bocce and tennis, showcasing the depth of talent in our community.

"I was surprised, given how important it is for forecasting hurricanes and monitoring important features like sea ice," says Brian Tang, a hurricane researcher at the University at Albany.

Access-A-Ride Paratransit is not only breaking ridership records but also achieving high on-time performance and customer satisfaction, showcasing its value as a mass transit service.

This is not an ordinary fraud case. The circumstances and scale of Hallford's crime and the emotional damage to families warranted the longer sentence.

The Supreme Court's decision in Kennedy v. Braidwood reaffirms that health insurance must cover preventive services, crucial for public health and equity.

"The Idaho law...would block undocumented immigrants' access to public assistance programs including HIV treatment and some food aid for children."

The research analyzed insurance claims from over 78,000 young women, revealing a 23% increased risk of autonomic dysfunction and a 30% higher likelihood of menstrual irregularities post-vaccination.