#public-health

#public-health

The way we grow food is deeply connected to rising rates of chronic illnesses like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. It's time to make a change.

"The standard approach for STI testing often overlooks throat infections, especially in heterosexual individuals, but self-swabbing can effectively detect gonorrhea in these overlooked areas."

The essential vaccination program has saved 154 million childhood lives, yet recent data indicates vaccination rates are stalling or decreasing in many countries.

The past two decades have illustrated a tragic irony where, despite the lessons learned from the HIPC Initiative, many African nations are sinking deeper into debt.

Placing graffiti intended to intimidate by use of Nazi symbols on private property is now a felony. This marks a significant change in legislation against hate symbols.

The administration of US President Donald Trump is pursuing a destructive agenda against science. The White House seems to be intent on telling funding agencies what they can fund, universities who they can hire, and researchers what they can study.

Funding cuts from the DOJ for substance use and treatment services may lead to long-term consequences for communities attempting to address these issues effectively.

The Pentagon's research and development funding arm seeks state-of-the-art simulation capabilities to improve preparedness for future public health emergencies, including interventions like mass vaccination.

"We are taking this extraordinary step because we simply have no alternative," said Chief Executive Fesia Davenport, emphasizing the necessity of budget cuts amid financial challenges.

We need something new to be proud of, something big and brave to put us back on the map – it's time for New Zealand to become the best place in the world to have herpes, Henry says.

The illegal dumping was described as a 'deliberate and coordinated operation'. Enforcement officers captured 'disgraceful images' on the authority's cameras showing blatant environmental breaches.

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"Forgiveness is an important public health issue worthy of greater attention, as it contributes to both individual healing and flourishing within communities."

Ending the DHS would be catastrophic," says Peter Macharia, a spatial epidemiologist from Kenya, now at the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp, Belgium. Macharia says his PhD on child health interventions was based entirely on DHS data from Kenya. "Where would we get our new statistics from? We would not know what is happening in terms of health in the communities and the needs in each area," he says.

"But ticks can actually expose people in the U.S. to more than a dozen different disease-causing agents," says Alison Hinckley, an epidemiologist at the CDC's Division of Vector-Borne Diseases. "The illnesses can range from mild to life-threatening," Hinckley adds.

For the first time since records began, rates are projected to top 50% in nine council areas, which means there will be more overweight or obese 10- and 11-year-olds in those areas than not.

The decision to keep 42,000 tonnes of toxic waste sealed in the Stocamine mine raises concerns about potential contamination of vital water supplies for millions.

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

Our findings suggest that combining digital health checks with in-person services can significantly increase participation in health screenings, potentially enhancing overall public health outcomes.

Today, we are embarking on a new era of urban pest management... our administration is announcing a $877,000 investment to get rats out of 600,000 street tree beds across the five boroughs.

Dr. Anna Gilmore emphasizes that the influence of corporations on health is significant, with four products alone causing up to two-thirds of global deaths.

The campaign group Endometriosis Jersey, led by Kate Fry, is advocating for improved support and care for endometriosis patients, highlighting the need for greater awareness.

"When the person comes for the intake, we do an intake screening and we let them know that it's required that you stay clean and sober..."

"Now you can even see how massive it is from space," she said. "I just question how much more is needed before these people are protected from being exposed to these horrible levels of both water and air pollution."

Now, in response to a petition from the Texas Chemistry Council, it's possible that chrysotile asbestos will once again be a permissible manufacturing material.

Sun Pharma's factory faced severe scrutiny after inspectors found contamination, leading to a ban on exportation to the U.S., highlighting the conflict between safety and drug supply.

The workforce purge under President Trump raises concerns about the finalization of a critical report on wildfire smoke, threatening worker health protection for millions.

The increasing demand for electricity from data centers, estimated to reach 239.3 terawatt-hours annually, presents a significant challenge to renewable energy goals.