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Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
8 minutes ago

Scientists fear political meddling after Ontario premier vows to 'catch' anyone testing on dogs | CBC News

Political interference in science is a concern after Ontario's premier vowed to ban animal research involving dogs and cats.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 hour ago

How tech pinpoints urban heat islands and makes cooling projects easier

Urban heat island effect causes significant temperature variations even within short distances in urban areas.
#covid-19
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
5 days ago

Japanese freedom fighters publicize 21 million COVID vaccine records, exposing catastrophic death toll

Japan's newly released vaccination data reveals systemic dangers of mRNA vaccines, showing a significant spike in deaths months after administration.
Public health
fromIndependent
4 hours ago

Senan Molony: Does Covid-19 firefighter Tony Holohan have what it takes to win the Aras?

Tony Holohan's public recognition stems from his role during societal stress times.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 hours ago

New Delhi's garbage mountains become heat bombs for India's waste pickers

Informal waste pickers in New Delhi face extreme heat and hazardous conditions, leading to health issues such as eye infections and reduced working capacity.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
7 hours ago

Officials: Cape Cod swimmer infected with rare bacteria that can cause 'flesh-eating' disease

Vibrio vulnificus infection was confirmed in a swimmer with an exposed wound at a Cape Cod beach, prompting health warnings.
#west-nile-virus
fromFuturism
12 hours ago

Rabbits With Horrifying Tentacles Growing Out of Their Faces Spotted in Colorado

In Colorado, rabbits with bizarre, spike-like growths on their faces have been identified, resulting from a viral infection known as cottontail rabbit papillomavirus (CTRV).
Pets
Public health
fromArs Technica
16 hours ago

Bat colony checks in to hotel; 200 guests check out, unaware of rabies scare

Over 200 hotel guests in Grand Teton National Park may have been exposed to rabies from a bat colony discovered in the attic.
#legionnaires-disease
fromwww.amny.com
15 hours ago
Public health

Harlem Legionnaires' outbreak contained, city health officials say but residents demand more transparency | amNewYork

fromNew York Post
2 days ago
Public health

Exclusive | NYC proposes stricter rules to combat Legionnaires' disease as Harlem outbreak sparks concerns

fromGothamist
3 days ago
Public health

Why so many Legionnaires' cases in NY? Environmental and human factors may play a role.

fromForbes
1 week ago
Public health

What Is Legionnaires' Disease? NYC Outbreak Has Left 70 Sick, 3 Dead

fromwww.amny.com
15 hours ago
Public health

Harlem Legionnaires' outbreak contained, city health officials say but residents demand more transparency | amNewYork

fromNew York Post
2 days ago
Public health

Exclusive | NYC proposes stricter rules to combat Legionnaires' disease as Harlem outbreak sparks concerns

fromGothamist
3 days ago
Public health

Why so many Legionnaires' cases in NY? Environmental and human factors may play a role.

fromForbes
1 week ago
Public health

What Is Legionnaires' Disease? NYC Outbreak Has Left 70 Sick, 3 Dead

#cdc
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

How Trump Threw Out the Pandemic Playbook

The White House lacks a dedicated leader for biological threat safety following the resignation of the NSC's biosecurity director.
#heatwave
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Toxic bacteria reported in Fenway's Muddy River

A cyanobacteria algae bloom in the Muddy River poses health risks to humans and pets, prompting a warning from the Boston Public Health Commission.
#cdc-shooting
fromABC7 Chicago
3 days ago
Public health

CDC shooter blamed COVID vaccine for depression; union demands statement against misinformation

fromABC7 Chicago
3 days ago
Public health

CDC shooter blamed COVID vaccine for depression; union demands statement against misinformation

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump's Former Surgeon General Rips RFK Jr For Trying to Undermine' President's Greatest Achievement'

Adams criticized Kennedy's cuts to vaccine research funding, asserting mRNA technology has saved millions and played a key role in COVID-19 vaccine development.
#food-safety
fromFuturism
3 days ago
Food & drink

Dark Rumors Swirl as Boar's Head Plans to Reopen Notoriously Disgusting Meat Processing Plant

fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
Food & drink

Ballymaguire Foods approved to produce meals again weeks after more than 140 products were taken off shelves after listeria detection

fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
Food & drink

Ballymaguire Foods approved to produce meals again weeks after recall of more than 140 products linked to Listeria detection

fromFuturism
3 days ago
Food & drink

Dark Rumors Swirl as Boar's Head Plans to Reopen Notoriously Disgusting Meat Processing Plant

fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
Food & drink

Ballymaguire Foods approved to produce meals again weeks after more than 140 products were taken off shelves after listeria detection

fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
Food & drink

Ballymaguire Foods approved to produce meals again weeks after recall of more than 140 products linked to Listeria detection

fromAxios
3 days ago

RFK Jr.'s vaccine pullback stokes fears of lost medical breakthroughs

Divesting from mRNA technology jeopardizes significant advancements in medicine and threatens global competitiveness.
#chikungunya
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago
France news

What risk does chikungunya pose to the UK after virus outbreak in China?

Chikungunya virus cases have surged in China, leading to increased containment measures and fears of wider outbreaks.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
Public health

What is the chikungunya virus, how are countries such as China battling it?

Chikungunya has caused about 240,000 infections and 90 deaths in 16 countries since 2025.
#mrna-vaccine
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago
US politics

How the New Atheists Joined the MAHA War on Science

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the cancellation of $500 million in mRNA vaccine development by the Department of Health and Human Services.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

Public health experts dismayed by RFK Jr.'s defunding of mRNA vaccine research

The Trump administration cancels $500 million in mRNA vaccine development contracts, eliciting both concern and approval from various public health factions.
fromsilive
4 days ago

Air quality alert issued for NYC on Sunday: Here's what you need to know

New York City will have an air quality health advisory for ozone on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Los Angeles
fromwww.latimes.com
4 days ago

Evacuation orders lifted as firefighters make progress on Canyon fire

Firefighters achieved 28% containment of the Canyon fire, allowing many evacuated residents to return home, despite warnings of unhealthy air quality.
Environment
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Your Outdoor Air Quality Monitor Could Lead to Safer Air for Everyone

Outdoor air quality monitors provide critical information for understanding air quality, especially with current regulatory rollbacks.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

How RFK Jr's vaccine funding cuts fit with Trump's vision

Cutting funding for mRNA vaccine development poses a dangerous risk to public health and increases vulnerability to respiratory virus outbreaks.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Blue-green algae at Martinez Marina poses concerns for people, animals

Martinez City officials warn against contact with water at the marina due to harmful blue-green algae blooms.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Some OUSD schools continue to face high amounts of lead in water, testing shows

Seven water fixtures at Hillcrest Elementary tested above the legal limit for lead.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

As thinness is idolised, eating disorders can go dangerously overlooked. Will Victoria's new approach save lives?

Eating disorders can begin with innocent intentions but can lead to severe health issues and require specialized treatment.
#tuberculosis
fromChalkbeat
6 days ago

Public health experts alarmed by return of alcohol ads to NYC transit system

The MTA has approved new alcohol advertising policies in NYC transit, aiming for significant revenue despite public health concerns.
fromNew York City, NY Patch
5 days ago

NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed August 1 - 8

New York City's Health Department inspects over 25,000 restaurants annually to enforce health and safety standards.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The cancer patient who inspired French movement to block reintroduction of pesticide

French MPs faced backlash after reintroducing a banned pesticide, linked to cancer concerns, prompting public protests and a significant petition.
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

If We Want to Save Public Health, We Need to Get Out of Our Bubble

"This isn't negotiation. It's authoritarian extortion," emphasized by Ryan Enos and Steve Levitsky, reflecting the coercive nature of political tactics used against universities.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Alarm in China that efforts to control Chikungunya virus are infringing on rights

Concerns are rising in China over the infringement of personal rights during efforts to control the Chikungunya virus outbreak.
Food & drink
fromScary Mommy
6 days ago

In Florida, Raw Milk Has Sickened 21 People, Here's What You Need To Know

Raw milk consumption poses risks, as evidenced by recent illness outbreaks linked to bacteria like Campylobacter and E. coli.
fromNBC News
6 days ago

Three new victims of 9/11 identified by New York coroner's officer

Nearly 25 years after the disaster at the World Trade Center, our commitment to identify the missing and return them to their loved ones stands as strong as ever, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Graham said.
US news
SF politics
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Yolo County Casino Suffers Tuberculosis Exposure

San Francisco plans to rezone parts of the city, raising concerns about small business displacement due to new housing developments.
#microplastics
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Measles case confirmed on Air Canada flight from Newark to Toronto last month, officials say | CBC News

Confirmed measles case reported on Air Canada flight; potential exposure for passengers and visitors at Pearson International Airport.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

Santa Clara County puts sales tax measure on November ballot - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County proposes a sales tax increase to fund its public hospital system amidst federal spending cuts.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Infant infected with rare tick-borne virus on Martha's Vineyard

Powassan virus is increasingly concerning due to severe health risks from tick bites, with cases rising in Massachusetts.
#mrna-vaccines
fromMedCity News
1 week ago
Public health

RFK Jr. Cancels $500M in mRNA R&D Contracts as HHS Turns Focus to Older, Slower Vaccine Technologies - MedCity News

fromKqed
1 week ago
US politics

Health Experts Alarmed by RFK Jr.'s 'Frightening' Cuts to mRNA Vaccine Funding | KQED

fromMedCity News
1 week ago
Public health

RFK Jr. Cancels $500M in mRNA R&D Contracts as HHS Turns Focus to Older, Slower Vaccine Technologies - MedCity News

fromKqed
1 week ago
US politics

Health Experts Alarmed by RFK Jr.'s 'Frightening' Cuts to mRNA Vaccine Funding | KQED

fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

RFK Jr. Is Waging War on American Lifespans

Vaccination significantly improves life expectancy and has effectively eliminated severe diseases.
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Study: Nearly 50 Mass. beaches repeatedly reached dangerous fecal bacteria levels last year

"Even as Massachusetts residents are back to enjoying the fresh sea breeze and splash of waves at the beach, pollution is still plaguing too many of the places where we swim. Now is the time to fix our water infrastructure and stop the flow of nasty bacteria and pollution to our beaches," said John Rumpler, clean water director for Environment Massachusetts.
Miscellaneous
#boston
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Toronto community services face 'absolute fallout' of consumption site closures | CBC News

Toronto has seen a drastic increase in overdoses at drop-in centers following the closure of supervised consumption sites.
Food & drink
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

E. coli Cases Surge 26% in England, Plus 7 Grocery Items Most Likely to Cause Food Poisoning in America

Shiga toxin-producing E. coli cases rose 26% in 2024 in England, linked to contaminated salad leaves and affecting young children the most.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Trump cuts threaten access to birth control for millions of women

The Trump administration is reducing access to contraception by withholding Title X funding, affecting low-income individuals.
#wildfires
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Liquid butt lifts targeted in clampdown on England's cosmetic wild west'

Ministers announced new regulations aimed at banning cowboy cosmetic procedures like liquid Brazilian butt lifts. Only qualified healthcare professionals will be allowed to perform high-risk treatments.
Health
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Adams will provide mandated funding for free homeowner trash bins amid conflict with City Council | amNewYork

Mayor Adams will allocate $14.8 million for free trash bins to homeowners as part of a strategy to combat rat populations.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Man Who Was Too MAHA for the Trump Administration

Prasad’s departure from his role as chief medical and scientific officer of the FDA following decisions that angered both pro- and anti-vaccine factions highlights the complexities of navigating public health regulations.
US politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

San Jose lags on state homeless audit recommendations - San Jose Spotlight

The city has met two of the seven recommendations from the state audit regarding improvements in tracking and measuring effectiveness of homeless services.
California
fromKqed
1 week ago

Newsom Says California Can Better Support Young Boys and Men | KQED

Dr. Ronald Levant highlights that lonely young men engage with echo chambers for direction and express frustrations, with figures like Andrew Tate exploiting their discontent.
Mental health
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

He's Lying': Conservatives and Liberals Torch RFK Jr. For Baseless Assault on Vaccines

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. canceled $500 million in federal mRNA vaccine contracts, causing significant bipartisan backlash.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

US Health Secretary RFK Jr halts funding for vaccines to fight flu and Covid-19

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the halt of 22 mRNA vaccine projects totaling $500 million.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Viral chocolate bar among pistachio products recalled after 9 Canadians hospitalized | CBC News

Salmonella outbreak linked to certain pistachio brands has resulted in nine hospitalizations and 52 confirmed cases across Canada.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

As influencers spread toxic' claims, what is the truth about sunscreen?

Sunscreen protects against skin damage and cancer caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays.
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