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fromTruthout
2 hours ago

Weed Killer May Be Causing Cancer "Hot Spots" Across the Midwest

The analysis by Food & Water Watch found that 60% of counties with high glyphosate use had non-Hodgkin lymphoma rates above the national average, indicating a strong correlation between glyphosate application and cancer incidence.
Cancer
#meningitis-b
fromIndependent
4 hours ago
Coronavirus

Luke O'Neill: As an unprecedented meningitis outbreak hits England, here's what you need to know if it arrives here

fromIndependent
4 hours ago
Coronavirus

Luke O'Neill: As an unprecedented meningitis outbreak hits England, here's what you need to know if it arrives here

#meningitis
Coronavirus
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 hours ago

U.K.'s deadly meningitis outbreak shows importance of vaccination

Health officials in the U.K. are combating a meningococcal meningitis outbreak with antibiotics and vaccinations, affecting thousands, especially students.
Coronavirus
fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

Five questions that still need answering about the meningitis outbreak

Meningitis outbreak in the UK has affected 29 people, resulting in two deaths, with a super-spreader event linked to a nightclub.
Coronavirus
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Meningitis outbreak spreads to London as health bosses warn 'sporadic cases' could be seen around UK

Sporadic meningitis clusters may emerge in the UK due to travel from Kent, but they are expected to be containable.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Something I've never felt since Covid. It was scarier': the shock and pain of Kent's meningitis outbreak

A meningitis outbreak linked to a nightclub in Kent has resulted in multiple hospitalizations and a public health response.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

The Guardian view on meningitis in Kent: we must not take public health systems for granted | Editorial

Public health measures in Kent are effectively managing the meningitis outbreak, with vaccinations and antibiotics limiting its spread.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Health chiefs warn deadly meningitis strain mutation could be fuelling rapid spread

A meningitis B outbreak in Kent has risen to 29 cases, prompting health officials to investigate the unusual spread of the illness.
London
fromMail Online
7 hours ago

Revealed: The LEAST scenic places in the UK, according to science

Basingstoke's Newbury Road is rated the least scenic location in the UK, scoring just one out of ten.
#meningitis-outbreak
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

Thousands get meningitis vaccine as experts wait to see outbreak peak

Over 4,500 young people vaccinated in response to a meningitis outbreak in Kent, with two fatalities reported.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Nightclub goers urged to come forward' for treatment amid meningitis outbreak

A meningitis outbreak in Kent has resulted in 13 confirmed cases and 2 deaths, prompting health authorities to urge nightclub visitors to seek preventative antibiotic treatment.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Students queue in Covid-esque' scenes after two die in meningitis outbreak

A meningitis outbreak in Kent resulted in 13 confirmed cases and two deaths, prompting mass antibiotic distribution to students at affected institutions.
Coronavirus
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Meningitis outbreak: Symptoms, how to test and what to avoid after two die in Kent

Two deaths and at least 13 meningitis cases reported in Kent; health officials distributing antibiotics to University of Kent students as precautionary measure.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Two students die after outbreak of invasive' meningitis at UK university

Two students died in a meningitis outbreak in Kent with at least 13 cases reported between March 13-15, prompting preventive antibiotic distribution to University of Kent students.
SOMA, SF
fromLos Angeles Times
15 hours ago

Cause of death for Austin Beutner's 22-year-old daughter revealed

Emily Beutner's death resulted from a combination of kratom and prescription medications, ruled a suicide by the L.A. County medical examiner.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
17 hours ago

Thousands to gather for enthronement of first female Archbishop of Canterbury

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
SOMA, SF
fromMission Local
17 hours ago

South of Market stabbing victim identified

Toti Anamani, Jr., 37, was fatally stabbed in a supportive housing unit in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
22 hours ago

Why is Health Good for You?

The value of health is often assumed but requires deeper philosophical examination to understand its true significance.
fromArs Technica
23 hours ago

RFK may replace entire panel of CDC vaccine advisors again, ally lets slip

I have now been told that this was a miscommunication, and in fact the decision about how to proceed has not been made, and dissolving and reforming remains one of [the] options being considered.
UK politics
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
23 hours ago

Rival shadow' group to RFK, Jr.'s autism science committee meets in D.C.

The federal autism committee now has a striking absence of scientific expertise, said Craig Snyder, policy lead at the Autism Science Foundation, during the rival group's meeting on Thursday.
Public health
#climate-change
fromKqed
1 day ago
Social justice

Farmworker Activists Reflect on Legacy of Civil Rights Icon | KQED

California and 23 states are suing to reinstate a climate law for limiting greenhouse gas emissions.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
Environment

Dear Trump: the Future Belongs to the Efficient - Streetsblog USA

Life expectancy increases with energy consumption only at low levels; beyond 40-50 GJ per capita, additional energy use shows minimal health benefits and may correlate negatively in wealthy nations.
Social justice
fromKqed
1 day ago

Farmworker Activists Reflect on Legacy of Civil Rights Icon | KQED

California and 23 states are suing to reinstate a climate law for limiting greenhouse gas emissions.
Environment
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Dear Trump: the Future Belongs to the Efficient - Streetsblog USA

Life expectancy increases with energy consumption only at low levels; beyond 40-50 GJ per capita, additional energy use shows minimal health benefits and may correlate negatively in wealthy nations.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Reader Question: Is it compulsory to vaccinate children in France?

France mandates vaccinations for children born after January 1, 2018, with strict school enrollment consequences for non-compliance.
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

U.S. District Court Issues Preliminary Injunction Against RFK, HHS For Its Vaccine Schedule Changes - Above the Law

The law outlines how actions brought by federal agencies must follow certain established procedures and be based in facts, as well as how upon challenge the courts could review and enforce those requirements on said agencies.
Intellectual property law
Renovation
fromStreetsblog
1 day ago

Friday Video: Guess Which Argument Can Get a NIMBY To Change Their Mind About New Housing - Streetsblog USA

Neighbors often resist changes in housing development more than financial or policy issues.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

He's one reason why aid cuts weren't as dire for the HIV population as predicted

Harerimana Ismail continues his work as a community health worker despite not being paid since January 2025 due to foreign aid cuts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Smokeless' fuels contain ultrafine particles that get embedded in lungs, study shows

Prof Jurgita Ovadnevaite stated that no one had considered that less smoke could lead to an increase in ultrafine particles, highlighting the unexpected nature of their findings.
Environment
Cancer
fromHoodline
2 days ago

NYU Doctor Warns of Rising Colon Cancer in NYC

Colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting younger adults, with early warning signs needing attention to improve outcomes.
fromEngadget
1 day ago

States are suing the EPA for relinquishing its role as a greenhouse gas emissions regulator

The lawsuit specifically argues that the EPA's decision to rescind a 2009 study that determined greenhouse gases are dangerous to public health was illegal. The study, which is the source of what's called the "Endangerment Finding," was one of several justifications - along with things like the Clean Air Act - for the agency's ability to regulate emissions.
Environment
Coronavirus
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Nine meningitis B cases confirmed in Ireland; HSE says 'no evidence of increase or link' to Kent outbreak

Ireland has no catch-up MenB vaccination program for older children and teens; the vaccine is only available privately for approximately €300, while routine vaccination covers infants born from October 2016 onwards.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Cold, damp and mouldy housing thought to be behind 40,000 hospital admissions

Poor housing conditions contributed to nearly 40,000 NHS hospital admissions in 2024, while rising energy costs from geopolitical tensions threaten to worsen the UK cost of living crisis.
Exercise
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

How Five Minutes of Movement Can Positively Impact Health

Five extra minutes of daily moderate-to-vigorous activity prevents up to 1 in 10 early deaths, with greatest benefits for the least active people.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Strong evidence' of lowered dementia risk: the benefits of shingles vaccination

Shingles is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. If you've had chickenpox, the virus stays in your body and can reactivate later in life as shingles at any age, though most commonly after 50. While caused by the same virus, shingles and chickenpox are not the same illness. They present differently because, while chickenpox is the initial infection, if and when the virus reactivates, it travels along nerve pathways to the skin, producing shingles.
Alternative medicine
#vaccine-policy
Public health
fromwww.wired.com
1 week ago

Why RFK's CDC Is Endorsing Shared Decisionmaking' for Vaccines

The HHS under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed universal vaccine recommendations from the childhood immunization schedule, replacing them with shared clinical decisionmaking, a term public health experts argue misrepresents vaccine safety and efficacy evidence.
Public health
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Talk to Your Doctor About Your Distrust of Public Health

Trump administration officials undermine medical establishment trust while simultaneously proposing solutions requiring Americans to consult their doctors, creating a fundamental contradiction in public health policy.
Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 days ago

Judge temporarily blocks key parts of RFK, Jr.'s effort to overhaul U.S. childhood vaccines

A federal judge blocked the CDC's reduction of routinely recommended childhood vaccines from 17 to 11, siding with medical groups challenging the policy change.
Public health
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Judge blocks RFK Jr.'s dangerous vaccine policy changes. Ex-CDC leader calls it 'big news'

A federal judge halted the Trump administration's changes to childhood vaccine recommendations, citing likely legal violations and public health risks, while a former CDC official warned that politicized vaccine policy erodes public trust in health institutions.
Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

How RFK, Jr.'s controversial beliefs are shaping Americans' health

Secretary Kennedy has undermined public health practices by restricting vaccine recommendations, cutting mRNA vaccine funding, promoting unproven treatments, and amplifying fringe health theories contradicting scientific evidence.
Public health
fromwww.wired.com
1 week ago

Why RFK's CDC Is Endorsing Shared Decisionmaking' for Vaccines

The HHS under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed universal vaccine recommendations from the childhood immunization schedule, replacing them with shared clinical decisionmaking, a term public health experts argue misrepresents vaccine safety and efficacy evidence.
#heat-wave
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

LIST: Find Bay Area cooling centers near you amid unprecedented March heat wave

An unprecedented historic heat wave is hitting the Bay Area in March with record-breaking temperatures, prompting a heat advisory from Monday 10 a.m. through Friday 8 p.m.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Dangerously hot conditions': millions in US west prepare for extreme heatwave

Unprecedented March heat across western US threatens records, health, and water resources while closing ski resorts early.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Ontario to end funding for 7 supervised drug consumption sites, province confirms | CBC News

Ontario is defunding seven supervised drug consumption sites over 90 days, replacing them with abstinence-based HART hubs focused on treatment and recovery.
#mpox-clade-i
NYC LGBT
fromNews 12 - Default
5 days ago

Severe mpox strain detected in NYC

A severe Clade I mpox strain was detected in NYC in a traveler, prompting health officials to urge vaccination for specific populations while maintaining that overall risk remains low.
Coronavirus
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

First known case of severe mpox virus strain detected in NYC

New York City detected its first case of mpox clade I, a more severe and transmissible strain, in a person with recent international travel, prompting health officials to recommend vaccination for at-risk populations.
Coronavirus
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

More serious mpox strain detected in NYC for first time

New York City confirmed its first clade I mpox case in a traveler from Europe; clade I causes more severe disease than clade II, and vaccination is recommended for at-risk populations.
NYC LGBT
fromGothamist
1 week ago

What to know about NYC's first case of severe mpox strain

New York City confirmed its first case of clade I mpox, a more severe strain than the 2022 outbreak strain, with no known local transmission currently.
NYC LGBT
fromNews 12 - Default
5 days ago

Severe mpox strain detected in NYC

A severe Clade I mpox strain was detected in NYC in a traveler, prompting health officials to urge vaccination for specific populations while maintaining that overall risk remains low.
Coronavirus
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

First known case of severe mpox virus strain detected in NYC

New York City detected its first case of mpox clade I, a more severe and transmissible strain, in a person with recent international travel, prompting health officials to recommend vaccination for at-risk populations.
Coronavirus
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

More serious mpox strain detected in NYC for first time

New York City confirmed its first clade I mpox case in a traveler from Europe; clade I causes more severe disease than clade II, and vaccination is recommended for at-risk populations.
NYC LGBT
fromGothamist
1 week ago

What to know about NYC's first case of severe mpox strain

New York City confirmed its first case of clade I mpox, a more severe strain than the 2022 outbreak strain, with no known local transmission currently.
Coronavirus
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Long COVID leaves thousands of L.A. county residents sick, broke and ignored

Long COVID remains a life-altering chronic condition affecting thousands in L.A. County despite the end of the public health emergency, causing invisible disability with limited medical support and social understanding.
Agriculture
fromTruthout
1 week ago

GOP Farm Bill Set to Unleash Pesticide Use and Strip Animal Welfare Protections

The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 prioritizes agricultural industry interests over food safety and public health protections.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Fetuses likely have more forever chemicals' in blood than thought report

Fetuses contain 42 different PFAS compounds in umbilical cord blood, far exceeding previous estimates based on testing only four common compounds.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Drinking from a fetid pond': superbug-creating genes found in UK's largest lake

Antibiotic-resistance genes, including last-resort carbapenem-resistant genes, have been detected in Lough Neagh, a major drinking water source for Northern Ireland, posing significant public health risks.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Could the Prescott Greening Project lead to too much pollen?

West Oakland's Prescott Greening Project plants trees to reduce vehicle pollution, but critics question plant species choices for potentially increasing allergen exposure.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump policies set to increase rates of lung disease and death, study finds

Trump administration policies across healthcare, environment, workplace, and vaccines are projected to significantly increase lung disease rates and premature deaths among Americans.
#daylight-saving-time
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Should Massachusetts stop changing its clocks?

Massachusetts lawmakers are debating legislation to end twice-yearly clock changes and adopt a permanent time system to reduce health disruptions and improve productivity.
Health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How Daylight Saving Time Affects Well-Being and Health

Daylight saving time transitions affect mortality patterns, with autumn time changes showing protective effects, while spring changes correlate with increased car accidents and sleep disruption.
Canada news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

British Columbia to make daylight saving time permanent

British Columbia will permanently adopt daylight saving time despite expert warnings about negative health effects from disrupting circadian rhythms and increasing safety risks.
Health
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
2 weeks ago

Bay Area sleep expert gives tips to prepare for Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time exacerbates chronic sleep deprivation affecting 85 million Americans, increasing motor vehicle accidents by 6% and worsening health outcomes including heart disease, stroke, and depression.
Health
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Bay Area sleep expert gives tips to prepare for Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time causes sleep loss for 85 million chronically sleep-deprived Americans, increasing motor vehicle accidents by 6% and worsening a national health crisis.
#avian-influenza
NYC parents
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Coney Island Creek Turns Into Bird Graveyard As Flu Fears Mount

Dozens of dead birds washed ashore at Coney Island Creek Park, raising concerns about cleanup responsibility and potential disease spread from unremoved carcasses.
NYC parents
fromNews 12 - Default
1 week ago

Dozens of dead birds found along Coney Island shore as bird flu spreads

Dead birds discovered at Coney Island Creek Park pose health risks due to avian flu surge, but city complaint was canceled despite ongoing public health concerns.
NYC parents
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Coney Island Creek Turns Into Bird Graveyard As Flu Fears Mount

Dozens of dead birds washed ashore at Coney Island Creek Park, raising concerns about cleanup responsibility and potential disease spread from unremoved carcasses.
NYC parents
fromNews 12 - Default
1 week ago

Dozens of dead birds found along Coney Island shore as bird flu spreads

Dead birds discovered at Coney Island Creek Park pose health risks due to avian flu surge, but city complaint was canceled despite ongoing public health concerns.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

TfL considering extra charges for SUV drivers travelling in London

Oversized models, such as large SUVs, make it harder for drivers to see people walking and cycling nearby. SUVs are 14 per cent more likely to kill people walking and cycling than other passenger cars, and 77 per cent more likely to kill children up to the age of 18 in England.
London politics
US politics
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Bipartisan POINTS Act targets gambling addiction funding

Bipartisan lawmakers introduced the POINTS Act to expand gambling addiction services by redirecting existing sports wagering tax revenue for prevention, treatment, and recovery programs.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Boston City Council moves toward potential kratom ban

The status quo is not an option. We have to ban it here in Boston. Kratom refers to both a tree native to southeast Asia and products derived from its leaves. There is particular concern among officials and experts about 7-hydroxymitragynine, or 7-OH, a potent compound found in kratom. In recent years, products that contain synthetically enhanced amounts of 7-OH have proliferated in smoke shops and convenience stores around the country.
Boston
NYC politics
fromHoodline
1 week ago

NYC Lawmakers Push Graphic Warnings At Gun Shops

New York City lawmakers propose requiring gun dealers to display graphic warning posters about firearm dangers, including suicide hotline numbers, with violations carrying fines up to $10,000.
Environment
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Rep. Summer Lee: The Fight for Environmental Justice Is Far From Over

The Trump administration has rolled back environmental protections, eliminated greenhouse gas regulations, and granted fossil fuel companies exemptions and tax breaks worth billions, prioritizing corporate donors over public health and climate action.
Pets
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Rabid coyote attacks 3 people, 6 dogs in Eastchester and Bronxville area

A rabid coyote in Westchester County attacked three people and six dogs, prompting immediate medical attention recommendations and rabies awareness alerts.
#measles-outbreak
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago
Public health

World's most contagious disease rips across California - as more than 100 kids feared exposed in major city

fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
Public health

Measles cases on the rise in north London

Measles cases surge in north London with Enfield and Haringey accounting for nearly half of national cases, primarily affecting unvaccinated children in schools and nurseries.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago
Coronavirus

Measles outbreak erupts in one of U.S.'s largest ICE detention centers

A measles outbreak at an ICE detention facility in El Paso has infected at least 14 people, with vaccination being the primary prevention method offering 97% protection.
Coronavirus
fromWIRED
1 week ago

The South Carolina Measles Outbreak Is Slowing Down

South Carolina's measles outbreak, the largest in the US in 30 years, is slowing with approximately 10 weekly cases reported, down from 200 at its January peak, though the US risks losing its measles elimination status.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Signs Enfield measles outbreak is 'stabilising'

A measles outbreak in north London shows signs of stabilization, though cases remain possible, with most severe cases occurring in unvaccinated patients and vaccination rates significantly below the 95% threshold needed to prevent outbreaks.
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago
Public health

World's most contagious disease rips across California - as more than 100 kids feared exposed in major city

Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Measles cases on the rise in north London

Measles cases surge in north London with Enfield and Haringey accounting for nearly half of national cases, primarily affecting unvaccinated children in schools and nurseries.
Coronavirus
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

Measles outbreak erupts in one of U.S.'s largest ICE detention centers

A measles outbreak at an ICE detention facility in El Paso has infected at least 14 people, with vaccination being the primary prevention method offering 97% protection.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

What California can learn from Hawaii on rat lungworm disease

Hawaii is the hot spot for rat lungworm disease in the U.S., with more than 80 cases that were laboratory-confirmed from 2016 to 2026. Still, it's considered a highly underdiagnosed disease. The largest number of rat lungworm cases occur on the island of Hawaii.
Coronavirus
Poker
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

Sports gambling could be boosting binge drinking in young men

Men aged 35 or younger with existing heavy drinking habits increase binge drinking frequency by 10 percent after online sports betting legalization in their state.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UK junk food ad ban so diluted it may be largely ineffective, experts say

A UK junk food advertising ban affecting only 1% of food advertising spend will prove largely ineffective due to industry lobbying that created numerous loopholes and exemptions.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

UK to introduce 2.20 flat-rate Vaping Products Duty from October 2026 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK will introduce a Vaping Products Duty of £2.20 per 10ml of nicotine vape liquid from October 2026, projected to raise £2.4 billion annually while maintaining smoking cessation incentives.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Homeless mortality is down in L.A. County for the first time in a decade

Los Angeles County homeless deaths declined 10% in 2024, the first decrease in a decade, driven primarily by fewer overdoses, though 2,208 deaths still occurred and the homeless mortality rate remains four times higher than the general population.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

8 children have now died from flu in Mass. this season

Eight Massachusetts children died from influenza this season as of February 28, with 298 adult deaths also reported, prompting continued vaccination recommendations despite season's end.
World news
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Toxic Sludge Raining Down on Iran After Bombing of Oil Facilities

Tehran experienced toxic black rain containing acidic chemical discharge from bombed oil storage facilities, causing respiratory issues and skin damage to residents.
Coffee
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

RFK Jr. blasted Dunkin' for selling sugary drinks. Which menu items fit his criteria?

Health Secretary RFK Jr. challenged Dunkin' and Starbucks to provide safety data for sugary beverages, citing drinks with up to 180 grams of sugar, prompting debate over menu items' alignment with health recommendations.
Poker
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Gambling crackdown in Romania as councils can ban betting shops and slot machines

Romania's emergency decree grants municipalities power to restrict or ban gambling venues, requiring local authorization alongside national permits for the first time.
SOMA, SF
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

2 women found dead a week apart in same Northern California motel room

Two women died a week apart at the Lamplighter Inn in Eureka from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by malfunctioning heating systems and missing detectors.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

We need to rethink our love affair with big vehicles

Larger vehicles like SUVs and pickup trucks pose significantly greater safety risks to pedestrians and cyclists than standard passenger cars, with research showing they are 45% deadlier and children are eight times more likely to be killed by them.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Impact of Fake News on Health and Decision-Making

Fake news deliberately presents false or misleading health claims as legitimate reporting, distorting public understanding and promoting detrimental behaviors through rapid social media spread.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

RFK Jr. responds to uproar after singling out Dunkin' for sugary drinks

We're going to ask Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks, 'Show us the safety data that show that it's OK for a teenage girl to drink an iced coffee with 115 grams of sugar in it,' Kennedy told the audience. 'I don't think they're gonna be able to do it.'
Boston food
Coronavirus
fromEsquire
2 weeks ago

Anyone Else Worried About the New Virus That's Hitting California?

Judge KP George, a Texas Democrat-turned-Republican facing financial crime indictments, received only 8.4% of the vote in a Republican primary election, placing last among five candidates.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

Stand Up for Science plans second rally on March 7

Scientists and advocates are organizing nationwide Stand Up for Science demonstrations on March 7 to oppose politicization of science, funding cuts, and policy rollbacks under the Trump administration.
Medicine
fromScienceDaily
2 weeks ago

PFAS found in most americans linked to rapid biological aging

Two forever chemicals, PFNA and PFOSA, accelerate biological aging, particularly in middle-aged men, suggesting newer PFAS alternatives pose significant health risks.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Three Theories About Why U.S. Car Crash Deaths Are Plummeting - Streetsblog USA

The National Safety Council recently estimated that U.S. traffic deaths plummeted by nearly 5,000 between 2024 and 2025 - a 12-percent drop, and the largest single-year decline since at least 1999. That estimate still means that 37,810 people lost their lives in car crashes last year - a horrifying number, but the lowest one published by NSC since 2019.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Water firm pleads guilty over parasite outbreak in Devon that left 143 people ill

Contamination of drinking water is rare - but it is utterly unacceptable. The communities affected by this abhorrent incident in Brixham deserve answers, and today's guilty plea is a crucial step toward accountability.
UK news
Social media marketing
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

How influencers on Instagram are increasing the thirst for alcohol

Young adults viewing influencers drinking on social media are 73% more likely to report increased desire to drink alcohol compared to those viewing similar content without alcohol.
Books
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Werther Effect Is Real

Suicide contagion, known as the Werther Effect, causes clusters of suicides through copycat behavior triggered by high-profile deaths or media coverage.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

As Kennedy turns from vaccines, MAHA allies see a 'betrayal'

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine skepticism has created tension between his anti-vaccine supporters demanding faster dismantling of vaccine programs and his public focus on broader health initiatives.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 weeks ago

UC Davis Library Emerges as Campus "Third Place"

That was the most profound moment for me. Students were walking by, stopping and going, 'What's this?' and I would watch them texting their friends to come down from the upper floors to see the performance. That was an experience I don't think these students would have had otherwise because they were in the library.
Higher education
SF politics
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

Mayor Lurie tells S.F. public health department to cut another $40M

San Francisco's mayor demands $40 million in additional public health budget cuts over two years, including $20 million from staff reductions and $20 million from community-based organizations, risking service reductions.
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