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#public-health

Duncan's case highlights the importance of rapid diagnosis for tick-borne diseases which can escalate quickly if not identified promptly.

Jesse Watters defended Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s creek swim despite sewage warnings, claiming the water looked clean, while co-hosts offered mixed reactions.

Kennedy's comments suggest parental blame for autism, urging them to research impacts on child development.

The TIME100 Health Impact Dinner highlights influential changemakers in global health and the importance of scientific progress.

Whooping cough cases in California are surging to pre-pandemic levels, particularly affecting infants, due to lowered health practices post-COVID-19.

The article highlights a cryptosporidium outbreak linked to a petting farm, affecting multiple individuals, including a four-year-old boy.

San Francisco requires nonprofits distributing drug paraphernalia to also provide counseling and treatment options to receive funding.

The increase in fentanyl deaths is largely unreported, despite harsh crackdowns and conservative leadership in San Francisco.

Swimming in Rock Creek is strongly discouraged due to extremely high bacteria levels affecting public health.

Kennedy received backlash for swimming in a creek contaminated with high bacteria levels, disregarding health risks.

Public breastfeeding remains a controversial topic, even though it's federally protected by law.

Dr. Rachel Levine raises concerns about Trump-era public health decisions impacting trans rights and health care.

The CDC is facing drastic cuts, leaving the nation's public health infrastructure vulnerable to various threats.

The Trump administration's cuts to NIOSH threaten coal miners' health by halting essential screenings for black lung disease.

Democrats are challenged to address the negative impacts of Trump's policies on family life to win over voters.

Trump administration officials emphasize a unified vision for transforming American healthcare to be more focused on health than illness.

Trump's actions are harming scientific research and public health.

Bernie Sanders highlights a significant reduction in health funding under Trump's administration.

New legislation proposes banning energy drinks for those under 18 due to health concerns.

The societal approach to substance use needs to shift from punishment to compassion to effectively reduce overdose deaths.

There is a pressing need for regulation of harmful chemicals in food packaging to protect public health.

Kennedy Jr. swam in polluted Rock Creek despite warnings, reflecting controversial health choices amid his role as HHS secretary.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr swam in a toxic DC creek, disregarding health warnings about contamination from aging sewage systems.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. disregards health warnings and swims in contaminated waters, raising concerns about public health and beliefs in germ theory.

Decro and Trillium face a lawsuit over poor living conditions at a supportive housing facility in Westlake.

Increased street litter and unhoused individuals in the neighborhood after drug crackdown, prompting concern from locals.

SPAR recalls chicken products due to Listeria contamination, posing serious health risks, especially for vulnerable populations.

Fresh & Ready Foods has recalled premade food items after listeria was found on equipment, following a federal inspection.

The new US-UK trade deal includes beef, but hormone-treated options are excluded amid health concerns.

Dr. Casey Means outlines a health wishlist for the next U.S. administration, advocating for food safety, health incentives, and a shift towards regenerative agriculture.

Ten people have been hospitalized due to a listeria outbreak linked to Fresh & Ready Foods, prompting federal investigations and a product recall.

Serious hygiene violations were found at Smithfield, prompting multiple enforcement actions and closures due to public health risks.

Nearly 19 million U.S. children have a parent with a substance use disorder, highlighting a critical public health crisis.

Cutting funding for addiction programs could reverse progress in reducing overdose deaths.

This flu season saw the highest pediatric deaths in the U.S. since the 2009 H1N1 pandemic.

Kennedy promotes misinformation and unproven cures amid a significant measles outbreak, undermining vaccination efforts.

The U.S. is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in 30 years, surpassing 1,000 cases in 2025, largely due to declining vaccination rates.

Measles can be eradicated through high vaccination rates, but outbreaks are rising due to declining immunization.

The U.S. is facing a significant resurgence of measles, with 1,001 confirmed cases and three deaths reported in 2025.

The U.S. health care system's profit-driven model undermines national disease defense, akin to a mercenary military lacking preparedness.

CDC may prioritize high-risk individuals for COVID-19 vaccination while respecting personal choice for others.

Free health supplies available at 51 kiosks in Los Angeles County aim to combat health crises.

Quality journalism should be accessible to all without paywalls.

Ongoing legal battle over PPE supply highlights accountability in pandemic response.

The NIH plans to cease funding for several climate-related research areas, raising public health concerns.

Wildfire smoke exacerbated by climate change caused 15,000 deaths in the U.S. from 2006 to 2020.

Mortality rates from wildfire-related smoke are expected to rise without substantial climate action.

The Independent provides crucial reporting on reproductive rights, climate change, and more, emphasizing unbiased journalism without paywalls.

Florida's Department of Health has removed crucial communicable disease data from its website, impacting awareness and response efforts.

Mass terminations and funding cuts at HHS pose serious risks to public health programs and disease outbreak response.

Residents were outraged by inadequate warning about a sewage spill in Flushing Bay, highlighting poor communication from local authorities.

All nine L.A.-area water utilities have lifted their 'do not drink' advisories after the firestorms, indicating safe drinking water is restored.

Bill Gates plans to infuse $200 billion into global health initiatives by 2045, in response to declining funding despite the current global health crisis.

The 2023 health landscape is reshaped by political upheaval and influential leaders driving change.