#public-health

#public-health

FDA to remove ingestible fluoride supplements, conflicting with health bodies' recommendations on dental health.

Call to end ADA's support for water fluoridation due to health concerns.

Urging elimination of mercury amalgam fillings in dental practices.

Highlighting global practices favoring safer alternatives over outdated methods.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will testify on crucial public health issues, including drastic job cuts and proposed budget reductions affecting the Department of Health and Human Services.

Kennedy will testify on HHS budget impacts and controversial staff cuts, defending the necessity of reducing wasteful spending.

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

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

U.S. drug overdose deaths dropped by 30,000 in 2024, marking the largest decline ever recorded.

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

Kennedy's claims on autism are unscientific and promote stigma.

Experts deem calls for environmental links to autism unsubstantiated.

Cruise ship private hot tubs pose serious health risks, linked to outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease.

A boil order has been issued for tap water in certain Yorkshire areas due to potential bacterial contamination.

A significant gasoline spill poses a serious threat to water quality and the environment near the Southern Ute Reservation, raising health concerns.

Political parties often politicize universal threats for electoral gain, despite the potential danger this poses to public health.

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

The personal impact of COVID-19 is highlighted through a bereaved daughter's testimony, questioning the effectiveness of safety measures for vulnerable individuals.

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.

Rubella is reemerging in the U.S. due to declining vaccination rates, posing risks of serious disabilities.

Misinformation about vaccines and autism persists despite research disproving any link.

Measles outbreaks in the U.S. highlight declining vaccination rates despite the disease being eliminated in 2000.

Dr. Rachel Levine symbolizes progress in LGBTQ+ representation and health equity in public service.

The Biden administration's health care team is well-equipped for effective public health policy.

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

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 administration cut NIH funding by $2.7 billion in early 2023, significantly impacting biomedical research and public health.

The Trump administration's termination of NIH grants disproportionately affects minority health research and diversity-focused initiatives.

Vinay Prasad's appointment as US vaccines official raises concerns about stricter regulatory scrutiny of pharmaceuticals and potential impacts on public health.

Vaccines have radically improved public health and saved lives globally.

Measles outbreaks are rising due to decreased vaccination rates.

WHO recommends vaccines against 12 diseases for every child.

The rising incidence of blackwater fever in Uganda correlates with the use of modern artemisinin-based malaria treatments.

Vaccination against measles is crucial to prevent rare and severe complications like SSPE, which can be fatal.

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.

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.

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.

Organic Traditions jumbo pumpkin seeds recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

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.

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