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New York Islanders
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Mysterious odor of rotten eggs and broccoli invades Staten Island block

Staten Island residents endure unidentified sewer odors causing physical symptoms while city officials investigate and install filters without determining the source.
US politics
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

The time change in the U.S. this weekend is a problem, and there's no consensus on how to fix it

Daylight saving time changes create scheduling conflicts and sleep disruptions, but political divisions over permanent alternatives prevent legislative action despite public disapproval.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Most US coal plants could meet air pollution rules. Trump weakened them anyway

The Trump administration eliminated mercury and air toxics standards despite 88% of US coal plants already having compliance capability, exposing children to neurotoxic pollution.
Public health
fromAxios
2 months ago

Trump administration sparks midterms vaccine war

The U.S. now recommends 11 routine childhood vaccines, adding consultations for six previously recommended shots (including rotavirus, COVID-19, influenza) and maintains insurer coverage.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Hepatitis B: What parents should know about the virus and the vaccine

Rescinding the universal newborn hepatitis B vaccination could lead to thousands of additional preventable infections and increased liver-related morbidity and mortality.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?

UK Covid Inquiry finds flawed pandemic preparedness and political governance contributed to increased deaths and greater economic damage.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Israelis attacked Palestinian water sources over 250 times in five years, data reveals

Israeli forces and settlers repeatedly attacked Palestinian water and sanitation infrastructure, causing widespread destruction, public health collapse, and violations of international law.
Public health
fromCbsnews
5 months ago

Some 60,000 kids have avoided peanut allergies due to landmark 2015 advice, study finds

Early introduction of peanut products to infants has prevented approximately 60,000 children from developing peanut allergies since 2015.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

As new infections outpace new drugs, are we sleepwalking into a global health disaster?' | Dr Manica Balasegaram

Antimicrobial resistance has reached a critical threshold as drug-resistant infections rise while antibiotic development fails to replace lost effective treatments.
Public health
fromFuturism
6 months ago

Trump Shutting Down Cancer Research

Cuts to US federal cancer research funding threaten scientific leadership, ongoing studies, patient outcomes, and future cancer survival advances.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

Children to be offered chickenpox vaccine on NHS

NHS will provide free two-dose chickenpox vaccine with MMR at 12 and 18 months to children in England, Wales and Northern Ireland starting January.
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