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fromNature
1 day ago

RFK Jr demanded a vaccine study be retracted - the journal said no

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. demanded retraction of a large Danish study that found no link between aluminium-containing vaccine adjuvants and childhood chronic disorders.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Young vape users three times as likely to start smoking, study finds

Young people who vape are three times as likely to start smoking, develop asthma and have poor mental health as those who do not. The study indicates consistent links between vaping and future smoking among youth.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction

Among U.S. adults with any mental illness, 25 percent are current smokers—more than double the rate for those without mental illness. Patients with serious mental illness have substantially elevated smoking rates, with schizophrenia rates as high as 80 to 90 percent.
Public health
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

Annual Survey Finds Depression & Suicide In Teens Is Down

The NSDUH revealed a one-third reduction in serious thoughts of suicide among 12 to 17-year-olds, dropping from 13% to 10%, contributing to a decline in tragic outcomes.
Public health
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Dr. Oz Tells Americans Who Are Concerned With Medicaid Cuts to Eat Less Cake

Millions will lose health care coverage due to Medicaid cuts in Trump's recent legislation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tobacco exposure killed more than 7m people in 2023, study finds

Tobacco killed over 7 million people globally in 2023, marking it as a critical health risk worldwide.
fromwww.ajc.com
2 months ago

If US halted fluoride, kids' cavities would grow by millions, study says

The new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital indicates that if fluoride is banned nationwide, dental costs could surge by $9.8 billion in five years and lead to 25.4 million additional cavities in children.
NYC parents
UK news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Call to fast-track legislation to ban disposable vapes as new UK laws kick in this weekend

Single-use vapes face a ban in Northern Ireland and the UK, prompting calls for similar legislation in the Republic of Ireland.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Sadiq Khan backs calls to decriminalise some cannabis possession

Sadiq Khan advocates for the decriminalization of small amounts of cannabis, citing evidence from the London Drugs Commission on current laws being disproportionate and indefensible.
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

RFK Jr. releases "MAHA" report on childhood chronic disease. Here's what to know.

RFK Jr. declared 'sugar is poison' while unveiling a report on childhood chronic diseases, emphasizing a need for health reform.
Public health
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

Who can get updated COVID vaccines this fall? FDA will OK for high-risk groups, calls for new clinical trials

FDA is raising standards for COVID-19 booster approvals, focusing on high-risk groups.
Future vaccine updates for low-risk individuals will require robust clinical trials.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Executive Order Restricts Gain of Function' Research on Pathogens

President Trump signed an executive order limiting gain of function research amid concerns over pandemic risks.
fromMedCity News
4 months ago

How Are Hospitals Bracing for Tariffs? - MedCity News

Tariffs are anticipated to amplify financial instability in hospitals already struggling with proposed cuts and slashed funding in the healthcare system.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Kennedy's Vaccine Hypocrisy Is Unsustainable

Mr. Kennedy's failure to manage the measles outbreak amidst his anti-vaccine stance raises serious concerns about his capability as Health Secretary.
NYC politics
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