Tag: #publichealth

San Francisco Sues Major Food Manufacturers Over Ultraprocessed Foods

San Francisco files historic lawsuit against top food companies for health risks linked to ultraprocessed foods.

#sanfrancisco, #lawsuit, #ultraprocessedfoods, #publichealth

HHS Cuts COVID-19 Research Funding, Igniting Debate Over Public Health Impact

HHS cuts COVID-19 research grants and CDC retracts $11.4B funds, sparking public health concerns and legal challenges from 23 states.

#covid19, #publichealth, #fundingcuts, #hhs, #nih

Study Suggests Cannabis Use May Temporarily Reduce Alcohol Consumption

Brown University study finds cannabis use may reduce alcohol intake, supporting "California sober" trend. Further research needed for long-term effects.

#cannabis, #alcoholconsumption, #californiasober, #publichealth

Extreme Temperatures Linked to Over 69,000 Deaths in the U.S. Over 25 Years

Study warns of rising temperature-related deaths, urging targeted public health interventions as climate change intensifies.

#health, #climatechange, #publichealth, #usnews

First Human Case of H5N5 Avian Influenza Confirmed in the United States

Washington State reports the first U.S. human case of H5N5 avian flu; public health risk remains low.

#avianinfluenza, #h5n5, #publichealth, #cdc

Canada Loses Measles Elimination Status After Year-Long Outbreak

Canada loses measles elimination status after a year-long outbreak, prompting calls for improved vaccination efforts.

#canada, #measles, #vaccination, #publichealth

Illinois Public Health Department Warns Against Raw Milk After Campylobacter Outbreak

Illinois health officials caution against raw milk after 11 fall ill in Campylobacter outbreak.

#illinois, #publichealth, #rawmilk, #campylobacter, #outbreak

Hungary Faces First H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak of Season in Szolnok County

Hungary reports first H5N1 avian flu outbreak this season in Szolnok County, affecting duck flock. Economic and health concerns arise.

#hungary, #avianflu, #h5n1, #poultry, #publichealth

Haiti Faces Resurgence of Cholera Amidst Political Turmoil and Violence

Haiti's cholera outbreak worsens with over 3,000 suspected cases amid political instability and gang violence.

#haiti, #cholera, #outbreak, #violence, #publichealth

FDA and CDC Shift COVID-19 Vaccine Policies, Focusing on High-Risk Groups

FDA and CDC limit COVID-19 vaccine recommendations to high-risk groups, altering access for millions.

#covid19, #vaccines, #fda, #cdc, #publichealth

Fiji Declared Free from Trachoma by WHO, Marking a Milestone in Public Health

Fiji eradicates trachoma as a public health issue, joining 25 other countries in this healthcare triumph.

#fiji, #trachoma, #who, #publichealth, #ntds

15 States Announce Governors Public Health Alliance to Enhance Collaboration

15 U.S. governors form a coalition to bolster public health efforts and emergency preparedness amid federal leadership concerns.

#publichealth, #stategovernment, #vaccinepolicy

Democratic Governors Form Alliance to Enhance Public Health Coordination

15 Democratic governors and Guam's leader form the Governors Public Health Alliance to promote state-led public health initiatives.

#publichealth, #governorsalliance, #democraticgovernors, #emergencypreparedness

Governors Launch Bipartisan Public Health Alliance to Strengthen State-Level Coordination

15 US governors form the Governors Public Health Alliance to enhance state-level health coordination and policy.

#publichealth, #governors, #bipartisan, #emergencypreparedness

U.S. Faces Largest Measles Outbreak in Three Decades Due to Falling Vaccination Rates

A major measles outbreak in the U.S. highlights declining vaccination rates and misinformation as key challenges.

#measles, #vaccination, #outbreak, #publichealth