Tag: #publichealth

Massive Heat Dome Engulfs Central and Southeastern U.S., Impacting Over 50 Million Residents

A massive heat dome affects over 50 million in U.S. with record heat; climate change increases frequency and risks.

#weather, #heatdome, #climatechange, #publichealth

US Withdraws from WHO and Rejects Global Health Amendments

US formally rejects WHO's health regulations amendments, citing sovereignty concerns, following withdrawal from WHO earlier this year.

#us, #who, #globalhealth, #publichealth

U.S. Faces Largest Measles Outbreak in Decades

The U.S. battles its largest measles outbreak in 30 years, with low vaccination rates fueling over 1,300 cases across 39 states and 3 deaths.

#us, #health, #measles, #vaccines, #publichealth

Medical Groups Sue Over COVID-19 Vaccine Removal from CDC Schedules

Leading medical groups sue HHS Secretary Kennedy for removing COVID-19 vaccines from CDC immunization schedules, citing public health risks.

#health, #vaccines, #lawsuit, #publichealth

HHS Restructuring Plan Sparks Major Controversy: 10,000 Jobs Cut

The HHS announces major overhaul cutting 10,000 jobs to save $1.8 billion, but faces backlash over potential public health risks.

#health, #publichealth, #HHS, #jobcuts, #restructuring

US Faces Worst Measles Outbreak in Over 30 Years

The US reports 1,288 measles cases in 38 states, spotlighting vaccine hesitancy and public health risks.

#measles, #vaccination, #outbreak, #publichealth

Alarming Decline in U.S. Children's Health Over 17 Years: Study

Study finds significant decline in U.S. children's health over 17 years, urging urgent policy and community action.

#health, #children, #usa, #publichealth, #healthcare

US Health Policy Shake-Up: Kennedy Dismisses Vaccine Advisory Committee

Health Secretary Kennedy overhauls vaccine policy, raising public health concerns globally.

#vaccinepolicy, #publichealth, #robertfkennedyjr

EPA's TCE Ban Faces Legal Challenges and Industrial Implications

The EPA's ban on trichloroethylene (TCE) sparks legal battles and industry shifts while highlighting health versus economic interests.

#epa, #tce, #publichealth, #industrialsafety

Trump Administration Proposes Major Cuts to Health Department

Trump's 2025 plan for HHS aims at 26.2% budget cuts, sparking debate over public health impact.

#trumpadministration, #healthcuts, #publichealth, #policychange

Researchers Unveil AI System to Revolutionize Public Health Data Monitoring

AI system boosts health data review speed 54x, aiding timely public health interventions.

#health, #ai, #publichealth, #datamonitoring

Trump Administration Proposes Major Cuts to HHS in FY 2026 Budget

Trump's FY 2026 budget proposes major cuts to HHS, sparking concerns over public health and research impacts.

#trump, #budget, #hhs, #publichealth, #research

Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Cutting $32.7 Million in Public Health Funds

A federal judge halts the Trump administration's attempt to rescind $32.7M in public health funds, emphasizing ongoing needs.

#publichealth, #funding, #trumpadministration, #lawsuit

U.S. Faces Largest Measles Outbreak in Five Years amid Declining Vaccination Rates

Measles resurges in the U.S., with over 1,000 cases reported. Vaccine hesitancy contributes to the largest outbreak in five years.

#measles, #vaccination, #outbreak, #publichealth, #cdc

U.S. Health Secretary Dismisses CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel, Sparks Controversy

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removes CDC's vaccine panel over alleged conflicts, appoints skeptics, altering U.S. vaccine policy landscape.

#vaccinepolicy, #cdc, #robertfkennedyjr, #publichealth