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#salmonella
fromCbsnews
1 hour ago
SF food

Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs makes dozens sick across 7 states in the West and Midwest

SF food
fromCbsnews
1 hour ago

Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs makes dozens sick across 7 states in the West and Midwest

Salmonella outbreak linked to Costco egg recall has resulted in dozens sick and multiple hospitalizations across several states.
SF food
fromUSA TODAY
4 days ago

Tomatoes sold in 3 states now labeled deadly by FDA

Tomatoes in three states recalled due to potential salmonella contamination, posing serious health risks.
#climate-change
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 days ago

Flooding is the Top Public Health Hazard For New Yorkers

Flooding is identified as New York's primary public health hazard, exacerbated by climate change.
fromtime.com
1 day ago
Public health

Local Efforts Are Essential For Tackling Growing Health Threat from Extreme Heat

DC food
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Kabul at risk of becoming first modern city to run out of water, report warns

Kabul faces an imminent water crisis due to over-extraction and pollution, threatening the city's survival.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Toronto's getting hotter. Experts say a chief heat officer could help the city adapt | CBC News

Toronto may benefit from appointing a chief heat officer to manage rising summer temperatures and adapt to climate change effectively.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 days ago

Flooding is the Top Public Health Hazard For New Yorkers

Flooding is identified as New York's primary public health hazard, exacerbated by climate change.
Law
fromArs Technica
7 hours ago

Estate of woman who died in 2021 heat dome sues Big Oil for wrongful death

A historic lawsuit in Washington state links a woman's heat-related death to climate change, holding major oil companies accountable.
Public health
fromtime.com
1 day ago

Local Efforts Are Essential For Tackling Growing Health Threat from Extreme Heat

Extreme heat poses a hidden danger, often underestimated despite its potential for severe health impacts, especially with climate change.
DC food
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Kabul at risk of becoming first modern city to run out of water, report warns

Kabul faces an imminent water crisis due to over-extraction and pollution, threatening the city's survival.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago
Toronto

Toronto's getting hotter. Experts say a chief heat officer could help the city adapt | CBC News

San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
7 hours ago

Richmond fined for sewage water releases into San Francisco Bay

Richmond to pay $336,000 fine for sewage violations affecting the San Francisco Bay; half allocated for environmental education.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

UK supermarkets exploit tax loophole to produce cider at pocket-money prices'

The cheapest cider Tesco sells now costs the same as apple juice at just 1 a litre, despite liquid having a higher alcohol content.
Beer
#food-safety
SF food
fromCbsnews
22 hours ago

FDA food inspector vacancies near 20% after Trump hiring freeze

The FDA faces significant staffing shortages in food inspection divisions, impacting its ability to ensure food safety.
SF food
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

Ground beef sold at Whole Foods may be tainted with E. coli, USDA says

Ground beef at Whole Foods may be contaminated with E. coli, prompting consumers to dispose of affected products.
SF food
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Warning over parasite-riddled fish that cause heart attacks if eaten

Most freshwater fish in Southern California are infected with health-threatening parasites, urging caution for those consuming raw or undercooked fish.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago
Boston food

Back Bay station Dunkin' reopens, passes new inspection after closing for 'gross unsanitary conditions'

SF food
fromCbsnews
22 hours ago

FDA food inspector vacancies near 20% after Trump hiring freeze

The FDA faces significant staffing shortages in food inspection divisions, impacting its ability to ensure food safety.
SF food
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

Ground beef sold at Whole Foods may be tainted with E. coli, USDA says

Ground beef at Whole Foods may be contaminated with E. coli, prompting consumers to dispose of affected products.
SF food
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Warning over parasite-riddled fish that cause heart attacks if eaten

Most freshwater fish in Southern California are infected with health-threatening parasites, urging caution for those consuming raw or undercooked fish.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago
Boston food

Back Bay station Dunkin' reopens, passes new inspection after closing for 'gross unsanitary conditions'

#covid-19
NYC parents
fromHealthbeat
2 days ago

Here's what's happening in New York public health this week

Health risks from wildfire smoke in New York are heightened for vulnerable populations.
A new Covid variant detected in NYC does not pose an increased threat compared to previous strains.
Public health
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 days ago

RFK Jr. says healthy pregnant women don't need Covid boosters. Science says threat still meaningful

Pregnant women are at a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and should receive vaccinations despite mixed messages.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
3 days ago

'This Is Going to Be a Slog': Senate Hearing on Cover-Up of COVID Vaccine Risks Just the 'Tip of the Iceberg,' Johnson Tells Committee

The Senate hearing revealed concerns about COVID-19 vaccine safety and alleged cover-ups by health officials.
NYC parents
fromHealthbeat
2 days ago

Here's what's happening in New York public health this week

Health risks from wildfire smoke in New York are heightened for vulnerable populations.
A new Covid variant detected in NYC does not pose an increased threat compared to previous strains.
Public health
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 days ago

RFK Jr. says healthy pregnant women don't need Covid boosters. Science says threat still meaningful

Pregnant women are at a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and should receive vaccinations despite mixed messages.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
3 days ago

'This Is Going to Be a Slog': Senate Hearing on Cover-Up of COVID Vaccine Risks Just the 'Tip of the Iceberg,' Johnson Tells Committee

The Senate hearing revealed concerns about COVID-19 vaccine safety and alleged cover-ups by health officials.
#cannabis
#vaccination
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Canada: premature baby with measles dies amid outbreak in Ontario

A Canadian infant's death linked to measles highlights the resurgence of the virus and the critical urgency for vaccination.
NYC parents
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

What Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Doesn't Understand About Autism

Vaccination skepticism is now central to the MAGA agenda due to Trump and Kennedy's alliance.
Misinformation about vaccines grips desperate parents, leading to harmful choices.
Public health
fromtime.com
4 days ago

Measles Is Now Showing Up in Wastewater

Rising measles cases in the U.S. are attributed to declining vaccination rates and contribute to significant outbreaks.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

A massive outbreak has made Ontario the measles epicentre of the western hemisphere

Canada faces a serious measles outbreak, risking its elimination status due to a large number of unvaccinated cases.
The outbreak has seen a concerning connection to fatalities and serious health impacts on vulnerable infants.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago
Travel

CDC Health Advisory Says This 'Ongoing Risk' Leaves Travelers Vulnerable on Public Transport, Planes, Trains, and More

Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Canada: premature baby with measles dies amid outbreak in Ontario

A Canadian infant's death linked to measles highlights the resurgence of the virus and the critical urgency for vaccination.
NYC parents
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

What Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Doesn't Understand About Autism

Vaccination skepticism is now central to the MAGA agenda due to Trump and Kennedy's alliance.
Misinformation about vaccines grips desperate parents, leading to harmful choices.
Public health
fromtime.com
4 days ago

Measles Is Now Showing Up in Wastewater

Rising measles cases in the U.S. are attributed to declining vaccination rates and contribute to significant outbreaks.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

A massive outbreak has made Ontario the measles epicentre of the western hemisphere

Canada faces a serious measles outbreak, risking its elimination status due to a large number of unvaccinated cases.
The outbreak has seen a concerning connection to fatalities and serious health impacts on vulnerable infants.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago
Travel

CDC Health Advisory Says This 'Ongoing Risk' Leaves Travelers Vulnerable on Public Transport, Planes, Trains, and More

fromGlobal IP & Technology Law Blog
23 hours ago

Ad restrictions on HFSS products in the UK to now take effect on 5 January 2026, with voluntary compliance from advertisers and broadcasters from 1 October 2025

The UK Government has announced a delay in the Advertising Regulations 2024, now set for implementation on 5 January 2026, to exempt pure brand advertising.
Food & drink
Public health
fromtime.com
23 hours ago

As Fluoride Bans Spread, Who Will Be Hit the Hardest?

Banning fluoride in public water could raise cavities and dental costs, harming low-income children the most.
fromwww.cnn.com
1 day ago

How Trump's pick for surgeon general uses her big online following to make money

Dr. Casey Means has promoted health products for personal profit while criticizing the corruption in medical and food systems, raising concerns about her conflicting interests.
Marketing tech
#mental-health
fromNews Center
1 day ago
Mental health

Youth Anxiety and Depression Increasing, Study Finds - News Center

There's been a significant rise in U.S. children's anxiety and depression from 2016 to 2022.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago
Public health

Inside the Collapse of the America's Overdose Prevention Program

Addiction is both a symptom and a source of misery, requiring evidence-based approaches rather than personal anecdotes.
Mental health
fromNews Center
1 day ago

Youth Anxiety and Depression Increasing, Study Finds - News Center

There's been a significant rise in U.S. children's anxiety and depression from 2016 to 2022.
#ethics
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Botulism cases linked to Botox used on the South Shore, DPH says

Iatrogenic botulism from Botox injections can lead to severe health issues requiring immediate medical care.
#mosquito-control
US news
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

We finally may be able to rid the world of mosquitoes. But should we?

Gene editing may offer a solution to eradicate mosquitoes and combat disease.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago
Public health

This Popular U.S. Destination Has the First Confirmed Zika Virus Case in 6 Years-What Travelers Should Know

US news
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

We finally may be able to rid the world of mosquitoes. But should we?

Gene editing may offer a solution to eradicate mosquitoes and combat disease.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago
Public health

This Popular U.S. Destination Has the First Confirmed Zika Virus Case in 6 Years-What Travelers Should Know

#wildfires
Canada news
fromKqed
4 days ago

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Has Reached the Bay Area. Here's What We Know | KQED

Wildfires in Manitoba force evacuations and impact air quality, with smoke traveling over 1,500 miles affecting regions as distant as the West Coast.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago
Canada news

Much of Ontario under air quality warnings amid wildfire smoke: Environment Canada | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago
Toronto

Parts of GTA under special air quality statement Friday amid wildfire smoke | CBC News

Canada news
fromKqed
4 days ago

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Has Reached the Bay Area. Here's What We Know | KQED

Wildfires in Manitoba force evacuations and impact air quality, with smoke traveling over 1,500 miles affecting regions as distant as the West Coast.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago
Canada news

Much of Ontario under air quality warnings amid wildfire smoke: Environment Canada | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago
Toronto

Parts of GTA under special air quality statement Friday amid wildfire smoke | CBC News

Cancer
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

Trump Is Waging A New Kind Of War. It Could Put Your Family In Danger.

Federal funding is crucial for cancer research and treatment advancements.
Recent cuts to funding threaten future cancer care and patient hope.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Ontario baby's death raises questions about how measles effects pregnancy | CBC News

I urge everyone, but especially those who may become pregnant, to ensure they have received two doses of the MMR vaccine, which will protect both a parent and baby.
Coronavirus
Public health
from48 hills
1 day ago

The media's dangerous 'sanewashing' of RFK Jr. - 48 hills

The media's portrayal of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a 'vaccine skeptic' is misleading and diminishes the danger of his public disinformation.
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Day 87 at the 16th St. Plaza: Lots of planning and working

"You will soon be seeing a difference on the weekend," said Santiago Lerma, the captain of the Mission Street Team, who met this morning with 15 of his colleagues..."
Mission District
#nih
fromDefector
2 days ago
Alternative medicine

An Interview With A Public Health Researcher Whose Funding Was Terminated By The Trump Administration | Defector

fromDefector
2 days ago
Alternative medicine

An Interview With A Public Health Researcher Whose Funding Was Terminated By The Trump Administration | Defector

fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago

'We've touched a lot of lives': Bed-Stuy Volunteer Ambulance Corps prepares to celebrate 37 years of service * Brooklyn Paper

In the 80s, she explained Bed-Stuy was routinely neglected by emergency services - as were many communities of color.
NYC startup
Public health
fromScienceDaily
2 days ago

High muscle strength linked to lower risk of type 2 diabetes

Higher muscle strength significantly reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes, regardless of one's genetic susceptibility.
#global-health
fromScienceDaily
2 days ago
Public health

Exercise and eat your veggies: Privileged prescriptions like these don't always reduce risk of heart disease

Public health
fromScienceDaily
2 days ago

Exercise and eat your veggies: Privileged prescriptions like these don't always reduce risk of heart disease

Universal heart health recommendations may not be applicable across different income countries, necessitating a tailored approach based on local conditions.
US news
fromNature
2 days ago

'Another blow': How Trump's latest travel ban could harm research

The new travel ban imposes indefinite restrictions on citizens from a dozen countries, disrupting U.S. research and international collaboration.
Cancer
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

TV Host Mike Jerrick Learns He Has Skin Cancer During Live Segment One Month After Beating Prostate Cancer

Public awareness of skin cancer is vital, and early detection can lead to treatable outcomes.
#opioid-crisis
Cannabis
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Concerning Emergence of "Gas Station Heroin"

Tianeptine, referred to as 'gas station heroin', mimics opioid effects and poses serious health risks due to its unsupervised availability.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Boston sees lowest number of opioid overdose deaths in 9 years, new data shows

Boston experienced a significant 38% decrease in overdose deaths, marking its lowest opioid-related deaths since 2015.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Canada news

More than 2,200 died of opioids in Ontario last year as numbers trend downward: data | CBC News

Cannabis
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Concerning Emergence of "Gas Station Heroin"

Tianeptine, referred to as 'gas station heroin', mimics opioid effects and poses serious health risks due to its unsupervised availability.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Boston sees lowest number of opioid overdose deaths in 9 years, new data shows

Boston experienced a significant 38% decrease in overdose deaths, marking its lowest opioid-related deaths since 2015.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Canada news

More than 2,200 died of opioids in Ontario last year as numbers trend downward: data | CBC News

fromHarvard Gazette
2 days ago

Overseers announce new president, vice chair - Harvard Gazette

"Sylvia Burwell and Monica Bharel are accomplished alumni leaders whose experience overcoming complex challenges under extraordinary circumstances will serve Harvard well," said President Alan Garber.
Public health
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Kristof: Really, Secretary Rubio? I'm Lying About the Kids Dying Under Trump?

Humanitarian aid cuts by the Trump administration have led to numerous deaths, contrary to claims made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Trump guts $258 million in funding for HIV vaccine research

Trump's budget cuts impact HIV vaccine research funding.
Current HIV programs deemed duplicative by HHS.
Researchers express concern over timing of budget cuts.
Science
fromNature
3 days ago

Daily briefing: Inside the wild-animal markets that could start the next pandemic

Researchers are uncovering risks in trades that could lead to pandemics, emphasizing the need for vigilance and ethical practices.
Public health
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

RFK Jr.'s New Report Actually Nails What's Wrong With American Health. Too Bad About the Other Part.

The health of children is significantly affected by governmental policies on food and environmental safety.
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Health risks of synthetic drug use in Europe still unknown DW 06/05/2025

"This is a result of the demand for taking synthetic [drugs]," said Andrew Cunningham, head of policy, crime and markets at the EUDA in Lisbon, Portugal.
Europe news
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" Will Lead to 51,000 Preventable Deaths Each Year

Funding cuts in a new budget bill could result in 51,000 preventable deaths annually due to reduced health care access.
#homelessness
Mission District
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Day 84 at the 16th St. Plaza: Drug use on Mission Street up

Increased drug-related activity has surged on Mission Street due to inadequate public trash facilities and insufficient strategies for managing the homeless situation.
Mission District
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Day 84 at the 16th St. Plaza: Drug use on Mission Street up

Increased drug-related activity has surged on Mission Street due to inadequate public trash facilities and insufficient strategies for managing the homeless situation.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Youth workers in London custody centres stop 90% reoffending, says report

The London VRU's youth diversion scheme significantly reduces reoffending among young violent offenders, achieving up to 90% success in preventing future crimes.
#air-quality
NYC parents
fromMail Online
3 days ago

10m Americans told to stay indoors TODAY over air quality emergency

New York City issues an air quality alert due to elevated ground-level ozone, urging residents to stay indoors to avoid health risks.
NYC parents
fromMail Online
3 days ago

10m Americans told to stay indoors TODAY over air quality emergency

New York City issues an air quality alert due to elevated ground-level ozone, urging residents to stay indoors to avoid health risks.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Why you don't have to worry (too much) about Alzheimer's if you have herpes

"A recent study shows that the tau protein protects against neuronal damage caused by herpes (HSV-1) infection, but over time it can become toxic."
Coronavirus
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Chuck Schumer demands reinstatement of federal HIV funding after RFK Jr.'s 'indiscriminate cuts'

Schumer demands urgent reinstatement of federal HIV funding, emphasizing the severe health risks posed by recent cuts to research and prevention initiatives.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 days ago

Amid critical blood shortage, Brooklyn drives mobilize to help fill the gap * Brooklyn Paper

New York Blood Center declares a blood emergency due to critically low blood donations and urges more New Yorkers to donate blood.
Online marketing
fromThe Conversation
3 days ago

Google searches for information about cancer lead to targeted ads from alternative clinics

Google dominates online searches but poses risks of exposing users to health misinformation through its advertising model.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

UK workers are taking less sick days as figures reveal new average

The average number of sick days taken by UK workers has fallen, according to new data, as the average amount taken by each worker is revealed.
UK politics
#agriculture
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Dire warning for Government as spectre of animal disease looms

The UK Government is inadequately prepared for increasing risks of animal diseases, according to a recent NAO report.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Dire warning for Government as spectre of animal disease looms

The UK Government is inadequately prepared for increasing risks of animal diseases, according to a recent NAO report.
#cdc
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

We Already Have Evidence That the MMR Vaccine Does Not Cause Autism

The CDC's planned study on vaccines and autism is unnecessary; extensive research already disproves the connection.
fromCbsnews
3 days ago
Coronavirus

Will norovirus surge early again this year? CDC urges tracking of new strain.

Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

We Already Have Evidence That the MMR Vaccine Does Not Cause Autism

The CDC's planned study on vaccines and autism is unnecessary; extensive research already disproves the connection.
fromCbsnews
3 days ago
Coronavirus

Will norovirus surge early again this year? CDC urges tracking of new strain.

Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Corpses rotting in the Nile' as cholera tears through Sudan

The civil war in Sudan has led to a rapid spread of cholera among returnees.
Omdurman has become a focal point for overcrowding and disease after army recapture of Khartoum.
Poor living conditions and rampant infection contribute to the cholera epidemic.
#drug-safety
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Opioid hundred times stronger than heroin' linked to UK clubbing deaths

Synthetic opioids like nitazenes pose serious health risks and have recently caused fatalities in London.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Opioid hundred times stronger than heroin' linked to UK clubbing deaths

Synthetic opioids like nitazenes pose serious health risks and have recently caused fatalities in London.
#syphilis
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

This Southern California Beach Has the Highest Bacteria Rates in the State-and It's One of the Dirtiest in the U.S.

The failures in Tijuana's sewage treatment, conveyance, and pump station network have been responsible for the decades of transboundary sewage flows coming through the Tijuana River, which have significantly worsened since 2017.
San Francisco
Coronavirus
fromNature
4 days ago

Exclusive: Inside the thriving wild-animal markets that could start the next pandemic

Wildlife markets pose significant health risks by enabling diseases to jump from animals to humans, as seen in Jatinegara.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

San Mateo County coroner identifies inmate's cause of death

In-custody deaths are investigated by the sheriff's office, the coroner's office and the district attorney's office.
SOMA, SF
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