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Coronavirus
fromwww.bbc.com
26 minutes ago

What is the cruise ship hantavirus and how does it spread?

An outbreak of hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship has resulted in three deaths and confirmed cases of the Andes strain among passengers.
Coronavirus
fromIrish Independent
3 hours ago

Canary Islands government rejects hantavirus-hit cruise ship docking there as eighth case confirmed

Eight confirmed hantavirus cases reported, with three fatalities; human-to-human transmission is rare but confirmed for the Andes strain.
Coronavirus
fromIrish Independent
5 hours ago

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to head to Spain after permission granted to dock in Canary Islands

Spain will receive the MV Hondius for medical treatment and repatriation of passengers and crew due to a hantavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus
fromIrish Independent
15 hours ago

Hantavirus-stricken cruise liner to dock in Canary Islands as WHO says human-to-human transmission may have occurred

Three people have died on a cruise ship moored off Cape Verde, with 150 passengers awaiting disembarkation amid a hantavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus
fromwww.bbc.com
26 minutes ago

What is the cruise ship hantavirus and how does it spread?

An outbreak of hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship has resulted in three deaths and confirmed cases of the Andes strain among passengers.
Coronavirus
fromIrish Independent
3 hours ago

Canary Islands government rejects hantavirus-hit cruise ship docking there as eighth case confirmed

Eight confirmed hantavirus cases reported, with three fatalities; human-to-human transmission is rare but confirmed for the Andes strain.
Coronavirus
fromIrish Independent
5 hours ago

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to head to Spain after permission granted to dock in Canary Islands

Spain will receive the MV Hondius for medical treatment and repatriation of passengers and crew due to a hantavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus
fromIrish Independent
15 hours ago

Hantavirus-stricken cruise liner to dock in Canary Islands as WHO says human-to-human transmission may have occurred

Three people have died on a cruise ship moored off Cape Verde, with 150 passengers awaiting disembarkation amid a hantavirus outbreak.
#measles
Coronavirus
fromLos Angeles Times
1 hour ago

Another California baby gets measles. How can kids be protected?

Measles cases in California raise concerns about infant protection as the disease spreads, emphasizing the importance of vaccination.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Somerville father, children isolate after measles exposure at Logan

A family in Somerville is isolating after potential measles exposure from a passenger on JetBlue Flight 470 from Florida to Boston.
#fda
SF food
fromCbsnews
2 hours ago

Fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults OK'd by FDA in major shift under Trump

The FDA authorized fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults, marking a significant policy shift despite concerns over underage vaping.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

FDA blocked studies finding Covid and shingles vaccines safe, HHS official says

The FDA blocked studies confirming the safety of Covid-19 and shingles vaccines, citing unsupported conclusions by authors despite rare serious side effects.
SF food
fromCbsnews
2 hours ago

Fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults OK'd by FDA in major shift under Trump

The FDA authorized fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults, marking a significant policy shift despite concerns over underage vaping.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

FDA blocked studies finding Covid and shingles vaccines safe, HHS official says

The FDA blocked studies confirming the safety of Covid-19 and shingles vaccines, citing unsupported conclusions by authors despite rare serious side effects.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Gibraltar dumping all of its raw sewage into Mediterranean

Gibraltar discharges untreated sewage into the sea due to the absence of a wastewater treatment plant, impacting marine life and public health.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

Trump's Ballroom Project Dumps Toxic Debris On Public Golf Course

Debris from the White House's East Wing demolition tested positive for lead and other toxic chemicals after being dumped at a public golf course.
Coronavirus
fromSFGATE
11 hours ago

2 dead Bay Area crows 'first indicator' of West Nile virus this year

Two dead birds in Alameda and Santa Clara counties tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the first detection in the Bay Area this year.
#cdc
Healthcare
fromFortune
16 hours ago

How the next CDC director could reshape America's $5.3 trillion health care industry | Fortune

The CDC director role significantly influences healthcare policy and patient care, especially in times of public health crises.
Public health
fromTruthout
1 week ago

CDC-Backed Delay for Hep B Shots Could Result in Hundreds of Infant Infections, Studies Find

Delaying hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns could lead to increased infections and significant economic costs.
Healthcare
fromFortune
16 hours ago

How the next CDC director could reshape America's $5.3 trillion health care industry | Fortune

The CDC director role significantly influences healthcare policy and patient care, especially in times of public health crises.
Public health
fromTruthout
1 week ago

CDC-Backed Delay for Hep B Shots Could Result in Hundreds of Infant Infections, Studies Find

Delaying hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns could lead to increased infections and significant economic costs.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
17 hours ago

Another Top Trump Official is On Thin Ice' After Being Upbraided' By the President, WSJ Reports

Trump is dissatisfied with FDA Commissioner Makary for delaying approval of flavored vapes, impacting his 2024 campaign strategy.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
19 hours ago

Public health warns of increase in Toronto drug deaths | CBC News

Toronto experiences a spike in suspected opioid overdose deaths, with five fatalities reported in a week, raising concerns about a new potent drug batch.
fromwww.cbc.ca
21 hours ago

9 cases of Legionnaires' disease confirmed in Toronto: public health | CBC News

Legionnaires' disease is a type of pneumonia and does not spread from person to person. The illness can be contracted by breathing in droplets of water containing Legionella bacteria.
Coronavirus
Healthcare
fromKqed
21 hours ago

After the One Big Beautiful Bill, Free Clinics Are Stepping Up | KQED

Free clinics in California are facing increased demand as federal healthcare subsidies are cut, potentially doubling the uninsured population by 2030.
Law
fromThe Verge
21 hours ago

New Mexico has a plan to overhaul Facebook and Instagram

New Mexico seeks a $3.7 billion abatement plan from Meta to address public health issues affecting minors.
Public health
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Tuberculosis hits 12-year high in Calif. as outbreaks increase nationwide

California has significantly higher tuberculosis rates than the national average, with a notable increase in domestic cases and associated risk factors.
Digital life
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Always scrolling? 3 key drivers of problematic internet use, revealed

Three key drivers of problematic internet use are desire for distraction, compulsive behavior, and diminished ability to stop.
fromeLearning Industry
1 day ago

eWyse And GHAI Named Finalists At 2026 Learning Excellence Awards

GHAI supports civil society organizations and advocates in over 40 countries to pass public health policies that save lives, transforming a rich library of resources into an interactive eLearning experience.
Online learning
Medicine
from48 hills
1 day ago

Letters: Lurie's 'Reset Center is a disaster waiting to happen - 48 hills

The Reset Center plan lacks necessary medical support and will likely lead to poor outcomes and preventable deaths among vulnerable individuals.
#mountain-view
Mission District
fromKqed
1 day ago

Mountain View 'Super Chlorinates' Contaminated Pipes in Neighborhood Without Safe Drinking Water | KQED

Mountain View residents can now use tap water after boiling, while officials flush the system to eliminate bacteria from a ruptured water main.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Testing continues as Mountain View declares state of emergency amid water main contamination

Mountain View declared a state of emergency due to contaminated water affecting 66 homes, prompting reliance on bottled water.
Mission District
fromKqed
1 day ago

Mountain View 'Super Chlorinates' Contaminated Pipes in Neighborhood Without Safe Drinking Water | KQED

Mountain View residents can now use tap water after boiling, while officials flush the system to eliminate bacteria from a ruptured water main.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Testing continues as Mountain View declares state of emergency amid water main contamination

Mountain View declared a state of emergency due to contaminated water affecting 66 homes, prompting reliance on bottled water.
California
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Mountain View suburb's 'unusual' water crisis hits 11 days

A Mountain View neighborhood has been without safe drinking water for 11 days due to a cement slurry leak into the main water pipes.
#water-contamination
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Mountain View residents struggling after a week without clean water: 'Living hell'

Mountain View residents are experiencing severe water contamination issues, leaving them without usable water for over a week.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Mountain View homes without drinkable water after breach - San Jose Spotlight

Residents in Mountain View are unable to use tap water due to contamination from a cement slurry mix after a water main breach.
Upper West Side
fromKqed
1 week ago

Water Contamination Leaves Mountain View Residents Without Safe Tap Water | KQED

More than 60 households in Mountain View are under a do-not-drink order due to water contamination, with no clear resolution timeline.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Water still not safe to use for more than 60 Mountain View residents following water main issue

Mountain View residents face a prolonged water contamination issue, unable to use tap water for basic needs after a maintenance breach.
Mission District
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Bay Area suburb could be without water until the end of the week

Residents in a Peninsula suburb face water outages due to contamination from a maintenance accident, with repairs expected to last until midweek.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Mountain View residents struggling after a week without clean water: 'Living hell'

Mountain View residents are experiencing severe water contamination issues, leaving them without usable water for over a week.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Mountain View homes without drinkable water after breach - San Jose Spotlight

Residents in Mountain View are unable to use tap water due to contamination from a cement slurry mix after a water main breach.
Upper West Side
fromKqed
1 week ago

Water Contamination Leaves Mountain View Residents Without Safe Tap Water | KQED

More than 60 households in Mountain View are under a do-not-drink order due to water contamination, with no clear resolution timeline.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Water still not safe to use for more than 60 Mountain View residents following water main issue

Mountain View residents face a prolonged water contamination issue, unable to use tap water for basic needs after a maintenance breach.
Mission District
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Bay Area suburb could be without water until the end of the week

Residents in a Peninsula suburb face water outages due to contamination from a maintenance accident, with repairs expected to last until midweek.
#san-francisco
fromMission Local
1 day ago
San Francisco

SFPD brings first man, in handcuffs, to RESET sobering center

San Francisco's new 24-hour sobering center opened, allowing police to deliver intoxicated individuals instead of sending them to hospitals or jails.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago
San Francisco

San Francisco to open RESET Center as mayor shifts drug policy toward enforcement, treatment

San Francisco opens the RESET Center to provide treatment for drug and alcohol users instead of jail.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 day ago

SFPD brings first man, in handcuffs, to RESET sobering center

San Francisco's new 24-hour sobering center opened, allowing police to deliver intoxicated individuals instead of sending them to hospitals or jails.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

San Francisco to open RESET Center as mayor shifts drug policy toward enforcement, treatment

San Francisco opens the RESET Center to provide treatment for drug and alcohol users instead of jail.
#sleep-deprivation
fromFortune
1 day ago
Health

The dark side of the American work ethic: widespread sleep deprivation, linked to obesity, depression, even early death | Fortune

Many Americans suffer from sleep deprivation, impacting health and the economy significantly.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 days ago
Health

Americans are exhausted, a new CDC report shows

Nearly a third of U.S. adults sleep less than seven hours per night, impacting public health significantly.
Health
fromFortune
1 day ago

The dark side of the American work ethic: widespread sleep deprivation, linked to obesity, depression, even early death | Fortune

Many Americans suffer from sleep deprivation, impacting health and the economy significantly.
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Warning as venomous insect imported from China invades US states

The Asian needle ant is a small-to-medium-sized ant, with workers and queens measuring up to one-fifth of an inch in length. They are shiny, dark brown to black, with the end of the antennae and the legs being a lighter orange-brown.
Public health
Public health
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The End of Cigarettes Is Coming

The UK has enacted a generational tobacco ban, prohibiting sales to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, indefinitely.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Cruise ship at centre of suspected hantavirus outbreak blocked from docking in Cape Verde

Cape Verde health authorities stated they would not authorize the docking of the cruise ship to protect national public health, following the deaths of three passengers onboard.
Coronavirus
Environment
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Alarming map reveals 20 million Americans living near toxic sites

Over 20 million Americans live near toxic Superfund sites linked to serious health risks.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on unhealthy Britain: from housing to junk food, there are solutions | Editorial

Healthy life expectancy in Britain has declined, raising concerns about public health and quality of life despite advances in medical treatment.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Christofascism' is here: inside the slow demolition of US public health

Robert F Kennedy Jr emphasizes spiritual malaise as a key public health challenge, intertwining personal responsibility with a critique of institutional science.
Beer
fromFortune
3 days ago

We need a new way of thinking about drinking: Time to replace the 'standard drink' with advice people can actually use | Fortune

Recent U.S. Dietary Guidelines abandon the concept of 'standard drinks', promoting a simpler message of moderate drinking.
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

EVs Slashed Global Fuel Consumption Massively In 2025

Electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids displaced 2.3 million barrels of oil consumption per day in 2025, according to research from BloombergNEF. That number should more than double by the end of the decade as sales of battery-powered cars continue to climb globally.
Alternative transportation
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

First malaria drug for babies is approved in major public health milestone'

The World Health Organization has approved Coartem Baby, the first malaria treatment for infants, addressing a critical health gap in malaria care.
Cancer
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Bank Holiday skin cancer warning as third of adults 'don't use SPF'

One in three UK adults never use sunscreen, increasing their risk of melanoma during sunny weather.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Your guide to L.A. County's proposed healthcare sales tax

L.A. County voters will decide on a half-cent sales tax to support public health amid significant federal funding cuts.
SF LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

SF's LGBTQ+ community organizes against proposed $17M in public health services cuts

San Francisco's LGBTQ+ community protests budget cuts impacting vital health services and support organizations.
SF politics
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Newsom ignores calls for state of emergency amid Tijuana River crisis

Governor Newsom refuses to declare a state of emergency for the Tijuana River crisis, citing federal responsibility despite local officials' demands.
#vaccines
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
NYC politics

City Council moves bills to promote vaccines in NYC as federal government, under RFK Jr., rolls back requirements | amNewYork

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

City Council moves bills to promote vaccines in NYC as federal government, under RFK Jr., rolls back requirements | amNewYork

City Council leaders in New York are taking initiative to promote vaccines and combat misinformation as federal support wanes.
Coronavirus
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

Americans trust vaccine researchers just as much as other scientists

Americans trust vaccine scientists similarly to other scientists, with 69% expressing moderate to great trust despite declining vaccination rates.
Coronavirus
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Pasadena school whooping cough outbreak infects 4

Pasadena is investigating a pertussis outbreak at Don Benito Fundamental School, with four confirmed cases and a call for vaccination.
Public health
fromJezebel
6 days ago

RFK Jr.'s Anti-Vax Animus Could Cost the Lives of Tens of Thousands of Children

RFK Jr. is blocking $600 million in humanitarian aid due to unfounded concerns over thimerosal in vaccines.
#measles-outbreak
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 days ago
Coronavirus

What we learned from South Carolina's measles outbreak

South Carolina's measles outbreak affected nearly 1,000 people, highlighting ongoing risks due to low vaccination rates in the U.S.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
Public health

South Carolina's measles outbreak is over. But more are brewing around the country

South Carolina ended the largest measles outbreak in the U.S. since 1991 after 42 days without new cases.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

South Carolina's measles outbreak is over. But more are brewing around the country

South Carolina ended the largest measles outbreak in the U.S. since 1991 after 42 days without new cases.
Public health
fromFortune
6 days ago

Risk of paralysis, bacteria, even death is no match for Americans' thirst for raw milk | Fortune

Raw milk advocates are pushing for wider availability despite health risks and recent disease outbreaks affecting children.
Coronavirus
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 days ago

DOJ indicts former Fauci adviser David Morens on charges related to COVID pandemic

David Morens, a former NIH official, is indicted for evading record requests related to COVID-19 origins and gain-of-function research.
Public health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

Santa Clara County looks to fund Latino 'health promoters' - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County plans to permanently integrate promotores de salud into its public health system to support vulnerable Spanish-speaking communities.
fromNature
1 week ago

Vaccination generates broadly cross-neutralizing antibodies to the HIV Env apex - Nature

The sole neutralizing determinant on the surface of the virus is the trimeric envelope glycoprotein (Env) spike, which has evolved to evade host antibody responses by incorporating host-derived N-glycans and altering variable domains during replication.
Medicine
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Purdue Pharma to be dissolved as judge approves criminal sentence in opioid case

Purdue Pharma will be dissolved and replaced by a public good-focused company as part of a legal settlement addressing the opioid crisis.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Critical minerals are oil of 21st century' as demand fuels poverty and pollution in poorer countries

Critical minerals are causing environmental and health crises in vulnerable communities despite their role in the green energy transition.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

We detected Aids through a federal early warning system. Trump has decimated it | Robert B. Shpiner

The dismantling of federal scientific independence threatens the integrity of public health institutions crucial for clinical medicine.
Medicine
fromWIRED
1 week ago

How AI Could Help Combat Antibiotic Resistance

Antibiotic resistance is a major public health crisis, leading to millions of deaths and necessitating improved diagnostics through AI technology.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A non-controversial public health policy? The UK's gradual ban on smoking has been a PR success | Devi Sridhar

The UK has passed a bill to create a smoke-free generation by gradually raising the legal age for tobacco sales.
#mpox
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
Coronavirus

SF Resident Contracts New Strain of Mpox,' But Risk Still Low

First case of mpox Clade I reported in San Francisco, linked to an international traveler, with higher mortality rates than Clade II.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Coronavirus

Calif. officials concerned as weekly average mpox cases 'more than double'

California health officials urge at-risk individuals to get the mpox vaccine as cases of clade II rise significantly.
Coronavirus
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

SF Resident Contracts New Strain of Mpox,' But Risk Still Low

First case of mpox Clade I reported in San Francisco, linked to an international traveler, with higher mortality rates than Clade II.
Coronavirus
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Calif. officials concerned as weekly average mpox cases 'more than double'

California health officials urge at-risk individuals to get the mpox vaccine as cases of clade II rise significantly.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

French student faces jail in Singapore for licking straw

A French teenager was charged in Singapore for licking a straw from a vending machine, causing public outrage over hygiene concerns.
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Flesh-eating bacteria devour man's arm and leg in just three days

The overall mortality rate of V. vulnificus infections is about 35 percent. But for anyone infected who also has an immunocompromising condition or a liver condition, mortality reaches 50-60 percent.
Coronavirus
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

New Poll Reveals Growing Concern About Mental Health

Mental health is now the top health concern for 50% of U.S. respondents, reflecting a significant increase in awareness and worry.
Roam Research
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Somerville looks to rally residents to rise up against rats with 'DeRATification Week'

Somerville launches 'DeRATification Week' to engage residents in reducing rat infestations.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

So far, Florida has failed to end vaccine mandates. Now there's a last-ditch effort

Florida leaders aim to eliminate vaccine mandates for children amid rising anti-vaccine sentiment and political motivations.
Renovation
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Hackney Victorian 'monument' at risk, group warns

The Hackney Borough Disinfecting Station, a Grade II listed Victorian site, is at risk of being lost, according to a conservation group.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

'Euphoria' Is Nailing the Experience of Substance Abuse

More than half of teens try alcohol, with repeated use potentially leading to substance use disorder and significant public health concerns.
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

'I'm Not Sure When I'm Ever Not Going to Be Angry Anymore'

Enrich details that the death of USAID was defined by distressing and farcical details, including a Trump appointee's misunderstanding of the agency's mission and funding restrictions.
Left-wing politics
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Eurovision is one of Britain's most drug-fuelled nights of the year, study finds

Drug use in England spikes during bank holidays, heatwaves, and major events like Eurovision, with significant increases in cocaine and ketamine levels.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

UK moves to prohibit tobacco sales to anyone born after 2008

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which has now cleared parliament, will raise the legal age for buying tobacco products by one year each year starting January 1, 2027, effectively barring those born on or after January 1, 2009 from ever purchasing them.
UK news
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

French city to release 200,000 sterile male mosquitos

The technique of using X-rays to sterilise the male mosquitoes and then releasing them into the wild is a new way to try and control the mosquito population, which has increased sharply in recent years due to warming temperatures and increasing immunity to pesticides.
France news
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