#public-health

#public-health

The assault on the Indian man by a group on Saturday has been condemned as "mindless, racist violence." The man was taken to Tallaght University Hospital for treatment after the attack.

When animals thrive, we all do. A sustainable future is shaped by how we treat animals, highlighting the ethical, environmental, and scientific impacts of animal welfare.

A Maine man has pleaded guilty to lacing ice cream with THC that was then served to four customers at a cafe in New Hampshire.

Robust scientific progress requires not only original research, but also rigorous validation of findings, their adoption across disciplines and effective communication.

Front-of-package labels can capture consumers' attention during decision-making moments, providing clear information on added sugars, sodium, and saturated fats, which can influence healthier choices.

Virtual online spaces are becoming a new marketing battleground as tobacco and alcohol promoters target young people without any legislative consequences. Companies are exploiting unregulated areas to reach youth.

A UK government-funded study shows that without concerted action, increased rates of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) could lead to global annual GDP losses of $1.7tn over the next quarter of a century.

Pat Findley, a 73-year-old pensioner, describes her living situation in Lillington and Longmoore Gardens as increasingly dire, noting the estate has required 2,086 plumbing repairs.

The largest studies on dementia risk only have 800 Black participants. We were going to have 3,000. It is critically important that a

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees, which will adversely affect public health.

The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program is designed to provide fair payouts for those suffering serious side effects from vaccines without proving drugmaker negligence.

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in Ireland and has the lowest uptake of national screening programmes, highlighting a significant public health issue.

"It's a childhood dream to have people swimming in the Seine," Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo, who was instrumental in the cleanup, said during an event commemorating the day.

The city’s budget for cleaning up after the addicts has risen six-fold to reach €152,000 this year, outweighing public subsidies for NGOs dedicated to reducing risks for drug users.

The cumulative malaria cases in Zimbabwe increased by 180% in the first four months of 2025, with malaria-related deaths rising by 218% from 45 to 143.

Letitia James stated that the new rule will disproportionately impact low-income and working-class people, whom the ACA is designed to help, creating significant barriers to healthcare access.

A shocking new study reveals that smokers in Britain are consuming an estimated 28.6 billion cigarettes yearly, averaging 78 million cigarettes smoked each day. The study highlights a concerning trend in the smoking habits of British adults and indicates substantial consumption rates among daily smokers.

Robertson displays a flag reflecting daily air quality on her porch, helping residents understand pollution levels amid the numerous industrial plants in Sulphur, Louisiana.

In a tense moment at a Dublin restaurant, comedian Rosie O'Donnell leapt to help a choking 90-year-old woman, utilizing her instincts and basic life-saving skills.

The Trump administration has executed mass firings of federal workers based on arbitrary quotas and ideological mandates aimed at shrinking government, with little regard for efficiency or public need.

A new survey has revealed that over a fifth (21 percent) of motorists reported drinking alcohol after 10pm while needing to drive before 9am the next morning.

Claim: "It is an indisputable fact that the countries that use the most sunscreen, have the highest incidence of skin cancer... And the more sunscreen they use, the greater the prevalence."

The results could lead to better prevention, diagnoses and treatment of prediabetes, diabetes and other metabolic diseases that lower quality of life and raise health care costs.

The federal money for the Overdose Data To Action program will be distributed in increments, raising concerns about the future of addiction services amid funding uncertainty.

"For generations, the United Mine Workers of America has fought to protect the health and safety of coal miners and all working people," union president Cecil Roberts said in a statement announcing a lawsuit against the cuts in May.

Robert C. Spear had a distinguished public health career at UC Berkeley that spanned over five decades, beginning in 1969 as a post-doc and leading to a professorship.

"Zyn's packaging is designed to be child resistant." Philip Morris made this statement in response to the significant increase in nicotine poisoning among children.

In 2021, Florida reported four deaths and 11 confirmed cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a decrease from the previous year's spike due to Hurricane Helene.

A sweeping analysis of health data from more than 1.2 million children in Denmark, covering a 24-year span, revealed no link between aluminum in vaccines and various health issues.

Influenza viruses regularly accumulate small genetic changes, necessitating yearly updates to vaccines, and can also make sudden leaps through major genetic changes and reassortment.

A person in northern Arizona died of pneumonic plague, a severe lung infection caused by Yersinia pestis, highlighting the disease's persistent presence in parts of the U.S.

The city is introducing AI-powered acoustic cameras to detect and expose vehicles exceeding noise limits, aiming to increase visibility with flashing numbers on public screens.

At least 36 states have witnessed a drop in rates for at least one key vaccine from the 2013-14 to the 2023-24 school years. And half of states have seen an across-the-board decline in all four vaccination rates.

Richmond received a record-breaking 24 Green Flag Awards, the highest to date, recognizing the best-managed green spaces across the country. More than 2,000 hectares of green space include parklands, nature reserves, waterways, and woodlands.

Pesticides are designed to disrupt biological systems, and they can cause hormone disruption, nerve damage, and blood flow blockage in humans.

The Cooling Assistance Program stopped accepting applications just as temperatures began to soar, heavily impacting thousands of low-income New Yorkers during a heat emergency.

More than 800 additional children are being recommended for testing for sexually transmitted infections after four more childcare centres were added to a list of known workplaces of alleged paedophile Joshua Dale Brown. Childcare workers often lack centralized records, causing complexities in establishing complete work histories, which has necessitated police to execute search warrants for handwritten records and shift rosters.