#public-health-policy

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fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Dr. Oz Tells Americans Who Are Concerned With Medicaid Cuts to Eat Less Cake

Millions will lose health care coverage due to Medicaid cuts in Trump's recent legislation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tobacco exposure killed more than 7m people in 2023, study finds

Tobacco killed over 7 million people globally in 2023, marking it as a critical health risk worldwide.
fromwww.ajc.com
1 month ago

If US halted fluoride, kids' cavities would grow by millions, study says

The new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital indicates that if fluoride is banned nationwide, dental costs could surge by $9.8 billion in five years and lead to 25.4 million additional cavities in children.
NYC parents
UK news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Call to fast-track legislation to ban disposable vapes as new UK laws kick in this weekend

Single-use vapes face a ban in Northern Ireland and the UK, prompting calls for similar legislation in the Republic of Ireland.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Sadiq Khan backs calls to decriminalise some cannabis possession

Sadiq Khan advocates for the decriminalization of small amounts of cannabis, citing evidence from the London Drugs Commission on current laws being disproportionate and indefensible.
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

RFK Jr. releases "MAHA" report on childhood chronic disease. Here's what to know.

RFK Jr. declared 'sugar is poison' while unveiling a report on childhood chronic diseases, emphasizing a need for health reform.
Public health
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Who can get updated COVID vaccines this fall? FDA will OK for high-risk groups, calls for new clinical trials

FDA is raising standards for COVID-19 booster approvals, focusing on high-risk groups.
Future vaccine updates for low-risk individuals will require robust clinical trials.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Executive Order Restricts Gain of Function' Research on Pathogens

President Trump signed an executive order limiting gain of function research amid concerns over pandemic risks.
fromMedCity News
3 months ago

How Are Hospitals Bracing for Tariffs? - MedCity News

Tariffs are anticipated to amplify financial instability in hospitals already struggling with proposed cuts and slashed funding in the healthcare system.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | Kennedy's Vaccine Hypocrisy Is Unsustainable

Mr. Kennedy's failure to manage the measles outbreak amidst his anti-vaccine stance raises serious concerns about his capability as Health Secretary.
NYC politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Morning-after pill to be made free at pharmacies in England

Making the morning-after pill available through the NHS at pharmacies will end the 'unfair' barriers some women face when needing to access it, according to the government.
UK politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Southern California healthcare agencies fear cuts to HIV prevention will cost lives

Potential cuts to HIV prevention funding could reverse significant public health progress.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | Anthem Blue Cross to release data officials hope will help NYC crack down on soaring health care costs, saving $2 billion yearly

Anthem Blue Cross will release crucial healthcare data to reveal hospital price inconsistencies, promoting transparency and potential savings for New Yorkers.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Dr. Oz's Journey From Heart Doctor to Celebrity to Iconoclast

Dr. Mehmet Oz's controversial practices in medicine highlight the tension between charisma in health communication and scientific integrity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

How Covid left a legacy of distrust and conspiracies | Letters

The pandemic exposed deep political divides in public health responses, impacting trust and compliance among citizens.
Mental health
fromPoynter
4 months ago

RFK Jr. questions antidepressants for kids. What do we actually know about SSRIs? - Poynter

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called attention to psychiatric medications for children, particularly SSRIs, amidst controversy over their safety and implications for mental health.
Medicine
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Senate Confirms Vaccine Skeptic Robert F. Kennedy to Lead Department of Health and Human Services

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services despite his controversial views on vaccines.
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

RFK Jr. says he'll fix the overdose crisis. Critics say his plan is risky

I became a drug addict when I was 15 years old... During that time, when you're an addict, you're living against conscience... I pushed God to the peripheries of my life.
US news
fromKqed
8 months ago

Stanford Doctor Tapped for Key Post by Trump Advocated for Letting COVID Spread | KQED

Trump's choice of Dr. Bhattacharya for NIH sparks controversy due to his critical stance on COVID-19 response and lack of hands-on clinical experience.
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 months ago

Two Democrats are trying to make this STI medication free - LGBTQ Nation

Reps. Garcia and Lee advocate for free doxy PEP coverage to combat rising STIs among vulnerable communities.
Doxy PEP could significantly reduce STI transmission rates if made accessible and covered by insurance.
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