Public Health Insider
APRIL 2, 2025
Snohomish county reported a positive measles case in a Snohomish County infant. The infant was likely exposed to measles during recent travel abroad. People who were at certain locations in Snohomish and King counties may have been exposed to measles. Read the blog for locations of potential exposure. The post New measles case identified in Snohomish County infant appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.
Public Health Blog
MARCH 31, 2025
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NPR Health
MARCH 28, 2025
A top vaccine advisor at the FDA was forced to resign on Friday. In his resignation letter, Dr. Peter Marks, wrote "truth and transparency are not desired," by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Your Local Epidemiologist
APRIL 1, 2025
Today thousands of health workers at the CDC and FDA lost their jobs—effective immediately. Some found out when they tried to badge in, only to be denied entry. Twelve senior leaders were offered reassignment—with just 24 hours to decide. In other words, fired without being formally fired. It’s cruel and unnecessary—and that’s the point.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
APRIL 1, 2025
While the threat that microplastics pose to human and ecological health has been richly documented and is well known, nanoplastics, which are smaller than one micrometer (1/50th the thickness of an average human hair), are far more reactive, far more mobile and vastly more capable of crossing biological membranes. Yet, because they are so tiny and so mobile, researchers don't yet have an accurate understanding of just how toxic these particles are.
Black Health Matters
MARCH 31, 2025
As we look toward a healthier new year, Black Health Matters sat down with Anthony Anderson for a candid conversation about his personal journey with type 2 diabetes. While he is known for his acting, Anderson is using his voice to illuminate a critical health issue affecting more than 34 million Americans1a condition he himself navigates: type 2 diabetes.
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NPR Health
APRIL 1, 2025
Staffers began receiving termination notices this morning as part of a major restructuring at HHS. Some senior leadership are on their way out too.
Public Health Insider
MARCH 28, 2025
Anyone who struggles to get the healthcare they need is welcome at the Seattle/King County Clinic, April 24-27 at Seattle Center. We proud to be part of this volunteer-driven event! The post Free medical, vision, and dental care returns in April with Seattle/King County Clinic! appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
APRIL 2, 2025
Smaller than a grain of rice, new pacemaker is particularly suited to the small, fragile hearts of newborn babies with congenital heart defects. Tiny pacemaker is paired with a small, soft, flexible wearable patch that sits on the patient's chest. The wearable patch detects irregular heartbeats and automatically emits pulses of light. The light then flashes on and off at a rate that corresponds to the correct pacing.
Science Daily - Public Health
APRIL 2, 2025
Obesity is at epidemic proportions in the United States where more than 40% of adults are obese and more than 70% are overweight. One common policy intervention to tackle this urgent issue is to try to improve diet quality by increasing local grocery stores that offer healthy options. However, this is not a silver bullet, but researchers are not sure why.
The Hill
MARCH 31, 2025
Newly sworn-in Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary signed off on the plan to push out the agencys top vaccine official, Peter Marks, in one of his first acts as chief, according to multiple reports. Marks, who led the FDAs vaccine division for more than eight years, resigned on Friday as director of the FDAs Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER).
NPR Health
MARCH 30, 2025
Vaccine hesitancy has been growing in the U.S. in recent years. But as Texas measles cases rise and other states report outbreaks too, some parents want their kids to get their shots early.
Black Health Matters
MARCH 31, 2025
Autism can cause individuals to experience the world differently. Due to sensory sensitivity, they can face challenges traveling to and enjoying certain activities. Lights, sounds, crowds, and other factors can cause them to have adverse experiences in specific environments. But airlines, cruise ships, theme parks, and entertainment venues see the value of accommodating this untapped audience.
JPHMP Direct
MARCH 27, 2025
A nationwide survey reveals that Turkish family physicians face critical challenges in infectious disease reporting due to knowledge deficits, time constraints, and insufficient feedback, underscoring the need for enhanced training and streamlined digital systems. The post Strengthening Public Health Surveillance: Why Trkiyes Family Physicians Struggle with Disease Reportingand How to Fix It first appeared on JPHMP Direct.
BU School of Public Health Blog
MARCH 31, 2025
environmental safety Top Scientists Issue Urgent Warning on Fossil Fuels In a new review, Mary Willis, Jonathan Buonocore, and other environmental health experts present a bevy of evidence that details how fossil fuels are harmful to humans, wildlife, and the environment, and identifies ways to transition to clean, renewable energy. March 31, 2025 Twitter Facebook In a new review published in the peer-reviewed journal Oxford Open Climate Change , top scientists issued an urgent warning that foss
The Hill
APRIL 2, 2025
A bipartisan trio in the Senate unveiled a proposal Wednesday to require schools to offer nondairy milk options at lunch to accommodate students who are lactose intolerant or have other dietary restrictions. The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) has long required school lunches to include milk on all trays in order for schools to be reimbursed for the meals.
NPR Health
APRIL 1, 2025
A controversial study raised the specter that Girl Scout cookies are unsafe. Authorities say they are safe, but the whole saga highlights a breakdown of trust in American institutions.
Exploring Health
MARCH 28, 2025
Dr. Gold reflects on how to walk the line between self-care and patient care in her new memoir. by Merom Arthur This past fall, Dr. Jessi Gold, published her vulnerable and provocative memoir, How Do You Feel?: One Doctors Search for Humanity. Dr. Gold, the Chief Wellness Officer at the University of Tennessee, specializes in the psychiatric treatment of college students and healthcare workers, and also advises well-known members of the entertainment industry, such as Selena Gomez and her makeup
JPHMP Direct
MARCH 31, 2025
Variation in the quality of Community Health Assessments and Improvement Plans among Kentuckys local health departments reveals opportunities for strengthening collaboration, evidence-based strategies, and equity-focused public health efforts. The post Why the Quality of Community Health Assessments Matters: Insights from Kentuckys PHAB-Accredited LHDs first appeared on JPHMP Direct.
The Hindu
MARCH 29, 2025
AIIMS Delhi performs first laparoscopic Whipple operation on 11-year-old girl with rare pancreatic tumour, ensuring complete cure.
Association of Health Care Journalists
MARCH 28, 2025
Despite what many people think, palliative care is distinct from hospice care its not just for end-of-life. Misinformation and lack of education persist among those needing these services, and even among some health care providers. Also known as comfort care, palliative care can be an effective approach when provided in conjunction with curative care and treatments for people facing serious illnesses such as cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or heart disease.
NPR Health
MARCH 31, 2025
With the abrupt shutdown of USAID funding, many clinics, including those serving women in remote areas, have shuttered. Midwives are reporting that mothers and babies are dying as a result. (Image credit: Victor J.
PHIG Partners
MARCH 31, 2025
With PHIG funds, the Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD) launched its first paid internship program in spring 2024. MCPHD initially partnered with Indiana Universitys Fairbanks School of Public Health and has grown to include more interns and schools. In the summer of 2024, MCPHD hired an Internship Coordinator to streamline internship processes and support the goal of creating a pipeline for students to pursue public health careers.
News Medical Health Sciences
APRIL 2, 2025
Pregnant women who contract SARS-CoV-2 may have a lower risk of developing Long COVID than matched non-pregnant women.
The Hindu
APRIL 2, 2025
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee protests against Central govt's essential medicine price hike, calls for rollback and public support.
Association of Health Care Journalists
MARCH 28, 2025
The risks associated with medical professionals dismissing patient, family and caregiver concerns also called “medical gaslighting” ranked highest on an annual list of patient safety concerns compiled by the nonprofit organization ECRI. Insufficient governance of AI in health care, the viral spread of medical misinformation, and medical errors and delays in care resulting from cybersecurity breaches also were listed as significant concerns.
NPR Health
MARCH 31, 2025
Dr. Jean Kaseya is now figuring out how to cope with the new foreign aid landscape.
PHIG Partners
MARCH 31, 2025
Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) leveraged the flexibility of PHIG funding to provide mini-grants of up to $10,000 to community-based organizations (CBOs) and providers, supporting outreach, transportation assistance, and testing programs to address barriers to HIV services. Unlike traditional processes requiring lengthy approvals, PHIG allowed DCHHS to collaborate with CBOs to create a tailored grant program that met local needs, fostering stronger community ties.
Public Health Newswire
APRIL 1, 2025
Future of vital health programs uncertain
Evidence Based Living
MARCH 31, 2025
Youve probably been out in public and heard a parent shouting, swearing, or calling a child names. Or maybe youve found yourself in the position of losing your temper with your own children. Harshparentingis defined as regularly engaging in negative coercive behaviors; it can include yelling, name-calling, hitting, criticizing,shaming, and isolating children.
The Hindu
MARCH 29, 2025
More often than not, bipolar disorder begins with periods of depression, and sometimes a decade may elapse before the onset of hypomanic or manic episodes
NPR Health
APRIL 1, 2025
Helping a sick family member over months or years can be an enormous strain. It can also disrupt your identity. Psychologists say embracing this change can open up new ways for caregivers to cope.
PHIG Partners
MARCH 31, 2025
In January 2024, the Tulsa Health Department (THD) utilized PHIG funds to revise its salary structure and job grading system, leading to salary adjustments for 150 of 340 employees. The evaluation highlighted the need to address wages for entry-level positions, such as groundskeepers and clerks, which require a high school diploma. THD also introduced a salary modification system to better recognize experience and education, ensuring that new hires with five or more years of experience or advanc
Public Health Newswire
MARCH 28, 2025
APHA calls on Congress to block restructuring plans
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