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Climate and health: Stories to watch in 2025

Association of Health Care Journalists

Source: Evidence-based recommendations for communicating the impacts of climate change on health Economic losses from extreme weather events have reached $227 billion, a 23% increase since 2010. Food and water insecurity. Journalists need to raise awareness among audiences that food and water availability is a health and climate issue.

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Readers Offer Solo Agers Support and Reflect on Ancestors

KFF Health News

In 2010, I created the First Friday Ideas Salon. So, I have prepared food delivered. Wayne Carpenter, Omak, Washington An infectious disease specialist and senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security had this to say on X: “Vaccine development requires millions of dollars. I am 85, retired at 55.

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How the FDA Lets Chemicals Pour Into America’s Food Supply

KFF Health News

Joseph Shea, who sells athletic wear in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, wonders and worries about the food he eats. The junk food that fits his budget but feels addictive and makes him feel unwell. To a great extent, the FDA leaves it to food companies to determine whether their ingredients and additives are safe. Kennedy Jr.,

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How the FDA opens the door to risky chemicals in America’s food supply

HEALTHBEAT

Joseph Shea, who sells athletic wear in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, wonders and worries about the food he eats. The junk food that fits his budget but feels addictive and makes him feel unwell. To a great extent, the FDA leaves it to food companies to determine whether their ingredients and additives are safe. Kennedy Jr.,

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Live Well San Diego: A model of community involvement and upstream public health investment

Big Cities Health Coalition

Public health typically makes headlines during acute and emergency situations such as infectious disease outbreaks, a food recall, or a rise in drug overdoses. A comprehensive approach to community health Launched in 2010, Live Well San Diego is a vision for the region, focused on building better health , living safely , and thriving.