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New measles case identified in Snohomish County infant

Public Health Insider

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.

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Inside the Career Club: April 2025 Updates

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Top FDA vaccine official forced out, cites RFK Jr.'s "misinformation and lies."

NPR Health

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.

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Why we keep going

Your Local Epidemiologist

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.

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Q&A with Anthony Anderson: “I Got Real About my Type 2 Diabetes—and I Never Looked Back”

Black Health Matters

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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Collision, mantle convection and Tethyan closure in the Eastern Mediterranean

Nature Reviews Earth & Environment

Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, Published online: 01 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s43017-025-00653-2 Closure of the Tethys Seaway marked the last connection between the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific oceans. This Review explores how mantle convection and associated volcanic activity caused Tethys Seaway closure and discusses the implications for ocean circulation, faunal diversification and climate.

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Widespread firings start at federal health agencies including many in leadership

NPR Health

Staffers began receiving termination notices this morning as part of a major restructuring at HHS. Some senior leadership are on their way out too.

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World's smallest pacemaker is activated by light

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

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.

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When it comes to obesity-related cancers, where you shop for food matters

Science Daily - Public Health

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.

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New FDA commissioner signed off on vaccine chief's ouster: Reports 

The Hill

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).

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Public Spaces Make Room for Autism

Black Health Matters

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.

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As measles cases rise, some parents become vaccine enthusiasts

NPR Health

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.

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We know nanoplastics are a threat -- this new tool can help us figure out just how bad they are

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

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.

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Strengthening Public Health Surveillance: Why Türkiye’s Family Physicians Struggle with Disease Reporting—and How to Fix It

JPHMP Direct

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.

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Bipartisan senators unveil measure providing flexibility in school lunch milk options

The Hill

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.

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Health Beyond the Blog: Dr. Jessi Gold and “How Do You Feel?”

Exploring Health

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

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Crumbling trust in American institutions: A MAHA activist takes on Girl Scout cookies

NPR Health

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.

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Top Scientists Issue Urgent Warning on Fossil Fuels

BU School of Public Health Blog

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

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Why the Quality of Community Health Assessments Matters: Insights from Kentucky’s PHAB-Accredited LHDs 

JPHMP Direct

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.

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AIIMS (Delhi) performs rare keyhole surgery for pancreatic cancer in a child 

The Hindu

AIIMS Delhi performs first laparoscopic Whipple operation on 11-year-old girl with rare pancreatic tumour, ensuring complete cure.

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What to know about palliative and hospice care 

Association of Health Care Journalists

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.

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A midwife says of the aid cuts in Afghanistan: 'No one prioritizes women's lives.'

NPR Health

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.

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Marion County Public Health Uses PHIG to Launch First Paid Internship Program

PHIG Partners

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.

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Pregnancy linked to lower long COVID risk in study of over 70,000 women

News Medical Health Sciences

Pregnant women who contract SARS-CoV-2 may have a lower risk of developing Long COVID than matched non-pregnant women.

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CM Mamata calls for complete rollback of medicine price hike

The Hindu

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee protests against Central govt's essential medicine price hike, calls for rollback and public support.

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Medical gaslighting tops list of highest patient safety risks

Association of Health Care Journalists

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.

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The head of Africa CDC thought news of a U.S. aid freeze must be 'a joke.' Now what?

NPR Health

Dr. Jean Kaseya is now figuring out how to cope with the new foreign aid landscape.

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Dallas County Health and Human Services Leverages PHIG Funding to Support Community-Based Organizations

PHIG Partners

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.

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Abrupt layoffs at CDC, other HHS agencies endanger public health

Public Health Newswire

Future of vital health programs uncertain

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How Harsh Parenting Harms Kids

Evidence Based Living

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.

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Bipolar Day: disorder is complex but early diagnosis can lead to fulfilling lives

The Hindu

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

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Caregiving can test you, body and soul. It can also unlock a new sense of self

NPR Health

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.

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PHIG Supports Tulsa Health Department in Salary Review and Retention Efforts

PHIG Partners

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

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Cuts to HHS staff, public health funding will undermine nation's well-being

Public Health Newswire

APHA calls on Congress to block restructuring plans

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