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This year’s conference highlights urgent topics like misinfo…
Climate Disasters Linked to Health Facility Closures in Vulnerable Communities
New research reveals that climate disasters like floods and wildfires have hidden, long-term public health consequences beyond physical destruction. A study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found a strong link between severe climate events and the closure of hospitals and outpatient care facilities across more than 3,000 U.S. counties from 2000 to 2014…
Why Public Health Groups are Concerned About Changes to COVID Vaccine Recommendations
Recent changes to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations are raising alarms among public health experts. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to remove COVID vaccines from the CDC’s list for pregnant women and children bypassed the CDC’s advisory committee and lacked public explanation or supporting data.
Experts, including Dr. Richard Besser, stress that vaccination…
CDC Warns: Use Safe Water in Neti Pots to Prevent Deadly Infections
A new CDC report highlights the public health risks of improper nasal irrigation, following the tragic death of a 71-year-old woman from a rare brain infection after using tap water in a neti pot. The woman contracted primary amebic meningoencephalitis, a typically fatal infection caused by the Naegleria fowleri amoeba, after using an RV water system at a Texas campground.
The FDA and CDC str…
Media Relations for Building Trust in Public Health Webinar
Join the Public Health Communication Collaborative (PHCC) for their upcoming webinar, “Media Relations Today: How to Build Trust in Public Health Guidance,” scheduled for June 10, 2025, at 1:30 PM, as it offers public health communicators valuable insights on enhancing media relations. Participants will learn how to develop a strong media infrastructure to respond quickly, increase visibility…
The World Now Has Its First Ever Pandemic Treaty
The World Health Organization (WHO) has adopted the first-ever global pandemic treaty, marking a historic step toward better preventing, preparing for, and responding to future pandemics. The treaty emphasizes early surveillance, especially of animal reservoirs, improved access to protective equipment for healthcare workers, and coordinated regulatory frameworks to expand treatments.
While ha…
Alcohol-Related Cancer Deaths Doubled From 1990 to 2021, Study Finds
A new study released ahead of the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology conference reveals that alcohol-related cancer deaths in the U.S. have doubled from 1990 to 2021, rising from 11,896 to 23,207. Using data from the Global Burden of Disease database, researchers found that alcohol remains a major — and preventable — contributor to cancer mortality, especially among men and those over 5…