Tag: #publichealth

Alarming Decline in U.S. Children's Health Over 17 Years: Study

Study finds significant decline in U.S. children's health over 17 years, urging urgent policy and community action.

#health, #children, #usa, #publichealth, #healthcare

US Health Policy Shake-Up: Kennedy Dismisses Vaccine Advisory Committee

Health Secretary Kennedy overhauls vaccine policy, raising public health concerns globally.

#vaccinepolicy, #publichealth, #robertfkennedyjr

EPA's TCE Ban Faces Legal Challenges and Industrial Implications

The EPA's ban on trichloroethylene (TCE) sparks legal battles and industry shifts while highlighting health versus economic interests.

#epa, #tce, #publichealth, #industrialsafety

Trump Administration Proposes Major Cuts to Health Department

Trump's 2025 plan for HHS aims at 26.2% budget cuts, sparking debate over public health impact.

#trumpadministration, #healthcuts, #publichealth, #policychange

Researchers Unveil AI System to Revolutionize Public Health Data Monitoring

AI system boosts health data review speed 54x, aiding timely public health interventions.

#health, #ai, #publichealth, #datamonitoring

Trump Administration Proposes Major Cuts to HHS in FY 2026 Budget

Trump's FY 2026 budget proposes major cuts to HHS, sparking concerns over public health and research impacts.

#trump, #budget, #hhs, #publichealth, #research

Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Cutting $32.7 Million in Public Health Funds

A federal judge halts the Trump administration's attempt to rescind $32.7M in public health funds, emphasizing ongoing needs.

#publichealth, #funding, #trumpadministration, #lawsuit

U.S. Faces Largest Measles Outbreak in Five Years amid Declining Vaccination Rates

Measles resurges in the U.S., with over 1,000 cases reported. Vaccine hesitancy contributes to the largest outbreak in five years.

#measles, #vaccination, #outbreak, #publichealth, #cdc

U.S. Health Secretary Dismisses CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel, Sparks Controversy

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removes CDC's vaccine panel over alleged conflicts, appoints skeptics, altering U.S. vaccine policy landscape.

#vaccinepolicy, #cdc, #robertfkennedyjr, #publichealth

CDC Reinstates 450 Employees Amid Public Outcry Over Layoffs

CDC reinstates 450 employees amid public backlash over health risks, following previous layoffs by the Trump administration.

#cdc, #publichealth, #layoffs, #trumpadministration

CDC Protests Erupt as Employees Demand Resignation of Health Secretary

CDC employees protest against staffing cuts and demand Health Secretary's resignation amid budget reductions.

#cdc, #health, #protests, #budgetcuts, #publichealth

Veolia Settles Flint Water Crisis Lawsuits for $53 Million

Veolia North America agrees to a $53 million settlement in Flint water crisis lawsuits, denying responsibility despite $79.3M total compensation.

#flintwatercrisis, #Veolia, #legalsettlement, #publichealth

Portland Braces for Intense Heat Wave Amid Rising Climate Concerns

Portland faces a significant heat wave with temps possibly exceeding 100°F, highlighting climate adaptation challenges in the Pacific Northwest.

#portland, #heatwave, #climatechange, #publichealth, #oregon

CDC Leadership Crisis and Vaccine Recommendation Controversy

Leadership gaps at CDC and contentious COVID-19 vaccine guidance stir controversy and concern for U.S. public health policy.

#cdc, #covid19, #vaccinerecommendations, #publichealth, #leadershipcrisis

EPA's Deregulation Sparks Health Concerns Amid Environmental Rollbacks

Trump administration's EPA deregulates 30+ environmental rules, potentially increasing deaths by 30,000 annually, sparking public health fears.

#epa, #trumpadministration, #environment, #publichealth, #deregulation