Tag: public health policy
UK Government Moves to Strip Vaping’s Appeal to Children With Plain Packaging and Retail Restrictions
The UK government has launched a 12-week consultation proposing plain packaging, hidden retail display, and brand-name restrictions for vapes to…
Free education policies cut child mortality in low-income countries by 9%, but pandemic disruptions reversed gains
Compulsory and free basic education policies reduced offspring mortality by 9% in low-income and middle-income countries, but COVID-19 school closures…
Federal Health Nominee’s Past Vaccine Safety Statements Under Senate Scrutiny
Sean Kaufman, nominated for a key federal health position, faces Senate scrutiny over past statements questioning vaccine safety. Senator Bill…
European Public Backs State-Funded Fertility Care and Embryo Research, Survey Finds
A Europe-wide survey presented at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology's annual meeting reveals broad public support for…
Beyond COVID: Why childhood vaccination rates are falling globally
Childhood vaccination rates are falling globally, but the causes extend far beyond COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Public health experts identify political…
Trump Administration Derails Alcohol Research as Public Health Crisis Deepens
A STAT investigation reveals the Trump administration has downplayed alcohol's health risks and actively disrupted federal research and prevention efforts,…
Cancer Burden from Preventable Risk Factors Quantified in Landmark Global Study
A global analysis in Nature Medicine quantifies cancer burden from preventable risk factors across regions, providing evidence to guide targeted…
Congenital Syphilis Surging in U.S.: A Physician’s Urgent Call for Action
Congenital syphilis rates in the United States are rising sharply, alarming physicians and public health officials. Dr. Jeffrey D. Klausner…