Tag: public health
Norovirus outbreak sickens 125 on cruise ship docked in San Francisco
A Princess Cruises vessel docking in San Francisco reported 125 cases of gastrointestinal illness among passengers and crew in July…
UK Health Security Agency Publishes Framework for Evidence-Based Public Health Evaluation
The United Kingdom Health Security Agency has released a comprehensive evaluation strategy establishing systematic assessment of public health interventions across…
Ultra-processed foods linked to higher kidney cancer risk in large US study
A prospective analysis of over 300,000 US adults found that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with elevated kidney…
CDC Reports Sharp Rise in Hantavirus Cases Across Western United States
The CDC has reported a significant increase in hantavirus cases across western United States during 2026, activating enhanced surveillance and…
Heat Exhaustion Treatment: First Aid Guidance from St John’s Ambulance
St John's Ambulance outlines practical first aid for heat exhaustion: move to a cool place, elevate legs, apply cool water,…
How H5N1 Found Its Way Into Dairy Cows: New Research Reveals Viral Strategy
New research reveals that H5N1 avian influenza selectively infects dairy cattle udders due to high concentrations of viral receptors in…
Trampoline Injuries Rise Among Children: A Case for Vigilance and Prevention
A clinical case report in the New England Journal of Medicine highlights the continuing risk of serious pediatric fractures from…
Air pollution drives school absences and health symptoms in Delhi and Dhaka youth, new study shows
A new study of 814 young people in Delhi and Dhaka finds that high air pollution days significantly increase respiratory…