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E. Coli Surge: A Public Health Challenge for the UK

Public health officials in the UK have been grappling with an alarming rise in E. coli infections, particularly Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), which has triggered a wave of concern across health agencies and the public alike. Recent data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has highlighted a significant increase in infections, notably affecting […]

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Next Week in Public Health, August 1, 2025

How’s your anxiety? Mine’s been at a 3-alarm fire stage for weeks. Not fun. Still trying to do the good work in spite of ongoing federal pressures. Hey, on that topic, have you seen Trawly, our AI assistant? Well, if not check out this great video we put together. You can see my lovely mug […]

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A Single Genetic Tweak Stops Mosquitoes from Spreading Malaria

The global public health community is abuzz with the latest breakthrough in the fight against malaria—a genetic modification that could potentially suppress the disease’s transmission. Researchers have engineered mosquitoes with a single tweak that makes them resistant to malaria infections, thus preventing the spread of this deadly disease. Malaria has been a scourge for centuries, […]

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Cholera Outbreak in West and Central Africa: Unveiling the Public Health Crisis

The recent surge in cholera cases within West and Central Africa is turning into a significant public health crisis, particularly affecting children. Reports from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) suggest that approximately 80,000 children are at high risk of cholera as the rainy season sweeps across the region. The escalating situation calls for immediate international […]

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Global

The Long-Lasting Impact of Lenacapavir

The landscape of HIV prevention is on the brink of a revolutionary shift with the introduction of a new drug that offers long-lasting protection against the virus. Known as lenacapavir, this injectable drug has recently received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is now being endorsed by the World Health […]

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Workforce

The Impact of Worker Strikes on Public Health Systems

Public health’s challenges come from all over. Not just from the ongoing challenges of pandemics and health crises, or federal mandates, but also due to disruptions within the healthcare workforce. A notable example is the ongoing resident doctors’ strikes in England, raising significant questions about the impact of labor actions on public health systems. The […]

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Health tips

Walking 7,000 Steps for Better Health: Debunking the 10,000 Step Myth

In recent years, the 10,000-step count has become the golden standard for daily physical activity, often perceived as a magic number for achieving and maintaining optimal health. However, a recent study is re-evaluating this notion, suggesting that fewer steps might be needed to reap significant health benefits. The 10,000 Step Phenomenon The origin of the […]

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Next Week in Public Health, July 25, 2025

Do you follow the HHS Facebook page? I do, mainly because I think I should. But, boy, it’s adopted the bizarre self-promotional tactics of the president. I’ve always been loath to jump into the comment sections on public Facebook posts — no good can come of it. Helpfully, I work under an HHS contract, so […]

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Social media analysis

The Health Industry’s $1M Campaign to Kill Universal Care

What if the biggest threat to universal health care isn’t in Congress, but in your Facebook feed? In 2019, a coalition of private healthcare giants launched a million-dollar advertising campaign on Meta platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. Their target wasn’t a competing company or product; it was you, specifically, your perception of universal health care. […]

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