Serious Public Health

Deadly drug overdoses are plummeting, and public health officials don't know why

After years of rising, the tide may finally be turning on deadly drug overdoses in America.Drug overdose deaths fell 12.7% in the 12 months ending in May, the CDC said.

DeSantis’s latest abortion move crosses another red line of public health

Putting the department in a position to actively block opposition to an abortion rights ballot amendment by having it issue cease and desist letters to media outlets running pro-choice ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Gambling poses huge global threat to public health, experts warn

Lancet commission calls for gambling to be treated in same way as alcohol and tobacco after technology widens reach. Gambling poses a growing worldwide threat to public health, with its rapid ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Online gambling rise poses significant public health threat: Commission

The worldwide rise of online gambling poses a significant public health threat, according to a report released Thursday. The report, which was published in the Lancet Public Health journal, found ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

RFK Jr. says Trump promised him 'control' of public health agencies

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Monday that former President Trump has promised him “control” of public health agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

How a Second Trump Term Could Recast Public Health

Breaking up the C.D.C., moving funds from the N.I.H. — conservatives have floated changes should Mr. Trump regain office.

Health - The New York Times - November 1

Idaho public health department restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines

Experts say Southwest District Health in Idaho is the first public health department in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines.

RFK Jr.'s public health plans under Trump rattle critics

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could help reshape the country’s health care system if former President Trump wins the presidential election Tuesday, concerning skeptics who say his anti-vax posture is ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

R.F.K. Jr. Lays Out Possible Public Health Changes Under Trump

Mr. Kennedy, an environmental lawyer who has no medical or public health degrees, has promoted anti-vaccine conspiracies for years.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Online gambling has fueled an industry boom that threatens public health, commission finds

The rise of online betting has led the commercial gambling industry to grow worldwide, posing a threat to public health, according to a report from an international commission of health experts.

NBA fines 76ers $100K for 'inconsistent' public statements about Joel Embiid's health

The Sixers have not been fully transparent regarding Joel Embiid's health

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

RFK Jr. says Trump has 'promised' him 'control of the public health agencies'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said earlier this week that former President Donald Trump has "promised" him "control of the public health agencies."

China’s economic ills are serious but not incurable

Unfortunately, policymakers have made things worse by resorting to temporary palliatives

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Lions' Hutchinson has surgery to fix tibia, fibula

The Lions' Aidan Hutchinson underwent successful surgery Sunday at a Dallas-area hospital to repair his fractured tibia and fibula, the team announced Monday.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

Bowen: Sinwar's death is serious blow to Hamas, but not the end

Netanyahu has won a big victory with the killing of Yahya Sinwar. But it is not the end of the war, nor of Hamas.

ASU's Dillingham 'serious' about kicking tryouts

Having run out of patience after three straight games without a Sun Devils made field goal, including Saturday's loss to Cincinnati, Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham told reporters, "We're ...

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Sources: Nacua's knee injury not believed serious

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua left practice because of a knee injury, but sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter it was not believed to be serious.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

Source: Dak out weeks; Lamb injury not serious

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is expected to miss several weeks with a hamstring injury, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Patrick Mahomes: Ankle injury was scary in the moment, but not serious

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes injured his ankle while throwing a touchdown pass on Monday night, but he stayed in the game and said afterward that he's fine.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Blues' Holloway escapes serious neck injury

Blues forward Dylan Holloway was back at the team's practice facility Wednesday and appeared to escape serious injury a day after being struck in the neck by a puck and leaving the ice on a ...

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Cameroon's president finally seen in public

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Public Investment Fund’s desert mirage

Plus, why Topgolf is parting with its owner and HSBC‘s boss says it isn’t splitting up

World - Financial Times - October 30

Trump: RFK Jr. will work on 'health and women's health'

Former President Trump said Thursday he would have Robert F. Kennedy Jr. work on "health and women's health" and look at the nation's food supply, the latest indication that the former independent ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

After decades in comedy, Tim Heidecker is ready to get serious about music

Tim Heidecker is working through his existential dread

Entertainment - ABC News - October 15

The conversation: Are LeBron James' Lakers a serious threat in the West or a sideshow?

Let's preview the 2024-25 Los Angeles Lakers, including their best-case and worst-case scenarios

Sports - CBS Sports - October 18

Arsenal’s sloppiness calls into question whether they are serious contenders | Jonathan Wilson

Fans may feel aggrieved over perceived injustices, but reality is that title hopefuls make too many shoddy errors. This was not, for all that Arsenal fans will whine about conspiracies, about the ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Number of Young People Accused of Serious Crimes Surges in New York City

A 37 percent rise in the number of young people accused in serious crimes mirrors a broader increase. But it has alarmed the police, who say young offenders could grow up to break the law again.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 20

Serious Fraud Office probe £112m Unite union hotel

Unite spent £112m of its members’ money on the project in Birmingham, the BBC has been told.

U.S. Says North Korean Troops Are in Russia to Aid Fight Against Ukraine

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III called the situation “very, very serious,” though he said that what the soldiers were doing in Russia was “left to be seen.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Boeing reports $6bn loss as chief faults ‘serious performance lapses’

Kelly Ortberg calls for cultural change ahead of union vote on whether to end six-week strike

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Ex-world champion Brecel 'really serious' about Ironman

Former world champion Luca Brecel has switched his focus to competing in an Ironman triathlon in 2028 after his Northern Ireland Open exit.

Rubio says Chinese hacking of U.S. telecom companies is a "very serious situation"

Sen. Marco Rubio, who is on the Senate Intelligence Committee, said Sunday that as "time goes on, we're going to learn more" about Chinese hacking of U.S. telecom companies.

Harris’s Lebanon pledge shows she’s serious about Middle East peace

Vice President Harris has exhibited strong leadership with our allies and partners in the Middle East to protect our interests and prevent the further suffering of more innocent victims.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

JD Vance’s critics thought he was a joke. His political ruthlessness was serious

The Ohio senator is the real deal in Trump world and is now only a heartbeat away from the presidency. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and tracker He ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Serious Fraud Office given extra funding to fight financial crime

Money will be used to reform how the UK agency manages its cases and handles evidence

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

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