26 h. ago Republicans demand answers on blue state health program accused of leaking patient data to Big Tech

A letter from House Republicans demands answers from California's public health insurance marketplace after it was uncovered the program was sharing sensitive patient information.

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30 h. ago BEN CARSON: After COVID confusion, how can we rebuild trust in public health leaders?

Contradictory COVID-19 policies and dismissal of scientific debate undermined trust in health institutions, contributing to declining vaccination rates and measles outbreaks.

Science

47 h. ago Seattle Fire to enhance encryption to radios in early 2026 to protect the public’s sensitive and private health information

Seattle Fire to enhance encryption to radios in early 2026 to protect the public’s sensitive and private health information  Seattle.gov

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3 d. ago 6 Tools for Tracking the Trump Administration’s Attacks on Civil Liberties

The White House has undertaken initiatives to crack down on immigration, suppress speech, and curtail US public health efforts. These online tools are tracking the rapidly changing US landscape.

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7 d. ago RFK Jr. Announces Eight New Members of CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel

The health secretary promised not to pick “anti-vaxxers.” But some public health leaders accused him of breaking his word.

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8 d. ago Exclusive: Dr. Drew on the Future of MAHA, Gen Z Mental Health Crisis, and How to Save Public Health

On Tuesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” Dr. Drew Pinksy talked about mental health among young people. While talking about dating, Pinksy stated that “young people, the majority at least, are feeling overwhelmed, they’re feeling inadequate, they don’t have the skillsets, they The post Exclusive: Dr. Drew on the Future of MAHA, Gen Z Mental Health Crisis, and How to Save Public Health appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 d. ago Former CDC employees protest against dismantling of public health

Every Tuesday, protesters gather outside the CDC in Atlanta to point out possible public health dangers due to drastic federal cuts.

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8 d. ago HHS head RFK Jr. is removing all members of a key CDC vaccine policy committee

Health and Human Services head, RFK Jr, is replacing all current members of CDC vaccine advisory committee. We discuss the potential impact on public health policy.

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9 d. ago Iran Expands Ban on Walking Dogs as ‘Threat to Public Health, Peace, and Comfort’

Iran recently expanded its ban on dog-walking to cities outside Tehran, while a growing number of Iranians are embracing dog ownership as an act of rebellion against their theocratic regime. The post Iran Expands Ban on Walking Dogs as ‘Threat to Public Health, Peace, and Comfort’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Billy Joel jokes about aging, cremation after brain disorder diagnosis

76-year-old Billy Joel remains in good spirits despite his brain disorder diagnosis. The "Piano Man" shares his first public message with fans since his health battle announcement.

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1 week ago Palantir’s Collection of Disease Data at C.D.C. Stirs Privacy Concerns

U.S. and state officials say the consolidation of the public health agency’s vast trove of information could expose patients and will delay analysis of long-term trends.

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2 w. ago ‘Seriously under attack.' Public health leaders sound the alarm on budget crisis

‘Seriously under attack.' Public health leaders sound the alarm on budget crisis  NBC Los Angeles

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2 w. ago Boston sees lowest number of opioid overdose deaths in 9 years, new data shows

The Boston Public Health Commission released data last week that showed a 38% decrease in overdose deaths compared to 2023. The post Boston sees lowest number of opioid overdose deaths in 9 years, new data shows appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago COVID vaccine changes confuse and upset some parents and families

Federal health officials have changed the game for COVID vaccine access. Pregnant moms and others who rely on them to protect a high-risk family member are scared.

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2 w. ago Commentary: MAHA report's misrepresentations will harm public health and hit consumers' pocketbooks

Commentary: MAHA report's misrepresentations will harm public health and hit consumers' pocketbooks  Los Angeles Times

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2 w. ago Harvard seeks end to US funding cuts, says national security, public health research in peril

Harvard seeks end to US funding cuts, says national security, public health research in peril  Reuters

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2 w. ago Trump administration’s deep cuts to public health leave system reeling

Trump administration’s deep cuts to public health leave system reeling  PBS

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2 w. ago Memory cafes offer camaraderie and fun for people with dementia — and their caregivers

'Memory cafes' are small social gatherings for individuals with dementia — and their caregivers, too. As public health funding shrinks, memory cafes are cheap to run and can offer measurable benefits.

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2 w. ago I'm a physician and I'm worried that our health agencies are facing increasing chaos

I believe Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s leadership at HHS is spreading misinformation and cutting vital health programs, threatening public health safety.

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2 w. ago Trump administration's vaccines announcements have many health experts alarmed

Public health experts worry the flurry of steps by the Trump administration about vaccines is undermining public access and confidence in vaccines.

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