2 h. ago RFK Jr is axing 10,000 employees at Health Department in dramatic restructuring

Critics condemn cost in health and lives

Society

7 h. ago A patient finally got off the organ transplant list. A month later, they died of rabies

Michigan health officials say there is ‘no threat’ to the public after the first human case of the disease in the state in more than 15 years

Science

13 h. ago Trump administration at ‘war’ with mRNA technology: scientists alarmed vaccine skeptics could kill research

Public health experts are sounding the alarm over recent move by the NIH to collect information about funding for research into mRNA technologyA cutting-edge technology expected to foster new medical breakthroughs in treatments for cancers and infectious disease is being treated “like a four-letter word” inside the Trump administration, causing panic among scientists who fear Trump-appointed health officials, driven by misinformation and conspiracy theories about the Covid-19 vaccine, will cut critical research in the field.Scientists and public health experts interviewed by the Guardian are sounding the alarm over a recent move by the National Institutes of Health to collect information about funding for research into mRNA technology. Continue reading...

Events

47 h. ago Trump administration says it will pull back billions in COVID funding from local health departments

Federal health officials said Tuesday they are pulling back $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for local public health departments and other health organizations throughout the nation

Science

53 h. ago Health experts reveal 24 infectious diseases that could pose major threat to public health

The list of 24 infectious diseases has been created to help scientists make new tests, vaccines and medication in preparation

Science

57 h. ago Rat infested UK street has rodents jumping out of bins and scuttering up toilets

A group of Glasgow residents are being plagued by an infestation of rats caused they say by the lack of bin collection, after a flood destroyed homes in the same area

Politics

57 h. ago UK may be stripped of 'safe' status as 'serious public health' bug surges

There has been an 11% increase in cases meaning the UK may no longer be classed as 'low level' risk by the WHO

Politics

59 h. ago UKHSA warning as 'priority pathogen' watch list reveals 24 'danger' viruses with biggest risk to public health

Bird flu and coronaviruses are diseases in the 'deadly' virus families that health officials warn have pandemic potential

Events

2 d. ago Officials list ‘priority pathogens’ that pose greatest risk to public health

The list of 24 pathogen families is the first to consider global health threats, as well as threats specific to the UK population.

Politics

3 d. ago John Swinney warns Chancellor's spending cuts poised to be 'very damaging' for Scotland's NHS

The First Minister has issued a warning about cuts at Westminster impacting on health and public services funding in Scotland.

Events

3 d. ago FSA verdict on food safety risks after bird flu found in sheep in England

Health officials say the risk to the public remains "very low"

Events

3 d. ago 'Massive rat infestation' plagues residents as rodents in toilets and jumping from bins

Horrified residents are hitting out over the spread of rats in their part of Glasgow. One told how she encountered one coming up in her toilet at 5am

Politics

4 d. ago Pope Francis health latest: Pontiff arrives home at the Vatican following his first public appearance after five weeks in hospital

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow the latest updates on the Pope's health after his condition worsened in hospital following two respiratory crises.

Society

5 d. ago Pope Francis will appear in public on SUNDAY as Vatican issues health update on the 88

Pope Francis will make his first public appearance since being admitted to hospital more than a month ago when he offers a blessing and a wave from Rome's Gemelli hospital

Science

5 d. ago Common gummy vitamin supplement carries overdose risk for children

An increasingly popular vitamin with a candy-like appearance could pose a huge health risk for kids if not taken correctly

Events

5 d. ago Covid lockdown exposed dangers of cutting public services, union chief warns

Trades Union Congress General Secretary Paul Nowak praised Labour for investing in health and public sector pay at last year's Budget. But he warned: 'This cannot be a one off'

Events

6 d. ago Major outbreak puts centre into lockdown after deadly diphtheria infection reported

A public health incident management team was established after the bacteria was detected from a 19-year-old man who had been living in an IPAS facility for around two years.

Events

7 d. ago Birmingham bin strike misery with 'cat sized rats' continues as talks fail end walk

Bin strike talks held on Thursday between Birmingham City Council and Unite were said to be 'inconclusive' – with tomorrow marking the 75th day since walkout-outs started

Events

7 d. ago Birmingham bin strike misery with 'cat sized rats' continues as talks fail to end walk

Bin strike talks held on Thursday between Birmingham City Council and Unite were said to be 'inconclusive' – with tomorrow marking the 75th day since walkout-outs started

Events

7 d. ago South Carolina's public health chief wants to look ahead. Critics want to blame him over COVID

The doctor who would be the first director of South Carolina’s newly organized health agency has a vision of reducing infant mortality, fighting childhood cancers and reducing drug overdoses

Science