#public-health

The article acknowledges that the UK's generational ban on tobacco sales may not effectively reduce smoking rates among young people, but the author still supports the policy due to its potential broader public health benefits.

This paper reviews the production, detection, and health risks of artificial and fake eggs in China, where criminals use chemical compounds to simulate real eggs. It discusses the potential dangers of consuming such counterfeit food products.

A June heatwave in Europe is estimated to have caused around 20,000 excess deaths, according to a new analysis. The study highlights the ongoing deadly impact of extreme heat linked to climate change across the continent.

This article reviews the mechanistic and public health evidence on mRNA vaccine safety and efficacy, analyzing data from clinical trials and real-world use to assess their role in infectious disease prevention.

West Nile virus has been detected in mosquito samples from eight Orange County cities: Anaheim, Buena Park, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Stanton, Westminster, and Yorba Linda. Health officials are urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites as the virus can cause serious illness in humans.

The article reports that suicide rates among teenage girls are rising in numerous countries globally, based on data analysis covering the 2010s and beyond. This trend is observed across various regions, indicating a widespread public health concern affecting adolescent females.

A new study published in Scientific Reports finds that declining fertility rates among politically left-leaning individuals—who tend to have more liberal views on family size and childbearing—are a major driver of the overall birth rate decline in the United States.

In 2025, the United States recorded its lowest number of deaths in history, marking a record low. The decline reflects continued improvements in public health and mortality trends across the country.

An 11-year-old boy in Canada has died of rabies after waking to find a bat on his face. The boy's family reportedly did not notice any bite marks or scratches, and he was not initially treated for rabies. This is the first domestically acquired human rabies case in Ontario since 1967.

Analysis suggests the UK-US trade deal could lead to 229,000 excess deaths in England over a decade by increasing US drug imports and reducing medicine pricing controls. The findings raise concerns about public health impacts from the agreement's pharmaceutical provisions.

Toxic lung-penetrating air pollution particles have been detected across 10 U.S. states, including New York and California, posing health risks to millions of residents.

The article explores the biology and behavior of the lone star tick, an aggressive species that actively hunts its hosts, including humans. Unlike other ticks that wait on vegetation, it chases prey, and its bite can trigger a severe allergy to red meat. The piece examines the tick's expanding range and the growing public health concern it poses across the United States.

A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus is increasing in the United States, with health officials reporting a growing number of cases. The virus can cause severe illness and, in some cases, be fatal, raising concerns among public health experts about its spread.

A rare and deadly tick-borne virus has reached a record-high number of cases in the United States, with experts warning that it can turn fatal quickly. Health officials are urging increased awareness and preventive measures against tick bites as the virus spreads.

A post ranking responsibility for potential malaria deaths if Elon Musk stops aid: mosquitoes, then local governments and families, and lastly people elsewhere. The author expresses disbelief that this clarification is necessary.

The article examines whether architecture can protect human health, tracing efforts from historical sanatoriums to modern "healthy buildings." It argues that while design can influence well-being, architecture alone cannot prevent sickness, calling for a nuanced understanding of the relationship between built environments and disease.

A Stanford-led study suggests most Americans would be healthier without daylight saving time, as the twice-yearly clock shift disrupts sleep and biological rhythms, increasing risks for heart attacks, strokes, and other health issues.

Europe's cultural and infrastructural resistance to air conditioning, driven by cost and climate concerns, is causing discomfort and health risks amid rising heatwaves, a contrast to widespread AC use in the US and Asia.

France recorded approximately 1,000 excess deaths during a recent heatwave, according to health authorities. The deaths were attributed to the extreme heat that affected much of the country, raising concerns about the impact of rising temperatures on public health.

The article argues that access to air conditioning is becoming essential for survival as global temperatures rise and heatwaves worsen, and that it should be treated as a public necessity rather than a luxury. Making cooling available to all, especially low-income communities and marginalized groups, is presented as a matter of social justice and climate adaptation.

A data analysis indicates that heat waves in Europe cause more deaths annually than gun violence does in the United States. The article highlights the severe health impacts of rising temperatures due to climate change, contrasting the deadliness of extreme heat in Europe with American gun-related fatalities.

The article examines why Europe, despite having a relatively mild climate, suffers disproportionately high heat-related deaths compared to other regions. It attributes this to factors such as aging infrastructure, lack of widespread air conditioning, an older population, and cultural norms, arguing that European cities are structurally unprepared for rising temperatures due to climate change.

A chart shared by Crémieux shows that gambling disorder cases have risen sharply in US states where sports betting is legal, beginning around May 2018 and accelerating after COVID. In states where sports betting remains illegal, cases have stayed flat over the same period.

The number of gambling disorder cases has surged in U.S. states where sports betting has been legalized, according to recent data.

The Economist's analysis charts where Europe's heatwaves are most deadly, finding that southern and eastern regions—especially parts of Spain, Italy, and the Balkans—face the highest mortality risks due to aging populations, urban heat islands, and limited air-conditioning use.

Open Air Chicago is a city initiative by the Chicago Department of Public Health that aims to reduce exposure to airborne pollutants by identifying and improving areas with poor air quality. The program uses mobile air monitoring to collect data and inform community-driven actions for cleaner air.

The lone star tick, which can trigger alpha-gal syndrome — a red-meat allergy — is expanding its range across Massachusetts, with confirmed sightings in more than a dozen communities. Cases of the allergy have also increased, raising public health concerns as the tick population spreads beyond its traditional habitats.

Paris is set to ban public alcohol consumption as a record-breaking heatwave pushes hospital capacity to its limits, with officials citing rising heat-related emergencies and strain on healthcare services.

Lone star ticks, which can trigger alpha-gal syndrome—a red-meat allergy—are expanding their range across the U.S., particularly in the Midwest and Northeast, driven by warmer temperatures. Cases of the allergy, which causes delayed reactions to mammalian meat, are rising as tick populations grow and spread into new regions this summer.

The article discusses growing evidence that while sunscreen effectively prevents sunburn, its relationship with skin cancer prevention may be more complex than commonly assumed. The author reviews studies suggesting some sunscreens may not reduce melanoma risk as expected, and raises concerns about potential gaps in public health messaging around sun protection.