public health
The Inequality-Pandemic Cycle: How Global Disparities Create Vulnerable Health Systems According to UN Research
Nov 03, 2025 10:42 am CST
A comprehensive UN report reveals how inequality creates a dangerous cycle that increases vulnerability to pandemics while pandemics further widen economic gaps. Research shows COVID-19 pushed 165 million into poverty while the wealthy increased their assets, demonstrating how health crises and inequality reinforce each other. Experts urge investment in social protection and debt restructuring to break this cycle before the next pandemic strikes.
Vaccine Controversy: Medical Expert Confronts Zoho CEO Over Autism-Vaccination Claims
Oct 29, 2025 02:50 pm CST
A public confrontation erupted between Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu and hepatologist Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips over vaccination's relationship to autism. Vembu shared a controversial study linking childhood vaccines to rising autism rates, while Dr. Philips, known as 'The Liver Doc,' strongly refuted these claims with established scientific research, calling the study non-peer-reviewed and misleading. Their exchange highlights the ongoing tension between personal beliefs and scientific consensus in public health discussions.
Calcium Carbide Gun Injuries: 300 Eye Trauma Cases in Bhopal Despite ICMR Warnings
Oct 28, 2025 04:50 pm CST
Despite warnings from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) about the dangers of calcium carbide guns, nearly 300 eye injury cases were reported in Bhopal during Diwali celebrations. These unlicensed "toy guns" cause severe chemical burns when calcium carbide reacts with water to produce explosive acetylene gas, resulting in at least 30 patients losing vision in one eye. Only after this tragedy did authorities finally ban their manufacture and sale.
First Case of Mpox Variant 1b Detected in Netherlands: What You Need to Know About This Transmissible Strain
Oct 22, 2025 03:09 pm CST
The Netherlands has confirmed its first case of mpox variant 1b, a more transmissible strain of the viral disease. The infected individual, who was not vaccinated and had no recent travel history, has been isolated while health authorities conduct contact tracing. This article explores the transmission methods, symptoms, and risks associated with mpox, including its spread through close contact and potential dangers during pregnancy.
Supreme Court Criticized for Prioritizing Firecracker Rights Over Air Quality: Amitabh Kant Warns of Delhi's Environmental Crisis
Oct 21, 2025 04:52 pm CST
Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has strongly criticized the Supreme Court's decision to allow firecracker use during Diwali, as Delhi's air quality plummets to dangerous levels. With 36 of 38 monitoring stations hitting the "red zone" and AQI exceeding 400 in key areas, Kant calls for comprehensive pollution control measures to prevent an environmental and public health catastrophe in India's capital.
Delhi Pollution Crisis: AAP-BJP Blame Game Escalates as Air Quality Reaches Dangerous Levels Post-Diwali
Oct 21, 2025 04:08 pm CST
Following Diwali celebrations, Delhi's air quality plunged to 'very poor' levels, triggering a political confrontation between AAP and BJP. While AAP mocked CM Rekha Gupta's handling of the crisis, BJP blamed citizens for ignoring firecracker restrictions and neighboring states for stubble burning. With AQI readings exceeding 350 across the capital and 35 of 38 monitoring stations in the 'red zone', the environmental emergency highlights ongoing governance challenges in addressing Delhi's annual pollution crisis.
UP Government Seizes Rs 4.76 Crore Worth of Adulterated Food Items in Massive Pre-Diwali Crackdown
Oct 17, 2025 01:17 am CST
The Uttar Pradesh government has intensified efforts against food adulteration ahead of Diwali, seizing over 3,394 quintals of adulterated food worth Rs 4.76 crore. The Food Safety and Drug Administration conducted 5,464 inspections across the state, targeting milk products, sweets, ghee, and edible oils. Authorities urge the public to report suspicious food items through dedicated helplines as they continue targeting organized adulteration networks during the festive season.
Britain Must Prepare for 2°C Global Warming by 2050, Climate Advisers Warn of Inadequate Weather Resilience
Oct 15, 2025 12:36 pm CST
Climate experts warn that Britain is unprepared for increasing extreme weather events and must urgently adapt to at least 2°C of global warming by 2050. The Climate Change Committee identifies six critical areas requiring immediate attention, including public health and infrastructure resilience, while cautioning that planning should consider potential warming of up to 4°C by century's end.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Changes to Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Funding Requirements
Oct 08, 2025 04:48 pm CST
A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to modify federal teen pregnancy prevention grant requirements, siding with Planned Parenthood affiliates who argued the new policies targeting "gender ideology" contradicted Congressional mandates and were politically motivated rather than evidence-based. The ruling protects all grant recipients including nonprofits, local health departments, and universities from having to implement the contested changes.
Study Reveals Gen Z Leading Significant Decline in Alcohol Consumption with Long-Term Health Benefits
Oct 07, 2025 10:22 pm CST
Recent research from Flinders University shows Generation Z is 20 times more likely to abstain from alcohol compared to Baby Boomers, indicating a sustained cultural shift rather than a temporary trend. This changing behavior across generations could deliver substantial public health benefits if maintained, with researchers suggesting policies to reinforce these positive trends while still addressing high-risk groups.