public health
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Thailand Mandates Medical-Only Cannabis Licensing
Thailand is phasing out recreational cannabis retail as new licensing rules require all outlets to transition into medical facilities to continue operations.
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Global Wildlife Trade Linked to Rising Pandemic Risks
A new study reveals that prolonged involvement in the wildlife trade significantly increases the number of human-infecting pathogens carried by mammal species, heightening pandemic threats.
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Why Blood Donation Drives Are Pivoting to Address Health Inequities
As National Minority Health Month highlights systemic gaps in care, blood donation organizations are shifting focus to combat preventable medical emergencies in underserved communities.
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Energy Drink Safety Under Fire Amid Wrongful Death Lawsuit
A Texas family is suing over the death of a 17-year-old, alleging excessive caffeine, as new market entrants like Costco’s Kirkland brand face increased scrutiny.
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Quezon City Cracks Down on Mercury-Laced Cosmetics
Quezon City authorities have launched a crackdown on retailers selling illegal mercury-tainted beauty products following an urgent health alert.
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New Heat Pump Tech Debuts as Deadly Heat Thresholds Shrink
As research confirms that deadly heat thresholds are lower than previously thought, a new $3,800 heat pump system aims to address the urgent need for accessible home cooling.
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AI Surveillance Shift: Real-Time Data Overhauls Public Health
A 2026 review confirms that artificial intelligence and digital health tools are rapidly transitioning global public health from reactive manual reporting to proactive, real-time predictive modeling.
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CDC Investigates Hawaii Strep Spike Amid Broader Trust Crisis
A spike in invasive Group A Strep infections in West Hawaii has prompted a CDC-led investigation. Officials assure the public risk is minimal.
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Tui Faces Massive Class-Action Over Cape Verde Illness Outbreak
Over 1,700 British tourists are pursuing legal action against Tui following reports of severe gastric illnesses and eight deaths linked to package holidays in Cape Verde.
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LA County Reports Record-High Flea-Borne Typhus Surge
Los Angeles County has reached a record 220 cases of flea-borne typhus in 2025, prompting urgent health warnings as hospitalizations spike.
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Global Health Pivot: AI Tech Targets TB in Populated Regions
New AI-assisted diagnostic tools are being deployed to address the massive global imaging gap, specifically targeting tuberculosis detection in underserved populations.
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UK Reviews MenB Vaccine Eligibility After Student Deaths
Following the tragic death of an 18-year-old student and a broader outbreak in Kent, the UK government has ordered a review of meningitis B vaccine eligibility for young adults.
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Parkrun Expansion: How Volunteer-Led 5K Events Are Reshaping Public Spaces
As Parkrun hits record participation, the volunteer-led 5km movement is transforming weekend public space usage and redefining community health engagement globally.
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Singapore Reports First Local Clade 1b Mpox Cases
Singapore health authorities have confirmed the first instance of community transmission of the Clade 1b mpox variant, prompting immediate contact tracing.
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New Research Links Plastic Chemicals to 2 Million Preterm Births
Research highlights a link between plastic-derived chemicals and 2 million preterm births annually, raising concerns about endocrine disruptors.