The CDC has launched a new web portal with accessible resources to support emergency preparedness for people with disabilities. The materials include videos in American Sign Language, Easy Read summaries, infographics, and audio clips, aiming to enhance accessibility. Developed in collaboration with the disability community, the portal helps individuals plan for emergencies and provides resou...

A recent study by Forbes Advisor highlights significant disparities in healthcare accessibility across the U.S., where affordable healthcare remains a challenge for many Americans. Notably, only 55% of U.S. adults can access quality healthcare when needed. The analysis ranked states based on various health metrics, revealing that Utah, Nevada, and Texas are among the ten states with the least...

A recent study reveals that nearly one in three U.S. high school students experience racism at school, significantly impacting their mental health. Researchers from the CDC found that students of color reported two to three times more incidents than their white peers, leading to higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.   Asian students were particularly affected, wit...

The CDC has confirmed a third human case of H5 bird flu in California, linked to occupational exposure to infected dairy cows. This follows two other recent cases among dairy workers from different farms, suggesting animal-to-human transmission. All three individuals experienced mild symptoms, such as conjunctivitis, and none were hospitalized.   While 18 human cases of H5 bird flu hav...

Health officials are urging caution when consuming unpasteurized apple cider, a popular fall beverage, as it poses health risks, especially for vulnerable populations. Unpasteurized cider may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness or even death, particularly in children, older adults, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems.   The FDA reports that while ...

The Global Liver Institute’s #OctoberIs4Livers campaign, launched in 2018, is the first global initiative to raise awareness about liver cancer during Liver Cancer Awareness Month. It aims to enhance public knowledge, improve clinical practices, and shape policies around prevention, early detection, and treatment. This year's theme, Addressing Disparities in Liver Cancer Care, focuses on prom...

You are invited to Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC) upcoming webinar titled, “How to Talk about Drug Use and Homelessness: Messaging Research for Public Health” on October 23, from 1-2 pm EST as they present new research on public health messaging related to harm reduction, housing, and drug overdose. BCHC surveyed residents in the nation’s largest cities to gauge opinions on local governme...

A WHO expert is calling for smartphone regulation similar to tobacco laws to address the rising mental health impacts of social media on adolescents. Natasha Azzopardi Muscat, WHO’s Director of Country Health Policies and Systems, highlights increasing "addiction-like" behavior, citing a study that found over 10% of European teens struggle to control social media use. Measures like age limit...

A new study suggests that while widespread use of fluoride toothpaste and mouthwash has reduced the benefits of water fluoridation, the practice remains essential for public health. Researchers emphasize that fluoridation still plays a key role in preventing tooth decay, particularly in areas with limited access to dental care.   Although the impact of water fluoridation on cavity prev...