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There Are Over 100,000 Cases of Hepatitis B in Gaza, Report Says
Hepatitis B can cause lifetime liver problems, including cancer, and is spread through bodily fluids like blood.
Sanders Unveils “Moonshot” Bill to Fund Research Into Long COVID
The bill would offer $1 billion per year to support studies, treatments and expansion of care for US patients.
Trump-Allied Policy Writers Back Deregulation of PFAS
Experts warn that allies of the Republican nominee aim to undermine the EPA's ability to regulate forever chemicals.
Advocates Say Biden Must Immediately Act to Stop Polio Outbreak in Gaza
Biden bears responsibility to act after backing the destruction of Gaza’s health and sanitation systems, they said.
The Biden Administration Pressured Countries to Weaken Baby Formula Health Rules
Trade letters document how the government’s regulatory challenges in several countries are undermining public health.
Public Health Authorities Raise Alarm as Poliovirus Is Found in Gaza Sewage
Combating any infectious diseases will present challenges for Gaza's largely destroyed health care system.
Finland Is Offering Farmworkers Bird Flu Shots. Should the US Be Following Suit?
As this year's bird flu threatens to spread, some experts criticize the CDC's hesitance to vaccinate high risk workers.
Fossil Fuel Plants Belched Toxic Pollution as Hurricane Beryl Hit Gulf Coast
Medical experts urge the Biden administration to block construction of new fossil fuel plants in the path of hurricanes.
Black Neighborhoods Are Preparing for Scorching Summer Temperatures
Black communities are prioritizing their well-being by leading heat preparation workshops, sharing resources, and more.
Israel’s Blockade Has Caused Accumulation of 330,000 Tons of Solid Waste in Gaza
There are already at least over 1.1 million cases of infectious disease in Gaza, officials have reported.