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X @The Economist
The Economist· 2026-02-22 10:40
Recently the WHO stripped Britain of its status as a measles-free country, an embarrassment for a rich country https://t.co/jcaO6mHo39 ...
Measles cases near 1,000 since start of 2026
NBC News· 2026-02-22 00:41
It's March nationwide. CDC's latest count showing 982 cases in 26 states so far this year. The latest hot spot is Florida with 92 cases.The majority associated with a Maria University near Naples. >> I got very dehydrated. >> Student Bla1 Carney telling our affiliate WBBH he was one of the first on campus to be diagnosed with the highly contagious virus last month.A combination of measles and strep throat, he said, sent him to the emergency department. >> I just progressively got worse until I was in the ER ...
Trump Targets Coal Plant Toxin Rules To Boost Power Supply
Benzinga· 2026-02-21 19:30
Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under President Trump plans to ease limits on mercury and hazardous air pollutants from coal-fired power plants to lower compliance costs and support electricity supply amid rising energy demand linked to AI infrastructure growth [1][5]. Policy Shift and Legal Background - The proposal aims to revert to earlier pollution rules from the Obama administration, claiming that the previous framework provided sufficient health protection despite opposition from environmental organizations [3]. - The updated 2024 standards were upheld after the Supreme Court declined a legal challenge, indicating a legal backing for the current regulatory environment [3]. Economic Arguments and Industry Response - The EPA estimates that reverting to older limits could save utilities tens of millions of dollars annually over the next decade, which is supported by mining industry representatives citing the need for reliable baseload generation due to increasing power demand [5]. - Analysts have noted rising maintenance costs at aging coal facilities, which may further justify the rollback of regulations [5]. Broader Climate Policy Fallout - Critics argue that this rollback is part of a larger trend of regulatory changes aimed at reducing oversight of greenhouse gases, raising concerns about public health and environmental safety [7]. - Environmental organizations have expressed that weakening limits on mercury and toxic metals could lead to increased long-term healthcare costs [3].
I want to treat billion people | Adil Haider | TEDxRMI
TEDx Talks· 2026-02-19 16:06
[music] [applause] Asalam alaikum. Come on, we can do better than that. Asalamaikkum.>> Wonderful. Wonderful. I want to treat a billion people.And I want to do that because we are in a moment of time where this is now possible. Earlier this year, I stepped away from a role that I truly loved. In fact, I surprised many people including my wife and children and even myself.I got to work or I used to work at the Ahan University where I actually was a medical student and at this point I was dean. I loved workin ...
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Bloomberg· 2026-02-18 18:47
The National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya will become the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after a year of chaotic leadership changes in the public health agency https://t.co/senJJ9NYKY ...
RFK. Jr. pins America's obesity on ultraprocessed food, calls it "poison" | 60 Minutes
60 Minutes· 2026-02-16 03:58
Today, an increasing number of Americans across the political spectrum, from Make America Healthy Again activists to everyday shoppers, are voicing concern about the health impact of ultrarocessed foods, those boxed and wrapped in plastic, ready to eat items lining grocery store shelves. Leading the charge are two men who disagree on pretty much everything else about public health. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.Kennedy Jr. . and Dr. . David Kesler, the former commissioner of the US Food and D ...
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BBC News (World)· 2026-02-12 18:55
RT BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking)US President Trump reverses landmark Obama-era ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public healthhttps://t.co/CWpWQmUhfm ...
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Bloomberg· 2026-02-10 00:56
The Department of Health and Human Services is expected to cut hundreds of millions of dollars in public health grants to four Democratic states because they don’t align with the White House’s priorities, according to sources https://t.co/s4eCY4pQvD ...
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BBC News (World)· 2026-02-05 16:14
Experts warn against drinking raw milk after New Mexico baby's listeria death https://t.co/C7aKxCNgzP ...
When Life Matters More Than Oil | Dr. Bieye Renner Briggs | TEDxPortHarcourt
TEDx Talks· 2026-02-03 17:22
When will life matter. When will life matter far more than profits. When will be the right time we begin to mainstream the health and life of humanity over making gains at the expense of human life.Over 70 years ago in community crude oil was first struck in commercial quantity. This liquid black gold the people of the Niger Delta were made to believe was going to transform their lives, their livelihoods and make the Niger Delta region just like one of the most advanced cities or regions of the world 70 yea ...