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From gene therapy breakthroughs to preventable disease outbreaks: The health trends that will shape 2026

Live Science's health channel editor makes predictions about the medical breakthroughs and public health shifts to come in 2026.

LiveScience

The WHO learned to love ‘anti-obesity’ jabs in 2025. I don’t fully agree, but I get it

While GLP-1 drugs promise an easy fix, our bodies still need what they have always needed: healthy food and regular exercise, says chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh, Prof Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

UK Supermarket Tesco to Hand Out Free Fruit to Children in 800 Stores

Tesco will give free apples to children in more than 800 UK stores from 30 December to 13 January as part of its New Year healthy eating drive.

International Business Times UK

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In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.

President Donald Trump’s second term has brought major changes to the Department of Health and Human Services

The Independent UK

David Duong: The King of Trash Redefines Environmental Responsibility

The King of Trash documentary shows how one family's perseverance can influence public health, infrastructure planning, and long-term sustainability in the United States and Vietnam.

International Business Times

Third of Reform UK’s council leaders have expressed vaccine-sceptic views

Health minister decries criticism of vaccinations by heads of four authorities as ‘dangerous and utterly irresponsible’

The Guardian - UK

Karoline Leavitt Reportedly Pregnant During Her Viral 'Lip Filler' Vanity Fair Portrait Shoot

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's viral Vanity Fair portrait sparked claims she received lip fillers while pregnant; experts say there is no clinical safety data on dermal fillers in pregnancy, raising questions about cosmetic practice and public health guidance.

International Business Times UK

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Australia’s gun laws have long been the envy of the world. They must remain so, especially after Bondi

As a public health expert and Jewish Australian, I urge our leaders to ensure gun legislation matches the world we live in

The Guardian - AU

Retirement Planning Is a Public Health Issue and a Personal Responsibility

Research shows that adults with low incomes and limited financial stability die nearly a decade earlier on average than those with greater wealth. This is not about luxury. It is about stress, access to healthcare, and the ability to live independently as we age.

International Business Times

‘Matter of survival’: South Korean president urges public health cover for hair loss

Medical professionals and some in conservative circles feel argument of Lee Jae Myung may be a bit thin

The Guardian - AU

Americans’ view on their mental health at record low, according to new poll

Drop is cause for public health concern, but news isn’t all bad as acknowledging struggles is ‘a good sign’, experts say

The Guardian - US

A Harvard scholar’s ouster exposes a crisis of institutional integrity

The dismissal of a a renowned health leader who refused to ignore Palestine highlights false claims of universality in human rights, global health and academia

The Guardian - US

Former NIH scientist sues Trump administration, claims illegal firing over research cuts

A former leading scientist at the National Institutes of Health has sued the Trump administration, saying she was illegally fired for warning that research cuts were endangering patients and public health

The Independent UK

Trump Signs Executive Order Classifying Fentanyl as WMD—Public Safety at Risk

Trump signs executive order classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, raising urgent public safety and enforcement concerns.

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Newsom appoints ex-CDC officials to lead California’s new public health network

Dr Susan Monarez to head PHNIX, a response to Trump administration’s dismantling of public health safeguards

The Guardian - US

Looming federal cuts could devastate Alaska’s fight against overdose deaths

Law enforcement and public health experts worry that potential cuts to resources that save lives and stop the flow of drugs into the state could raise overdose deaths

The Guardian - UK

Don’t call it a ‘super flu’ – but the NHS is right to be worried this winter

An early flu season, a new variant and poor takeup of vaccines leave the already vulnerable health service in a dangerous position, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

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Male Loneliness Is Being Called A Public Health Crisis

Loneliness isn’t just a feeling—it’s becoming a headline, a statistic, and, for many, a full-blown crisis. And while we often think of loneliness as a universal human experience, researchers and health experts are increasingly sounding the alarm about male loneliness in particular. From the young man struggling to make friends…

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The Guardian - US

RFK Jr is a danger to public health – but local Maha laws could be a bigger threat

An array of under-the-radar initiatives are taking hold across the US, often tied to immunization, fluoridation and raw milk

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘There were clear warnings’: Readers on the NHS ‘flunami’ crisis

YOUR VIEWS: Our community says the ‘flunami’ was inevitable – with many arguing that years of underfunding, workforce pressures and rising demand have left the NHS acutely vulnerable to any sudden spike in winter illness

International Business Times UK

Liam Neeson Responds to Backlash, Insists He Isn't Anti-Vax After Voiceover Role in Covid Film With RFK Jr.

Liam Neeson is fighting claims he's anti-vax after narrating the controversial COVID documentary Plague of Corruption alongside RFK Jr., which features debunked scientific claims.

We Got This Covered

‘It is here’: Man diagnosed with deadly lung disease after years of working with one of the most popular kitchen materials in America

Your dream kitchen comes with a lethal hidden cost.

Evening Standard

Super flu hospital cases in London jump 47% in a week as NHS faces worst-case scenario before Christmas

Londoners are being urged to get the flu vaccine in the next few days to get maximum protection by Christmas Day

Evening Standard

Irish minister criticises EU for failing to act on child safety online

Patrick O’Donovan said that allowing children to view ‘heinous’ material online was the public health issue of our generation.

The Guardian - UK

Interviewing future medical students gave me that rare thing: hope for the NHS

They face long hours, mediocre pay and, at worst, no job, but their optimism is astonishing – let’s support them better, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

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