EPA sets first ever limits on toxic PFAS — also known as ''forever chemicals' — in drinking water.

Research has linked PFAS to a number of health conditions, including cancer. Via USA TODAY: usatoday.com/story/news/nat…

FDA grants emergency use authorization for the first at-home mpox testing kit. CIDRAP explains: cidrap.umn.edu/mpox/labcorp-g…

Q&A with Richard Corsi, engineering dean and expert on indoor air pollution.

'The No. 1 thing is to understand sources that are particularly harmful and not have them in your house if possible. The second is improved ventilation.' From The Nation's Health: thenationshealth.org/content/54/2/11

New EPA rule aimed at reducing cancer-causing toxic emissions.

It's the first time in nearly 20 years that the government has tightened limits on chemical plant pollution. Via The New York Times: nytimes.com/2024/04/09/cli…

Gambling addiction hotlines say volume is up and callers are younger.

'We have every reason to believe the growth of online sports betting is a major contributing factor.' From NBC News: nbcnews.com/health/mental-…

Report: Rural Americans die from natural causes, such as chronic diseases and cancer, at much higher rates than their peers living in urban areas.

The rural-urban gap has grown in all U.S. regions and is widest in the South. From KFF Health News: kffhealthnews.org/news/article/r…

Forecasters predict 'extremely active' 2024 hurricane season. #ClimateChange Via Tampa Bay Times: tampabay.com/hurricane/2024…

Anti-smoking groups sue over a long-awaited ban on menthol cigarettes. The Associated Press explains: apnews.com/article/mentho…

Look who made it into this month's edition of The Nation's Health! @vtpublichealth has been supporting a new Public Health Caucus at #vtleg - the first state-level #publichealth caucus in the nation. buff.ly/3U66C15 #vtpoli

A7 National Public Health Week is a great opportunity to celebrate the public health workforce and re-commit to improving population health every day. #NPHWChat
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A6 Community socializing at parks or centers improves both mental and physical health by reducing people’s isolation and loneliness. #NPHWChat
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A5 Having a plan in place and an emergency supply kit to grab can help you survive disasters, such as flooding, a wildfire or chemical spill. #NPHWChat
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A4 AI technology is evolving in public health and already used in disease surveillance, outbreak forecasting, health education and disease prevention. But ethical guardrails must also apply. #NPHWChat
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A3 Community-led initiatives can help bring about better environmental policies that improve health for people living near busy roadways or polluting factories. #NPHWChat
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A2 Schools of public health can encourage students from a range of backgrounds to apply. A diverse student body and workforce best serves the needs of the diverse U.S. population. #NPHWChat
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A1 One way communities can improve health is through the ballot box. #NPHWChat
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Court decision paves way for six-week abortion ban in Florida.

“This puts more pressure on patients that are underinsured, patients that are uninsured. It’s going to be very detrimental.' #HealthInequity 19thnews reports: 19thnews.org/2024/04/florid…

Survey: LGBTQ+ people are twice as likely to report discrimination or unfair treatment in health care. #SDOH From The Advocate: advocate.com/news/discrimin…

Texas worker tests positive for H5N1, a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza, after contact with infected dairy cattle.

It is the second human case reported in the U.S. #OneHealth Via Texas Tribune: texastribune.org/2024/04/01/tex…