MP Alex Sobel reveals a shocking 14-year life expectancy divide in his Leeds constituency, urging a new government strategy to tackle health inequalities through prevention and cross-departmental targets.
Health officials warn London faces a severe flu surge, with hospitalisations potentially tripling. Low vaccination rates leave the capital vulnerable. Book your free NHS flu jab now.
A key CDC advisory committee has voted to alter infant hepatitis B vaccine guidance, a move experts warn could increase preventable infections and create access barriers. Read the full story.
The Victorian government announces a major public sector overhaul, aiming to cut 4,000 jobs and save $2.3bn. Find out which departments are affected and the impact on services.
Australian Senate Estimates hearings scrutinise the nation's fiscal outlook, cost-of-living pressures, and controversial public service cuts in Victoria. Get the latest political analysis.
The State Library of Victoria's plan to cut nearly 40 jobs and halve its reference librarians has provoked fierce criticism. Critics warn it undermines a vital public institution. Read more on the proposed changes.
San Francisco files a landmark lawsuit against 10 major food corporations, alleging they knowingly sell harmful ultra-processed foods. The city seeks damages for public health costs linked to diseases like cancer and diabetes.
Five London boroughs join a campaign to ban gambling advertising on the Underground, citing public health risks and strong public support for restrictions. Read the full story.
London's iconic Carnaby Street could be transformed by a major public realm revamp. Shaftesbury Capital's plans include new signage, lighting, and a return to its historic roots. Have your say in the consultation.
The RMT union reports a 17% increase in attacks on rail staff, blaming cuts to British Transport Police. It demands 1,000 new officers and threatens industrial action.
Shocking figures reveal over 800,000 UK children aged 3-5 use social media. Former minister Lord Nash demands a public health campaign and age limit of 16. Read the full report.
The Labour government faces criticism after failing to adopt key recommendations from its own review into public sector appointments. Read the full analysis of the political fallout.
The government's new Men's Health Strategy for England promises targeted action, but experts question if the NHS has the capacity to implement it effectively. We examine the £300m plan.
Devastating cuts to international health funding are reversing progress in the fight against HIV/Aids, with new reports warning of millions of new infections. Read the full analysis.
Discover how Australia's community-led approach to HIV/AIDS became a global public health model, combining activism with government support to combat the crisis effectively.
New research reveals not all ultra-processed foods are equal. Choosing plant-based UPFs over meat and dairy is the healthier choice for reducing disease risk. Learn the facts.
Landmark research reveals Australian youth are experiencing suicidal thoughts and self-harm at younger ages than previous generations. Learn about the critical risk factors and urgent call for intervention.
Health groups petition the US EPA to ban spraying antibiotics on food crops, citing superbug risks and 35,000 annual resistance deaths. Urgent action needed.
Ariana Grande shares powerful message against body-shaming during Wicked press tour, reflecting on years of public scrutiny. Read her emotional response.
US regulator FDA announces major overhaul of vaccine approval process following COVID-19 review. New protocols aim to strengthen public trust in immunisation programmes.
Health experts warn Australia's National Food Council is dominated by farming and food production industries, risking public health for corporate profits. Ultra-processed foods set to worsen.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must balance tax rises with spending cuts as Britain's debt servicing hits £110bn annually. Can she ignore political pressure and fix public finances?
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms departments must identify savings from low-priority spending, denying major job cuts while facing Coalition criticism over election promises.
Ralph Abraham, a Louisiana health official who criticised Covid-19 vaccines, has been appointed deputy director at the CDC, raising concerns among health experts about US vaccine policy direction.
A major report reveals child health in England has deteriorated for 15 years, with widening inequalities. Experts call for urgent action to address this national failure. #ChildHealth #HealthInequality
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces budget crisis as borrowing hits £17.4bn in October. Growth Commission proposes £105bn spending cuts to break economic 'doom loop'. Read analysis.
A Washington state man becomes first known human to die from rare H5N5 bird flu strain. Health officials confirm low public risk and no human transmission.
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr reveals he instructed the CDC to change its official position on vaccines and autism, sparking widespread condemnation from public health experts. Discover the full story.
The official Covid inquiry report exposes catastrophic government missteps that led to tens of thousands of deaths. Learn what went wrong and how to prevent future crises.
Martin Rowson's powerful cartoon dissects the UK's COVID-19 inquiry findings, revealing systemic government failures during the pandemic. See the damning visual critique.