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Population health, policy and the data behind prevention.

Wildfire Smoke Health Risks and Air Quality Protection Steps

Wildfire smoke can worsen breathing and cardiovascular risk. Learn who is vulnerable and how to reduce exposure during poor air quality days.

By Dr. A.R. Athira, MBBS · Oct 21, 2026 · 5 min read

Public Health·Med News Today

Intermittent Fasting: Benefits, Risks, and the Evidence Gap

Intermittent fasting may improve weight, lipids, and glucose control, but much of the evidence is low quality and…

Oct 21, 2026

Public Health·BBC Dental

Shark attack kills swimmer off South Africa’s east coast

A 65-year-old swimmer died after a shark attack near East London, prompting beach closures and renewed concern about…

Oct 21, 2026

Public Health·BBC Dental

Ukraine hospital strike damages cardiology institute in renewed drone attacks

A Russian drone strike damaged Kyiv’s cardiology institute, injuring one patient, as attacks on healthcare infrastructure continued across…

Oct 21, 2026

Public Health·BBC Dental

Google Cloud outage disrupts UK banks, courts and businesses

Google Cloud restored UK services after a power event disrupted banks, online platforms and court video hearings across…

Oct 21, 2026

Public Health·BBC Dental

Ukraine ceasefire talks sharpen as Zelensky seeks US and Russia dialogue

Zelensky said US intelligence on Russian strikes is working again as Oslo talks turned toward ceasefire ideas, energy…

Oct 21, 2026

Public Health·NNU

Rush nurses rally for safe staffing amid Rush-Endeavor merger plans

Rush University Medical Center nurses will rally for enforceable safe staffing protections as merger plans with Endeavor Health…

Oct 21, 2026

Public Health·Becker P

Indigenous healing integrated into team-based primary care in Winnipeg study

A Winnipeg primary care study found Indigenous healing improved cultural safety, trust, and engagement, while exposing barriers to…

Oct 21, 2026

Public Health·Becker P

Physical activity guidance may replace routine medical clearance for long-term conditions

Multistakeholder consensus created patient-facing physical activity guidance for long-term conditions, aiming to reduce unnecessary medical clearance barriers.

Oct 21, 2026

Public Health·Becker H

Ebola Travel Advisory for Kenya Raised to Level 3 by State Department

The State Department raised Kenya to Level 3 after eight confirmed Ebola cases, with CDC travel guidance adding…

Oct 21, 2026

Public Health

Population health, policy and the data behind prevention.

In Brief The 5-minute rounds

New hypertension guideline lowers the treatment threshold to 130/80 mm Hg.
Phase 3 GLP-1 trial reports a 20% cut in major adverse cardiac events.
FDA clears a next-generation CAR-T therapy for relapsed lymphoma.
Meta-analysis links early mobilisation to shorter ICU length of stay.
Rapid guidance broadens empiric antibiotics for suspected sepsis.