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Environmental Chemical Exposures and Obesity Workshop Proceedings Published by NASEM

NASEM published workshop proceedings on environmental chemical exposures and obesity, with a multidisciplinary roundtable spanning public health, industry, and policy.

By Dr. A.R. Athira, MBBS · Oct 19, 2026 · 5 min read

Public Health·STAT

Measles Resurgence Becomes a Political Liability for Vaccine-Silent Republicans

Physicians and former GOP lawmakers argue that silence on vaccines is costing Republicans as measles returns and vaccine…

Oct 19, 2026

Public Health·HC Dive

Health systems regain control through procurement governance

Health systems are tightening procurement governance to reduce fragmented spend, standardize indirect purchasing, and prepare data systems for…

Oct 19, 2026

Public Health·KFF

GOP Turns to Fraud Claims to Deflect Voter Anger Over Health Costs

Republicans are leaning on fraud allegations in Medicaid and ACA programs to counter voter anger over health costs,…

Oct 19, 2026

Public Health·KFF

Peptide hype draws scrutiny as FDA pressure grows to loosen rules

Unapproved peptides are gaining traction in longevity clinics, but FDA scientists warn that safety and efficacy remain unproven.

Oct 19, 2026

Public Health·MHRA

Telford leisure centre adds first EGYM smart strength circuit

Oakengates Leisure Centre will add Telford’s first EGYM smart strength circuit, with upgrades aimed at improving access to…

Oct 19, 2026

Public Health·Sci Transl Med

NSF backs new Antarctic contractor amid watchdog and researcher concerns

NSF is standing by its selection of a new Antarctic contractor despite criticism from a watchdog and researchers…

Oct 19, 2026

Public Health·CDC

Primary Care Access Did Not Reduce Maternal Chronic Disease Disparities

County-level primary care access was linked to modestly higher obesity and hypertension prevalence, but racial gaps persisted among…

Oct 19, 2026

Public Health·CDC

Screen Time and Obesity Review Examines Sex-Specific Pathways in Youth

CDC abstract reviews how screen time may relate to obesity in children and young adults, with attention to…

Oct 19, 2026

Public Health·CDC

CDC dengue current data page flags provisional 2026 surveillance limits

CDC’s 2026 dengue surveillance page says the data are provisional, human cases only, and subject to reporting delays…

Oct 19, 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.