Meaghan Kall

It’s a sign of how insane the news cycle is these days that this historic failure of government policy got just one day of news coverage this week.

Not saying that’s right or wrong, but it’s astonishing how quickly the agenda moves on these days.

Stuck in the seasonal confusion zone.

The obesity capitals of the world A new study shows that waistlines are widening almost everywhere

www.economist.com/graphic-deta...

"That so many people are struggling with their weight shows that obesity is more than a matter of dietary willpower."

First injection to stop HIV approved The shot, given six times a year or every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against ever catching the virus.

Excellent news for HIV prevention in England & Wales 👏

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

CDC team running top survey on health and nutrition is laid off NHANES has collected data on eating patterns, diabetes and other common diseases for decades. The CDC team that runs it has been fired.

Protecting the nation’s public health demands data, whether it be new measles cases, a surge in ER visits, or shifting patterns in obesity. The most recent job cuts at the CDC threaten the mostly unseen foundation of that research enterprise.
www.statnews.com/2025/10/14/c...

I really miss the days of Health Protection Agency when we were able to provide independent public health advice. Bringing the organisation ever closer to central government control has only had a net negative effect on so many aspects of the organisation.

UK’s arm’s length public bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation Seven in ten Britons say it is important for top scientific institutions to be independent in exclusive new polling.

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The UK’s independent scientific bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation - over the past 5 months I've been working with @martinmckee.bsky.social to map out their vulnerabilities and it's not good news.

Today our report is published!
www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...

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New book klaxon: I finally piss EVERYONE off!

What happens when you put health on platforms geared for shopping, PR & entertainment?

What's medicine and what's marketing? And what impact is it having on health?

(In public health lingo -it's commercial meets digital determinants of health)

Can anyone explain why the Government is still doing most of its communications through a website whose owner is now openly rallying the far right to trigger a violent insurrection on our streets?

Our democracy is too precious to be a plaything for foreign tech barons.

Elon Musk doesn’t care about the British people or our rights. He only cares about himself and his ego.

The @nytimes.com has rarely felt as hopelessly out of its depth as in the past two days or so. There is still much I admire, many journalists I respect and trust, but on the Charlie Kirk assassination it simply hasn’t been very informative - not to mention some atrocious opinion “journalism”.

I can recall when you used to get tickets for concerts at record shops or venues. You'd maybe have to travel to get them. Now the "convenience" of the internet means you'll probably flub off a full day of work in a frantic lottery that if you win, costs you a mortgage payment. Progress, by Jaysus.

I’m out of London now so all good 👍🏻

A colleague at my placement today suggested she might break both my ankles to stop me leaving in January. I normally accept all forms of flattery, but... 🤔

I’ve never thought of having a formal work bag and a casual work bag! I guess this means I get to buy TWO bags. I want to be a legit consultant you know

As long as it’s sharepoint you’re cool

I want to get a new work/laptop bag. What are people using these days? Backpacks vs messenger bags? Help!

That’s a joke. I’ve given up now as I’m certain that’s all that’s left and I can’t get the message to go away now 😢 @radiohead.wastehq.social

Petition to bring back queuing up outside the box office to purchase concert tickets 🎟️

It thinks I’m a bot 😭 😭 😭

RADIOHEAD QUEUE RELATED STRESS

Right????

Omg *fangirling*

I challenge @michaelstipe.bsky.social to an ITEOTWAWKI(IAFF)-off!

I can

I can

Open Evening: Public Health Specialty Training - East of England An evening for prospective applicants on the ins and outs of Public Health Specialty Training in the East of England and application tips!

🗓️ East of England public health registrars are running a free open evening for prospective applicants to public health specialty training on Weds 24th Sept 2025 from 19:00-20:30

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome!

Info & Registration:
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Could and should - two similar words with very different answers.

Open Evening: Public Health Specialty Training - East of England An evening for prospective applicants on the ins and outs of Public Health Specialty Training in the East of England and application tips!

🗓️ East of England public health registrars are running a free open evening for prospective applicants to public health specialty training on Weds 24th Sept 2025 from 19:00-20:30

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome!

Info & Registration:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-eveni...

🚨 The CDC as we know it is being severely altered tonight.

In addition to the CDC director being ousted, the Post is reporting that several senior leaders are leaving as well.

Here are from two of the resignations:

As Measles Exploded, Officials in Texas Looked to CDC Scientists. Under Trump, No One Answered. - KFF Health News Trump officials sowed fear and confusion among CDC scientists, slowing their response to the measles outbreak in West Texas. Cases surged and sparked new outbreaks across the U.S. and Mexico. Together...

🚨🧵My latest:

As measles took off in Texas, the Trump administration took actions that prevented CDC scientists from responding.

The outbreak became the biggest in 30 yrs. It’s far larger considering the outbreaks it sparked in other states & Mexico. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

Why are Gen Z drinking less alcohol than older generations? Those born between the mid-to-late 1990s and early 2010s seem to be drinking less alcohol than older generations. Why is this—and could it be a public health opportunity? Elisabeth Mahase reports The...

www.bmj.com/content/390/...

Helpful overview of trends

Why are Gen Z drinking less alcohol than older generations