Public Health & Food Policy
Disease outbreaks, food and nutrition regulation, and public health policy.
22 events across this topic and its sub-topics
What the Market Says
- Will WHO declare Hantavirus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern this Year? ↗
- 3%In Dec 31, 2026
Earliest close Jan 1, 2027
Prices from Kalshi prediction markets: the market-implied chance of each outcome, set by traders, not a forecast or advice from Penblock. Penblock is not affiliated with Kalshi.
- Single source6 days ago
Measles comeback reveals U.S. vaccination gaps and eroding health trust
Measles resurgence in the U.S. signals gaps in public health infrastructure and vaccination coverage.
CNBC
- Single source6 days ago
Retailers report surge in radio and canned food purchases following stockpiling warnings
Sales of radios, tinned foods, torches and power banks have spiked sharply, according to retail data obtained by BBC Newsnight.
BBC News
- Single source16 days ago
Major cereal makers pursue healthier formulations as consumers seek wellness options
Major cereal makers reformulate products to meet health standards and consumer demand for nutritious breakfast options.
The New York Times
- Single source17 days ago
Nickel mining for EV batteries tied to rainforest destruction on indigenous territory
VW, Ford, and Tesla battery supply chains linked to deforestation on indigenous lands, raising environmental and reputational risk.
The Guardian
- Single source17 days ago
Lincolnshire pub owner cites television and discount alcohol as reasons for exit
UK pub landlord exits business citing competition from television and cheap alcohol retail, signaling sector pressure.
BBC News
SPONSORED
- Single source18 days ago
Argentina's shale boom in Vaca Muerta tied to health problems for nearby residents
Argentina's fracking boom linked to health problems, raising environmental and liability costs for oil and gas operators.
The Guardian
- Single sourceMARKET SHOCK ↓20 days ago
Namibia confronts foot-and-mouth disease while Europe restricts beef shipments
Namibia faces cattle disease outbreak; EU suspends meat imports, threatening livestock exports.
Al Jazeera
- Single source24 days ago
Young technician dies of pneumonia at Russian research facility, sparking quarantine
Death at Russian plague research facility raises biosecurity concerns and international scrutiny.
Kagan Dunlap
- Single source25 days ago
Upcoming vape tax prompts consumer to abandon e-cigarettes
New vape tax prompts consumer to switch from e-cigarettes to dartboards, illustrating demand substitution away from taxed nicotine products.
BBC News
- Single source26 days ago
Canada delays expansion of assisted dying eligibility for mental illness
Canada suspends expansion of assisted dying eligibility to mental illness patients, reversing prior policy direction.
BBC News
SPONSORED
- Single source26 days ago
Early sugar restriction may shape lifelong health outcomes, research indicates
Long-term health study of post-war sugar-rationed generation reveals dietary legacy effects decades later.
The Guardian
- Reported by 2 outlets27 days ago
Experts perplexed by potential plague fatality at Russian research facility
A researcher at a Russian laboratory may have died from plague, though authorities say the situation remains controlled with no additional infections detected.
BBC News · CNBC
- Single sourceMARKET SHOCK ↓28 days ago
New York declares measles emergency as US cases rise
New York state declared a measles disaster as the disease resurges nationwide, following decades of elimination and recent vaccination rate declines.
Al Jazeera
- Reported by 2 outletsMARKET SHOCK ↓29 days ago
Almost 200 people receive medical care following plague exposure in Siberia
Local media reports that nearly 200 individuals are being monitored for potential plague contact in Russia's eastern Irkutsk area.
CNBC · Al Jazeera
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Bluetongue virus cases surge to unprecedented levels across UK livestock farms
Bluetongue outbreak reaches record levels on British farms, threatening livestock supply and food production costs.
The Guardian
SPONSORED
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Scotland bans high-sugar products from supermarket end-of-aisle displays
Scotland implements new supermarket rules restricting cereal placement, likely limiting prominent end-of-aisle positioning.
BBC News
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Wales raises minimum alcohol pricing by 30 percent
Minimum alcohol prices are rising, affecting consumer spending on beverages.
BBC News
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Gundlach says equity valuations lack substance and face downside risk
Bond investor Gundlach warns stock market valuations are unsustainable and vulnerable to collapse.
MarketWatch
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Pennsylvania records fifth measles fatality amid widening US outbreak
Pennsylvania reports fifth measles death as US outbreak expands, raising public health and healthcare system strain.
Al Jazeera
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Britain implements fresh levy on nicotine products, pushing up consumer costs
UK vape tax takes effect, raising prices for consumers and affecting the nicotine products market.
BBC News
SPONSORED
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Food corporations deploy influencers to counter health-focused regulatory agenda
US food industry launches social media campaign against MAGA policies, signaling industry pushback on regulatory or trade concerns.
The Guardian
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
British regulator prohibits Huel from advertising meal replacement as complete food substitute
The UK advertising authority blocked Huel's promotion after determining the ad implied its products could nutritionally replace all conventional meals.
BBC News