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Obama administration issues directive to allow transgender students to use restrooms that match their gender identity; violence prevention expert proposes doctors ask about patients' gun use in the home; Senate bill would provide consumers with science-based information on food safety while preventing unnecessary food waste; and more. Each week PI compiles a round-up of the latest public health-related news, with an eye toward media framing and language, particularly as they relate to the role of primary prevention.

Improved but flawed Toxic Substances Control Act appears on way to President's desk; San Francisco to require that soda and sugary drink advertisements carry warning labels; medical errors are now the third most significant cause of death in the US; and more. Each week PI compiles a round-up of the latest public health-related news, with an eye toward media framing and language, particularly as they relate to the role of primary prevention.

WHO calls on countries to adopt plain packaging of tobacco products; in seven Democratic debates not one question was asked about poverty (compared to 30 about ISIS/terrorism); study finds that racial minorities and working class individuals seeking mental health treatment may face discrimination; and more. Each week PI compiles a round-up of the latest public health-related news, with an eye toward media framing and language, particularly as they relate to the role of primary prevention.

Survivor of Stanford rape case reads powerful statement at sentencing hearing; GOP House proposal would undercut school meals program; major newspapers found to innaccurately associate mental illness with gun violence; and more. Each week PI compiles a round-up of the latest public health-related news, with an eye toward media framing and language, particularly as they relate to the role of primary prevention.

Lawmaker efforts to strip LGBTQ community of basic rights are adding fuel to violence and discrimination; Philadelphia becomes first major US city to adopt soda tax; and more. Each week PI compiles a round-up of the latest public health-related news, with an eye toward media framing and language, particularly as they relate to the role of primary prevention.

Flint Michigan's water crisis; white washing the Orlando shooting; gun violence and efforts to take action; landmark California anti-smoking laws; and more. Each week PI compiles a round-up of the latest public health-related news, with an eye toward media framing and language, particularly as they relate to the role of primary prevention.