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Security Flaw Found in Germany's New ePA System

Following the nationwide launch of Germany's electronic patient file (ePA), a security vulnerability allowing unauthorized access was identified and quickly resolved by the Gematik agency after ethical hackers from the Chaos Computer Club (CCC) reported the issue, affecting an unknown number of user...

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Germany Launches Electronic Patient File Amidst Data Privacy and Accessibility Concerns

Germany launched a new electronic patient file (ePA) to improve healthcare efficiency and patient empowerment by digitally integrating medical records, but faces criticism over data control limitations and accessibility issues for disabled individuals.

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Long Beach Leads US Cities in Worst Ozone Pollution

The American Lung Association ranked Long Beach, California as the US city with the worst ozone pollution, followed by Visalia and Bakersfield-Delano, California, and Mesa, Arizona, highlighting the serious health risks of air pollution across the US and the need for stronger environmental protectio...

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156 Million Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air: Report Reveals Reversal of Decades-Long Progress

The American Lung Association's 2025 State of the Air report shows 156 million Americans live in areas with unhealthy ozone or particle pollution, a 25 million increase from last year, primarily due to wildfires and extreme heat, reversing decades of progress.

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EPA Administrator Zeldin Announces 31 Deregulatory Actions

On April 20, 2025, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced 31 deregulatory actions, impacting power plants, mercury standards, wastewater regulations, and the definition of "Waters of the U.S.", citing economic concerns and a Supreme Court decision while facing criticism over the freezing of $20 bill...

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Germany Launches Nationwide Electronic Patient File Rollout

Germany's nationwide rollout of electronic patient files (ePA) begins in April 2024, initially testing in three regions before a broader, voluntary rollout for doctors. 70 million of 74 million legally insured Germans have received an ePA, but concerns remain about technical issues and data security...

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Germany Launches Nationwide Electronic Patient File

Germany launches a nationwide electronic patient file (ePA) on April 29th, allowing patients and doctors digital access to medical records, aiming to improve healthcare coordination and prevent errors while ensuring data privacy through patient-controlled access and encryption.

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Trump Administration Dismantles EPA Environmental Justice Programs

The Trump administration terminated the EPA's environmental justice programs, affecting ten regional offices and the central division, reversing efforts to address pollution-related health disparities and potentially worsening conditions in communities like Cancer Alley.

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US Air Pollution Rises, Affecting 25 Million More People

A new report reveals that 25 million more Americans are now breathing unhealthy air due to rising pollution linked to climate change and potential regulatory rollbacks, impacting 156 million people in areas with failing grades for smog and soot.

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Supreme Court to Hear Fuel Producers' Lawsuit Against California Emission Rules

The Supreme Court signaled it will allow fuel producers to sue California over its strict vehicle emission rules, questioning the EPA's inconsistent approach to waivers and acknowledging potential harm to the fuel producers. The justices' questioning indicated that the fluctuating stance of the EPA ...

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Germany Launches Nationwide Electronic Patient File System

Germany's nationwide electronic patient file (ePA) system launches April 29th, allowing doctors to access previous patient records to avoid redundant treatments, starting mandatory data entry for medical professionals in October 2025, with penalties from January 2026 for non-compliance. Patients can...

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Kennedy to Halt CDC Fluoride Recommendation

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to instruct the CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water, following Utah's recent ban on fluoridated water and the EPA's review of potential health risks; this decision is opposed by dental groups who highlight the disproportionate impact on...

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