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NSDUH's Future Uncertain After Federal Layoffs

President Trump's cuts to the federal workforce have jeopardized the future of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), a decades-long study providing critical data on mental health and substance use, resulting in the layoff of a 16-person scientific team on April 1st, despite assurances ...

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Khartoum Cholera Outbreak Kills 70 in Two Days Amidst Ongoing War

A cholera outbreak in Khartoum, Sudan, has killed at least 70 people in two days, with over 2,000 new infections reported, due to the collapse of health services and sanitation infrastructure caused by a two-year-long war.

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UK Junior Doctors Threaten Further Strike Amid Pay Dispute

Junior doctors in the UK threaten another strike, adding to 11 walkouts in two years, demanding a pay raise beyond the recent 4 percent increase (plus £750 bonus) which the union considers insufficient to counter a 25 percent real-terms pay cut since 2009, causing significant NHS disruption.

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USAID Cuts Result in Child's Death in Nigeria

The closure of a U.S.-funded clinic in northeastern Nigeria due to aid cuts resulted in the death of a 7-year-old boy with sickle cell disease who was denied treatment, highlighting the human cost of the funding reductions orchestrated by President Trump with Elon Musk's help, despite claims that no...

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Trump Administration Terminates $750 Million in Funding for Moderna's mRNA Bird Flu Vaccine

The Trump administration terminated over $750 million in funding for Moderna's mRNA bird flu vaccine development, citing safety and ethical concerns, following previous funding from the Biden administration totaling $766 million; this reflects a broader policy shift prioritizing older populations an...

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Measles Outbreak in Israel: 62 Cases, Urgent Vaccination Call

Israel is experiencing a measles outbreak with at least 62 confirmed cases, many with unknown infection sources and low vaccination rates; a new case with potential public exposure at Ben Gurion Airport and a cinema prompts urgent vaccination recommendations.

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UK Government Faces Backlash Over Sodium Valproate Scandal

Karen Buck's four children developed severe disabilities after she was prescribed the epilepsy drug sodium valproate during pregnancy without being warned of the risks; her severely disabled daughter Bridget is now 27 and requires 24/7 care, and the UK government's inaction on compensation for affec...

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Family Fights Deportation of Four-Year-Old Facing Death in Mexico

A four-year-old Mexican girl, Sofia, receiving life-saving treatment in the US for short bowel syndrome, faces imminent death if deported, as ordered by the Trump administration in April 2024, despite entering legally under humanitarian parole.

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HHS Terminates Moderna Bird Flu Vaccine Contract

The US Department of Health and Human Services terminated a $590 million contract with Moderna to develop an mRNA-based bird flu vaccine due to safety and ethical concerns, despite Moderna's positive trial results, leaving the future of the project uncertain and raising concerns about pandemic prepa...

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Mars Wrigley Removes Titanium Dioxide from US Skittles Amidst Health Concerns

Mars Wrigley quietly removed titanium dioxide from its US Skittles candies following a report linking the additive to potential health risks, mirroring the EU's 2022 ban and a recent report by the Make America Healthy Again Commission chaired by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which highlighted its potential...

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Trump Administration Revokes Humanitarian Parole for Family Seeking Lifesaving Treatment

The Trump administration's revocation of humanitarian parole for a family whose 4-year-old daughter requires life-saving treatment in the U.S. has sparked outrage, highlighting the complex interplay of immigration policy and healthcare access, particularly for vulnerable populations.

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U.S. Cancels $766M Bird Flu Vaccine Contract, Raising Pandemic Preparedness Concerns

The U.S. government cancelled a $766 million contract with Moderna for an mRNA H5N1 bird flu vaccine due to safety concerns, prompting criticism from experts who warn of reduced pandemic preparedness.

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