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Polio Outbreak in Papua New Guinea Prompts Urgent Vaccination Campaign

The World Health Organization declared a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea after two children tested positive for the virus, prompting an immediate vaccination campaign targeting 3.5 million people to address the less than 50% national immunization rate and prevent international spread.

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Florida Court Rules Against Minors' Abortion Access Without Parental Consent

A Florida appeals court deemed unconstitutional a law allowing minors to obtain abortions without parental consent, citing parental due process rights and aligning with recent state and federal court decisions restricting abortion access; a 17-year-old seeking an abortion without parental consent wa...

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Gender Equality
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Warning Issued for Unlicensed Nasal Tanning Sprays: Health Risks Highlighted

The North West Trading Standards issued a warning about unlicensed nasal tanning sprays after a woman suffered a severe allergic reaction; these unregulated products, sold online and in some shops, contain Melanotan II and pose various health risks, including respiratory issues and changes in mole s...

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Donner Prize Awarded for Book Analyzing Canada's COVID-19 Response

Four authors shared the 2024 $60,000 Donner Prize for their book "Seized By Uncertainty," which analyzes Canada's COVID-19 response, highlighting institutional inertia hindering effective learning from the crisis; the book was chosen from over 80 submissions.

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Michael J. Fox Returns to Television in AppleTV+'s "Shrinking

Michael J. Fox, diagnosed with Parkinson's disease over 30 years ago, will return to acting in AppleTV+'s "Shrinking," sharing scenes with Harrison Ford, who plays a fellow Parkinson's patient; this follows a five-year break from acting due to his health and a previous collaboration with the show's ...

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France Implements Moratorium on Maternity Ward Closures Amid Rising Infant Mortality

The French National Assembly passed a bill to combat rising infant mortality (4.1 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024, up from 3.5 in 2011), implementing a three-year moratorium on maternity ward closures and creating a national birth registry to improve data collection and understanding.

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Florida Bans Fluoride in Public Drinking Water

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning fluoride addition to public drinking water, impacting over 70% of Floridians on community water systems, following concerns about potential health effects and mirroring a similar ban in Utah.

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Rite Aid Sells Assets to CVS, Walgreens, and Others Amidst Second Bankruptcy

Rite Aid, in its second bankruptcy filing in less than two years, is selling prescription files and assets from over 1,000 stores to CVS, Walgreens, and other grocery chains, aiming to ensure continued pharmacy services for customers during the transition.

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UK Launches School Mental Health Drive to Combat Rising Rates of Child Mental Disorders

The UK government announced a new mental health initiative in schools to combat rising rates of mental disorders in children (23.3% in 2023), aiming to provide all pupils with mental health support by 2030 and includes teaching children 'grit' to cope with life challenges, addressing concerns about ...

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Quality Education
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Teenage Behavioral Changes: Recognizing Potential Drug Use

This article details warning signs of teenage drug use, including unexplained absences, lying, new secretive friends, indifference, mood swings, loss of interest, sleep problems, missing items, and altered consciousness; it advises parents to seek professional help if multiple signs are present.

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San Joaquin County Food Banks Face Funding Crisis Amidst Rising Food Insecurity

Federal budget cuts have reduced food bank supplies in San Joaquin County, California, by 500 boxes weekly, impacting approximately 80,000 food-insecure residents; however, a local supervisor provided $10,000 in emergency funding to one food bank.

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Zero Hunger
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Illinois Father's Advocacy Leads to Eight New Laws for People with Autism

Mike Baker, a Schaumburg father whose son Bryan has autism, successfully lobbied the Illinois legislature for eight laws improving the lives of people with autism, including one requiring insurers to cover dental anesthesia for those under 19 with developmental disabilities, after facing $6,000 to $...

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