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EPA Weakens "Forever Chemical" Limits in Drinking Water

The EPA plans to weaken limits on several "forever chemicals" in drinking water, delaying compliance deadlines for some and rescinding limits on others, reversing stricter rules implemented by the Biden administration and facing criticism from environmental groups.

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Massive Toxic Algae Bloom Devastates Australian Marine Life

A toxic algae bloom, Karenia mikimotoi, covering 1,700 square miles off southern Australia, is killing over 200 marine species, impacting tourism and fisheries; the cause is linked to a marine heatwave and calm conditions.

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Life Below Water
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White House Rejects Claims of 14 Million Medicaid Losses Under Republican Reforms

The White House refutes Democratic claims that 14 million will lose Medicaid coverage under Republican reforms included in Trump's budget bill, citing methodological flaws in the analysis and arguing that the reforms target waste, fraud and abuse to preserve Medicaid for eligible individuals.

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Home Care Crisis: Philanthropy's Response to Worker Shortages

The US faces a severe home care worker shortage due to low wages and unsafe conditions, impacting both care workers and recipients; philanthropic initiatives like the CARE Fund are investing $50 million to improve care infrastructure.

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7,000 Daily Steps Linked to 11% Lower Cancer Risk

A University of Oxford study of over 85,000 UK participants found that walking 7,000 steps daily reduces the risk of 13 cancers by 11 percent, increasing to 16 percent at 9,000 steps, regardless of intensity.

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AI-Driven Startups Revolutionize Healthcare and Materials Science

Several Asian startups, including Deep Principle and Barreleye, are leveraging AI to revolutionize healthcare and materials science, securing millions in funding and demonstrating significant advancements in diagnostics and manufacturing efficiency.

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Assisted Dying Bill Faces Key Votes Amidst Continued Debate

Esther Rantzen and a group of MPs with medical backgrounds are urging Parliament to support Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying bill, which faces further votes on June 1st and 13th, despite concerns from opponents regarding its potential for misuse.

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Pallas Reactor: €400 Million Overbudget, One-Year Delay

Construction of the Pallas medical reactor in Petten, Netherlands, faces a €400 million cost increase and a one-year delay, reaching a total cost of €2.4 billion and a 2032 launch date due to contractor issues, design changes, and insufficient government oversight.

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NHS Spends Record £216m Outsourcing Scan Interpretations Amid Radiologist Shortage

The NHS in the UK spent a record £216 million in 2024 outsourcing the interpretation of 976,000 X-rays and scans due to a 30% shortfall of 1962 radiologists, sparking concerns about the sustainability and cost-effectiveness of this approach.

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Cassidy Defends Kennedy Amid Vaccine Controversy

Senator Bill Cassidy's support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as HHS Secretary, despite Kennedy's history of anti-vaccine statements, has sparked controversy as Kennedy's recent comments have questioned vaccine safety, while significant budget cuts impact vaccine access programs.

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Measles Outbreak in Israel Prompts Accelerated Vaccination

Israel is experiencing a measles outbreak, with 48 hospitalizations (40 children), 11 currently hospitalized (3 critical), all unvaccinated; the Health Ministry is accelerating the second vaccine dose to counter this and prevent mass infection at an upcoming pilgrimage.

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Record Texas Heatwave Strains Power Grid, Poses Health Risks

Texas is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 100°F, straining the power grid and posing health risks, consistent with warnings from climate scientists about the effects of climate change.

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