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Australia to Assess Impact of US Foreign Aid Freeze on Pacific

The Australian government is assessing the impact of the Trump administration's foreign aid freeze on Pacific nations, consulting with regional partners and considering increased aid funding ahead of next week's federal budget, amid concerns that China may fill the void.

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California Faces \$6.2 Billion Medicaid Budget Gap

California faces a \$6.2 billion Medicaid budget shortfall due to a recent expansion covering low-income adults, rising pharmacy costs, and increased older adult enrollment, potentially forcing cuts in coverage or tax increases.

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Household Air Pollution Caused 3.1 Million Deaths in 2021

Household air pollution from solid cooking fuels contributed to 3.1 million deaths globally in 2021, mostly in low-income countries, despite a decrease in global exposure; Sub-Saharan Africa had the highest exposure rate (78.8%), while high-income countries had only 0.4%.

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ADHD Medication Prescriptions Surge Among Middle-Aged Women

A new study reveals a sharp rise in ADHD stimulant prescriptions among middle-aged women (35-64), increasing from 1.2 million in 2019 to 1.7 million in 2022, with significantly lower rates of misuse compared to men of the same age (13.7% vs 22.0%).

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Trump Extends Opioid Crisis Emergency Declaration Amidst Declining Death Rates and Budget Concerns

The Trump administration extended an emergency declaration concerning the opioid crisis until mid-June, citing declining drug overdose deaths, despite factually inaccurate claims by the president and concerns about potential budget cuts and staff reductions impacting treatment efforts.

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forbes.com
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Renewed Opioid Emergency Declaration Amidst Declining Overdose Deaths and Rising Measles Concerns

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. renewed the public health emergency declaration to address the opioid crisis for 90 days, despite a significant decline in overdose deaths since summer 2023; however, the measles outbreak, linked to declining vaccination rates and misinformation, poses a growing threa...

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Early Amyloid Removal Halves Alzheimer's Risk in Genetic Study

A new study shows that an experimental treatment using amyloid-removing drugs has halved the risk of Alzheimer's symptom onset in a subset of 22 participants with a genetic predisposition to the disease, treated for an average of eight years, raising concerns about funding cuts that could halt the r...

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US Pharmaceutical Companies Protest Australia's Affordable Medicine Scheme

Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) subsidizes medicine costs, with the government negotiating lower prices, resulting in a maximum cost of $31.60 per script (decreasing to $25 next year) for Australians. The system is under threat from US pharmaceutical companies, who argue it limits t...

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Accelerated MMR Vaccine Schedule Issued in Response to Measles Outbreak in Southwestern Ontario

Due to a significant measles outbreak in Southwestern Ontario with nearly 200 cases, health officials issued an accelerated MMR vaccine schedule for babies over six months and children under four, and for individuals traveling to affected regions, urging vaccination to prevent further spread and ser...

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Measles Outbreaks Prompt Vaccine Questions

Measles outbreaks in Texas (279 cases) and New Mexico (38 cases) raise questions about vaccine boosters; the CDC recommends two doses, but most adults with two doses don't need another; outbreaks highlight the importance of complete vaccination.

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npr.org
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Oz's CMS Nomination Advances Despite Concerns

President Trump nominated Mehmet Oz, a surgeon and TV personality, to head the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), despite concerns about his lack of health policy experience and past promotion of unproven treatments; his confirmation is expected, but Democrats raised questions about pot...

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Kennedy's Controversial Avian Flu Proposal Sparks Outrage

US Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. proposed letting avian flu spread unchecked in poultry farms to identify immune birds, a controversial idea supported by Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins, despite warnings from veterinarians about the economic and animal welfare consequences, and the risk of...

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