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Dutch Lifestyle Trends: Obesity Remains a Persistent Problem

In 2023, 18% of Dutch adults smoked, 6% excessively drank alcohol, and 50% were overweight; obesity rose to 16%, while smoking and excessive alcohol consumption decreased compared to 2014, but the overweight goal of the National Prevention Agreement seems unlikely to be met.

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Gantenerumab Halves Alzheimer's Risk in Genetically Predisposed Individuals

A study of 73 adults with a faulty gene (PSEN2) causing nearly certain Alzheimer's found that gantenerumab, an anti-amyloid drug, halved their risk of developing the disease, suggesting that targeting amyloid could prevent Alzheimer's in millions.

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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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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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Measles Outbreak Highlights Erosion of Herd Immunity

A measles outbreak in Texas has spread to three states, resulting in 321 cases, 38 hospitalizations, and two deaths, highlighting the erosion of herd immunity due to declining vaccination rates and misinformation campaigns.

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USAID Cuts Jeopardize Maternal Healthcare in Chad

USAID's 83% program cuts endanger maternal healthcare in Chad, impacting 100,000 women receiving prenatal care and 26,000 safe deliveries annually, worsening an already high maternal mortality rate, prompting searches for alternative funding and calls for African healthcare self-reliance.

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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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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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