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Antibiotic Resistance: UK Leads Globally, Faces Domestic Challenges

Antibiotic resistance (AMR) is a global threat, with the UK showing mixed progress domestically while being a global leader; the overuse of antibiotics in livestock is the biggest driver, demonstrated by the spread of colistin-resistant bacteria from China to London; new antibiotic development is sl...

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Herpes Zoster Vaccine Shows Promise in Reducing Dementia Risk

A large-scale observational study in Wales, published in Nature, found that the herpes zoster vaccine may reduce the risk of dementia by 20% in people over 80, offering a potentially cost-effective preventative measure compared to existing pharmaceutical interventions.

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Shingles Vaccine Linked to 20% Lower Dementia Risk in Welsh Study

A study of 280,000 Welsh adults revealed a 20% lower dementia risk among Zostavax recipients over seven years, particularly women, suggesting a broader health benefit beyond shingles prevention.

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10,000 U.S. Health Agency Workers Laid Off Amid Measles Outbreak

Up to 20,000 employees, including those from the FDA, CDC, and NIH, face job losses due to a restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health, saving an estimated $1.8 billion annually, amid a measles outbreak and concerns over avian flu, according to a government announcement on April 1st, 2025.

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Dallas County Cuts Vaccination Clinics Amid Texas Measles Outbreak

Dallas County, Texas, has canceled over 50 vaccination clinics and laid off 21 public health workers due to $11.4 billion in federal funding cuts, jeopardizing measles prevention efforts amid a statewide outbreak of 422 cases.

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Canada Urged to Boost Health Research Funding Amidst U.S. Cuts

The Canadian Medical Association Journal calls for increased Canadian health research funding to offset expected U.S. cuts, citing potential threats such as infectious disease outbreaks and a decline in reliable health data.

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Navajo Nation's Innovative Approach Combats Soaring Syphilis Rates in the U.S.

Syphilis cases have surged in the U.S. from 34,000 in 2003 to 209,000 in 2023, coinciding with a drop in CDC funding from $169 million to $80 million; however, the Navajo Nation's mobile testing and treatment program has achieved a greater than 20% reduction in syphilis cases in some areas.

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Uruguay's High Suicide Rate: Societal Factors and Systemic Failures

Uruguay reported 763 suicides in 2023, a rate of 21.3 per 100,000 inhabitants—twice the regional average—with older adults and those aged 25-29 most affected; experts attribute this to societal factors and inadequate support systems.

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Supreme Court Backs FDA on Flavored E-Cigarette Approvals

The Supreme Court upheld the FDA's rejection of flavored e-cigarette approvals, rejecting claims by manufacturers Triton Distribution and Vapestasia that the agency improperly altered its approval process; one aspect will be revisited by a lower court, while the FDA's broader authority remains.

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Investment Treaty Allows Lawsuit Against Chile Over COVID-19 Measures

Two French companies sued Chile for $2 billion due to COVID-19 sanitary measures reducing their airport concession profits by 90%, highlighting how investment treaties prioritize investor interests over public health and enabling lawsuits against states for various public policies.

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Mexico Bans Junk Food in Schools to Combat Childhood Obesity

Mexico banned junk food sales in schools starting this year, aiming to combat high childhood obesity (36-40% of children over 5) by promoting nutritious alternatives; a new manual provides guidelines and recipes for allowed foods.

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Europe's Massive Underreporting of Serious Road Injuries Hinders Safety Improvements

A new report by the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) reveals a massive underreporting of serious road injuries in Europe, hindering road safety improvements. Annual serious injuries in the EU are estimated at 141,000 but likely much higher due to inconsistencies in data collection from polic...

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