Tag #Public Health

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Hospital Interviews and Investigation Following Fatal Mushroom Lunch

Following a fatal mushroom lunch, health officials interviewed accused Erin Patterson in hospital, investigating a potential public health risk; three guests died from poisoning, while one survived. The investigation included analysis of food and interviews with experts.

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Proposed U.S. Budget Cuts Threaten Addiction Treatment Progress

Over 300 addiction experts warned Congress that proposed U.S. budget cuts totaling billions of dollars risk reversing a 26 percent drop in fatal overdoses in 2024, achieved through increased funding, and disproportionately harming vulnerable communities.

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19 Million US Children Affected by Parental Substance Use Disorder

A new study finds nearly 19 million U.S. children—1 in 4—have a parent with a substance use disorder, significantly higher than previous estimates; 7.6 million live with a parent with moderate or severe addiction, and alcohol use disorder affects 12 million parents.

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Newsom Proposes Statewide Homeless Encampment Ban, Offers \$3.3 Billion in Grants

California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a model ordinance banning persistent homeless encampments, requiring shelter offers before removal, paired with \$3.3 billion in grants for mental health and substance abuse treatment; however, cities and counties criticize insufficient funding and the effec...

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Listeria Outbreak Leads to Fresh & Ready Foods Recall

Fresh & Ready Foods voluntarily recalled products with "Use By" dates between 4/22/2025-5/19/2025 due to a listeria outbreak sickening 10 people in California and Nevada, prompting an FDA investigation and highlighting food safety concerns.

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Czechia Faces Hepatitis A Surge

Czechia is grappling with a surge in Hepatitis A cases, reporting 450 infections and six deaths in the first four months of 2025, compared to 636 cases and two deaths in 2024; the actual numbers are likely higher. Outbreaks are concentrated in Prague, Central Bohemia, and Moravia-Silesia, affecting ...

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zeit.de
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German Skin Cancer Hospitalizations Surge 88 Percent in Two Decades

Hospitalizations for skin cancer in Germany increased from 62,000 in 2003 to 116,900 in 2023, primarily due to an aging population and improved detection, with non-melanoma skin cancer cases more than doubling and melanoma cases rising by 27 percent.

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welt.de
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\"German Skin Cancer Treatments Surge 88 Percent in Two Decades\"\

Hospital treatments for skin cancer in Germany increased by 88 percent between 2003 and 2023, reaching 116,900 cases, driven by an aging population, improved early detection, and the long-term effects of past sun exposure.

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foxnews.com
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Mexico's NWS Outbreak Triggers U.S. Livestock Import Ban

A recent New World Screwworm (NWS) outbreak in Mexico has led to an immediate ban on live cattle, horse, and bison imports across the U.S. southern border, due to the potentially devastating economic consequences of a U.S. resurgence of this eradicated pest.

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FDA to Remove Prescription Fluoride Supplements for Children

The FDA announced it will remove prescription fluoride supplements for children from the market by October 31, citing potential health risks, despite dentists' opposing views; this follows actions by some states banning water fluoridation.

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France Expands HPV Vaccination to Age 26

France's health authority recommends expanding HPV vaccination catch-up to all individuals up to age 26, aiming to increase vaccination coverage and reduce HPV-related cancers, although vaccination between 11 and 14 years old remains prioritized.

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theglobeandmail.com
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Montreal's Tuberculosis Cases Surge 53%, Exposing Healthcare Gaps

Montreal saw a 53% surge in tuberculosis cases in 2024 (203 vs. an average of 123 annually in the previous decade), largely affecting uninsured individuals (48% in 2024) born outside Canada (89% since 2015), prompting calls for better healthcare access.

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