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Slowing Texas Measles Outbreak Amidst Record US Cases

Texas's recent decline in measles cases offers a temporary reprieve from a nationwide surge; however, the overall US total of 1,356 confirmed measles cases in 2024 surpasses numbers from the last three decades, fueled by low vaccination rates (84.8% in Wisconsin) and high exemption rates (7.6% in Wi...

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Ten Dead After Consuming Methanol-Laced Alcohol in Russia

At least ten people died and five were hospitalized after drinking methanol-tainted homemade alcohol, Chacha, sold at the Kazachiy market near Sochi, Russia; two women were arrested for distributing the alcohol.

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US Cuts \$500M in mRNA Vaccine Funding, Sparking Global Concern

The U.S. government terminated nearly US\$500 million in mRNA vaccine funding, halting 22 projects, a decision criticized by Canadian experts as undermining pandemic preparedness and driven by misinformation.

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Twelve States Restrict SNAP Purchases of Sugary Drinks and Candy

Twelve states now have waivers restricting SNAP purchases of sugary drinks and candy starting in 2026, impacting millions of low-income Americans; the policy aims to improve public health but lacks evidence of effectiveness.

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Childhood Verbal Abuse Linked to Significant Adult Mental Health Issues

A study of over 20,000 adults in England and Wales found that verbal abuse in childhood is linked to significantly lower mental well-being in adulthood, with a 64% higher chance compared to those who were not verbally abused as children; while physical abuse decreased, verbal abuse increased from 12...

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HHS Ends Funding for mRNA Vaccine Development

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is ending funding for 22 mRNA vaccine development projects, totaling about $500 million, prioritizing other vaccine platforms and sparking criticism from health experts who cite the technology's effectiveness against severe COVID-19.

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Surge in Heat-Related Deaths in Spain Amidst Intensifying Heatwaves

Spain's MoMo system recorded a significant rise in heat-related deaths, from 674 in July 2024 to 1271 in August 2024, and 1180 between May 16 and July 13, 2025, prompting a public health campaign due to the increasing intensity and frequency of heatwaves linked to climate change.

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NYC Legionnaires' Outbreak: 70 Sick, 3 Dead, Cooling Towers Implicated

A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Central Harlem, NYC, linked to Legionella pneumophila bacteria in 11 cooling towers, has resulted in at least 70 illnesses and three deaths.

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Listeria Contamination Prompts Widespread Recall of Food Products in Ireland

Due to listeria contamination fears, Tesco, Dunnes Stores, Aldi, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, and SuperValu have recalled O'Hanlon Herbs' potted coriander and a 150g batch of Tom & Ollie traditional hummus, distributed across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland; consumers are urged to discard aff...

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HHS Cancels $500 Million in mRNA Vaccine Contracts

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the cancellation of nearly $500 million in mRNA vaccine development contracts, impacting 22 projects and several companies, citing ineffectiveness against upper respiratory infections and shifting funding toward alternative vaccine platforms; this decisi...

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HHS Cancels $500 Million in mRNA Vaccine Contracts

The Department of Health and Human Services canceled 22 mRNA vaccine contracts worth $500 million due to ineffectiveness against upper respiratory infections and mutations, shifting focus to safer, broader vaccine strategies.

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Verbal Abuse in Childhood Linked to Significant Adult Mental Health Risks

A study in England and Wales found that childhood verbal abuse is linked to a 60% increased risk of low adult mental health, similar to physical abuse's 50% impact, highlighting the lasting mental health effects of harsh words on children. This comes despite a halving of physical abuse prevalence si...

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