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Texas Measles Outbreak: 220 Infections, Largest in 30 Years

A measles outbreak in Texas has infected over 220 people, mostly children, across multiple counties, marking the state's largest outbreak in 30 years, linked to low vaccination rates and spreading to other states.

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World Air Quality Report 2024: Only 17% of Cities Meet WHO PM2.5 Guidelines

The 2024 World Air Quality Report, based on data from 8,954 cities in 138 countries, shows that only 17% meet WHO PM2.5 guidelines, with cities like New Delhi and Dhaka exhibiting extremely high pollution levels; the report, compiled by IQAir, highlights the need for improved air quality monitoring ...

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Kennedy Meets Food Industry Leaders to Discuss Food Safety and Transparency

On Monday, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. met with food industry leaders, including Kraft Heinz and PepsiCo, to discuss his "Make America Healthy Again" agenda focused on improving food safety and transparency, prompting discussions about removing toxins from the food supply and increasing tran...

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Limited Access to Weight Loss Drugs on Scotland's NHS

Currently, in Scotland, only NHS patients with a BMI over 38 and at least one weight-related health condition can access weight loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy due to cost and the scale of obesity; however, private prescriptions are readily available, exceeding one million individuals.

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Measles Outbreak at Dulles Airport Spurs Urgent Contact Tracing

A confirmed measles case at Washington Dulles International Airport on March 5th, between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., is prompting health officials to trace contacts among passengers and airport personnel. Simultaneous outbreaks in Texas and Florida, including fatalities, underscore the urgent need for vacci...

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Daylight Saving Time's Negative Impact on Public Health

The first Monday after daylight saving time shows a marked increase in car accidents, strokes, heart attacks, drug overdoses, suicides, and migraines, highlighting the negative impact of this time change on public health and safety.

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EU Faces Critical Medicine Shortages

The European Union is facing shortages of 16 critical medicines due to production problems, increased demand, and manufacturer withdrawals, impacting patient care across various treatments including anti-infectives, insulin, and cancer therapies, with some shortages expected to last until 2025.

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Texas Measles Outbreak Reaches 223 Cases, One Death Reported

A measles outbreak in western Texas has reached 223 confirmed cases, with one death, primarily affecting unvaccinated children and teenagers; the rise in vaccination exemptions is a key factor.

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2009 CDC Conflict of Interest Report: Kennedy's Claims Examined

A 2009 Office of Inspector General report found 97% of CDC advisory committee members had errors or omissions in their financial disclosure forms; however, further investigation revealed that only 3% voted on issues where they should have recused themselves, raising questions about the accuracy and ...

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U.S. Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Decline Significantly

Fatal fentanyl overdoses in the U.S. have dropped 24% from peak levels nationwide, with all 50 states showing improvement, resulting in an estimated 25,000 fewer annual deaths; however, severe addiction and chronic illness persist.

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Germany Proposes New Expert Council to Improve Healthcare Crisis Response

The German expert council on health and resilience recommends a new interdisciplinary coordinating body for scientific policy advice in healthcare, aiming to improve crisis preparedness and address the shortcomings observed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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7% of US Adults Have Witnessed Mass Shootings: Study

A University of Colorado Boulder study found that 7% of adult Americans have been physically present at a mass shooting, with 2.18% injured, highlighting the widespread impact and urgent need for public health interventions to address gun violence.

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