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FDA Cancels Key Flu Vaccine Meeting, Raising Concerns About Next Season's Supply

The FDA unexpectedly canceled its March 13th meeting to determine next season's flu vaccine strains, prompting worries about potential shortages; the decision comes amid a severe flu season with 910,000 hospitalizations and thousands of deaths.

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Loneliness: A Growing Public Health Crisis in Canada

A Canadian survey reveals that over 30 percent of people aged 15 and older report feeling lonely, sometimes frequently, with serious health implications.

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Eight Women Hospitalized After Illegal Botox Injections in Paris

Eight women in the Paris area suffered severe botulism in August-September 2024 after receiving illegal Botox injections at a cosmetic center; improperly stored and overdosed Botox caused the botulism, leading to hospitalizations and an investigation by the ANSM.

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Diphtheria Case in Spain Highlights Anti-Vaccination Risks

A six-year-old boy in Spain is critically ill with diphtheria, a disease eradicated since 1987, prompting an international search for an antitoxin and highlighting the impact of anti-vaccination sentiments among his parents.

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Media's Misrepresentation of Mental Illness in Suicide Reporting

Greek media linked a young person's death to suicide due to their mental illness, prompting a psychiatry professor to criticize this common misinterpretation of statistics and the harmful stigmatization of mental health issues.

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Mexico City Lifts Ozone Contingency

Mexico City's environmental contingency phase I, triggered Wednesday by 157 ppb ozone in Tlanepantla, was lifted Thursday evening due to decreasing ozone levels and a forecast of improved ventilation and humidity.

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FDA Cancels Key Vaccine Meeting Amidst Concerns Over Trump Administration's Approach

The FDA canceled a key meeting of its vaccine advisory committee, which was scheduled to determine the composition of next season's flu vaccines; this unexpected decision, coupled with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appointment to head HHS, raises concerns about the Trump administration's approach to vacci...

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Physical Activity Significantly Lowers Risk of Multiple Diseases

A study of 73,411 UK adults found that moderate-to-intense physical activity (at least 3 METs) reduced the risk of dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders by 14-40%, while increased sedentary time raised the risk by 5-54%.

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Measles Outbreak in West Texas Mennonite Communities

A measles outbreak in West Texas disproportionately impacts Mennonite communities due to historically low vaccination rates among certain groups, influenced by religious beliefs and limited interaction with healthcare systems, despite no theological prohibition against vaccines, exacerbated by Texas...

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García retracts doctor-minister salary comparison, highlights poor healthcare working conditions

Spanish Health Minister Mónica García initially compared doctors' salaries to ministers', later retracting the statement due to regional pay disparities and poor working conditions, sparking controversy and highlighting issues within Spain's public healthcare system.

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KVBW to Close 18 Emergency Practices in Baden-Württemberg Amidst Criticism

The Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Baden-Württemberg (KVBW) plans to close 18 emergency medical practices by November, sparking criticism for its communication and potentially increasing strain on hospitals; the KVBW cites physician shortages as the reason.

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Extreme Heat Accelerates Cellular Aging in Older Adults: USC Study

A USC study of 3,600+ older adults found that prolonged exposure to temperatures above 32°C accelerates cellular aging by 1.5–2.5 years, with initial effects visible within weeks, highlighting a significant public health concern.

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