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U.S. Cancels $766M Bird Flu Vaccine Contract, Raising Pandemic Preparedness Concerns

The U.S. government cancelled a $766 million contract with Moderna for an mRNA H5N1 bird flu vaccine due to safety concerns, prompting criticism from experts who warn of reduced pandemic preparedness.

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Trump Administration Cancels $766 Million Moderna Flu Vaccine Contract

The Trump administration cancelled two Moderna contracts worth $766 million for H5N1 bird flu vaccines following positive trial results, citing insufficient testing of mRNA technology, despite a prior US bird flu outbreak resulting in one death.

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Dominican Republic Fights Alarming Traffic Fatality Rate with National Safety Pact

The Dominican Republic, with 3,114 traffic deaths in 2024 (eight daily), is tackling its high mortality rate (27 per 100,000) through a National Pact for Safety involving stricter enforcement, infrastructure improvements, and public awareness campaigns, aiming for a 50% reduction by 2030.

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Sleep Disorders Double Dementia Risk: Large-Scale Study

A large-scale study using over one million electronic health records revealed that individuals with sleep disorders have up to double the risk of developing dementia within 15 years, increasing the risk for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's irrespective of genetic predisposition.

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Measles Cases Surge in Scotland Amidst Low Vaccination Rates

Scotland has seen a significant rise in measles cases in 2025, exceeding the 2024 total by May 14th, prompting health warnings due to low vaccination rates in areas like Govanhill, Glasgow, and emphasizing the need for increased MMR vaccination.

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WA's Nang Ban: Seven Months of Non-Compliance

Seven months after Western Australia banned the sale of nitrous oxide canisters ("nangs"), a 9News Perth investigation revealed widespread non-compliance, with numerous retailers openly selling the canisters despite zero fines being issued by the Department of Health, prompting criticism from variou...

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Alarming Health Statistics of Mexican Schoolchildren Reveal Public Health Crisis

A health evaluation of 12 million Mexican schoolchildren reveals 39% are overweight, 38% have visual problems, and 59% have cavities; high sugar consumption is the primary cause, contributing to a public health crisis costing 650 billion pesos annually.

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Zonguldak Suffers from Severe Air Pollution Amidst Government Inaction

Air pollution in Zonguldak, Turkey, has reached critical levels, exceeding safety limits for hundreds of days in recent years, primarily due to industrial emissions from Ereğli factories; the government's inaction is causing serious health concerns among citizens.

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England Bans Single-Use Vapes to Tackle Environmental and Health Concerns

England bans single-use vapes from June 1st, 2025, imposing fines on retailers for violations, aiming to reduce environmental damage from approximately five million discarded vapes weekly and tackle youth vaping rates; a new vaping duty starts October 1st, 2026.

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Air Pollution in Rijnmond Drives Relocations

Due to severely polluted air, particularly in Schiedam, Netherlands, residents with respiratory illnesses like asthma and COPD are relocating, seeking cleaner environments and reporting significant health improvements; long-term consequences remain unclear.

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German Healthcare Study Reveals €100 Million in Unnecessary Spending

A study reveals that up to 14% of Techniker Krankenkasse insurees in Germany received unnecessary medical tests or treatments, costing the insurer €15.5 million annually and €100 million nationwide; researchers identified 24 such treatments.

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Spain Expands Smoke-Free Zones in Ambitious Anti-Smoking Plan

Spain is expanding smoke-free zones to include work vehicles, sports facilities, university campuses, and more, as part of a broader anti-smoking strategy including treatment funding and e-cigarette regulation, aligned with EU recommendations and enjoying broad public support.

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