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Kennedy Jr. Swims with Family in Contaminated D.C. Creek

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. swam with his children in Washington D.C.'s Rock Creek, a waterway with high E. coli levels and subject to a swim ban since 1971 due to sewage contamination from an aging combined sewer system, potentially exposing his family to health risks.

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theguardian.com
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Weight-Loss Injections May Almost Halve Obesity-Related Cancer Risk

A study of 6,000 adults found that weight-loss injections, specifically GLP-1RAs, may reduce the risk of obesity-related cancers by almost 50%, a finding comparable to bariatric surgery; this discovery could lead to a new era of preventive cancer medicine.

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AU Targets 60% African Vaccine Production by 2040

The African Union aims to produce 60% of Africa's vaccines by 2040, planning to produce eight vaccines between 2025 and 2030, and training over 100 professionals; however, securing $1.2 billion in funding remains a key challenge.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Listeria Outbreak Hospitalizes 10, Prompts Widespread Recall

A listeria outbreak linked to to-go sandwiches from Fresh & Ready Foods has hospitalized 10 people in California and Nevada; over 80 products were recalled after FDA investigators found listeria on production equipment, prompting a federal investigation and highlighting the risk of food-borne illnes...

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Rare Genetic Disorder Spoan Syndrome Discovered in Isolated Brazilian Town

Biologist Silvana Santos discovered Spoan syndrome, a previously unknown genetic disorder affecting the nervous system, in the isolated Brazilian town of Serrinha dos Pintos, where high rates of cousin marriage significantly increased its prevalence.

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theguardian.com
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Early Childhood BMI Significantly Predicts Adult Obesity

A Dutch study of 3,528 children found that a one-unit increase in BMI at age six more than doubled the risk of adult obesity, while weight loss before age six mitigated this risk, highlighting the importance of early intervention. Separate research shows a 50% increase in overweight English teenager...

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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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EU Court to Rule on Von der Leyen's Pfizer Text Messages

The EU court will decide on Wednesday whether the European Commission violated transparency laws by refusing to release text messages between President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla concerning a €1.8 billion vaccine deal; the case, initiated by The New York Times, could significa...

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Kennedy Blames Parents for Autism, Sparking Concerns and Misinformation

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that parents are responsible for their children's autism and should research vaccines, despite scientific consensus against a link between vaccines and autism; this has caused distress among parents and could lead to dangerous alternative treatments.

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dw.com
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Teen's Irreversible Lung Damage Highlights Dangers of Vaping

A 17-year-old American developed bronchiolitis obliterans from three years of secret vaping, highlighting a larger issue: nearly 3,000 EVALI cases and 68 deaths occurred in the US in 2019, emphasizing the unknown long-term health risks of vaping despite its promotion as a safer alternative to tradit...

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Listeria Outbreak Hospitalizes 10, Prompts Wide Recall of Ready-to-Eat Foods

A listeria outbreak linked to Fresh & Ready Foods LLC has hospitalized at least 10 people in California and Nevada, prompting a recall of over 80 ready-to-eat products distributed across four states; the FDA and CDC used whole genome sequencing to confirm the link.

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Netherlands Launches Anti-Vaping Campaign Amidst Youth Addiction Crisis

The Netherlands launches a national anti-vaping campaign, "Say No to Vaping," targeting parents to discuss vaping dangers with children, driven by a study showing nearly 40% of 12–16-year-old vapers are addicted and the hospitalization of at least 14 children in 2024 due to vaping.

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