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NIOSH Employees Warn of Increased Workplace Deaths Due to Trump Administration Cuts

More than 100 current and former NIOSH employees warn Congress that the Trump administration's planned cuts to the agency will lead to increased workplace deaths and injuries; nearly all NIOSH functions may end permanently.

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Weight Loss Injections Could Boost UK Economy by £4.5 Billion

Research presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Málaga estimates that providing semaglutide to eligible UK residents could boost the economy by £4.5 billion due to increased productivity among 2,660 trial participants who gained an average of 17 extra workdays annually, offsetting some of ...

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Rapid Drink-Spiking Test Shows Promise in Albury Trial

A new rapid drink-spiking test, developed by SureScreen Diagnostics Australia, detects common spiking drugs within minutes; trials in Albury, NSW, have already led to a perpetrator's arrest, highlighting its potential to address the underreporting and prosecution challenges associated with drink spi...

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Shingles Vaccine Linked to 23% Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk

A South Korean study of over 1.2 million people found that the shingles vaccine reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease by 23%, particularly within eight years of vaccination and even among those with unhealthy lifestyles, suggesting a broader role for vaccination in long-term health.

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Sharp North-South Divide in Premature Female Mortality Rates Revealed

Analysis of Office for National Statistics data reveals a significant disparity in premature female mortality rates across England and Wales, with Blackpool South showing a rate 3.4 times higher than Wokingham, exposing a clear North-South divide linked to socioeconomic factors.

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Measles Outbreak in Canada: Vaccination Rates and Anti-Vaccine Movements

Canada faces its worst measles outbreak since 1998 due to falling vaccination rates, mirroring a Texas surge linked to low COVID-19 vaccination and anti-vaccine movements.

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Early-Onset Cancer Rates Surge in US, Sparking Urgent Research

A US government study found a significant increase in early-onset cancers (15–49 years) between 2010 and 2019, with the most substantial rises in breast, colorectal, kidney, and uterine cancers, affecting women disproportionately (63%).

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Shingles Vaccine Linked to Reduced Heart Disease Risk in Large Study

A South Korean study of over 1.2 million people aged 50+ revealed a 23% lower risk of heart disease in those who received the shingles vaccine, with benefits exceeding expectations, particularly in men under 60 and those with unhealthy lifestyles; further research is needed to confirm these findings...

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Systemic Failures in Mental Healthcare Lead to Mass Killing in Sydney

Joel Cauchi, a 40-year-old man with a history of schizophrenia, killed six and injured ten in a Sydney shopping centre knife attack in April 2024 after discontinuing medication and falling off the radar of mental health professionals, despite multiple interactions with police highlighting his errati...

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U.S. Measles Cases Surpass 1,000, Resulting in Three Deaths

The U.S. surpasses 1,000 measles cases, with Texas (709 cases) as the epicenter, resulting in three deaths among unvaccinated individuals; ongoing outbreaks in Canada and Mexico share the same strain, highlighting the risk of low vaccination rates.

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FDA Delays Publishing Food Safety Warning Letters Due to Staff Layoffs

The FDA issued warning letters to several companies for serious food safety violations, including potential botulism contamination, but these haven't been published online due to staff layoffs under the Trump administration, delaying public awareness of potential risks.

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Measles Outbreak in Ontario: 1,440 Cases Since October

Ontario's measles outbreak shows nearly 200 new cases last week, totaling 1,440 since October, due to low vaccination rates (70 percent for children under 7 in 2023-24) and transmission among unvaccinated individuals, mainly in Southwestern Ontario's rural farming communities; this threatens Canada'...

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