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Measles Outbreak Spreads to Missouri After Aquarium Visit

An unvaccinated person with measles visited the St. Louis Aquarium on April 30th, potentially exposing hundreds of visitors; this follows a major Texas outbreak with 800+ cases and 2 deaths, the largest in two decades.

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Five Critically Ill After Vaping in Netherlands

Five people were hospitalized in critical condition due to vaping in the Netherlands, four experiencing comas; 16 of 71 surveyed hospitals reported vaping-related lung damage; flavored vapes have been illegal since early 2024.

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HHS Exempts CDC, Allowing Hiring of Disease Detectives

The Department of Health and Human Services granted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention an exemption to hire a new class of its Epidemic Intelligence Service officers, averting a potential halving of the program due to a federal hiring freeze and internal bureaucratic delays; the new clas...

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JAMA Study Finds No Evidence of Mystery Brain Disease in New Brunswick

A new peer-reviewed study published in JAMA found no evidence of a mystery brain disease in New Brunswick, Canada, concluding instead that 25 cases reviewed involved misdiagnosis of common neurodegenerative diseases; the province plans its own investigation of 222 cases.

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Climate Change Fuels Wildfires, Causing 15,000 Deaths and \$160 Billion in US Losses

A new study reveals climate change contributed to approximately 15,000 deaths and \$160 billion in economic losses from wildfire smoke in the US between 2006 and 2020, highlighting the urgent need for climate change mitigation and improved wildfire management.

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Canadian Measles Outbreaks Exceed US Cases, Underscoring Vaccination Failure

Measles outbreaks in Ontario (1,383 cases) and Alberta (265 cases) in 2025 are far exceeding US numbers, primarily affecting unvaccinated children under 17, highlighting the urgent need for stricter vaccination policies.

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Proposed Drug Patent Cuts Threaten Medical Innovation

Congress is considering reducing patent protection for pharmaceutical drugs to offset tax cuts, potentially hindering development of life-saving medications due to increased financial risk in research and development, impacting future medical innovation and patient care.

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Trump Appoints Kennedy Jr. Supporter as Surgeon General

President Trump nominated Casey Means, a health entrepreneur and supporter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health platform, as the new US Surgeon General on Wednesday, replacing Janette Nesheiwat whose nomination faced criticism over credentials and pro-vaccine stance.

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Thousands of CDC Employees Laid Off Amidst Concerns Over Public Health Preparedness

Thousands of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) employees have lost their jobs since January, prompting concerns about the agency's ability to effectively respond to public health crises and leading to protests outside the CDC headquarters in Atlanta.

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Study Debunks 'Mystery Illness' in New Brunswick

A new study in JAMA Neurology concludes that 25 patients in New Brunswick, initially believed to have a mysterious neurological illness, actually suffered from well-known conditions; researchers found that all patients had identifiable conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer, traumatic b...

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England's Obesity Crisis Deepens Despite Billions Spent

New data reveals a concerning rise in obesity rates in England, with 67.4% of adults now overweight or obese, despite billions spent on treatment and prevention; West Lindsey has the highest rate at 38.8%, and the crisis costs the NHS over £11 billion annually.

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British Backpacker Dies from Methanol Poisoning in Laos

Two British women backpacking in Laos consumed methanol-laced alcohol, leading to one's death; this prompted a petition for increased awareness of unregulated alcohol risks abroad.

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