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Measles Outbreak in West Texas Highlights Vaccine Hesitancy

A measles outbreak in West Texas has infected 159 people across nine counties, with one death reported, primarily affecting the unvaccinated Mennonite community and fueled by vaccine hesitancy and permissive state laws.

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Parkinson's Disease Cases to Double by 2050, Driven by Aging Population

A study published in the British Medical Journal projects that 25.2 million people will live with Parkinson's disease globally by 2050, more than double the number in 2021, primarily due to the aging population and increased life expectancy; the highest increases are expected in East Asian countries...

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NHS Campaign Saves Actor's Life After Heart Attack

Robert McCafferty, a 59-year-old actor from near Shefford, Bedfordshire, recognized subtle heart attack symptoms while playing golf on February 15th, thanks to his participation in a previous NHS campaign, leading to a timely medical intervention and saving his life.

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Rennes School of Business Launches Rapid Meningitis B Vaccination Campaign

Over 1000 students at Rennes School of Business received free meningitis B vaccines following two confirmed cases on campus, part of a larger campaign targeting 100,000 young adults in Rennes due to a shared bacterial strain linked to six other cases, including one fatality, in the area.

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Successful Colon Cancer Surgery Highlights Turkey's Nationwide Cancer Screening Program

Retired Ahmet Gürel from Ankara successfully underwent colon cancer surgery after a malignant polyp was detected during a free cancer screening at a Healthy Life Center (SHM) in Turkey; the SHM program conducted 4,155,000 cancer screenings in 2024, referring 158,364 individuals for further testing.

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West Texas Measles Outbreak Prompts Unconventional Treatment Suggestions, Underscoring Need for Vaccination

A measles outbreak in West Texas has reached 159 cases, resulting in one death, prompting Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to suggest unconventional treatments like vitamin A, while doctors emphasize the importance of vaccination to combat the spread and the lack of specific measles treatments.

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African Women Face Alarming Obesity Rise

A World Obesity Federation study reveals that nearly half of African women will be obese or overweight by 2030, highlighting a critical health crisis exacerbated by limited treatment access, cultural factors, and gender inequalities.

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Trump's NIH Nominee Open to Funding Vaccine-Autism Research Despite Scientific Consensus

President Trump's NIH nominee, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, indicated willingness to fund research on the debunked link between vaccines and autism, sparking concerns from Senator Bill Cassidy about misallocating the agency's nearly $50 billion budget, amid existing funding freezes and a measles outbreak i...

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\"Sharp Rise in Skin Cancer Diagnoses in Germany\"\

Germany is experiencing a dramatic rise in skin cancer diagnoses, with approximately 417,400 malignant melanoma cases and 1.8 million non-melanoma cases reported in 2023, attributed to an aging population, improved detection, and past inadequate sun protection practices, particularly in the 1970s an...

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Baden-Württemberg HPV Vaccinations Rise, but Remain Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

HPV vaccinations among children and adolescents in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, rose by 11% in 2023 to approximately 73,000 first doses, but remain significantly lower than the pre-pandemic level of over 106,000 in 2019, prompting calls for increased public awareness campaigns.

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Record High Violence Against Spanish Doctors in 2024

In 2024, a record 847 violent acts against Spanish doctors were reported, a 10% rise from 2023 and an 81% increase over 15 years, with Primary Care experiencing the most attacks (47.7%).

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Proposed $880 Billion Medicaid Cuts Threaten Healthcare Access for Millions

The U.S. House approved a budget resolution proposing $880 billion in Medicaid cuts, threatening the program's ability to provide healthcare for 72 million Americans and potentially reversing decades of progress in public health.

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