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States Seek Waivers to Restrict Unhealthy Food Purchases with SNAP Benefits

Governors in Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, and West Virginia are seeking waivers from the USDA to restrict candy and soft drink purchases using SNAP benefits, following Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy's initiative to reduce diet-related illnesses.

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dailymail.co.uk
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E. coli Outbreak Linked to Lettuce Sickens 89, FDA Faces Backlash

An E. coli outbreak linked to lettuce has sickened 89 people across 15 states, causing one death; the FDA's refusal to release the names of involved companies due to legal restrictions has sparked outrage and lawsuits.

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Italy's Alcohol Crisis Amidst Global Wine Decline

Italy faces a public health crisis with 8 million people consuming alcohol dangerously, while climate change has decreased wine production and increased prices globally, leading to decreased consumption and impacting the wine industry economically.

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Global Pandemic Treaty Reached Despite Unresolved Issues

Over 190 countries agreed to a legally binding pandemic treaty, aiming to improve global health security by enhancing surveillance, accelerating resource sharing, and strengthening national health systems, although some key issues remain unresolved.

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Delayed CDC Response Exacerbates U.S. Measles Outbreak

A delayed CDC response to the U.S. measles outbreak, marked by inconsistent messaging on vaccine safety from the Health Secretary and delayed communication to healthcare providers, contributed to over 700 cases and two child deaths in Texas.

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WHO Member States Approve New Pandemic Accord

After lengthy negotiations, WHO member states agreed on a new pandemic accord to improve preparedness for future health crises, aiming to create clear rules for prevention, preparedness, and response; the agreement will be presented for signature at the WHO's annual assembly in May.

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US Measles Outbreak: Underreporting, Funding Cuts, and Vaccine Hesitancy

A measles outbreak in the Southwest US has resulted in 747 confirmed cases and three deaths, with significant underreporting and funding constraints hampering the public health response; the situation is exacerbated by vaccine hesitancy and misinformation.

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Global Pandemic Treaty Aims for Better Preparedness and Equitable Vaccine Access

After three years of negotiations, 191 WHO member states adopted a pandemic treaty focused on preventing future outbreaks through improved animal and climate management and ensuring fair vaccine distribution by promoting technology transfer to developing nations.

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Influenza A Outbreak in Queensland: Family Case Highlights Year-Round Threat

In late March 2023, Glenn Phillips unintentionally infected seven family members with influenza A during a Christmas gathering, leading to his father's prolonged hospitalization and lasting cognitive impairment; Queensland experienced a 35% increase in flu cases in 2025 compared to 2024.

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WHO Finalizes Draft Pandemic Treaty

On April 16th, 2024, 194 WHO member states finalized a draft pandemic treaty to improve global collaboration for future pandemic preparedness, addressing technology transfer concerns and emphasizing national sovereignty, with implementation pending ratification by member states.

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Measles Outbreak: Inadequate Federal Response and Vaccine Misinformation

The U.S. is experiencing a severe measles outbreak with over 700 cases and three deaths, despite vaccine availability. The federal response is deemed insufficient, partly due to the Health Secretary's anti-vaccine stance, and the actual case count is estimated to be five times higher than reported.

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Measles Exposure: 50 Potentially Infected in Michigan Amidst National Outbreak

A one-year-old in Ingham County, Michigan, with measles, potentially exposed 50 people from April 4-8 in Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, including Michigan State University, due to insufficient time between vaccination and infection. This is Michigan's fifth and Ingham County's first measles case...

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