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Loneliness: A Health Crisis as Devastating as Smoking 15 Cigarettes a Day

A BBC report reveals loneliness is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes daily, impacting physical and mental health significantly. Experts discuss the difference between loneliness and solitude, exploring solutions like volunteer programs and intergenerational living to combat this growing global iss...

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Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

A Welsh study published in Nature found a 3.5% lower dementia risk in individuals who received the shingles vaccine compared to those who didn't, suggesting that viral infections might play a more significant role in dementia than previously thought.

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Shingles Vaccine Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk in Women

A UK study published in Nature found that the Varicella Zoster (shingles) vaccine significantly reduced dementia risk in women (20% lower incidence) over seven years, suggesting a link between the virus and dementia and prompting calls for expanded vaccination recommendations.

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Trump Administration Averts Price Hike on Generic Drugs

The Trump administration temporarily blocked tariffs on pharmaceuticals, preventing potential price increases for millions of Americans who rely on affordable generic medications, many of which are imported from India.

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First Human Case of Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Confirmed in Mexico

Mexico confirmed its first human case of avian influenza A(H5N1) on April 1st in a three-year-old girl from Durango, currently hospitalized in Torreón, Coahuila, with a severe condition; the WHO has been notified, and this isolated case is not believed to involve human-to-human transmission.

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Senate Confirms Mehmet Oz to Lead CMS

The U.S. Senate confirmed Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), overseeing healthcare for nearly half of Americans, following a 53-45 partisan vote; his past promotion of unproven treatments and controversial stances have raised concerns.

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England to Launch Consultation on Men's Health Strategy Amidst High Premature Mortality

England will launch a consultation for its men's health strategy this month, aiming to address the significantly higher premature mortality rate among men compared to women, which is linked to lifestyle factors, lower health literacy, and societal expectations.

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Louisiana Infant Deaths Highlight Surge in Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Two infants died in Louisiana from whooping cough, a vaccine-preventable disease, following the state surgeon general's decision to end mass vaccination campaigns; nationwide, whooping cough cases have quadrupled this year compared to the same time in 2024, with at least five deaths.

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Trump Administration Blocks Expansion of Anti-Obesity Drug Coverage

The Trump administration blocked a Biden plan to expand Medicare and Medicaid coverage of expensive anti-obesity drugs, citing fiscal concerns and the need for further review, impacting millions of Americans and leaving access to these medications limited.

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Industry Seeks Exemptions from EPA Toxic Emission Rules

Chemical and petrochemical manufacturers seek exemptions from EPA rules limiting toxic emissions like mercury and benzene, citing costs exceeding \$50 billion, while environmental groups criticize this as a "polluters' portal".

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Mexico Confirms First Human Case of H5N1 Avian Influenza

Mexico confirms its first human case of H5N1 avian influenza in a three-year-old child in Durango, raising global health concerns due to the virus's high mortality rate in birds and potential for human-to-human transmission; this follows prior outbreaks and economic impacts on poultry industries.

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Texas Measles Outbreak Spreads to Daycare, Exacerbating National Crisis

Six unvaccinated children at a Lubbock, Texas daycare tested positive for measles, accelerating a national outbreak with 628 cases in 2025, fueled by low vaccination rates and strained public health resources.

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