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US Removes COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendation for Children and Pregnant Women

The U.S. government removed COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for children and pregnant women, a decision criticized by some medical experts for lacking scientific evidence and potentially impacting vaccine access and future outbreaks, announced by Robert F. Kennedy, supported by FDA Commissioner Mar...

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Texas Measles Outbreak Slows, but Three Deaths Highlight Virus's Severity

Texas reported only one new measles case last week, slowing the spread of an outbreak that has seen 408 confirmed cases across 33 counties, resulting in three deaths; the majority of cases were among children aged 5-17.

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Veneto Healthcare Crisis: 2146 Appeals Highlight Appointment Delays

In Veneto, Italy, 2146 appeals were filed against healthcare providers for delays in specialist appointments between May 2024 and April 2025, with 75% resulting in successful resolutions, yet still exceeding expected wait times; this highlights systemic issues stemming from understaffing and Cup ope...

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Global Health Funding Cuts Threaten Pandemic Preparedness

Reduced health funding threatens global pandemic preparedness; the EIB and GAVI's €600 million COVAX collaboration delivered nearly 2 billion vaccine doses, showcasing successful international partnerships; investments in regional vaccine production, particularly in Africa, are crucial for future re...

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US Beers Contaminated with PFAS: Study Reveals Link to Drinking Water

A study by the ACS' Environmental Science & Technology found that 95% of 23 US beers tested contained PFAS, exceeding EPA limits in some beers brewed in North Carolina, California, and Michigan, highlighting the need for improved water treatment strategies.

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Gender-Specific Melanoma Risk: New Warning Signs and Rising Rates

A new study reveals that men most commonly develop melanoma on their torso (3,700 cases yearly), while women develop it on their legs (3,200 cases yearly), highlighting the need for gender-specific awareness of less-known melanoma warning signs beyond changing moles, including nail and genital chang...

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Widespread PFAS Contamination Found in Queenslanders' Blood

A study reveals that nearly 98% of Queenslanders over 12 have PFAS in their blood, with higher levels in older men, raising concerns about long-term health effects despite limited immediate evidence of harm.

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London Mayor Backs Cannabis Decriminalisation

London Mayor Sadiq Khan supports a report recommending reclassifying natural cannabis to the Psychoactive Substances Act, effectively legalizing small amounts for personal use, while maintaining prohibitions on manufacturing and distribution; the government opposes this.

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Dutch Municipality to Investigate Restricting Lily Cultivation Amid Health Concerns

The municipality of Westerveld, Netherlands, will investigate restricting lily cultivation near schools and residential areas, and limiting pesticide use, due to health concerns raised by a local doctor linking pesticide use to increased rates of Parkinson's disease, ALS, and leukemia.

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Widespread Measles Outbreak in Southern Alberta Prompts Blanket Exposure Advisory

Southern Alberta faces a significant measles outbreak with 452 confirmed cases (75% of Alberta's total 606 cases) prompting health officials to issue a blanket exposure advisory for the South Zone due to widespread transmission and underreporting, urging vaccination for those born after 1970 with fe...

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Southern Alberta Issues Blanket Measles Exposure Advisory Amidst Uncontrolled Outbreak

A surge in measles cases in Southern Alberta's South Zone (452 confirmed, 75% of Alberta's total) has forced health officials to issue a blanket exposure advisory due to the inability to track specific exposure sites, impacting mainly unvaccinated individuals under 18.

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Sydney Sewage Plants Discharge PFAS into Drinking Water Catchment

A Western Sydney University study found untreated sewage in Sydney's drinking water catchment contains dangerous PFAS chemicals, exceeding levels at Bowral (2900 ng/kg), with significant environmental impact on wildlife such as platypuses, despite low levels in treated drinking water.

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