Health

World's First Successful Liver Xenotransplantation Achieved in China

China performs groundbreaking pig liver xenotransplantation, offering hope for organ shortage solutions.

#xenotransplantation, #geneticallymodified, #pig, #liver, #transplant

HHS Unveils New AI Strategy to Revolutionize Public Health

HHS's AI plan aims for innovation in public health, sparking privacy and ethical concerns.

#ai, #healthcare, #hhs, #privacy

WHO Unveils Strategic Plan for Coronavirus Threat Management 2025-2030

WHO releases a comprehensive 2025-2030 plan to advance sustainable management of coronavirus threats and expand global monitoring network CoViNet.

#WHO, #coronavirus, #COVID19, #healthcare, #globalhealth

HHS Cuts COVID-19 Research Funding, Igniting Debate Over Public Health Impact

HHS cuts COVID-19 research grants and CDC retracts $11.4B funds, sparking public health concerns and legal challenges from 23 states.

#covid19, #publichealth, #fundingcuts, #hhs, #nih

Study Suggests Cannabis Use May Temporarily Reduce Alcohol Consumption

Brown University study finds cannabis use may reduce alcohol intake, supporting "California sober" trend. Further research needed for long-term effects.

#cannabis, #alcoholconsumption, #californiasober, #publichealth

Extreme Temperatures Linked to Over 69,000 Deaths in the U.S. Over 25 Years

Study warns of rising temperature-related deaths, urging targeted public health interventions as climate change intensifies.

#health, #climatechange, #publichealth, #usnews

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Moringa Leaf Powder Prompts Nationwide Recall

Moringa leaf powder linked to Salmonella outbreak; product recalls initiated across 7 states.

#salmonella, #moringa, #health, #recall, #fda

WHO Designates TU Delft's Digital Ethics Centre as Collaborating Centre on AI for Health Governance

TU Delft's Digital Ethics Centre becomes WHO Collaborating Centre, advancing ethical AI in healthcare.

#healthcare, #ai, #who, #ethics, #digitalinnovation

First Human Case of H5N5 Avian Influenza Confirmed in the United States

Washington State reports the first U.S. human case of H5N5 avian flu; public health risk remains low.

#avianinfluenza, #h5n5, #publichealth, #cdc

Salmonella Outbreak Traced to Moringa Leaf Powder in Supplements

A 2025 Salmonella outbreak linked to moringa supplements prompts recalls across seven U.S. states.

#salmonella, #moringa, #fda, #cdc, #recall

Canada Loses Measles Elimination Status After Year-Long Outbreak

Canada loses measles elimination status after a year-long outbreak, prompting calls for improved vaccination efforts.

#canada, #measles, #vaccination, #publichealth

Illinois Public Health Department Warns Against Raw Milk After Campylobacter Outbreak

Illinois health officials caution against raw milk after 11 fall ill in Campylobacter outbreak.

#illinois, #publichealth, #rawmilk, #campylobacter, #outbreak

WHO Explores AI Integration in Health Policy for Low- and Middle-Income Countries

WHO convenes experts to discuss AI's role in health policy and systems research with a focus on transparency, equity, and governance.

#who, #artificialintelligence, #healthpolicy, #equity

FDA Approves New RSV Prevention for Infants: Merck's Enflonsia

FDA approves Merck's Enflonsia for RSV prevention in infants. New treatment reduces hospitalizations, boosts health equity.

#FDA, #rsv, #infanthealth, #mericenflonsia, #vaccines

Hungary Faces First H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak of Season in Szolnok County

Hungary reports first H5N1 avian flu outbreak this season in Szolnok County, affecting duck flock. Economic and health concerns arise.

#hungary, #avianflu, #h5n1, #poultry, #publichealth