Health

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

2025 Lancet Countdown Report Highlights Alarming Health Impacts of Climate Change

New report reveals escalating health impacts of climate change, urging immediate global action to mitigate risks.

#climatechange, #health, #lancetreport, #foodinsecurity

Ebola Outbreak in DRC's Kasai Province Challenges Global Health Systems

DRC's Ebola outbreak tests global health readiness amid infrastructure challenges and community response efforts.

#ebola, #drc, #health, #outbreak, #who

FDA and CDC Shift COVID-19 Vaccine Policies, Focusing on High-Risk Groups

FDA and CDC limit COVID-19 vaccine recommendations to high-risk groups, altering access for millions.

#covid19, #vaccines, #fda, #cdc, #publichealth

Illinois Hosts 14th Minority Health Conference to Combat Health Disparities

IDPH's 14th Minority Health Conference tackles health inequities, with a focus on collaboration and innovative solutions.

#health, #minorityhealth, #healthequity, #illinois