Health

Major Overhaul of Vaccine Policy Looms Amid Largest Measles Outbreak in Decades

ACIP reviews MMRV vaccine as U.S. faces largest measles outbreak in decades, while new advisory appointees stir debate.

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WHO Reports Urgent Need for Investment in Global Mental Health

Over a billion people live with mental health conditions; WHO calls for increased investment in services to meet global targets.

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WHO Updates Essential Medicines List to Include New Cancer and Diabetes Treatments

WHO adds new cancer and diabetes medicines to its essential list, aiming to improve global health access.

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Ebola Outbreak Declared in DRC's Kasai Province After 15 Years

A new Ebola outbreak in DRC's Kasai Province poses significant containment challenges.

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CDC Committee Overhaul Sparks Concerns Ahead of Vaccine Policy Meeting

CDC's revamped advisory committee set to address key vaccine policies amid controversy over politicization.

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Ebola Outbreak Declared in DRC's Kasai Province Amidst Challenging Conditions

DRC faces its 16th Ebola outbreak with 28 cases, 15 deaths reported in Kasai Province, prompting WHO intervention and vaccine delivery.

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AAFP and FDA Diverge on COVID-19 Vaccination Guidelines

AAFP's broad COVID-19 vaccine recommendations contrast with FDA's restrictive guidelines, leading to public confusion.

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Air Pollution Intensifies Alzheimer's Severity: Study Reveals Link to Faster Cognitive Decline

Study links PM₂.₅ pollution to worsened Alzheimer's, highlighting need for better air quality policies.

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Controversial MAHA Report Sparks Debate on Childhood Health Crisis

Trump-backed MAHA Commission report on childhood chronic diseases faces criticism for accuracy and research methodology. Public health policy impact debated.

#childhealth, #trump, #publichealth, #maha, #nutrition

ICER Evaluates Cost-Effectiveness of Weight-Loss Drugs Amid Cardiovascular Benefits

ICER's draft report highlights cost-effectiveness and cardiovascular benefits of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, urging national affordability strategy.

#health, #GLP-1, #ICER, #weightloss, #drugs

WHO Calls for Protection of CDC Amidst Leadership Controversy and Political Interference

Amid leadership changes at the CDC, WHO urges protection of its independence, highlighting global collaboration and impact.

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Florida Plans to Eliminate All State-Mandated Vaccinations, Ignites Nationwide Debate

Florida proposes ending state-mandated vaccinations, sparking debate on individual freedom vs community health.

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Medical Groups Demand Resignation of U.S. Health Secretary Kennedy

Over 20 health groups call for HHS Secretary Kennedy's resignation over controversial public health policies.

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Clopidogrel Outperforms Aspirin in Long-term Cardiovascular Event Prevention

Study reveals clopidogrel's superior efficacy to aspirin in preventing heart attacks, strokes, highlighting potential guideline changes.

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CDC in Crisis: Dismissal of Director Leads to Multiple Resignations

CDC Director Susan Monarez's dismissal sparks resignations and a debate on politicization in public health.

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