Health

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Neurological Disorders: A Rising Global Health Crisis Affecting Millions

WHO report highlights urgent need for global strategies to tackle neurological disorders, impacting over 40% of the world population.

#neurologicaldisorders, #whoreport, #globalhealth, #brainhealth

UAMS Receives $11.7 Million Grant to Enhance Maternal Health Research in Arkansas

UAMS secures $11.7M NIH grant to tackle maternal health issues in Arkansas with new research center.

#arkansas, #maternalhealth, #nihgrant, #uams

Innovative Liver Organoid Platform Enhances Personalized Drug Safety

Cincinnati researchers create liver organoid platform to improve personalized drug safety testing, aiding patients with genetic susceptibilities.

#health, #medicine, #liver, #research, #personalizedmedicine

Surge in Antibiotic-Resistant Infections Alarms Health Officials

US faces a 460% rise in drug-resistant infections, with CDC urging urgent action.

#health, #antibiotics, #infections, #cdc, #drugresistance