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Cruise ship passengers warned of latest norovirus threat after outbreaks

Norovirus is the most common ailment tracked on ships

The Independent UK

Teachers and librarians are among those least likely to die by suicide − public health researchers offer insights on what this means for other professions

Where you work affects your risk of dying by suicide. For example, loggers, musicians and workers in the oil and gas industries have much higher rates of suicide than the rest of the population.

The Conversation

Cuts have eliminated more than a dozen US government health-tracking programs

More than a dozen data-gathering programs that track deaths and disease appear to have been eliminated in the tornado of layoffs and proposed budget cuts in the Trump administration’s first 100 days

The Independent UK

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Why is measles spreading in Canada, Mexico and the US?

The northern Americas are at “high” risk of measles compared with a “moderate” risk globally, according to the WHO.

Al Jazeera

World may be ‘post-herd immunity’ to measles, top US scientist says

As infections pummel communities in the US, Mexico and Canada, fear of ‘the most contagious human disease’ grows

The Guardian - US

CDC reports 216 child deaths this flu season, the most in 15 years

More U.S. children have died this flu season than at any time since the swine flu pandemic 15 years ago

The Independent UK

New Virus Spreads: Pandemic 2025 Feared As H5N1 Recorded In 50 States: What You Should Know

The H5N1 avian flu has swept US dairy farms, with 70 human cases fueling pandemic fears. Learn how to protect yourself today!

International Business Times UK

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H5N1 Bird Flu Threat: Experts Sound Alarm Over Potential Pandemic As Infections Spread To All 50 US States

Virologists are sounding the alarm on a potential bird flu pandemic in the United States that has already affected at least 70 people – the infections are present in all 50 states and one death has been linked to the H5N1 outbreak.

International Business Times

Bird flu isn't as silent as we think

It's been months since a major update in H5N1 news, but that doesn't mean the virus has disappeared

Salon

Florida to become second state to ban fluoride in water, alarming experts

Following Utah, Florida passes DeSantis-backed bill to block flouride use, ignoring CDC guidance on child health risks

The Guardian - US

Diagnostic dilemma: A rash 'migrated' across a man's body from his anus

A man being treated with corticosteroids developed a rare complication of an infection.

LiveScience

The uniting theme of Trump’s presidency? Ineptitude

From deportations to human rights to the economy, the president’s actions have resulted in mayhem. Here’s a sampling

The Guardian - US

Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection

Whooping cough, a bacterial infection that can be especially dangerous for babies and young children, is on the rise. Already in 2025 the U.S. has recorded 8,485 cases. That’s compared with 4,266 cases during the same period in 2024.

The Conversation

Greater share of US losing faith in health guidance, poll says - Roll Call

Both parties say they’d like the CDC to prioritize preventing chronic disease and protecting against new viruses with pandemic potential.

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The Independent UK

New ‘dominant’ strain of norovirus sparking outbreaks on cruise ships

Twelve outbreaks of the gastrointestinal illness have been confirmed on ships so far this year

The Independent UK

Health and Human Services denies it will create autism registry

A ‘real-world data platform will link existing datasets to support research into causes of autism and insights into improved treatment strategies,’ one HHS official told The Independent

LiveScience

'We're already on the precipice of disaster': Deadly measles outbreaks could explode across the US in the next 25 years if vaccinations fall, model predicts

Researchers modeled how measles might spread in the U.S. in the coming decades, showing that more than 50 million cases could occur if current vaccination rates fell by half.

Al Jazeera

What is the No 1 killer of college-age people in US? Data says gun violence

Firearms are the leading cause of death for US young people aged 18 to 25, surpassing drug poisoning and other causes.

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The Independent UK

The symptoms to look for as whooping cough cases soar in the US

Preliminary data from the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention indicates there have been twice as many cases this year, compared to last year

The Independent UK

Jack Schlossberg issues wild challenge to cousin RFK Jr in ongoing feud

‘Me and you, one-on-one, locked in a room, we hash this out. Nobody comes out until one of us has autism. What do you say?’

Salon

Grower named in E. coli lettuce outbreak

This comes after the FDA and CDC withheld the grower's name in its report, according to Food Safety News

The Guardian - AU

Global study on Covid vaccine safety falls victim to Trump cuts

Groundbreaking project has produced some of the world’s most comprehensive studies on vaccine efficacy and safety

The Independent UK

RFK considering pulling recommendation for kids to get the Covid vaccine

Kennedy is an anti-vaccine activist who has previously spread misinformation about the Covid-19 shot

International Business Times UK

RFK Autism Registry to Unlock Hidden Patterns in Autism—but at What Cost?

The project hopes to uncover 'hidden patterns' in autism by uniting previously disconnected records from across public and private healthcare systems.

The Guardian - US

Number of births in US increased by 1% in 2024, according to CDC data

Small increase amounts to 3.6 million births and an increase in the women aged 40-44 giving birth

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