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HealthRFK Jr. addresses anti-vaccine group, touts Trump administration actions
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered a keynote address at a conference for the anti-vaccine group Children's Health Defense, which he formerly chaired. He told attendees they had a friend in the Trump White House and highlighted administration actions to alter vaccine guidance.
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Senator Cassidy links Trump vaccine policy to measles deaths
Senator Bill Cassidy has blamed the Trump administration's vaccine policies for recent measles deaths in Pennsylvania. He also called for confirmation that vaccines do not cause autism, a point raised during a confirmation hearing for Dr. Nicole Saphier.
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Climate · European UnionEU proposes heatwave plan and firefighting fleet
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a new European Heatwave Plan and a future firefighting fleet. The announcement follows a summer of record heat across the EU, which scientists linked to climate change and which caused tens of thousands of additional deaths.
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Health · United StatesData center growth could cause 1,300 premature deaths, report says
A new report from the Environmental Protection Network highlights potential public health consequences of the expanding data center industry, citing federal actions that could increase pollution and health costs.
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Health · United StatesAlcohol-linked cancer deaths in US more than doubled
Alcohol-attributable cancer deaths in the United States more than doubled between 1990 and 2023, rising from 11,361 to 23,126. The increased risk applies to multiple cancer types, including breast, colorectal, and head and neck cancers.
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Health · United StatesTrump administration delayed PFAS wastewater survey, ex-EPA officials claim
Two former EPA officials claim the Trump administration delayed a nationwide survey of PFAS in wastewater. The study, submitted for White House approval in October 2024, could help identify industries responsible for releasing the chemicals and inform new regulations.
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Health · United StatesCDC Excludes Pennsylvania Measles Deaths Amid Investigation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has excluded two measles-associated deaths reported by Pennsylvania from its latest weekly update. The agency stated the decision was made pending further investigation into the cause of the deaths.
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Trump names Pastor Darrell Scott to CDC tobacco health advisory committee
President Donald Trump has appointed Pastor Darrell Scott to serve on a committee advising the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on tobacco health issues. The announcement was made on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
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PoliticsFauci ordered aide to delete email about bird flu research
Newly disclosed documents show Dr. Anthony Fauci instructed an aide to permanently delete an email in 2012 concerning gain-of-function research. The email discussed experiments that made a strain of bird flu transmissible through the air, conducted by Ron Fouchier with NIAID funding.
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Health · United StatesPennsylvania measles deaths disputed by county official
Lancaster County Commissioner Joshua Parsons accused Governor Josh Shapiro of deception regarding two measles-associated deaths. The county coroner stated the infant died from a ruptured spleen, not measles. The state has confirmed 460 measles cases.
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HealthGermany heat deaths reach 15,800, Robert Koch Institute estimates
Germany recorded approximately 15,800 heat-related deaths this summer, a new record, estimates from the Robert Koch Institute show. People aged 75 and over were the most affected group. The previous record was 14,000 deaths.
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HealthPerson Dies in Netherlands From Locally Contracted West Nile Virus
A person has died in the Netherlands from West Nile virus infection, the RIVM reported. This marks the first death from the virus contracted within the country since 2020, with three cases now confirmed locally.
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HealthShingrix vaccine may reduce heart disease and dementia risk
Research indicates the Shingrix vaccine may provide protection against cardiovascular events and dementia. A study found a reduced risk of heart disease and cognitive decline in those vaccinated compared to an older vaccine.
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HealthNicotine e-cigarettes more effective for quitting smoking, review finds
A major review of 80 randomized controlled trials found that nicotine e-cigarettes were more effective than nicotine replacement therapy for helping people quit smoking. The review involved nearly 30,000 participants and found no evidence of increased serious harm from using e-cigarettes to quit.
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Trump orders vaccine schedule cut amid autism concerns
President Donald Trump signed an executive order reducing the U.S. childhood vaccination schedule, driven by frustration over perceived links to autism. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is prioritizing studies on potential vaccine-autism connections, despite scientific consensus to the contrary.
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Politics · United StatesFentanyl Deaths Fell 22% in 2025, White House Reports
Fentanyl-linked deaths decreased by 22% in 2025, according to figures cited by the White House. Synthetic opioid deaths fell from 48,913 in 2024 to 38,084 in 2025, and total overdose deaths dropped 14%. The Trump administration claims its policies are responsible for the reduction.
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Climate · European UnionEurope heatwaves: 80 million people experienced over 40°C
Europe's summer heatwaves brought temperatures above 40°C for 80 million people between mid-June and mid-August. Analysis by AFP, using data from the European Drought Observatory and the EU's Joint Research Centre, detailed the impact across several nations.
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Health · IndiaMaharashtra FDA bans loose edible oil sales over adulteration risks
Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the sale of loose or unsealed edible oil after detecting adulteration, unsafe packaging, and improper storage. The order applies to groundnut, mustard, sunflower, and other oils, with penalties including life imprisonment for violations.
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Climate · Asia-PacificStanford study: Older adults face heat risk at lower temperatures than estimated
A Stanford-led study reveals older adults are vulnerable to dangerous heat at temperatures 4.7 to 7.5°C lower than previously thought. At 1.5°C warming, 22% of people over 60 could face unsafe heat monthly, with risks rising sharply in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
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Health · United StatesFDA warned Fauci in 2021 to study COVID vaccine side effects, emails show
In May 2021, then-acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock emailed Anthony Fauci and Francis Collins about reports of unusual health problems following COVID-19 vaccination, warning that existing surveillance systems might miss them. Fauci forwarded the concerns, but no dedicated study has been confirmed.
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