public health
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World Autism Awareness Day 2026: Bridging the Gap in Care
Global health leaders stress the need for neuroinclusive systems as barriers to care persist for 1 in 127 people diagnosed with autism worldwide.
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New ‘Cicada’ COVID Variant: What We Know About the BA.3.2 Strain
Public health officials are tracking a highly mutated COVID-19 subvariant dubbed ‘Cicada’ (BA.3.2) as it emerges across 25 U.S. states and multiple countries.
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Ireland Faces ‘Cicada’ Covid Surge Amid Preparedness Warnings
As the highly mutated ‘Cicada’ (BA.3.2) variant becomes the dominant strain in Ireland, health experts warn that the nation remains critically underprepared for future pandemics.
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Daylight Savings Shifts: Australia Ends, US Loops Emerge
As Australia prepares to end daylight saving time on April 5, 2026, legislative efforts in the United States are seeking new ways to bypass federal clock-switching mandates.
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Seventh British Tourist Death Sparks Cape Verde Health Probe
A seventh British traveler has died following a severe gastric illness in Cape Verde, raising alarms over safety standards at luxury resorts and prompting new legal scrutiny.
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BA.3.2 ‘Cicada’ Variant Raises Concerns Over Global Spread
The ‘Cicada’ variant is spreading globally, with cases reported in 25 US states and 23 countries. Vaccines still protect against severe outcomes.
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GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Lower Colon Cancer Risk in New Study
New research presented at the 2026 ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium suggests GLP-1 receptor agonists may reduce colorectal cancer incidence by 36% compared to aspirin.
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UK Meningitis Outbreak Prompts Urgent Vaccine Review
Health officials in the UK are scrambling to contain an ‘explosive’ meningitis B outbreak in Kent as families and MPs call for an urgent expansion of the national vaccination program.
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UK Health Officials Launch Emergency MenB Vaccination in Kent
Health officials have initiated emergency vaccinations at the University of Kent following an outbreak of Meningococcal B that has claimed two lives and resulted in 20 confirmed cases.
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Kent Meningitis Outbreak: Venue Identified as Transmission Point
Health officials have identified a specific social venue as the likely transmission point for a meningitis outbreak in Kent that has claimed two lives.
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ICMR Expands Research Focus Amid Rising Health Burdens
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is intensifying its focus on public health interventions as new data reveals shifting disease burdens, from cancer trends in Telangana to emerging environmental risks.
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NAFDAC Under Fire Over Claims of Student Alcohol Consumption
Parent-teacher associations are demanding a formal withdrawal of NAFDAC’s recent claims, labeling the agency’s characterization of Nigerian students as ‘alcoholics’ an insult to families.
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Ben Sasse Links Health Battle to Civic Dignity in New Public Re-emergence
Ben Sasse has returned to public debate with new remarks linking his health struggle to civic dignity, offering a personal framework for leadership, accountability, and public service.
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Maharashtra’s Population Reaches 12.93 Crore Amid Demographic Shift
Maharashtra’s population is projected to reach 12.93 crore by March 2026, per the Economic Survey 2025-26. The report reveals a significant demographic shift, with a falling fertility rate and an aging populace.
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CDC Issues Polio Travel Warning for Spain, Europe
The U.S. CDC has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Spain and 31 other countries due to resurfacing poliovirus, urging travelers to ensure updated vaccinations.