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Climate change is not just an environmental issue—it’s a global health emergency with far-reaching impacts on every aspect of human health and healthcare delivery.

Prion diseases, while rare, pose significant challenges due to their fatal nature and lack of cure. The recent cases of CJD in hunters highlight the need for ongoing research and surveillance in both human and animal populations.

The 2022 ACIP recommendations introduce new pneumococcal conjugate vaccines and simplified dosing schedules, aiming to enhance prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease while improving guideline implementation in clinical practice.

Informed consent in breast cancer screening can lead to different choices: 20% of women in their 40s may choose to delay mammograms when presented with comprehensive risk-benefit information.

A cohort study of nearly 400,000 adults over 20 years found no association between multivitamin use and increased longevity, with daily users showing a 4% higher mortality risk.

A UC Berkeley study found measurable concentrations of 16 different heavy metals, including lead and arsenic, in tampons from various brands, raising concerns about potential health implications for users.