National Updates Food Aid Programs Face Disruption Amid Extended ShutdownWith the federal government shutdown ongoing, multiple U.S. states are warning that key food-aid benefits (including WIC and school meal supports)
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National Updates World Health Organization Reports Major Progress Against Neglected Tropical Diseases The WHO released its Global Report on Neglected Tropical Diseases 2025, highlighting significant gains in controlling NTDs (like
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National Updates Americans Face Rising Anxiety Over Health CostsA recent poll by AP‑NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that roughly 6 in 10 U.S. adults say they’re “very” or
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National Updates A new report shows that states reporting adult obesity rates of 35% or higher dropped from 23 in 2023 to 19 in 2024—the first improvement in over a
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National Updates FDA Distributes National Priority Vouchers The U.S. FDA announced the recipients of national priority review vouchers, which expedite regulatory review of drugs—aiming to accelerate development of treatments for
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National Updates U.S. States Report Slight Decline in High-Obesity RatesA new report from Trust for America’s Health shows that the number of U.S. states with adult obesity rates at or
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National Updates CDC Layoffs Haunt Public Health Mission The CDC issued ~1,300 layoff notices across core departments—morbidity & mortality, immunization, global health, surveillance. After backlash, about half were rescinded. But
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National Updates CDC Approval Ratings Plunge to New LowA recent Gallup poll shows 42% of Americans now rate the CDC as “poor” under HHS Secretary Kennedy, reflecting steep loss of
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National & U.S. Updates CDC Expands COVID-19 Shot Access for Pregnant WomenThe CDC and its advisory group quietly reversed course and expanded COVID-19 vaccine access to include pregnant women. This
