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WHO reports major decline in global drowning deaths since 2000

WHO's first drowning prevention report shows a 38% global drop in drowning deaths since 2000, but 300,000 still drown annually. Half of deaths occur under 29, a quarter under 5. Progress varies; 90% of deaths in low- and middle-income countries. WHO recommends community-based actions like barriers, swimming lessons, and rescue training. Only 33% of countries train bystanders, and 22% include water safety in schools. 65% collect drowning data, but 86% lack pool fencing laws. The report emphasizes a coordinated, whole-society response for prevention.
hometownnewsnow.com
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RFK Jr.'s lawyer and top ally asked FDA to revoke approval of polio vaccine

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s attorney, Aaron Siri, lobbied FDA to revoke polio vaccine approval. Siri, a vaccine opponent, filed petitions to pause other vaccines. Kennedy did not respond to questions on his stance or potential HHS intervention.
ctvnews.ca
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Kennedy's lawyer has asked the U.S. FDA to revoke its approval of the polio vaccine

Trump praised polio vaccine as 'greatest thing,' while lawyer Aaron Siri petitioned FDA to revoke U.S. vaccine approval. Siri, affiliated with Trump's HHS pick Robert F. Kennedy Jr., seeks double-blind trial for vaccine safety. Polio vaccination is a global public health achievement, though Siri's petition questions its safety without placebo-controlled trials. The inactivated polio vaccine used in the U.S. is safer than the oral version, protecting against severe outcomes but not transmission.

Is This the Future of Mental Health Care? Genetic Breakthroughs and Personalized

Precision medicine in mental health, driven by genetic solutions, promises personalized treatments, addressing efficacy and side effects. Adaptive trial designs accelerate drug development, while ethical concerns and infrastructure changes are challenges. Financial investments and community advocacy shift focus to integrative care models.
kvia.com
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Kennedy's lawyer has asked the FDA to revoke its approval of the polio vaccine

President-elect Trump praised the polio vaccine as 'the greatest thing,' while lawyer Aaron Siri petitioned the FDA to revoke approval of the U.S. polio vaccine. Siri, affiliated with Trump's HHS pick Robert F. Kennedy Jr., filed the petition in 2022, questioning vaccine safety. The FDA is reviewing the petition, while Kennedy has stated he supports informed vaccine choice. Trump also expressed openness to removing certain vaccines if deemed dangerous. Polio vaccination is hailed as a global public health achievement, with the inactivated polio vaccine used in the U.S. considered safe and effective.
kenyanews.go.ke
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Government launches five-day mass drug administration for NTDs

Kenya launched a 5-day MDA campaign in Kakamega to eliminate intestinal worms and bilharzia, targeting 1.8 million people with support from WHO, Amref Health Africa, AIHD, PATH, and The END Fund. Over 4,250 Community Health Promoters will administer drugs to ensure maximum coverage. NTDs, affecting over 1 billion globally, contribute to 534,000 annual deaths and cost developing economies billions. Kenya faces significant NTD burden, including LF, schistosomiasis, and trachoma, affecting over 25 million. The government has made progress in managing NTDs, including Guinea Worm elimination in 2017. Kakamega County has achieved notable outcomes, treating over 100,000 for LF and schistosomiasis, and reducing trachoma prevalence by 20%. The NTD Master Plan 2023-2027 provides a strategic framework for prevention, control, elimination, and eradication of targeted NTDs. Strengthened Primary Health Care in Kakamega through 12 PCNs has improved immunization coverage by 15% and enhanced referral and outreach services. The roll-out of ECHIS has digitized over 30,000 patient records, improving efficiency and data accuracy.

All I want for Christmas…is a precisely defined research question

References include WHO on ageing, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, estimands framework, research question driving study methods, clarity in clinical trial reports, population-level summary measures, binary outcome data analysis, COVID-19 trial questions, estimands in clinical trials, handling missing data, and hypothetical estimands in trials.
newsweek.com
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Cancer Dietitian Reveals Two Things She Tells People to Avoid Consuming

Nichole Andrews, a cancer dietitian, identifies processed meats and alcohol as the two foods significantly increasing cancer risk, contrary to common fears about sugar and other items. She emphasizes obesity, not sugar, as a major cancer risk factor. A plant-rich diet is recommended for cancer prevention, alongside maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle.
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