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South Carolina Measles Outbreak Surges Past 300 Cases
South Carolina reports 310 confirmed measles cases, with 99 new cases since Tuesday, centered in Spartanburg County. Over 200 exposed individuals are in quarantine as the highly contagious virus spreads to other states.
Health officials urge vaccination amid the escalating outbreak.
Flu Season Hits Children Hardest with Record Hospitalizations
The CDC reports the second-highest rate of child and teen flu hospitalizations in 15 years at this season point. Children's Hospital Colorado sees record-breaking influenza cases, described as one of the worst seasons.
Experts warn of severe impacts on kids.
Bird Flu Viruses Like H9N2 Raise Alarms Among Scientists
Beyond H5N1, H9N2 bird flu has acquired mutations enabling efficient human spread and severe disease, per Hong Kong study. Scientists monitor multiple bird flu strains devastating farms.
Concerns mount over potential pandemics.
Three Dead in California Wild Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak
Northern California sees three deaths and over two dozen poisonings from wild mushrooms this season. Sonoma County reports latest fatality, prompting warnings against foraging.
Health officials discourage consumption.
Injection Reprograms Tumor Immune Cells into Cancer Killers
KAIST researchers developed a drug that reprograms tumor-resident macrophages to attack cancer cells. Injected directly, it turns sleeping immune cells into fighters.
Breakthrough promises new immunotherapy approach.
EU Approves Teizeild to Delay Type 1 Diabetes Onset
Sanofi announces European Commission approval of Teizeild (teplizumab) for stage 2 T1D patients aged 8+. Pivotal TN-10 trial showed delay in progression to stage 3.
Also approved in US, UK, China, and others.
US FY2026 Aid Bill Boosts Global Health Funding
Bipartisan bill allocates $9.4B for global health, exceeding Trump's request by $5.6B, targeting HIV/AIDS, malaria, TB. Includes $3B extra for HIV/AIDS via Global Fund.
Supports maternal health, vaccines, nutrition.
Vaccine Policy Fractures Widen Between US States
HHS changes sideline science, creating pro- and anti-vaccine state divides with unequal child risks. Loss of herd immunity endangers vulnerable groups nationwide via travel.
Parallel immunization regimes emerge.
Zymeworks Advances Cancer ADCs with Promising Trials
ZW191 ADC shows 64% response rate in gynecological cancers; dose optimization in ovarian cancer underway. ZW251 GPC3-targeted ADC for hepatocellular carcinoma in Phase 1.
Ziihera improves PFS in trials.
WHO Western Pacific Hits Health Info System Milestone
19 countries, 99% of population, completed comprehensive HIS assessments via SCORE, exceeding 2025 target. Aims for all by 2029 with improved indices.
Tackles surveillance, survey gaps.
CKM Syndrome Links Heart, Kidney, Metabolic Risks
Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic syndrome affects nearly 90% of adults, cycling high-risk conditions. Newly highlighted as pervasive health threat.
Calls for integrated management.
Alnylam 2030 Strategy Targets RNAi Therapies Expansion
Alnylam outlines pipeline for TTR, CAA, Alzheimer's, bleeding disorders, diabetes, Huntington's, obesity. Plans 3-4 new INDs by 2026 end.
RNAi silences disease mRNA upstream.