DOH confirms another travel-related dengue case on Oahu
Hawaii’s six confirmed travel-related dengue cases so far this year include one on Maui and five on Oahu. Read more
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Feds charge 193 people in $2.75 billion health care fraud bust
The two-week operation ensnared defendants accused of illegally distributing millions of pills of the stimulant Adderall. Read more
Finland to start bird flu vaccinations for humans in world first
The Nordic country has bought vaccines for 10,000 people, each consisting of two injections, as part of a joint EU procurement of up to 40 million doses for 15 nations from manufacturer CSL Seqirus. Read more
Another travel-related dengue case confirmed on Oahu
State health officials said only that the individual traveled to a region where dengue is known to spread. Read more
Wastewater discharge into Hilo Bay prompts water advisory
The chlorination system failure happened when the chlorine was being replenished. Read more
Nurses’ union, Queen’s, still in disagreement over terms of new contract
Queen’s executives said they offered HNA an enhanced package proposal making its nurses among the highest paid in the state, along with workplace and quality of life improvements. Read more
Lilly: Weight-loss drug resolves sleep apnea in up to 52% of patients
U.S.-based Lilly and Danish rival Novo Nordisk are in a race to get their obesity drugs approved to treat other ailments. Read more
How long does rice last in the fridge?
It’s true that cooked rice left at room temperature too long can become a happy home to intruders, notably Bacillus cereus. Read more
Women bypass Florida’s 6 week abortion ban through telehealth, mail, travel
While some women are traveling, others are using telehealth appointments with out-of-state doctors to obtain abortion-inducing medication. Read more
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Pasteurization may not clear bird flu virus from heavily infected milk
The findings reflect experimental conditions in a laboratory and should not be used to draw any conclusions about the safety of the U.S. milk supply, according to the authors of the study. Read more
Survey: About 4% of U.S. adults age 65 and older have dementia diagnosis
The report issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was based on the 2022 National Health Interview Survey. Read more
Industry groups sue to block ‘forever chemical’ drinking water rule
The rule is intended to reduce exposure to the group of 15,000 chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for approximately 100 million people. Read more
Philippines bans poultry from Australia due to bird flu
Imports from Australia of wild and domestic birds, including poultry meat, day-old chicks, eggs and semen will be immediately stopped, the ministry said on Saturday. Read more
Trace levels of chromium detected at well serving Laupahoehoe
The well is part of the Hawaii County Department of Water Supply’s Laupahoehoe-Kapehu system, which serves the Laupahoehoe area of Hawaii island. Read more
WHO confirms fatal human case of bird flu in Mexico
The 59-year-old resident of the State of Mexico, who had been hospitalized in Mexico City, died on April 24 after developing a fever, shortness of breath, diarrhea, nausea and general discomfort, WHO said. Read more
FDA advisers: Next COVID shots should target variants with JN.1 lineage
The 16 advisors did not vote on whether to favor the original JN.1 variant or one of its successors like the currently dominant KP.2 strain. Read more
FDA panel votes against first MDMA-based PTSD treatment
MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy or molly, has been long seen as a potential therapy for mental health disorders, despite being known for its illicit use. Read more
GSK blood cancer drug nearly halves risk of death in late-stage trial
In the trial of 302 patients with relapsed or difficult-to-treat multiple myeloma, 71% of those who received Blenrep in combination with the steroid dexamethasone and pomalidomide were alive without their disease worsening at the end of a year. Read more
AstraZeneca’s breast cancer trial shows ‘unprecedented’ results
The data showed an “unprecedented” improvement in progression-free survival, supporting the thesis that antibody-drug conjugates can deliver their payloads more specifically to cancer cells, ASCO President Dr. Lynn Schuchter said in a briefing with Reuters. Read more
Bird flu infects 3rd U.S. dairy worker
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said the latest case does not change its assessment that bird flu is a low risk to the general public. Read more
Is shrimp good for you? It’s complicated.
But how healthy is our favorite seafood? Is it good for our bodies? What about the world’s mangrove forests and sea turtle populations? And how do you know what to buy the next time you are at the seafood counter? Read more
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