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Early global surge of H3N2 flu raises concern as U.S. enters peak season
Health officials across the United States are closely monitoring a rapidly spreading H3N2 influenza strain that has already led to unusually large outbreaks in several countries. The early and aggressive activity observed abroad is raising concern that the U.S. may be headed toward a more challenging flu season than in recent years. Countries including Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan have recorded stronger-than-normal waves of influenza infection, with some regions reporting significant
Early global surge of H3N2 flu raises concern as U.S. enters peak season
Health officials across the United States are closely monitoring a rapidly spreading H3N2 influenza strain that has already led to unusually large outbreaks in several countries. The early and aggressive activity observed abroad is raising concern that the U.S. may be headed toward a more challenging flu season than in recent years. Countries including Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan have recorded stronger-than-normal waves of influenza infection, with some regions reporting significant
Johnson & Johnson faces UK lawsuit over asbestos baby powder cancer claims
American healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson is confronting one of its most serious legal battles in the United Kingdom, as thousands of claimants have filed a collective lawsuit alleging that the company’s talc-based baby powder contained asbestos, a known carcinogen. The case, now moving through UK courts, accuses the multinational of knowingly selling contaminated products for decades while misleading consumers about their safety. According to court filings, the lawsuit invo
Johnson & Johnson faces UK lawsuit over asbestos baby powder cancer claims
American healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson is confronting one of its most serious legal battles in the United Kingdom, as thousands of claimants have filed a collective lawsuit alleging that the company’s talc-based baby powder contained asbestos, a known carcinogen. The case, now moving through UK courts, accuses the multinational of knowingly selling contaminated products for decades while misleading consumers about their safety. According to court filings, the lawsuit invo
Dallas County Reports First West Nile Virus Death of 2025
Dallas County, Texas — Health officials have confirmed the first death related to the West Nile Virus (WNV) in the 2025 season, marking a sobering reminder of ongoing mosquito risks across North Texas. The Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) announced that the victim was a man in his seventies who suffered from underlying medical conditions and had been diagnosed with the neuroinvasive form of the disease, known as West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease (WNND). This severe form aff
Dallas County Reports First West Nile Virus Death of 2025
Dallas County, Texas — Health officials have confirmed the first death related to the West Nile Virus (WNV) in the 2025 season, marking a sobering reminder of ongoing mosquito risks across North Texas. The Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) announced that the victim was a man in his seventies who suffered from underlying medical conditions and had been diagnosed with the neuroinvasive form of the disease, known as West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease (WNND). This severe form aff
Power Stick antiperspirant recall issued over manufacturing compliance concerns
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide recall affecting over 67,000 cases of Power Stick roll-on antiperspirant deodorants. The enforcement action was initiated by manufacturer A.P. Deauville following concerns about deviations from Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), which are mandatory quality standards for facilities that produce regulated products like deodorants. According to the official FDA enforcement report, the recall was formally initiated on Jul
Power Stick antiperspirant recall issued over manufacturing compliance concerns
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide recall affecting over 67,000 cases of Power Stick roll-on antiperspirant deodorants. The enforcement action was initiated by manufacturer A.P. Deauville following concerns about deviations from Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), which are mandatory quality standards for facilities that produce regulated products like deodorants. According to the official FDA enforcement report, the recall was formally initiated on Jul









