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Cambodia became the first Asia-Pacific country to achieve the U.N.’s 95-95-95 HIV targets in June, meaning 95% of HIV-positive people know their status, are on medication, and are virally suppressed.
The FDA approved Moderna’s mRNA-based flu vaccine for people 50 and older, marking the first flu shot using COVID vaccine technology. The vaccine will be available in the coming weeks for the upcoming respiratory virus season.
Social media influencers are promoting messages against hormonal birth control, coinciding with reduced abortion access and funding cuts to reproductive health providers, raising questions about impacts on contraceptive use and pregnancy rates.
Women vaccinated against HPV now face nearly zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before age 30, raising questions about whether routine screening remains necessary.
Health experts report a concerning rise in shingles cases among millennial women, with new research showing those aged 30-39 with certain conditions face higher risk than older groups.
England’s north-south life expectancy gap has widened despite record longevity nationally, with people in northern regions experiencing higher rates of heart disease, cancer, and substance-related deaths.
