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  • Salmonella Outbreaks Prompt Major Recalls of Eggs and Sprouted Beans Across U.S. 8/1/25

    A recent salmonella outbreak in the U.S. has been linked to contaminated eggs produced by August Egg Company in Hilmar, California. Between February and May 2025, at least 134 people across 10 states fell ill from Salmonella Enteritidis, with 38 hospitalizations and one reported death. The CDC and FDA traced the outbreak to eggs sold…

  • Confronting the Substance Abuse Crisis: A Public Health Priority 7/17/25

    Substance abuse remains a critical public health challenge worldwide, impacting millions of individuals and communities every year. The opioid epidemic, in particular, has drawn significant attention due to its devastating consequences—rising overdose deaths, strained healthcare systems, and shattered families. Prescription painkillers, heroin, and synthetic opioids like fentanyl have fueled this crisis, making it harder for…

  • Improving Maternal and Child Health: A Global Priority 6/30/25

    Maternal and child health remains one of the most pressing public health concerns worldwide. Every day, approximately 800 women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth, with 94% of these deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries. At the same time, millions of children under the age of five die each year from…