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• Texas 'cautiously optimistic' as measles spread slows, cases rise by one to 729

  The United States is battling one of the worst measles outbreaks it has seen, with cases crossing 1,000 for the first time in five years and three confirmed deaths.

  

• Missouri Supreme Court allows abortion ban to continue

  Missouri voters in November passed a ballot measure to ensure abortion rights by amending the state constitution that guarantees a "right to reproductive freedom" up until fetal viability, generally considered to be around 24 weeks of pregnancy.

  

• Majority of medical equipment supplies at 'stock zero' in Gaza, WHO says

  Balkhy said the WHO has 51 aid trucks waiting on the Gaza border that have not yet had clearance to enter the Palestinian enclave, where Israel last week slightly eased a total blockade on aid imposed in early March.

  

• Trump administration proposes cutting FDA budget by 5.5%

  The proposed budget requested $93.8 billion for the Department of Health and Human Services - a cut of $33.3 billion, or 26.2% - from this year's budget of $127 billion, but did not mention the FDA. Makary's comments on Thursday were the first official outlining of the agency's 2026 budget request.

  

• Measles cases in Texas rise by six to 728, state health department says

  Scientists have warned that the U.S. is at a tipping point for the return of endemic measles, declared eradicated nationally in 2000, and said public health officials should provide urgent endorsement for highly effective vaccines.

  

• WADA condemns 'dangerous and irresponsible' Enhanced Games

  Organisers say that they will protect athletes while using technology and science to enhance their strength and speed, unlocking a new level of "superhuman" performances.

  

• Brazil hopes to be officially free of bird flu in 28 days

  The report from state authorities late on Wednesday that the farm was cleared means that if no other cases of bird flu are detected on Brazilian commercial chicken farms over the next 28 days, the country may be considered free of the disease.

  

• White House report to outline causes of America's declining health

  The report is likely to outline efforts Kennedy has already announced, said Hutt, including studying the safety of vaccines, making changes to the food safety process, and removing some dyes and petroleum-based products from the food supply.

  

• Lesbian mothers win legal status in Italy IVF ruling

  Marilena Grassadonia, an LGBT rights activist from the Italian Left opposition party, said the ruling marked a "historic day" which "restores dignity and serenity to the many rainbow families who live in our country".

  

• Hinge Health raises $437.3 million in US IPO

  Founded in 2014 by Daniel Perez and Gabriel Mecklenburg, Hinge Health's platform leverages artificial intelligence to provide at-home musculoskeletal care, chronic pain management, and post-surgical rehabilitation.

  

• Medtronic to separate diabetes business into standalone company

  The spin off is expected to be complete within the next 18 months through a series of capital markets deals, with a preferred path of an initial public offering and subsequent split-off.