AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublic Health & Policy: The U.S. infant mortality rate hit a new all-time low in 2025, with preliminary CDC data showing slightly fewer than 5.4 infant deaths per 1,000 live births—an encouraging trend that could mean hundreds fewer baby deaths each year. Mental Health & Youth Safety: A new push to ban social media for kids under 16 in the UK is reigniting debate in the U.S., where several states (including New York) have already restricted minors’ use—raising questions about whether bans help or just shift the problem. Wellness & Community: Delaware marked International Day of Yoga with a governor’s proclamation praising yoga’s mind-body benefits, while the UN Secretary-General also urged “healthy ageing” through yoga. Fitness & Aging: A new look at menopause fitness argues strength training is key for protecting muscle and bone as estrogen declines, with exercise also supporting heart health and mood. Nutrition & Consumer Health: Danone sued Chobani in Manhattan over protein claims, highlighting how GLP-1 weight-loss users are driving demand for high-protein foods like yogurt. Local Health Support: Meals on Wheels in Dunkirk-Fredonia honored volunteers for “wellness delivered one door at a time,” stressing daily check-ins that can lead to emergency care. Sports Health: World Cup heat stress research describes how extreme conditions can quickly reduce performance capacity—underscoring the recovery challenge when matches come back-to-back.
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