AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours ago9/11 Health Fallout: Northwell Health says 9/11-linked cancer cases have surged, with its World Trade Center Health Program seeing a 75% jump in certified cancers over recent years as long-term effects keep emerging. Bronx Public Health Alert: NYC health officials are investigating a new Legionnaires’ disease cluster in the South Bronx after one death and multiple infections, with residents asking where it’s coming from. Oral Care Myth-Busting: A new explainer looks at whether mouthwash can harm the oral microbiome—experts say occasional use is unlikely to cause problems, but heavy, long-term use of certain types may be risky. Cancer Risk Watch: A large study links “very hot” coffee and tea to higher risk of esophageal squamous cell cancer, urging people to let drinks cool. Rabies Exposure: A rabid bat was confirmed in Utica, exposing one person, prompting reminders to handle bats safely and seek testing after bites. Sleep Science: UT Southwestern’s Masashi Yanagisawa won the Lasker Award for discovering orexin, paving the way for treatments for narcolepsy and related sleep disorders.
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