AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPharma & Regulation: A new report argues drugmakers’ user fees and “revolving door” ties are turning medicine oversight into a pay-to-play system, with NIH royalties and trial costs favoring big companies. Food Safety Watch: The CDC says cyclosporiasis linked to Cyclospora is sickening people across 31 states, with Michigan reporting the most cases; officials still haven’t identified the source. Dementia Prevention: A USC-led study of 214,000 older adults in 14 regions finds dementia risk factors vary widely by country (like education, smoking, and BMI), suggesting prevention needs local tailoring. Mexico-US Legal Fight: Mexico’s president is pursuing legal action against the U.S. over deaths of migrants in ICE custody, keeping cross-border health and human-rights concerns in the spotlight. Housing & Health: A WEF/Marsh report warns housing unaffordability is a growing health and wealth risk through 2040, with Mexico among the hardest-hit countries. World Cup & Health Angle: England’s Jordan Henderson discusses a freak injury after celebrating vs Mexico, underscoring how sudden accidents can derail athletes’ health plans.
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