CDC: Drug-Resistant Ringworm in U.S.; Mail-In HPV Tests Work; Pope Urges Procreation

— Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by staff

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The CDC reported that the nation's first-ever cases of were identified in New York City. (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)

Despite reservations by agency staff, an FDA advisory committee voted to recommend approval of a nasal-spray formulation of epinephrine.

In the aftermath of the overturn of Roe v. Wade, have seen a surge in arson, stalking, and anthrax threats. (Vice)

An would require coal- and gas-powered plants to eliminate almost all climate-altering pollution in a little more than a decade. (NPR)

Responding to ongoing financial challenges, New Orleans-based Ochsner Health announced plans to , about 2% of its workforce. (Modern Healthcare)

The World Health Organization announced that the no longer meets the criteria of an international health emergency. (AP)

Medicare could pay an additional $2 to $5 billion annually if coverage were to expand to include the , which is currently under FDA review. (JAMA Internal Medicine)

The FDA issued updated warnings to improve safe use of to treat ADHD and other conditions.

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, PhD, predicted that Big Pharma will go to court over . (CNBC)

Using advanced imaging techniques, researchers identified associated with maternal psychological stress during the COVID pandemic. (Nature)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed legislation that will in businesses and government buildings. (Fox News)

Mail-in HPV self-detection kits with scheduling assistance increased uptake of among low-income, underscreened women. (The Lancet)

The end of the U.S. health emergency decree will not be the end of for the uninsured. (CNBC)

Another remains a distinct possibility, as many of the problems that led to the previous shortage have yet to be corrected, members of a House subcommittee learned during a public hearing. (CNN)

Pope Francis joined Italian President Giorgia Meloni in calling on Italians to have . (ABC News)

New Hampshire health officials said a incorrectly led to a recall of a brand of salad greens. (AP)

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    Charles Bankhead is senior editor for oncology and also covers urology, dermatology, and ophthalmology. He joined in 2007.