AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAir Quality Emergency: Canadian wildfire smoke is pushing New Jersey and the wider Northeast into unhealthy conditions, with officials urging residents to limit outdoor activity—especially kids, older adults, and people with heart or lung disease—leading up to the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. World Cup Health Watch: Spain trained in hazardous air in northern New Jersey as health experts warned that smoke plus heat can stress the heart and lungs for players and fans; masks and staying indoors are being emphasized while forecasts suggest some improvement with rain and a cold front. Family Leave Expansion: Starting Friday, more NJ workers become eligible for job-protected family leave under an expanded New Jersey Family Leave Act, with officials estimating about 400,000 additional people gain protections. Cholesterol Breakthrough: The FDA approved Merck’s first-of-its-kind noninjectable PCSK9 cholesterol pill, Lipfendra, for patients who still need LDL lowering despite statins. Diarrhea Outbreak Update: Health officials continue tracking cyclosporiasis cases nationwide and say New Jersey-grown produce hasn’t been identified as the source; guidance focuses on handwashing and careful produce handling.
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