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Dr. Brittany Anderson Joins Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board of Trustees

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

She will serve in an At-Large seat as a resident of Marengo County and her term, which officially begins immediately, is set to extend until July 31, 2030. Her role as AAFP President will allow her to influence health care policy and advocate for the critical role of primary care in the Alabama health care system.

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California plans to phase out new gas heaters by 2030

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The California Air Resources Board approved a plan to phase out sales of new gas furnaces and water heaters in the state by 2030. Image credit: Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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New single-dose treatment for sleeping sickness could help eliminate transmission of the disease by 2030

Medical Xpress

A new, single-dose, oral treatment for sleeping sickness is as effective as current treatments and could be a key factor in eliminating disease transmission by 2030, suggests a new study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

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England slips further off-track for smokefree 2030 target

Medical Xpress

The UK government is almost a decade behind achieving its target for England to be smokefree by 2030, a new report published by Cancer Research UK reveals.

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African nations commit to ending AIDS in children by 2030

Medical Xpress

Twelve African countries on Wednesday spelt out plans for ending AIDS in children by 2030 through an array of HIV testing, treatment and prevention programs.

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Only a modest reduction in added sugar consumption is needed to achieve Healthy People 2030 target

Medical Xpress

Reducing caloric intake from added sugars is a Leading Health Indicator in Healthy People 2030, a national public health initiative led by the U.S. of calories from added sugars by 2030. of calories from added sugars by 2030. The researchers report their findings in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

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For homeless seniors, finding stable housing takes a village — and a lot of luck

NPR Health

/> The number of unhoused seniors is expected to triple by 2030. As rents rise, it becomes tougher to find affordable housing that's accessible for those with medical conditions and disabilities. Image credit: Aaron Bolton)

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