New Infections Of HIV Have Fallen 73% Since Mid-1980s, CDC Says

Fox News: HIV Incidence Down 73% Since 1980s Peak, CDC Estimates
HIV incidence, or yearly new infections, in the U.S has declined about 73% since peaks in the mid-1980s, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report released Thursday resulted from modeling applied to data in the National HIV Surveillance System to determine the number of new annual HIV infections from 1981 to 2019. The agency estimated 2.2 million new HIV infections during the decades-long study period, with about 1.2 million Americans living with HIV infection in 2019. (Rivas, 6/3)

Axios: Fauci: Ending AIDS Epidemic By 2030 May Be Achievable 
NIAID director Anthony Fauci is aiming to curb another epidemic: 40 years of HIV, a virus that has remained elusive to a vaccine. About 1.2 million people in America are living with HIV, but Fauci tells Axios the goal of ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030 may be achievable. (O'Reilly, 6/3)

In other public health news —

Live Science: 11 Children Diagnosed With New Form Of ALS
Six years ago, a teenager from Italy traveled to the U.S. in hopes of finding a diagnosis for her mysterious medical condition, which had caused her to lose the ability to walk and required her to have a breathing tube. Now, researchers have diagnosed the teenager, Claudia Digregorio, and 10 other children with a new form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) that strikes in childhood and progresses more slowly than what is typically seen with this condition.In addition, the researchers have pinpointed a gene that seems to cause this form of ALS, and they may have also identified a potential treatment for the condition, according to a study describing the findings, published Monday (May 31) in the journal Nature Medicine. (Rettner, 6/3)

Fox News: Eating Fresh Fruit Lowers Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes, Study Claims
Slipping two servings of fresh fruit into your daily diet can lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by over one-third, a new study suggests. But, in this study, not all fruit is created equal as the benefits of eating whole fruit were not seen for those who drank fruit juice. The study, conducted by Edith Cowan University (ECU) and published in the Journal of Clinical and Endocrinology and Metabolism, found that people who ate at least two servings of fruit per day had higher measures of insulin sensitivity than those who ate less than half of a serving, according to a news release posted on EurekAlert.org. (Hein, 6/3)

Fox News: CDC Alerts Salmonella Outbreak From Breaded, Stuffed Chicken
Heads up, consumers: federal health officials are investigating a multistate salmonella outbreak tied to raw frozen breaded stuffed chicken. The investigation notice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes at least 17 related illnesses and eight hospitalizations, as of June 2. Six states have reported illnesses in connection with the outbreak, including Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Michigan, New York and Arizona. Data suggests illnesses cropped up in late February and persisted through early May. Those affected range in age from 3 to 83. Testing conducted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture found the outbreak strain in two samples of Kirkwood’s Chicken Cordon Bleu. However, there isn't a recall involved, per the CDC notice. (Rivas, 6/3)

Fox News: Coronavirus Lockdowns Led To More Screen Exposure, Sleep Issues, Study Suggests
A study conducted during Italy’s coronavirus lockdowns last spring suggests increased screen time resulted in sleep disturbances and worsened insomnia symptoms. Researchers affiliated with University of L’Aquila published findings in the journal Sleep on May 26, drawing from results on 2,123 Italians who responded to web surveys during the third and seventh week of lockdowns in late March and late April, respectively. Most participants were female, and about 60% were aged 18-30. The surveys assessed sleep quality and insomnia symptoms based on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Insomnia Severity Index. (Rivas, 6/3)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Study Shows How Weight Loss Can Improve Blood Pressure, Medication Use
It’s hard to overstate the benefits of weight loss. Dropping 5% of excess weight can decrease chances of cancer, boost good cholesterol and prevent Type 2 diabetes, according to WebMD. A recent study of a University of Glasgow and Newcastle University-developed weight loss program focused on Type 2 diabetes. It was conducted for the Diabetes UK-funded DIabetes Remission Clinical Trial (DIRECT). The program has shown to be effective in putting Type 2 diabetes into remission. It also decreased blood pressure and lessened the need for antihypertensive medications. (Willis, 6/3)

CNN: Going For Your Annual Checkup? What Health Questions To Ask 
Many people have been putting off routine medical care during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now that many US adults are vaccinated and the rate of new infections is much lower, it's time to make sure you are up-to-date on all of your key medical screenings and health maintenance. If you are headed to your doctor for your annual checkup, what should you expect? What are key questions to ask? And what are some issues your doctor may not bring up, but you might want to consider? (Hetter, 6/3)

USA Today: National Egg Day: Are Eggs Healthy Or Not? Is It Safe To Eat Raw Eggs?
Are brown eggs healthier than white eggs? Are raw eggs safe to consume? This National Egg Day, we're answering some common questions about egg health and busting myths, too. National Egg Day, recognized on June 3, reportedly traces back to the 1920s when a new highway was built to transport poultry and eggs in the town of Winlock, Washington. In 1918, California launched a “National Egg Day” to be held in August. The date was later shifted to June 3. Today, some companies recognize the day as an opportunity to launch deals. (Kochi, 6/3)