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6 hours ago
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Measles Infection Count in January Topped Total Cases in 2023 and 2024 Combined

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fromFuturism
6 hours ago

This Measles Outbreak at a Detention Center Perfectly Encapsulates America Right Now

Measles cases in a Texas immigration family detention center pose a public-health risk as detainees lack information, vaccination checks, and adequate protective measures.
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fromwww.npr.org
10 hours ago

Measles continues to spread in the US, but with some letup

Measles outbreak in South Carolina has 876 confirmed cases, largest U.S. outbreak in decades, but increased vaccinations and fewer new cases suggest a possible slowdown.
fromTruthout
6 hours ago
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Measles Infection Count in January Topped Total Cases in 2023 and 2024 Combined

fromFuturism
6 hours ago
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This Measles Outbreak at a Detention Center Perfectly Encapsulates America Right Now

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fromLos Angeles Times
3 hours ago

Companies can now claim 'no artificial colors' if they add plant-based color to food

FDA permits "no artificial colors" claims for products free of petroleum-based dyes even if they contain naturally derived color additives.
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fromwww.npr.org
7 hours ago

Some Public Health Service officers quit rather than serve in ICE detention centers

USPHS medical officers deployed to ICE detention centers report severe moral distress, substandard care, staffing shortages, and many resignations.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
12 hours ago

Dozens of children suffer toxin poisoning symptoms following baby formula recall

Thirty-six reports of infants with cereulide-type poisoning linked to recalled SMA formulas; arachidonic acid (ARA) oil identified as the contaminated ingredient in affected batches.
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fromBoston.com
18 hours ago

A 6th child has died from the flu in Mass. this flu season, along with 187 adults

A sixth child in Massachusetts died from influenza; flu activity remains high and young children and older adults face increased risk for complications.
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fromNature
1 day ago
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Daily briefing: More than one-third of cancer cases are preventable

fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
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A new report found nearly 4 in 10 cancers are linked to preventable causes. Here are the best ways to lower your risk.

fromNature
2 days ago
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More than one-third of cancer cases are preventable, massive study finds

fromNature
1 day ago
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Daily briefing: More than one-third of cancer cases are preventable

fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
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A new report found nearly 4 in 10 cancers are linked to preventable causes. Here are the best ways to lower your risk.

fromNature
2 days ago
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More than one-third of cancer cases are preventable, massive study finds

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fromMail Online
1 day ago

Scientists discover 38% of cancers are caused by 30 lifestyle habits

Thirty-eight percent of global cancers in 2022 were attributable to 30 modifiable risk factors, so over one in three cases could be prevented.
fromwww.bbc.com
12 hours ago

36 UK infants ill after drinking contaminated baby formula

Thirty-six infants in the UK have had suspected food poisoning from contaminated baby formula. It comes after specific batches made by Nestle and Danone were recalled after possible contamination with the toxin, cereulide. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says it has received clinical notifications of young children developing symptoms, including vomiting and diarrhoea, consistent with cereulide poisoning. None of the infants all around or under one are reported to be gravely ill, the BBC understands.
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fromBoston Herald
8 hours ago

Protein is all the rage. But how much do you really need?

Federal guidelines increased recommended daily protein substantially; prioritize high-quality protein without displacing healthy carbohydrates and fats.
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

UK health body says 36 cases of toxin poisoning linked to baby formula

There have been 36 clinical reports of children suffering symptoms consistent with toxin poisoning linked to recent baby formula recalls, the UK Health Security Agency has said. The UKHSA said it and partner agencies had received 24 notifications in England, seven in Scotland, three in Wales, one in Northern Ireland and one from the crown dependencies of children who had consumed implicated batches and developed symptoms.
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11 hours ago

'Our daughter's cancer symptoms were dismissed because she was a child'

Isla first went to the GP in July 2022 with a lump in her breast, but she was told it was likely to be benign and caused by hormonal changes. "She was told it was hormonal - a fibroadenoma - and she would grow out of it," Isla's father Mark said. Two years later, Isla became ill and was taken to hospital, where doctors suspected she had cancer and made an urgent referral for biopsies.
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fromwww.bbc.com
16 hours ago

Barriers affect breast cancer screening uptake

London's population churn, outdated contact details, and cultural mistrust reduce breast cancer screening uptake, leaving the capital below the NHS's 70% acceptable target.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
15 hours ago

South Sudan hospital hit by government air strike, MSF says

Government air strike hit an MSF hospital in Lankien, forcing evacuations and destroying supplies amid repeated attacks and humanitarian access restrictions in Jonglei.
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fromwww.bbc.com
8 hours ago

Health warning over Cape Verde travel after stomach bug deaths

Cape Verde travel poses increased risk of shigella and salmonella infections; British cases and deaths reported, so travelers should follow strict food and hygiene precautions.
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fromwww.bbc.com
22 hours ago

Period blood test could offer less invasive alternative to cervical screening

Menstrual blood collected on a sanitary pad can detect cervical cancer signs, offering a potentially accurate, less invasive at-home screening alternative to clinician-collected cervical samples.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
13 hours ago

Asking Eric: My friend is furious because I requested a welfare check

Two years ago, I noticed changes in my friend's ability to carry on conversations and her lack of awareness of current events. After COVID's isolation, she and her husband seldom left their house, and her husband spent more time on his computer. My friend's calls to me became more frequent and repetitive even though she had no news or reason to phone. She repeated the same three or four stories and often within a five-minute span.
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fromStreetsblog
23 hours ago

Commentary: 'Hardened Daylighting' Works. Paint Alone, Not so Much - Streetsblog San Francisco

Physical barriers in daylighted intersection zones significantly improve safety; paint or parking prohibitions alone do not and can worsen conditions.
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fromIrish Independent
11 hours ago

Status Orange warning extended to Louth with more counties under Yellow alert; some Dublin schools close early

Severe rainfall with orange and yellow warnings will likely cause river, coastal and localised flooding; the public must remain vigilant and avoid driving through floodwater.
fromianVisits
14 hours ago

Flying drones and robot dogs being used to move medial samples between NHS hospitals

In 2024, the NHS began testing whether flying drones could do a better job than couriers shuttling blood samples between labs in Guy's and St Thomas' hospitals. Instead of weaving through traffic, the drones simply lifted off, crossed central London, and landed minutes later. Delivery times dropped to barely a couple of minutes, reliability shot up thanks to a lack of roadworks in the sky, and the service turned out to be cheaper too. Since then, more than 6,000 samples have been transported by air.
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fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Trump admin is "destroying medical research," Senate report finds

Widespread NIH leadership vacancies and expiring advisory committees threaten grant approvals; nominee Bhattacharya gave equivocal vaccine-autism answers, raising concerns about anti-vaccine influence.
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fromFast Company
1 day ago

ICE quietly scrambled for vaccine support after losing access through the VA

ICE lost access to Veterans Affairs vaccines, halting vaccine provision to detainees and triggering an emergency procurement amid longstanding health-care concerns.
fromWIRED
1 day ago

HHS Is Making an AI Tool to Create Hypotheses About Vaccine Injury Claims

Kennedy has also called for overhauling the current safety monitoring system for vaccine injury data collection, known as Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, or VAERS, claiming that it suppresses information about the true rate of vaccine side effects. He has also proposed changes to the federal Vaccine Injury Compensation Program that could make it easier for people to sue for adverse events that haven't been proven to be associated with vaccines.
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fromABC7 New York
1 day ago

9-year-old severely burned after following TikTok trend, hospital says

In a matter of seconds, it exploded, causing burns to his face. "He was crying and just yelling, 'It burns, it burns,'" said Whitney Grubb, Caleb Chabolla's mother. Grubb says her son's Needoh Cube had burst. Inside the popular sensory toy, a thick, gel-like substance became hot because of the microwave and stuck to his face. "The right side of his face was kind of melting off, basically," Grubb said.
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fromBloomberglaw
1 day ago

Workplace Injuries Plunge After Enforcement, Culture Shift

US nonfatal workplace injuries fell to 2.5 million in 2024, the lowest since 2003, driven by fewer workplace illnesses and strengthened safety measures.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

Ro CEO wants to erase GLP-1 stigma with first Super Bowl ad featuring Serena Williams | Fortune

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are becoming central to wellness marketing, promoted as lifelong health tools, driving demand, advertising campaigns, and policy and cost challenges.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Alleged bullying, harassment and toxic culture at hospital revealed in leaked report

Toxic workplace culture at the Cardiff HSDU led to bullying, aggressive behaviour, and disciplinary action, leaving staff feeling unsafe and prompting strengthened oversight.
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fromMail Online
1 day ago

Warning to millions as toxic air spreads across multiple US states

Widespread windblown dust and high PM-10 levels are causing air quality alerts across parts of California and Arizona, posing health risks and prompting activity restrictions.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

How Israel destroyed Gaza's health system deliberately and methodically'

Gaza's health system remains devastated despite a ceasefire, facing equipment and medication shortages, destroyed facilities, scarce evacuations, and critical staffing needs.
fromTruthout
1 day ago

A Deadly Bacterial Meningitis Outbreak Is Spreading Among Children in Gaza

On January 23, 11-year-old Aline Asfour received her third-grade graduation certificate with honors, scoring in the 98th percentile and ranking first in her class. Her family celebrated her academic achievement and excellence. Two days later, Aline began feeling unwell. She started vomiting repeatedly and suffered from severe diarrhea. At first, her family believed she was experiencing a common cold due to the cold weather and living in displacement tents.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

GP who failed to recognise critical condition of girl who died from treatable illness is found guilty of poor performance

A Cork GP received three findings of poor professional performance for failing to recognise life-threatening group A strep in a young girl who subsequently died.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Is 16 a good age to limit the use of social media?

Spain will ban social media access for people under 16 and require platforms to implement effective age verification to protect youth mental health.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

It Was Too Easy for Eileen Mihich to Kill Herself

A 31-year-old woman died by physician-assisted suicide in a hotel despite not being terminally ill, leaving family shocked and investigating circumstances.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Science of Belonging for People With IDD

Developmental disabilities are actually quite common. In the United States, about 1 in 6 children has a developmental disability (CDC, 2024). Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are a group of neurodevelopmental conditions usually present at birth that affect the trajectory of a person's physical, intellectual, and/or emotional development (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, 2021). Conditions such as Down Syndrome, Autism, Fragile X, Cerebral Palsy, and others are examples of intellectual or developmental disabilities.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

London firefighters exposed to toxic chemicals face higher risk of cancer, report warns

London firefighters exposed to toxic substances face higher cancer incidence and abnormal tumour markers than the general population, indicating occupational health risks.
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fromEurasia Review
2 days ago

'Masculinity Crisis': Influencers On Social Media Promote Low Testosterone To Young Men

Influencer content on Instagram and TikTok normalizes unnecessary testosterone testing and therapy for healthy young men by promoting unproven benefits and downplaying serious medical risks.
fromEurekAlert!
1 day ago

'Masculinity crisis': Influencers on social media promote low testosterone to young men, study finds

Young men are being encouraged to undergo testosterone testing and start hormone therapy through Instagram and TikTok content that promotes unproven health claims while downplaying medical risks, a new international study has found. The study was done at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health, and led by Emma Grundtvig Gram, a visiting PhD student from the University of Copenhagen.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Santa Clara County to treat for mosquitos Wednesday in Palo Alto flood basin

Aerial treatment using hormone regulators and microbes will reduce winter salt marsh mosquito populations over the Palo Alto flood basin to protect nearby communities.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

I think we feel stuck': Kate Pickett on how to build a better, fairer, less stressed society

Rising inequality and disinvestment in preventive and care services correlate with worse health, social cohesion, psychological wellbeing, and major gaps in childcare and support.
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fromRealagriculture
1 day ago

Farm Safety Roundup, Ep 17: How loud is too loud? with Scott McLachlin

Farm noise causes preventable hearing loss and increases safety risks; awareness, equipment maintenance, noise controls, and consistent hearing protection reduce the risk.
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fromNature
1 day ago

The smart sensors improving the world's biggest cities

Sensors and low-cost interventions are being used to monitor and mitigate heat, pollution, and infrastructure challenges in rapidly growing megacities.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

No-one knows what to expect when you're dying - but hospices helped me

I think everybody worries when they come to the last stages, no one knows what to expect, but these people are wonderful at relaxing you and they help you an awful lot.
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fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Arsenic Detected In Almost 30 Popular Candies Ahead Of Valentine's Day - Tasting Table

If you haven't yet bought candy for Valentine's Day, you might want to hold off. The Florida Department of Health has announced that certain candies tested as part of the state's new Healthy Florida First initiative were determined to have elevated levels of heavy metals. Forty-six types of candies from 10 different well-known brands were determined to have higher-than-safe levels of mercury, arsenic, cadmium, or lead.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Costco sends warning about dessert: The filling isn't what you expected

Certain Costco mini-beignet packages labeled caramel actually contain chocolate hazelnut filling, posing allergy risk; affected Item #1181272 sold Jan. 16–30 in 23 states.
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fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

This kitchen staple is quietly raising your blood pressure without you knowing - Silicon Canals

Hidden sodium in many foods, including processed deli meats and seemingly healthy meals, can significantly raise blood pressure and harm cardiovascular health.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Testing protocol for prostate cancer 'alarming' - Hislop

Prostate cancer screening in the UK is inconsistent and not routinely offered, leaving higher-risk groups, particularly Black men, under-screened.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

L.A. County cuts nearly $200 million in homeless services to close budget gap

County cuts nearly $200 million in homeless services, shrinking outreach, motel placements, rental assistance, and shelter programs amid a $270 million budget shortfall.
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fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The 10-minute morning habit cardiologists say matters more than any supplement - Silicon Canals

Ten minutes of gentle morning movement can halve heart disease risk for sedentary individuals and jump-start circulation and metabolic health for the day.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

NURSES STRIKE: City council's progressive members visit nurses on NewYork-Presbyterian picket line

Nearly 15,000 NYC nurses remain on strike, demanding stronger safe-staffing standards and workplace violence protections amid stalled contract talks with hospitals.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Walking in Queens: Why the Borough Remains One of NYC's Most Dangerous for Pedestrians amNewYork

Vision Zero infrastructure changes, especially Queens Boulevard's redesign, reduced pedestrian fatalities, yet pedestrians in Queens continue to face significant daily risks.
fromRtwilson
1 day ago

Pharmacy late-night opening hours analysis featured in the Financial Times

The number of late-night pharmacies in England has fallen more than 90 per cent in three years, according to an analysis of NHS data, raising fresh concerns about patient access to out-of-hours care.
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fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 day ago

Registration opens to NYC clergy for disaster chaplaincy certification training

NYDIS offers a free three-day disaster chaplain certification in NYC March 23–25 to prepare faith leaders for mass-care and crisis chaplain roles.
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fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

On a paradise island in the Pacific, meth and HIV epidemics rage

Methamphetamine trafficking and local injection use in Fiji have devastated communities, driven youth addiction, and sparked an escalating HIV and social-health crisis.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Autistic girls much less likely to be diagnosed, study says

Females may be as likely as males to be autistic, but commonly receive later or fewer childhood diagnoses, with rates equalizing by adulthood.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Mediterranean diet can reduce risk of stroke by up to 25%, long-term study suggests

A Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of every type of stroke, in some cases by as much as 25%, a large study conducted over two decades suggests. A diet rich in olive oil, nuts, seafood, whole grains and vegetables has previously been linked to a number of health benefits. However, until now there has been limited evidence of how it might affect the risk of all forms of stroke.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Risk of carrying the 'Celtic curse' gene varies across Ireland, new study finds

Targeting genetic screening for the condition to priority areas could help identify at-risk individuals earlier and avoid future health complications, experts say. Haemochromatosis symptoms can evolve over decades as high iron levels in the body cause damage to organs. Early diagnosis and treatment - such as regular blood donation to reduce iron levels - is key to prevent liver damage, liver cancer and arthritis.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago

A shadow CDC' is scrambling to fill gaps in public health data

CDC authority and data reporting have collapsed due to leadership changes and cuts, leaving vaccine-related datasets paused and states forming alliances to fill public health gaps.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

This Is Dangerous!' GOP Senator Warns Top Trump Health Official Against Further Casting Doubt' On Vaccines

Changing vaccine messaging risks undermining public trust; rebuilding trust may require new methods rather than repeating past approaches.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Aid cuts could cause 22m avoidable deaths by 2030, study finds

Cuts to international aid could cause over 22 million avoidable deaths by 2030, including 5.4 million children under five.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Protecting children is a priority now is the time to prove it

A billion children suffer violence yearly; proven prevention strategies exist but urgent political action and scaled investments are required to meet 2030 targets.
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fromMission Local
2 days ago

S.F. public health dept. has to cut $17 million. No one is happy.

San Francisco public-health contracts face preliminary $17 million cuts within a citywide $400 million reduction, prioritizing clinical services while cutting training and community funding.
#global-health
fromFast Company
2 days ago
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How the Gates Foundation is reprioritizing and defending global health funding amid aid cuts

fromFortune
2 days ago
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Gates Foundation doubles down on foreign aid as U.S. government largely withdraws | Fortune

fromFast Company
2 days ago
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How the Gates Foundation is reprioritizing and defending global health funding amid aid cuts

fromFortune
2 days ago
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Gates Foundation doubles down on foreign aid as U.S. government largely withdraws | Fortune

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fromFast Company
2 days ago

Is your state making school zones more dangerous?

Simple, evidence-based interventions like handwashing and automated speed-enforcement cameras dramatically reduce deaths, but social and political resistance can delay adoption.
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fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

13 Black community organizations fighting HIV in the U.S. you should know

Black people in the U.S. experience disproportionately high HIV diagnosis rates while community organizations provide targeted prevention, care, and advocacy resources.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Top preventable cancer causes in UK revealed and how to cut your risk

Smoking, being overweight, and exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun and sunbeds are the top preventable causes of cancer, experts have warned. Researchers from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and its International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) analysed 30 risk factors that cause cancer, such as smoking, drinking alcohol and air pollution. Using data from across 185 countries, they estimate that about 7.1 million of the 18.7 million new cancer cases diagnosed globally in 2022 were preventable.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Tuberculosis outbreak reported at Catholic high school in Bay Area. Cases statewide are climbing

A tuberculosis outbreak at a San Francisco Catholic high school produced three active cases and 50 latent infections, triggering testing, isolation, and temporary remote learning.
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Thousands in two states told to stay indoors as air fills with toxins

Air quality meters from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sounded the alarm Tuesday morning, showing unsafe conditions in both Daytona Beach, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia. Live tracking data captured sharply elevated levels of PM2.5, microscopic particles composed of toxic compounds or heavy metals that are small enough to penetrate the lungs, inflame the respiratory system, and even contribute to heart attacks.
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fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

February freeze alert: why this weekend's temperatures are more dangerous than snow - Silicon Canals

Extreme cold causes silent, life-threatening harm (hypothermia, frostbite, organ failure) and requires more attention than visible snowstorms or supply-focused prepping.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Families with children battling cancer to have travel costs covered

England will cover travel costs for children and young people with cancer up to age 24, funded by £10 million annually by 2027.
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fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 days ago

Cold-related deaths reach 13 as cold snap continues, city expands warming sites

At least 16 people died outdoors during New York City's prolonged cold stretch, with at least 13 linked to hypothermia and three to overdoses.
fromThe Walrus
2 days ago

Inside the Only Supervised Consumption Site in Canada's North | The Walrus

To protect your privacy, you'll be asked to pick a code name-favourite movie characters or favourite foods are popular choices. If it's your first visit, you'll do a brief intake at the welcome desk, where staff will ask if you have any medical conditions or have had any bad drug reactions. They'll also ask which drug you're using that day, and whether you'd like the substance checked to confirm that you're consuming what you think you're consuming.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Bay Area health agency report reveals what sparked complaints about refinery odor

Martinez Refining flaring released 1,075 pounds of sulfur dioxide from an electrical upset, causing odors but no reported injuries or exposures above health limits.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

These states voted to protect abortion rights. Conservative lawmakers are not standing down

After Missouri residents voted to repeal their state's near-total abortion ban and enshrine abortion rights into their state constitution, advocates quickly got to work. In a lawsuit filed the day after the 2024 election, abortion providers challenged not only the constitutionality of the state's ban, but also a slew of other restrictions that, they said, made their jobs so arduous as to be impossible. More than a year later, they are still in court.
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fromWIRED
2 days ago

Rising Temperatures Are Taking a Toll on Sleep Health

Heat and urban air pollution (PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide) increase upper-airway collapsibility and inflammation, raising risk and severity of obstructive sleep apnea.
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

The psychological impact of having no close friends is real: Studies show it significantly shortens your lifespan - Silicon Canals

Recent research reveals that chronic loneliness increases premature death risk by 26%, putting it on par with obesity. That's not hyperbole or clickbait. That's cold, hard science telling us that our friendless existence might be shortening our lives more than we ever imagined.
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fromFortune
2 days ago

Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison's next big bet: Redefining how long-and how well-we live | Fortune

Western populations are aging, raising life expectancy and creating strategic challenges and opportunities for businesses and policymakers.
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