Tag #Health Risks

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Eight Women Hospitalized After Botulism Outbreak from Unlicensed Liquid BBLs

Eight women in Paris suffered botulism after receiving liquid BBL treatments from an unlicensed practitioner using contaminated filler, highlighting the dangers of unregulated cosmetic procedures and prompting calls for tighter controls.

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Microplastics in Food: Sources, Impacts, and Mitigation Strategies

Numerous seemingly healthy foods, including carrots, apples, and plant-based nuggets, contain high levels of microplastics due to environmental contamination and processing; reducing consumption of these items and opting for less-processed alternatives can help mitigate exposure.

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Maternal Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Linked to Increased ADHD Risk in Children

A new study links maternal acetaminophen use during pregnancy to a three times higher risk of ADHD in children, based on analysis of 307 Black women's blood and placental samples, prompting discussions about the medication's safety during pregnancy.

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Wrexham Council Faces Criticism Over Seven-Year Delay in Addressing Resident's Deteriorating Housing Conditions

82-year-old Theresa Batty's seven-year struggle with damp, mold, and other issues in her Wrexham council bungalow has severely impacted her health, prompting her doctor to urge relocation, while the council cites high housing demand.

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Nigerian Mother's Regret: Skin-Lightening Creams Cause Children's Burns

A Nigerian mother regrets using skin-lightening creams on her six children, causing burns and scarring, highlighting the widespread and harmful practice fueled by societal pressures and unregulated products.

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Los Angeles Wildfire Exposes Firefighters to High Levels of Carcinogens

The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, ranking as the second-most destructive wildfire in Southern California history, burned over 23,000 acres and 5,000 structures, exposing firefighters to high levels of carcinogens; a study of 300 firefighters revealed significantly higher concentrations of PFAS and ...

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Gas Stoves and Meat Consumption Linked to Thousands of Premature Deaths in Europe

A new study reveals that cooking with gas stoves contributes significantly to indoor air pollution, causing thousands of premature deaths in Europe annually; the researcher suggests that switching to induction cooktops and reducing meat consumption are crucial steps to improve public health and the ...

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Italy Acts on Widespread PFAS Contamination

Italy is tackling widespread PFAS contamination through two parallel legislative approaches following a Greenpeace report revealing PFAS in 79% of Italian tap water and a major lawsuit linking PFAS to 4,000 excess deaths in Veneto.

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Anses Report Highlights Health Risks for French Food Delivery Workers

The French National Agency for Sanitary Safety (Anses) published a report on March 26th, 2024, revealing significant health risks among France's 71,000 food delivery workers due to algorithmic management, precarious employment, and lack of worker protections, prompting calls for regulatory changes.

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Nigerian Mother's Regret: Skin-Lightening Creams Harm Children

A Nigerian mother regrets using skin-lightening creams on her six children, causing severe burns and discoloration, highlighting the widespread, harmful practice driven by societal pressures and lack of regulation.

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College Student Drinking Habits: Misconceptions, Risks, and Responsible Consumption

A Johns Hopkins University 2024 report reveals 70% of students drank during Spring Break, with 25% drinking on 5+ days; however, many students abstain, and responsible drinking necessitates understanding alcohol's effects, including high caloric content (up to 1400 calories in four beers) and potent...

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Madrid Fines 99 Aesthetic Clinics After Inspections

Madrid's Health Department fined 99 of 1,846 aesthetic clinics after 218 inspections in 2023, closing 3 and referring 4 cases to prosecutors for suspected illegal activity; most fines were for minor administrative issues, but some involved serious safety concerns.

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