Tag #Health Risks

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Pfas Found in Most Beers Sampled, Raising Health Concerns

A study of 23 beers found Pfas, or "forever chemicals," in 22, with the highest levels in beers from North Carolina's Cape Fear River Basin and Michigan's Kalamazoo County, highlighting contaminated water as a likely source and raising public health concerns.

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Cannabis Use Linked to Significant Blood Vessel Damage, Raising Heart Attack Risk

A University of California San Francisco study shows regular cannabis use (smoking or edibles) impairs blood vessel function by 50 percent in users consuming at least three times weekly, significantly increasing the risk of blood clots, heart attacks, and stroke, particularly concerning given Austra...

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Fruit Juice Linked to Increased Type 2 Diabetes Risk: BYU Study

A Brigham Young University study of over 800,000 adults across multiple continents found that each 8-ounce serving of fruit juice daily increases Type 2 diabetes risk by 5%, while sugar-sweetened beverages increase it by 25%, highlighting the difference in metabolic impact between liquid and solid s...

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Marijuana Use Linked to Early Cardiovascular Disease

A small study found that regular marijuana smokers and THC edible users show signs of early cardiovascular disease similar to tobacco smokers, with vascular function reduced by 42% and 56%, respectively, compared to non-users; researchers emphasize the need for larger studies to confirm these findin...

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Dangerous Freeze-Branding Trend Raises Skin Cancer Concerns

A dangerous new cosmetic trend using liquid nitrogen to brand skin and hair, adapted from animal marking, is raising serious health concerns in the UK due to the risk of skin cancer and severe burns; this practice is illegal in the UK.

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Dutch Experts Urge Age Limits on Smartphones and Social Media for Children

More than 1400 Dutch doctors, scientists, and experts are calling for age restrictions on smartphone and social media use for children, proposing a minimum age of 14 for smartphones and 16 for social media due to concerns about the negative effects on their physical and mental health, mirroring a si...

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Germany's New Work-Week Rule: Flexibility vs. Health Risks

Germany plans to adopt the EU's 48-hour maximum work week, potentially allowing 12.25-hour days after considering rest periods; while employers see increased flexibility, experts warn of health risks and negative impacts on work-life balance, particularly for women.

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German Weekly Working Time Proposal Sparks Health and Work-Life Balance Concerns

Germany's proposed change to a weekly maximum working time from a daily one, could result in workdays exceeding 12 hours, raising concerns about health risks, family strain, and economic counterproductivity, despite government claims of maintaining work-life balance and labor protections.

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Saharan Dust Cloud Headed for Southeastern US

A large Saharan dust cloud, currently over the Caribbean, is expected to reach Florida and parts of the southeastern US by the weekend, causing poor air quality and potential health problems; this is an earlier, denser plume than in previous years.

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Ozempic Mouth": Risks of Rapid Weight Loss and Safe Alternatives

The article discusses "Ozempic Mouth," facial changes from rapid weight loss using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, highlighting risks including increased gallstones, pancreatitis, and hair loss, alongside safe weight loss strategies emphasizing gradual weight loss (0.5-1kg/week) and balanced nutrition.

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\"Saxony Sees Dramatic Rise in Skin Cancer Diagnoses\"\

Skin cancer diagnoses in Saxony, Germany, have drastically increased since 1946, particularly among baby boomers, due to past sun exposure habits. Melanoma diagnoses more than doubled, and non-melanoma diagnoses more than tripled by 2023, with increased rates among women aged 50-59 and men over 70.

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Lasik Surgery Complications Linked to Multiple Suicides

The suicide of Pennsylvania police officer Ryan Kingerski, following debilitating complications from Lasik eye surgery, has brought to light numerous similar cases resulting in severe suffering and suicide, prompting concerns about the procedure's actual safety and marketing practices.

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