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Germany Issues Extreme Heat and Thunderstorm Warnings

Germany faces its hottest day of 2024, with temperatures potentially reaching 40°C, prompting extreme heat and thunderstorm warnings; the DWD recorded a previous high of 37.8°C on Tuesday in Kitzingen.

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Republican Healthcare Bill to Leave 11.8 Million Uninsured by 2034

The Republican domestic policy bill, if passed, will cause 11.8 million more Americans to be uninsured by 2034 due to over $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and other healthcare programs, disproportionately impacting low-income individuals and rural healthcare systems.

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Italy Heatwave: Blackouts, Deaths, and Regional Responses

A deadly heatwave in Italy has caused blackouts, overwhelmed hospitals, and at least one death; multiple regions banned outdoor work, but some have yet to respond.

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Microplastics Found in Human Reproductive Fluids

Spanish researchers found microplastics in the reproductive fluids of 22 men and 29 women, raising concerns about potential impacts on fertility despite the low concentrations detected, though further research is needed to confirm effects.

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Essure Birth Control Device Faces 27,000 Complaints, FDA Scrutiny

The Essure permanent birth control device, despite FDA approval, has prompted nearly 27,000 complaints since 2002 due to reported severe side effects like pain and organ perforation, leading to sales restrictions, a black box warning, and a mandated FDA post-market trial concluding in 2023.

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Maine Governor Condemns Federal Healthcare Cuts, Citing Severe Impacts on State

Maine Governor Janet Mills strongly opposes the proposed federal legislation due to its projected $4.5 billion Medicaid cuts over the next decade, threatening healthcare coverage for 30,000+ residents and potentially closing up to four rural hospitals.

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Russia's Mifepristone Restrictions Cause Nationwide Contraceptive Shortage

Russia's September 2024 reclassification of mifepristone as a controlled substance has led to a nationwide shortage of emergency contraceptives and medical abortion drugs, impacting women's reproductive healthcare access amid a demographic crisis and record-low birth rates.

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German Heatwave Exposes Nursing Home Vulnerability

Germany anticipates a severe heatwave reaching 38°C (100.4°F), posing risks to vulnerable populations, especially the roughly 800,000 elderly in nursing homes often lacking sufficient heat protection measures.

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High Out-of-Pocket Costs for Follow-up Mammograms Affect Millions

Millions of women annually face unexpected hundreds-to-thousands-of-dollars bills for additional tests after mammograms, despite the Affordable Care Act's free screening mandate. This is due to insurance often not covering ultrasounds and MRIs needed for women with dense breasts, with some organizat...

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China Launches Commercial Insurance Catalog for Innovative Drugs

China's healthcare authority announced a new commercial insurance catalog for innovative drugs to expand access to advanced treatments beyond the capacity of the basic medical insurance program, which covered 1.326 billion people in 2022, spending 2.97 trillion yuan.

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Melbourne Childcare Worker Charged with Sexually Abusing Eight Children

Joshua Dale Brown, a 26-year-old childcare worker in Melbourne, was charged with over 70 child sexual abuse offenses involving eight children aged 5 months to 2 years from various centers where he worked since 2017; a second man was also arrested, and over 1200 children are being tested for STIs.

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Study Links Small Amounts of Processed Meats, Sugary Drinks, Trans Fats to Increased Disease Risk

A new study in Nature Medicine reveals a strong link between small amounts of processed meat, sugary drinks, and trans fats and increased risks of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colorectal cancer; researchers analyzed data from over 60 previous studies.

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