Tag #Health

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Belgian Campaign Tackles "Blue Monday" Negativity with 30-Day No-Complaining Challenge

A Belgian-originated campaign, "30 days without complaining," combats the negativity associated with "Blue Monday" (the third Monday of January) by encouraging positive focus and providing tools to manage complaining behaviors. The campaign emphasizes the importance of constructive emotional express...

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Record Stem Cell Donations in Netherlands: Successes and Future Challenges

A record 285 Dutch citizens donated stem cells in 2023, aided by a decade-long increase in registered donors, to treat 9000 annual leukemia diagnoses; however, slower growth and an aging donor pool pose future challenges.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Microplastics Linked to 200x Increase in Deadly Superbugs

New research from Oxford University reveals microplastics are increasing the spread of deadly superbugs by up to 200 times, potentially causing millions of deaths by 2050 due to a lack of global plastic waste governance, despite the UK Government's strategy to combat drug-resistant infections.

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Myokines: 'Hope Molecules' Released by Muscles During Exercise

Myokines, bioactive molecules released by muscles during exercise, particularly high-intensity cardio, act as inter-organ communicators, stimulating beneficial effects like neurogenesis and improved metabolism, offering therapeutic potential for various chronic diseases.

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npr.org
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Los Angeles Wildfires: Toxic Ash Poses Significant Long-Term Health Risks

Pulmonologist Reza Ronaghi lost his home in the recent Los Angeles wildfires and details significant health risks from exposure to toxic ash and debris, urging residents to use respirators, goggles, and protective clothing when returning to affected areas due to lingering dangers and inadequate safe...

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foxnews.com
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California Wildfires: 27 Dead, 30 Missing; Therapists Offer Guidance for Child Trauma

The California wildfires have caused 27 deaths and left 30 people missing as of Saturday, prompting therapists to advise parents on supporting their children's emotional well-being through maintaining routines and providing reassurance amid the devastation.

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faz.net
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Germany Activates Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccine Bank

Following a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in a Brandenburg buffalo herd, Germany activated its vaccine bank, enabling rapid vaccine production within a week, although vaccination is not yet confirmed. The reserve aims to control the outbreak and includes potential export to countries with persiste...

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nos.nl
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Belgian Campaign Tackles "Blue Monday" Negativity with 30-Day No-Complaining Challenge

A Belgian "30 days without complaining" campaign aims to combat the negativity associated with "Blue Monday," a day often perceived as the most depressing of the year, by focusing on positive aspects and offering tools for managing complaints.

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bbc.com
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Organ Donation Advocate Allison Angell Dies at 46

Allison Angell, a British woman with cystic fibrosis, died at 46 after receiving four major organ transplants over 10 years; she became a vocal advocate for organ donation law changes, significantly influencing Wales's 2015 legislation.

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theguardian.com
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Unregulated Period-Tracking Apps Fuel Rise in Unplanned Pregnancies in UK

Millions of UK women use period-tracking apps for contraception, but many are unregulated and make inaccurate predictions, leading to a rise in unplanned pregnancies and calls for stricter regulation.

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theguardian.com
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UK Extends Child Food Program for One Year

The UK government will extend the £200 million holiday activities and food (HAF) program for another year, following concerns it might be cut due to budget pressures; the program, inspired by Marcus Rashford, provides meals and activities to over a million vulnerable children during school holidays.

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Japan's Prisons: A Refuge for the Elderly

Tochigi Women's Prison in Japan is experiencing a surge in elderly inmates, many of whom prefer the prison's care and social interaction to life outside, highlighting systemic issues of poverty and lack of social support for Japan's aging population.

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