Tag #Health

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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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California Wildfires Expose Systemic Failures in Disability Emergency Response

The California wildfires highlighted the disproportionate impact on disabled individuals, with mortality rates two to four times higher than the general population due to difficulties evacuating, accessing necessary medical equipment and finding accessible shelters. Several disabled individuals died...

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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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Oncologist's Methylene Blue Cancer Claim Sparks Warnings and Investigation

Dr. Laurent Schwartz, a Parisian oncologist, controversially claims methylene blue cures cancer, a claim rejected by the scientific community, leading to investigations and warnings against its use due to its inefficacy and potential harm.

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Mystery Brain Disease in New Brunswick: 400 Cases Prompt Reopened Investigation

Nearly 400 New Brunswick residents suffer from a neurological syndrome of unknown cause, prompting a reopened government investigation after an initial dismissal in 2022; patients experience seizures, nerve damage, and other severe symptoms, with some fatalities.

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Somalia Bans Painkillers Amidst Growing Recreational Drug Use

Somalia's military court banned the sale of Tramadol and Pregabalin (Bili-bili) due to their recreational misuse, ordering law enforcement to seize the drugs and prosecute sellers.

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Cancer Survivors Face Unmet Needs in Sexual Health and Relationships

Deltra James, a Stage 4 breast cancer survivor, navigates dating and relationships after treatment, highlighting the widespread unmet needs of cancer survivors regarding sexual health and the lack of medical guidance in managing these challenges; impacting millions.

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Israeli Hospitals Prioritize Female-Led Teams for Trauma Care of Released Hostages

Israeli hospitals, including Sheba Medical Center, Beilinson, and Ichilov, are implementing a new protocol for treating released hostages, prioritizing female-led medical teams due to positive feedback from previous hostages regarding emotional recovery; the protocol includes comprehensive physical ...

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Premature Puberty Surge in Indian Girls: Health and Societal Implications

A recent study in India reveals a concerning rise in premature puberty among six-year-old girls, with menstruation onset and physical changes similar to teenagers; possible causes include pesticide exposure, environmental factors, and obesity.

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Georgia Suspends Poultry Activities After Bird Flu Outbreak

Georgia suspended all poultry activities after confirming a bird flu case in an Elbert County commercial operation on Friday, impacting 45,000 broiler breeders and marking the first such case since 2022; this comes amid a national surge in bird flu cases, with nearly double the number of affected fl...

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Erasmus MC Parking Fee Hike Spurs Outrage

Erasmus MC in Rotterdam increased parking fees in January 2024, leading to complaints from patients and visitors who face increased costs, especially those needing frequent hospital visits; the hospital cited limited parking and the need to prevent use by non-hospital visitors.

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Georgia Suspends Poultry Activities After Bird Flu Confirmation in Commercial Operation

On Friday, Georgia suspended all poultry activities after confirming bird flu in a commercial operation in Elbert County—the first such case since the 2022 nationwide outbreak—affecting approximately 45,000 broiler breeders and prompting quarantines within a 6-mile radius.

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