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German Health Insurance Contributions Projected to Rise Significantly

The IGES Institute forecasts a substantial rise in German health insurance contributions, reaching 18.5% by 2029 and potentially over 22% by 2035 due to rising healthcare costs and an aging population, prompting the DAK health insurance fund to threaten legal action if reforms aren't implemented.

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Study Links Common Medications to Increased or Decreased Dementia Risk

Analysis of 14 studies involving over 130 million individuals reveals that certain medications (antipsychotics, some blood pressure and diabetes drugs, antidepressants, vitamins/supplements) may increase dementia risk, while others (vaccines, anti-inflammatories, antibiotics) show a potential risk r...

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Cervical Screening Saves Life: 10-Year Cancer Survivor Urges Increased Testing

Ali Alcock's routine cervical screening test in 2015 detected cervical cancer at age 37, leading to successful treatment and a 10-year remission; she now advocates for increased screening rates, highlighting the test's life-saving potential despite the low 69% participation rate in Wales between Apr...

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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Schools See Rise in Drug and Alcohol Incidents

The number of drug and alcohol incidents in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern schools has risen to 47 in the 2023/24 school year, up from 14 in 2016/17, with two recent teen deaths from Ecstasy highlighting the problem; legal restrictions limit teachers' ability to search students' belongings.

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Eljamel and NHS Tayside Face Two-Year Criminal Probe

A criminal investigation into disgraced brain surgeon Sam Eljamel and NHS Tayside, his former employer, is expected to take another 1.5 to 2 years; former patient Jules Rose met with the Lord Advocate to discuss the ongoing police probe, Operation Stringent, and confirmed that both Eljamel and NHS T...

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France Issues Warning on Illegal 'Aphrodisiac Honey'

French customs officials warned against consuming illegally imported honey laced with erectile dysfunction drugs after record seizures in 2024, including 13 metric tons in Marseille and 238 kilograms elsewhere; the honey, often from Malaysia, Turkey, and Tunisia, is sold illegally in places like nig...

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NSW Faces Mental Health Crisis as Psychiatrists Threaten Mass Resignation

Almost two-thirds of NSW public hospital psychiatrists threaten to resign over a pay dispute, causing ward closures and exacerbating the state's mental health crisis, impacting patients with severe illnesses and potentially delaying or preventing treatment; negotiations continue.

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Sydney Beach Closures: Fecal Matter Found in Debris Balls

Tests reveal fecal matter, E. coli, and saturated fatty acids in debris balls that closed nine northern Sydney beaches last week, prompting further investigation into Sydney's sewage system and calls for improved wastewater treatment.

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Food Poisoning Outbreaks in Indonesia's New National Food Program

In Indonesia, dozens of schoolchildren suffered food poisoning after consuming free meals from President Prabowo Subianto's new $45 billion national food program launched this month, prompting a review of food safety protocols.

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Zero Hunger
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Shortage of Cancer Drugs at Skopje Oncology Clinic Impacts Patient Care

Due to administrative procedures and increased patient numbers, six crucial biological cancer therapies are unavailable at Skopje's Oncology Clinic, impacting treatment for patients since January 17th, 2024, prompting calls for improved resource allocation and patient management.

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Rising Costs of Long-Term Health Insurance in Greece

In 2023, Greek long-term health insurance policies (255,000, 25% of market) showed a 19.5% claim frequency, averaging €4,560 per claim – up from 17.8% and €4,370 in 2022, driven by complex medical procedures and technological advancements, necessitating premium adjustments while protecting policyhol...

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Flu Cases Stabilizing in Canada, but Regional Variations Persist

As of mid-January 2024, flu cases in Canada are stabilizing nationally at 11.8 percent positivity, although Ontario shows 13.5 percent, exceeding the national average of 8.5 percent; COVID-19 and RSV infections are declining, with the highest RSV rates in the prairie provinces (11.9 percent).

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