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Alberta's \$70-Million Children's Medicine Import: A Costly Miscalculation

Alberta spent \$70 million importing five million bottles of children's pain relief medication from Turkey in 2022, despite warnings of potential financial loss; only 1.5 million bottles were used, prompting investigations into improper contracting.

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bbc.com
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Noise Pollution: A Silent Killer

Noise pollution, a pervasive global issue, causes significant health problems including heart attacks, type 2 diabetes, and dementia; studies show that in Barcelona alone, traffic noise leads to 300 heart attacks and 30 deaths annually.

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theguardian.com
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Australia to Assess Impact of US Foreign Aid Freeze on Pacific

The Australian government is assessing the impact of the Trump administration's foreign aid freeze on Pacific nations, consulting with regional partners and considering increased aid funding ahead of next week's federal budget, amid concerns that China may fill the void.

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es.euronews.com
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Socioeconomic Status Impacts Biological Aging and Disease Risk

A UK study published in Nature Medicine reveals that people with higher socioeconomic status show 20% less risk of 83 age-related diseases and slower biological aging compared to less privileged individuals, with some conditions showing double the risk in disadvantaged groups, impacting 14 plasma pr...

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foxnews.com
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California's Medi-Cal faces $9.5 Billion Shortfall, Prompts Loan Request

California faces a $9.5 billion shortfall in its Medi-Cal program, partly due to the inclusion of 1.6 million undocumented immigrants, prompting a $6.2 billion loan request and raising concerns about long-term fiscal sustainability.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Jetstar System Outage Causes Long Airport Lines

A major system outage at Jetstar on Thursday caused long lines at Australian airports as staff manually processed passengers due to the airline's check-in and baggage systems being offline; this follows a measles alert issued after a passenger on flight JQ62 from Vietnam to Sydney on March 9 was fou...

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dailymail.co.uk
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Astronaut's 288-Day Space Mission Reveals Extreme Aging Effects

After a record-breaking 288-day space mission, astronaut Sunita Williams returned to Earth with significant physical changes, including complete hair whitening, muscle and bone loss, and facial gauntness, highlighting the extreme physiological stress of prolonged space travel and the need for furthe...

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elpais.com
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Mexico City Tackles Childhood Obesity Crisis with Junk Food Ban and Nationwide Health Screenings

Mexico City is implementing a junk-food ban in schools and a nationwide health screening program to combat the country's childhood obesity crisis, projected to cost \$32.5 billion annually and affect 56% of children by 2035.

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bbc.com
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Welsh Mental Health Program Defunding Raises Concerns

The Welsh government's decision to end funding for Time to Change Wales, a mental health anti-stigma program run by Mind Cymru and Adferiad since 2012, is causing concern among mental health charities who warn of increased pressure on NHS services and a significant gap in support.

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cbsnews.com
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Smartphone Addiction: Study Shows Neurological Impact, Leading to Mental Health Concerns

A UNC Asheville student's excessive phone use highlights the neurological impact of smartphone addiction, with a Korean study showing increased brain activity and decreased attention in addicted users, leading to mental health challenges and the need for analog solutions.

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nos.nl
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NZa finds criminal offenses at bankrupt Co-Med

The Dutch Healthcare Authority (NZa) found evidence of criminal activity at the bankrupt general practitioner chain Co-Med, including fraudulent billing and inadequate patient care, and has referred the case to the Public Prosecutor's Office.

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welt.de
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Widespread Non-Compliance with Electronic Time Recording at Bavarian University Hospitals

A survey by the Marburger Bund reveals that nearly 60 percent of Bavarian university hospitals still use manual time recording for physicians, despite a January 1, 2025, legal mandate requiring electronic recording; the union calls this situation "intransparent and unlawful".

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