Tag #Health

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Glasgow Opens First Safer Drug Consumption Room

Glasgow, Scotland, opened its first safer drug consumption room on Monday, providing a supervised space for drug users to consume illegal substances in a hygienic environment; the facility aims to help addicts and encourage them to seek treatment.

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Dental Pain Reveals Advanced Metastatic Prostate Cancer

A 76-year-old man's persistent jaw pain, initially treated as a dental problem, was revealed through a CT scan to be advanced prostate cancer that had metastasized to his jawbone, highlighting the importance of considering systemic illnesses when treating older patients with persistent dental issues...

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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Prompts Closures of Berlin Children's Farms

Due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in a Brandenburg buffalo herd near Berlin, several children's farms and animal shelters in eastern Berlin districts have closed temporarily; transport of susceptible animals is banned citywide; precautionary measures are implemented elsewhere.

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Record High Sick Days in Bavaria: Mental Health and Reporting Systems

The Kaufmännische Krankenkasse (KKH) reports a record high of 189 sick days per 100 members in Bavaria during 2024, exceeding 2023's figures by two and almost doubling 2021's 97 cases; the increase is attributed to rising mental health issues and the automated reporting of electronic sick notes, pla...

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Los Angeles Declares Health Emergency Amid Devastating Wildfires

Due to severe wildfires in Los Angeles, a health emergency has been declared due to hazardous air quality; over 144,000 people have been evacuated, 16 are dead, 13 are missing, and thousands of homes have been destroyed, causing $8 billion in damages.

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Earthquake in Xizang: 126 Dead, Children Receive Trauma Support

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in Xizang, China, on January 10, 2025, killing 126 and injuring hundreds; 224 relocation sites housing 47,500 people were set up, with trauma counselors providing immediate support to children, and three children's homes are under construction.

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Social Isolation's Mortality Risk in Seniors

97-year-old Merrijoy Kelner's active social life highlights the detrimental effects of social isolation among seniors, a phenomenon linked to mortality rates comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes daily, emphasizing the need for proactive social engagement and supportive community programs.

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Value vs. Fame: Redefining Success in 2025

In 2025, many will set weight-loss goals, but lasting success hinges on prioritizing personal value (health, well-being) over solely achieving the goal, contrasting with the fame-first culture that prioritizes visibility over genuine achievement.

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zeit.de
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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany Sparks Export Concerns

A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Brandenburg, Germany—the first in 35 years—has prompted export restrictions from several countries, causing major concern among German farmers who fear market disruptions and price drops. The virus, while posing no human health risk, is highly contagious to lives...

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Armagh Leisure Centre Death Prompts Underwater Swim Policy Change

Christopher Rogers, a 20-year-old lifeguard, died at Armagh's Orchard Leisure Centre in April 2017 after an underwater swim. Three lifeguards on duty face charges; a coroner cited lack of oxygen. A subsequent council policy now restricts underwater swimming to 15 meters.

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H5N1 Avian Influenza: Global Concerns Rise Amidst First US Human Death and Growing Mammalian Infections

Hundreds of human deaths from H5N1 avian influenza globally, including the first US case last week, raise concerns as the virus spreads among US cows, prompting experts to warn of insufficient government response and potential pandemic risks.

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Disinfectant Wipes: Health Risks Outweigh Pandemic-Fueled Benefits

The \$3.72 billion North American disinfectant wipes market in 2023, fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, raises health concerns as scientists link common ingredients, quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), to reproductive, developmental, respiratory, skin, and neurological problems, while the CDC recomm...

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