Glasgow Opens UK's First Safer Drug Consumption Room
Glasgow opened the UK's first safer drug consumption facility, The Thistle, on Monday, aiming to reduce Scotland's 1,172 drug-related deaths in 2023. Funded with up to £2.3 million annually, it offers supervised drug use, support services, and a legal framework that does not prosecute users within t...
Glasgow Opens UK's First Safer Drug Consumption Room
Glasgow opened the UK's first safer drug consumption facility, The Thistle, on Monday, aiming to reduce Scotland's 1,172 drug-related deaths in 2023. Funded with up to £2.3 million annually, it offers supervised drug use, support services, and a legal framework that does not prosecute users within t...
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Princess of Wales Returns to Royal Duties After Cancer Treatment, Visits Royal Marsden Hospital
The Princess of Wales, having completed her own cancer treatment, returned to royal duties with an emotional visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, offering support to patients and staff, and highlighting the hospital's world-leading cancer care.
Princess of Wales Returns to Royal Duties After Cancer Treatment, Visits Royal Marsden Hospital
The Princess of Wales, having completed her own cancer treatment, returned to royal duties with an emotional visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, offering support to patients and staff, and highlighting the hospital's world-leading cancer care.
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FDA Considers Ban on Artificial Food Dye Red No. 3
The FDA is considering a ban on the artificial food dye Red No. 3 due to health concerns, following a California ban and restrictions in other countries; the dye is linked to cancer in rats and behavioral issues in children.
FDA Considers Ban on Artificial Food Dye Red No. 3
The FDA is considering a ban on the artificial food dye Red No. 3 due to health concerns, following a California ban and restrictions in other countries; the dye is linked to cancer in rats and behavioral issues in children.
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Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Albert Heijn Blueberries
Twelve people in the Netherlands contracted hepatitis A after eating Albert Heijn's frozen blueberries; two were hospitalized, and hundreds more cases are suspected due to poor hygiene during packaging at a Polish supplier; Albert Heijn recalled the product.
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Albert Heijn Blueberries
Twelve people in the Netherlands contracted hepatitis A after eating Albert Heijn's frozen blueberries; two were hospitalized, and hundreds more cases are suspected due to poor hygiene during packaging at a Polish supplier; Albert Heijn recalled the product.
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Princess Catherine in Cancer Remission, Becomes Royal Patron of The Royal Marsden
Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced she is in remission from cancer following treatment at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, where she also became a joint patron with Prince William, highlighting the hospital's world-leading cancer care.
Princess Catherine in Cancer Remission, Becomes Royal Patron of The Royal Marsden
Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced she is in remission from cancer following treatment at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, where she also became a joint patron with Prince William, highlighting the hospital's world-leading cancer care.
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Princess Catherine's Cancer in Remission
Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced her cancer is in remission after undergoing chemotherapy, sharing her experience and thanking medical staff at the Royal Marsden Hospital, where she and Prince William are now joint patrons.
Princess Catherine's Cancer in Remission
Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced her cancer is in remission after undergoing chemotherapy, sharing her experience and thanking medical staff at the Royal Marsden Hospital, where she and Prince William are now joint patrons.
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Retinal Vascular Fingerprint Predicts Stroke Risk as Effectively as Traditional Factors
A study of 45,161 participants found that 29 retinal vascular parameters create a "vascular fingerprint" accurately predicting stroke risk, comparable to traditional methods, offering a cost-effective screening tool for primary care.
Retinal Vascular Fingerprint Predicts Stroke Risk as Effectively as Traditional Factors
A study of 45,161 participants found that 29 retinal vascular parameters create a "vascular fingerprint" accurately predicting stroke risk, comparable to traditional methods, offering a cost-effective screening tool for primary care.
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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany Leads to UK Import Ban
An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease affecting 12 water buffaloes on a farm in Hönow, Brandenburg, Germany, has prompted a 3-kilometer protection zone and a 10-kilometer surveillance zone; all tests outside the initial farm are currently negative, but the UK has imposed an import ban on susceptible...
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany Leads to UK Import Ban
An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease affecting 12 water buffaloes on a farm in Hönow, Brandenburg, Germany, has prompted a 3-kilometer protection zone and a 10-kilometer surveillance zone; all tests outside the initial farm are currently negative, but the UK has imposed an import ban on susceptible...
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Biden Administration's Pandemic Report Highlights Preparedness Efforts Amidst Trump's Planned Cuts
The Biden administration published a report detailing its pandemic response efforts, including vaccination programs and disease surveillance, while the incoming Trump administration plans cuts to these programs, raising concerns among public health experts about future pandemic preparedness.
Biden Administration's Pandemic Report Highlights Preparedness Efforts Amidst Trump's Planned Cuts
The Biden administration published a report detailing its pandemic response efforts, including vaccination programs and disease surveillance, while the incoming Trump administration plans cuts to these programs, raising concerns among public health experts about future pandemic preparedness.
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Minimally Invasive Heart Device Saves Five at Bambino Gesù Hospital
Five patients with severe congenital heart disease at Rome's Bambino Gesù hospital received innovative life-saving devices in a minimally invasive procedure, avoiding open-heart surgery and improving quality of life; this follows a compassionate use case in June 2023, and the devices now have CE mar...
Minimally Invasive Heart Device Saves Five at Bambino Gesù Hospital
Five patients with severe congenital heart disease at Rome's Bambino Gesù hospital received innovative life-saving devices in a minimally invasive procedure, avoiding open-heart surgery and improving quality of life; this follows a compassionate use case in June 2023, and the devices now have CE mar...
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LA Wildfires Contaminate Drinking Water, Underscoring Infrastructure Vulnerability
Following recent Los Angeles wildfires, several utilities issued "Do Not Drink" notices due to potential water contamination from toxic chemicals released by burning materials, highlighting the vulnerability of urban water infrastructure to climate change-exacerbated wildfires and the need for impro...
LA Wildfires Contaminate Drinking Water, Underscoring Infrastructure Vulnerability
Following recent Los Angeles wildfires, several utilities issued "Do Not Drink" notices due to potential water contamination from toxic chemicals released by burning materials, highlighting the vulnerability of urban water infrastructure to climate change-exacerbated wildfires and the need for impro...
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FDA Proposes New Front-of-Package Nutrition Labels for Healthier Choices
The FDA proposed a new rule requiring front-of-package labels on packaged food and drinks to display saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar levels by 2028, aiming to improve consumer health choices by increasing transparency and addressing misleading health claims, with manufacturers having three ye...
FDA Proposes New Front-of-Package Nutrition Labels for Healthier Choices
The FDA proposed a new rule requiring front-of-package labels on packaged food and drinks to display saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar levels by 2028, aiming to improve consumer health choices by increasing transparency and addressing misleading health claims, with manufacturers having three ye...
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40% Bias Score