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Cannabis Use Linked to Significantly Increased Dementia Risk

A Canadian study of over six million people found a 72% increased risk of dementia among those hospitalized for cannabis-related issues, exceeding alcohol-related risks; this highlights the need for further research into the long-term effects of cannabis use on cognitive health.

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Meta-Analysis Questions Fluoride's Safety for Pregnant Women and Infants

A new meta-analysis reveals potential detrimental effects of fluoride exposure on pregnant women and infants, questioning the widespread practice of community water fluoridation and prompting calls for policy changes.

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nytimes.com
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Vaccination Rates and Herd Immunity: Simulations Reveal Thresholds and Risks

Simulations demonstrate that containing contagious diseases requires vaccination rates above a herd immunity threshold, varying with contagiousness; uneven vaccination distribution leaves communities vulnerable, even with high overall rates.

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Kennedy's Autism Claim Refuted: Expert Warns Against False Hope

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed to find the cause of autism by September, a claim refuted by former FDA official Dr. Peter Marks who warned against false hope and cited the complexity of autism's causes, echoing concerns from autism advocacy groups and experts who c...

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US Measles Outbreak Reaches 20-Year High with Two Deaths

The US is facing its worst measles outbreak in over two decades, with 712 cases reported across 25 states by Q1 2024, resulting in two confirmed deaths—a sharp increase from 1,274 cases in 2019 and far below the 27,000 cases in 1990. 97% of patients were unvaccinated.

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cnn.com
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CDC Denies Milwaukee Lead Contamination Assistance Due to Staff Cuts

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) denied Milwaukee's request for help investigating lead contamination in its schools due to recent staff cuts eliminating its Lead Program, leaving Milwaukee to manage the problem alone despite hazardous lead levels identified in multiple school...

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Excessive Alcohol Consumption Linked to Increased Risk of Brain Damage

A study of over 1700 deceased individuals found that drinking eight or more alcoholic beverages weekly significantly increases the risk of hyaline arteriolosclerosis, a brain condition impacting memory and cognition; even former heavy drinkers showed increased risk.

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smh.com.au
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Longer Pollen Season Increases Thunderstorm Asthma Risk in Melbourne

Climate change is lengthening Melbourne's pollen season, increasing the risk of thunderstorm asthma, a condition that killed 10 people in 2016, with 31.8% of residents already experiencing allergic rhinitis.

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Record Flu Deaths in North Carolina Highlight Impact of Federal Funding Cuts

North Carolina recorded over 500 flu-related deaths in the 2024-25 season, a record high since 2009, nearing Covid-19's death toll and attributed partly to recent federal funding cuts resulting in job losses and budget reductions for the state's health department.

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DOJ Ends Alabama Wastewater Settlement, Citing Trump's DEI Order

The U.S. Department of Justice ended a settlement addressing wastewater problems in Lowndes County, Alabama, due to President Trump's executive order against DEI initiatives, halting federal efforts to address sewage issues disproportionately affecting Black residents.

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foxnews.com
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Heavy Alcohol Consumption Linked to Increased Risk of Brain Damage

A study in Neurology linked weekly consumption of eight or more alcoholic beverages to a 133% higher risk of vascular brain lesions, cognitive decline, and a 13-year shorter lifespan compared to non-drinkers; the risk was also higher for former heavy drinkers.

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theguardian.com
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UK Junk Food Ads Surge Before New Regulations

UK food companies spent an extra £420m on advertising in 2024, a 26% increase, coinciding with a rise in sales of unhealthy snacks before new regulations curb TV and online ads from October, leaving loopholes for other forms of advertising.

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