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UK Bans Unhealthy Food Ads, But Loopholes Remain

Starting October 2025, the UK will ban unhealthy food advertising on television before 9 pm and online, targeting specific high-fat, sugar, or salt products based on a government scoring system; however, ads not featuring these products will remain unaffected, creating potential loopholes.

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Dutch Parliament Fails to Secure Funding for Long COVID Treatment Research

A Dutch parliamentary amendment seeking €21 million for long COVID treatment research is likely to fail, delaying widespread treatment for nearly half a million patients, despite existing research into the disease's causes.

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Misleading Low-Carb Alcohol Marketing Targets Young Australians

A George Institute study found young Australians are three times more likely to view low-carb or low-sugar alcoholic drinks as healthy due to misleading marketing, highlighting a need for stricter regulations on alcohol labeling and marketing practices, especially concerning sugar content.

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Deadly Disease Outbreak in DRC Claims 71 Lives

A deadly disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Kwango province has claimed 71 lives, with nearly 400 cases reported, mostly affecting malnourished children under five; the government has declared a maximum alert and dispatched teams to investigate the cause.

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Widespread Norovirus Outbreak in China Prompts Strict Disinfection Guidelines

A nationwide norovirus outbreak in China, peaking between October and March, has infected multiple schools and care facilities, prompting the release of a government guideline emphasizing strict disinfection and hygiene protocols due to the virus's high contagiousness and resistance to common disinf...

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Avrupa'da Atık Suda Çocuk Felci Virüsü Tespit Edildi

Almanya, Polonya ve İspanya'nın atık sularında çocuk felci virüsü tespit edilmesi üzerine, sağlık yetkilileri Avrupa'daki aşılama programlarını güçlendirme çağrısı yaptı; hiçbir ülkede çocuk felci vakası görülmemiş olsa da, yerel ve küresel düzeyde aşılama boşlukları endişe kaynağı.

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Immune System Boosting: Cancer Treatment vs. Vitamin Supplements

Boosting the immune system, while effective against cancer, causes autoimmune diseases in over half of treated cancer patients. However, vitamin supplements have minimal impact on immunity, except for Vitamin A deficiency in some children.

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Poliovirus Detected in German Wastewater: Low Domestic Risk, Global Concerns Remain

German wastewater samples revealed poliovirus, likely originating from oral polio vaccines used elsewhere; the risk to the German population is minimal due to high vaccination rates, but the discovery highlights ongoing global eradication challenges.

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Dark Chocolate Consumption Linked to Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk

A new study published in the BMJ shows that eating at least 28 grams of dark chocolate five times per week is associated with a 21% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes in a study of over 190,000 participants, though further research is needed.

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Victoria's Proposed Health Overhaul Sparks Concerns Over Job Losses and Patient Access

The Victorian government plans to overhaul its health system by July 2024, creating 11 networks sharing staff, beds, and radiology services to cut costs and improve workforce shortages, despite concerns this is a backdoor hospital merger that could lead to job losses and reduced patient access.

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Lifestyle and Health at 60 Strongly Predict Dementia Risk by 80

A study of 45,000 older adults found that lifestyle, genetics, and health at age 60 strongly predict dementia by age 80; factors like low cognitive scores and poor health increased risk, while education and physical activity were protective; socioeconomic disparities significantly impact risk.

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79 Dead in DRC from Mysterious Illness

A mysterious illness has killed 79 people and infected 376 in the Kwango province of the DRC since November 10th, with flu-like symptoms; the government is investigating and providing aid.

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