Tag #Public Health

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Climate Change Fuels Global Surge in Urban Rat Populations

A study examining rat complaints in 16 cities worldwide reveals climate change, urbanization, and population density are creating a "perfect storm" for rat populations, with Washington D.C. showing the highest increase in complaints.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
zeit.de
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German Medical Association Calls for Alcohol Warning Labels to Combat Cancer

The Lower Saxony Medical Association urged Germany to introduce alcohol warning labels similar to those on cigarettes, citing alcohol's significant contribution to the over 500,000 annual new cancer cases, many of which are preventable; they also pushed for expanding cancer screenings.

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Good Health and Well-being
theguardian.com
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NHS Opens First Teen Vaping Clinic in England

The NHS launched England's first teen vaping cessation clinic at Alder Hey in Liverpool in January 2025 to combat rising youth vaping rates (18% of 11-18 year olds vaped in 2024), offering tailored treatments and collecting data to improve future interventions.

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Good Health and Well-being
repubblica.it
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Italy's Sex Education Gap Fuels STI Surge Among Teens

Inadequate sex education in Italy is causing a surge in STIs among teenagers, with over 111 million under-25s affected annually, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive sexual health programs in schools and communities.

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Good Health and Well-being
cbsnews.com
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Avian Flu Forces Closure of Last Long Island Duck Farm

The avian flu outbreak forced Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue, NY, to euthanize 100,000 ducks, resulting in job losses and highlighting the broader US poultry crisis where 148 million birds have been culled since 2022 due to H5N1.

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Zero Hunger
npr.org
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Trump Administration Removes Public Health Data from Federal Websites

The Trump administration, following executive orders, directed the removal of numerous webpages from federal health agency websites, including data on LGBTQ+ health, HIV, adolescent health, and other crucial public health information, raising concerns about access to vital resources and future resea...

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Good Health and Well-being
dailymail.co.uk
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UK Oesophageal Cancer Rate Four Times Higher Than Italy's

The UK has a drastically higher rate of oesophageal cancer than other European countries, with 14.2 new cases per 100,000 people annually compared to 3.5 in Italy; this is partly due to late diagnosis as patients often mistake symptoms for heartburn, resulting in approximately 8,000 deaths per year.

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Good Health and Well-being
ru.euronews.com
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Romania Faces Respiratory Infection Surge, 22 Deaths Reported

Romania's health authorities are grappling with a 6% weekly surge in respiratory infections (133,600 cases, Jan 20-26), resulting in 22 deaths; the government is implementing containment measures in hospitals and schools, while avoiding widespread restrictions despite low vaccination rates (slightly...

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cnn.com
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Kennedy's Anti-Vaccine History Under Scrutiny Amidst HHS Nomination

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for HHS Secretary is facing scrutiny due to his past anti-vaccine stance, despite recent claims of support for the polio vaccine; his confirmation could impact public health initiatives, particularly polio eradication efforts, given the millions of lives saved by p...

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Good Health and Well-being
t24.com.tr
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Early Cancer Detection Improves Treatment Outcomes in Turkey

The Turkish Radiation Oncology Association emphasizes that early cancer detection through screening programs and healthy lifestyles significantly improves treatment success and quality of life, highlighting the importance of timely diagnosis and preventative measures like the HPV vaccine.

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Good Health and Well-being
abcnews.go.com
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Uganda Deploys Trial Ebola Vaccine Amid Kampala Outbreak

Uganda is deploying over 2,000 doses of a trial Ebola vaccine in Kampala following the death of a nurse from the Sudan strain, for which no licensed vaccine currently exists; at least 44 contacts have been identified.

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Good Health and Well-being
abcnews.go.com
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Federal Websites on LGBTQ+ Issues, Minority Groups, and Government Oversight Inaccessible

On Friday, numerous federal government websites providing information on LGBTQ+ issues, minority groups, and government oversight were inaccessible or altered, including pages related to Japanese American internment, the Tuskegee Airmen, and the Stonewall Uprising; data on transgender inmates was re...

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Gender Equality

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