Tag #Public Health

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UK Lockdown: A Costly Mistake?

In a retrospective analysis, the author criticizes the UK's COVID-19 lockdown, citing its £400 billion cost, questioning its life-saving impact, and highlighting the suppression of dissenting voices, while also mentioning the post-Assad Syrian violence and a new Disney film.

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fr.euronews.com
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France Battles Meningococcal Infection Surge

France is facing a surge in meningococcal infections, with 95 cases in January and 89 in February—significantly higher than previous years—leading to vaccination recommendations for infants, adolescents, and young adults due to the potentially fatal nature of the disease, potentially linked to a sev...

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npr.org
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Fentanyl Crisis Shifts: Fewer Deaths, More Chronic Illness

Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood, known for its high rate of drug overdoses, is experiencing a decline in fatal overdoses, part of a larger national trend; however, surviving addicts now face a surge in severe health problems like skin wounds and cardiovascular disease, necessitating a shift i...

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bbc.com
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NHS England Disbanded Amid Patient Safety Concerns

Following Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's announcement, NHS England (NHSE), responsible for the day-to-day running of the NHS, will be disbanded due to criticism over its handling of patient safety scandals and alleged prioritization of reputation over patient well-being, raising concerns about po...

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welt.de
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European Pandemic Response: Study Reveals Unexpected Outcomes

A study of excess mortality across 18 European nations during the COVID-19 pandemic shows Germany's response was average, while countries with more lenient policies, like Sweden, performed better, challenging prevailing pandemic narratives.

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theglobeandmail.com
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BTMPS in U.S. Fentanyl Contradicts Claims of Canadian Smuggling

A toxic industrial chemical, BTMPS, is found in U.S. fentanyl samples but not in Canada, challenging claims of large-scale Canadian fentanyl smuggling into the U.S. and highlighting the evolving nature of synthetic drug production.

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bbc.com
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UK Vitamin D Deficiency: Health Risks and Supplementation Debate

A study by Public Health England reveals that 29% of UK adults and 37% of 11-18 year olds are vitamin D deficient from January to March, highlighting the need for supplementation but also the risk of overdose.

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theguardian.com
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EPA Rollbacks Threaten Public Health, Reverse Decades of Environmental Protections

The EPA plans to roll back 31 key environmental rules, prompting three former EPA administrators to warn of severe harms to public health and the environment, reversing decades of regulations on clean air, water, and climate change; the administrator, Lee Zeldin, says this will usher in "America's G...

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us.cnn.com
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Infectious Bird Flu Virus Found in Aged Raw Milk Cheese

A Cornell University study reveals raw milk cheese from bird-flu infected cows can harbor infectious H5N1 virus for months, despite a 60-day aging process, posing a potential public health risk, as confirmed by both experimental and real-world samples; however, increasing acidity during production m...

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abcnews.go.com
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Early COVID-19 Experiences: 100% Mortality and Overwhelmed Hospitals

In March 2020, Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, California, experienced a 100% mortality rate among its first COVID-19 patients, highlighting the initial challenges of the pandemic, including limited testing and the rapid disease progression. Five years later, while the U.S. is in a better situation...

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taz.de
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Bremen Home Visitation Program Shows Long-Term Benefits for Disadvantaged Families

A German study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that Stiftung Pro Kind's home visitation program for disadvantaged families in Bremen and Braunschweig significantly reduced children's behavioral problems and improved mothers' mental health at age seven; researchers will assess long-term effects at...

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EU's Critical Medicines Act: "Buy European" Policy and Funding Concerns

The European Commission's proposed Critical Medicines Act aims to improve essential medicine supply within the EU, using a "Buy European" principle and increased domestic production but facing limited funding (€83 million for 2026-2027) and a lack of emergency stockpile coordination.

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