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RIVM Delays Chemelot Health Study Until 2026

The Dutch RIVM will delay a comprehensive health study of residents near the Chemelot industrial park in Zuid-Limburg until at least the first half of 2026, due to the complexity of measuring numerous chemicals and the lack of precise exposure data. This follows a November 2023 request from the Prov...

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UK Women's Liver Disease Surge Linked to Alcohol Marketing

A 31-year-old British woman's diagnosis of severe alcoholic liver fibrosis highlights a concerning rise in alcohol-related liver diseases among UK women aged 35-45, linked to past and present alcohol marketing strategies targeting women.

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dw.com
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WHO reports significant underreporting of COVID-19, urges China for transparency

Five years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the WHO reported 777 million infections and 7 million deaths, but estimates the real numbers to be far higher, and urges China to increase transparency regarding the virus's origins.

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Air Pollution Red Alerts Issued in France's Arve Valley and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Red alerts for fine particle pollution were issued in France's Arve Valley and three departments in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur on December 30th and January 1st due to unfavorable weather conditions trapping pollutants from various sources, exceeding regulatory thresholds and resulting in several imp...

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theguardian.com
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Labour's NHS Reform Plan: Prevention, Community Care, and Digitalization

The UK Labour government plans to reform the National Health Service (NHS) in England by prioritizing prevention, expanding community care, and improving digital services, aiming to reduce the 7.5 million-plus patient waiting list and improve overall efficiency.

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npr.org
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Pakistan Eliminates Trachoma, Joining 20 Other Countries

Pakistan eradicated trachoma, a disease causing blindness, in 2024, becoming the 21st country to achieve this milestone through a campaign involving mass antibiotic treatments, surgeries, and improved sanitation.

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bbc.com
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Welsh Ambulance Service Stands Down Critical Incident After 340-Call Backlog

The Welsh Ambulance Service stood down a critical incident after a 340-call backlog on Monday, urging responsible service use and citing high demand and flu cases as contributing factors.

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zeit.de
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UK Report: Each Cigarette Costs 20 Minutes of Life, Leading to Tobacco Sales Phase-Out

A new UK government report estimates that every cigarette reduces life expectancy by 20 minutes, leading to a campaign to curb smoking and a planned phase-out of tobacco sales, starting by raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco incrementally until those born after 2009 will never legally buy to...

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lemonde.fr
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COVID-19 Pandemic's Fifth Anniversary: A Reflection on Origins and Future Preparedness

The COVID-19 pandemic's fifth anniversary highlights at least 13 million deaths and over 4 billion people in lockdown, tracing its origins to SARS-CoV-1 and emphasizing the need for improved pandemic preparedness and sustainable practices in animal agriculture.

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""Unexpected Covid-19 Surge in US Driven by New XEC Variant""

""A surge in Covid-19 cases in the US, driven by the new XEC variant, has rapidly increased since early December, reaching nearly three times the level of early December by December 21, particularly affecting the Midwest, while other respiratory viruses like influenza, RSV, whooping cough, and norov...

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forbes.com
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Climate Change, Soil Degradation, and the Global Nutrition Crisis

Climate change is degrading soil, reducing essential nutrients in crops, leading to micronutrient deficiencies, costing the global economy $3.5 trillion annually, while innovative solutions like regenerative agriculture offer hope.

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Latvia's Stricter Tobacco Rules Face Business Loopholes"

Starting January 2025, Latvia will ban the sale of tobacco and vaping products to under-20s and restrict flavors, causing businesses to explore workarounds and predicting a €10 million annual loss in state revenue, while the EU aims for a tobacco-free generation by 2040.

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