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London Doctor Condemns Cannabis Decriminalisation Plan

A mental health specialist working in London condemns the Mayor's proposal to decriminalise cannabis, citing a direct link between cannabis use and psychosis in a significant portion of their patients, supported by research indicating that around one-third of psychosis cases in London are linked to ...

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UK Obesity Crisis: Weight-Loss Drug Success Creates Dangerous Black Market

In the UK, the rising popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss medication like Wegovy and Ozempic, despite strict NHS access, has created a black market with reports of misuse leading to hospitalizations; while effective for weight loss and related health problems, unregulated access poses serious health ris...

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Canadian Wildfires Blanket US Midwest in Smoke, Triggering Air Quality Alerts

Wildfires burning in Canada have caused air quality alerts across the US Midwest and parts of the Southeast, impacting sensitive populations and potentially causing respiratory problems due to high levels of fine particulate matter; 17,000 people evacuated in Manitoba.

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Ultramarathon Running Possibly Linked to Increased Colon Cancer Risk in Young Adults

A study of 100 ultramarathon runners (35-50 years old) revealed that 41% had adenomas, and 15% had advanced adenomas; over half of those with advanced adenomas reported rectal bleeding, prompting concerns about a potential link between long-distance running and increased colon cancer risk in young a...

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UK Vape Ban Risks Increased Smoking Rates

The UK's ban on disposable vapes, starting July 1, 2025, could cause 90,000–200,000 people to resume smoking, reversing progress toward a smoke-free nation by 2030, despite penalties of £200 fines or two years' imprisonment for offenders.

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France and Spain Tighten Anti-Smoking Laws

France and Spain are enacting stricter anti-smoking laws; France bans smoking in many outdoor public areas starting July 1st, while Spain's broader ban, including stadiums and work vehicles, is pending EU review. These measures aim to improve public health by reducing exposure to secondhand smoke, p...

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COVID-19 Vaccines Recommended for Pregnant Women Despite Controversy

The CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women due to increased risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19, despite claims by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that the vaccine is unnecessary for healthy pregnant women, while studies are ongoing.

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Moscow Opens Six Specialized Pediatric Centers for Chronic Illnesses

Moscow opened six new pediatric centers offering integrated care for children with chronic heart and gastrointestinal diseases, streamlining treatment and benefiting over 4000 patients.

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California's Central Valley Dust Storm Crisis: Health Risks and Economic Impacts

California's Central Valley faces a crisis of increasing dust storms driven by climate change, unchecked development, and idle farmland, resulting in health risks like a record high 12,637 Valley fever cases in 2024 and major economic disruptions.

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FDA Requires New COVID-19 Vaccine Trials, CDC Offers Broader Access

The FDA requires new clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines' effectiveness in healthy people under 65 before broader approval, while the CDC's immunization schedule includes them as an option, prompting questions about access and cost; insurance companies might demand medical documentation for covera...

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Revised U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidelines Prioritize High-Risk Groups

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new COVID-19 vaccination guidelines, prioritizing high-risk groups while removing recommendations for healthy pregnant women and young adults; this shift, aligning with international pr...

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UK Bans Disposable Vapes to Tackle Waste and Youth Usage

The UK implemented a nationwide ban on disposable vapes on June 1st, 2024, to address environmental concerns stemming from the disposal of an estimated 8.2 million vapes weekly and to curb the growing popularity of vaping among young people.

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