Tag #Public Health

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Retraction of Landmark Hydroxychloroquine Study for COVID-19

A study co-authored by Didier Raoult promoting hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment was retracted on December 17, 2023, by the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents due to multiple ethical and methodological breaches, including concerns over results manipulation and lack of informed con...

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Dutch Pharmacies to Strike, Closing for Christmas Week

Dutch pharmacies will strike on December 23rd, 24th, and 27th, closing most public pharmacies for the entire Christmas week due to high workload, low salaries, and the unions blaming insurance companies; emergency care will remain but may require patients to seek alternative pharmacies.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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More Steps, Less Depression: Study Links Daily Activity to Reduced Depressive Symptoms

A study published in JAMA Network Open revealed a correlation between higher daily step counts and fewer depressive symptoms among over 96,000 adults; even 7,000 steps showed positive effects, and an extra 1,000 steps reduced future depression risk by 9%.

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German Public Fear Nuclear Weapons, Radon Risks, BfS Survey Finds

A BfS survey of 2,002 Germans (May-July 2024) shows 58% fear nuclear weapons use due to the Ukraine war; 94% know little about radon risks, despite it being a major lung cancer cause.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Cancer Deaths and Survival Rate Variations Across Europe in 2021

In 2021, cancer caused 1.1 million deaths (21.6% of total) in 29 European countries, with survival rates varying widely; lung cancer was the leading cause, followed by colorectal, prostate, and breast cancers.

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Early-Onset Bowel Cancer Rising Globally

Globally, bowel cancer cases are rising among younger adults, with countries like New Zealand (3.97% annual increase), England (3.59%), and Puerto Rico (3.81%) showing significant increases between 2013 and 2017, linked to lifestyle and dietary shifts.

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Nicotine Pouches: French Study Reveals Health Risks, Regulatory Challenges

A French study found high sugar and heavy metal content, including arsenic, in nicotine pouches, contradicting manufacturers' claims; despite initial plans to ban them, a recent amendment allows sale in tobacconists, raising public health concerns.

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USPSTF Recommends Against Vitamin D, Calcium Supplements for Fall Prevention in Older Adults

The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against using vitamin D and calcium supplements to prevent falls or fractures in older adults (men 60+, postmenopausal women), finding no benefit in various studies, while emphasizing their importance for overall health and suggesting alternative prev...

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Avian Flu Outbreak Leads to Culling of 200 Birds in German Park

Due to an avian flu outbreak, suspected to have been introduced by a wild duck, approximately 200 birds were culled in Hambrücken's Walderholungspark, a public area in Germany, resulting in a six-week closure for disinfection and decontamination.

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Life on Land
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Sydney Playground Temperatures Reach Dangerous Levels Amid Climate Change Concerns

On a seemingly moderate Sydney day, playground surface temperatures reached 98°F, posing a burn risk to children; research shows this is linked to climate change and necessitates urban adaptation strategies.

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Climate Action
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Kennedy's Health Secretary Nomination Faces Steep Opposition

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeking the position of Health Secretary, facing opposition from 75 Nobel laureates due to his past anti-vaccine statements and association with anti-vaccine activist Aaron Siri; his confirmation is uncertain, depending on how he addresses senators' concerns during upcoming ...

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Dutch Council Urges Fines for Supermarkets Selling Unhealthy Food

The Dutch Health Council advises the government to fine supermarkets selling too much unhealthy food and reward those promoting healthier options at checkout, aiming to curb rising obesity rates projected to affect 64% of the population by 2050.

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