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Glasgow's Safe Injection Site: Alleged Increase in Drug Paraphernalia Contradicts Official Claims

Glasgow's £2.3 million "The Thistle" safe drug consumption facility, opened in January, has allegedly led to increased drug paraphernalia in the surrounding Calton area, contradicting official claims of no increase in incidents; approximately 250 people have used the facility since its opening.

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nrc.nl
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Dutch Teen Vaping Rates Surge, Raising Public Health Concerns

The number of vaping teenagers in the Netherlands has increased again in 2024, with 7.6% of 12-18 year-olds reporting e-cigarette use, compared to 6.1% in 2023 and 3.7% in 2022; 40% of vaping 12-16 year-olds report being addicted.

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corriere.it
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EU Court Orders Transparency in Pfizer Vaccine Deal

The European Union's General Court sided with the New York Times, ordering the European Commission to better justify withholding text messages between Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla concerning COVID-19 vaccine purchases during the pandemic; this lack of transparency fuels public d...

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China's COVID-19 Cases Remain High, Prompting Urgent Treatment Call

A leading Chinese respiratory disease expert warns of persistently high COVID-19 infection rates nationwide, urging prompt treatment for seniors and highlighting limited research on treatments for children under 5, while emphasizing ongoing development of new influenza medications.

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Iran's Soaring Cigarette Consumption Amidst Economic Hardship

In 2023, Iran produced 71.65 billion cigarettes, all domestically consumed, showcasing a significant increase in demand despite economic hardship and a decrease in tobacco cultivation area; this reflects government policy prioritizing production over consumption control.

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europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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China Urges Increased COVID-19 Prevention Efforts Amid Rising Positivity Rates"

China's COVID-19 positivity rate rose sharply between March 31 and May 4, prompting leading respiratory disease expert Zhong Nanshan to urge increased prevention and treatment efforts, particularly for seniors, recommending early medication within 48 hours of symptom onset, while acknowledging the l...

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Streptococcus Cases Trigger School Closures and Parental Panic in Greece

Preemptive school closures in Attica, Thessaloniki, Crete, and Serres due to Streptococcus cases have sparked parental panic, leading to an influx of calls to pediatricians seeking advice on testing and preventative measures, despite reassurances from the National Public Health Organization (EODY) t...

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theguardian.com
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Record US Heatwave Exacerbated by Federal Cuts

The US faces record-breaking summer heat, exacerbated by federal agency cuts, impacting preparedness and disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups. Early season wildfires in Minnesota and drought in the West highlight the urgency of the situation.

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Madrid Protest Highlights Healthcare Privatization Crisis

A protest in Madrid against healthcare privatization drew thousands, highlighting one million people on waiting lists, tens of thousands of children lacking pediatricians, and intolerable delays in primary care, sparking calls for increased public funding and a shift away from privatization.

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kathimerini.gr
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Climate Change to Spread Deadly Fungi, Threatening Millions

Climate change is projected to significantly expand the range of Aspergillus fungi, causing potentially life-threatening aspergillosis, by 2100, increasing the risk to millions, particularly those with weakened immune systems, based on a new study from the University of Manchester.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Infections Surge, Claiming Lives Along US Coastlines

Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria, is causing a surge in severe infections and deaths along US coastlines, particularly Florida (83 cases, 18 deaths in 2024), due to warmer waters and increased human exposure; the CDC estimates 80,000 annual US infections.

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Declining HPV Vaccination Rates Threaten England's Cervical Cancer Elimination Plan

A decline in HPV vaccination rates among children in England, falling 17 percentage points since the pandemic, threatens the country's plan to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040, as HPV causes 99 percent of cervical cancer cases. The decline is attributed to parents' hesitancy and "vaccine fatigue", ...

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