Tag #Public Health

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welt.de
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Bavarian Health Minister Urges Increased Hepatitis B Vaccination

Bavaria's Health Minister urges increased Hepatitis B vaccination, especially for children, due to the risk of chronic liver disease; 1,723 new cases were reported in 2025, fewer than in 2024, but vaccination rates remain below the European target of over 90 percent.

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48% Bias Score

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us.cnn.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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US, Mexico to Fund Tijuana River Wastewater Treatment Projects

The US and Mexico agreed to fund and expedite wastewater treatment projects in the Tijuana River basin by 2027, addressing health concerns from contaminated water impacting tens of thousands of residents; the agreement includes infrastructure improvements and funding allocation.

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44% Bias Score

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elpais.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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High Adolescent Pregnancy Rates in Mexico: 2023 Data and Regional Disparities

In 2023, approximately 297,723 Mexican teenagers (15–19) gave birth, with Chiapas' Frontera Hidalgo showing a critical rate (one in four). Mexico State, Chiapas, Puebla, Jalisco, Guanajuato, and Veracruz had the highest numbers of teen births, while data limitations affected accuracy for some areas.

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Gender Equality
edition.cnn.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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US, Mexico to Fund Tijuana River Wastewater Treatment

The US and Mexico agreed to fund and expedite wastewater treatment projects in the Tijuana River basin by 2027, addressing decades-long health issues for tens of thousands of residents and aiming to improve water quality and air quality for the environment and nearby military training grounds.

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48% Bias Score

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es.euronews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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EU Bathing Water Quality Report: Poland Lags, While Most Meet Standards

A 2024 EU report assessed over 22,000 bathing waters, revealing 85% as excellent, but highlighting Poland's poor quality (58.1%) due to agricultural and sewage pollution, contrasting with Cyprus's 99.2% score.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
tr.euronews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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7,000 Steps Daily Significantly Reduces Chronic Disease Risk

A study of over 160,000 adults across 10 countries found that walking 7,000 steps daily significantly reduces risks of premature death, heart disease, dementia, diabetes, and depression, challenging the commonly recommended 10,000 steps which lacks scientific basis.

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bbc.com
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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Dopamine Agonist Drug Side Effects: Family Torn Apart, 50 Similar Cases Reported

A woman discovered her father's hidden recordings and online activities, linked to the side effects of his Parkinson's medication (Ropinirole), leading to family separation and allegations of sexual assault; the BBC received 50 similar reports raising concerns about underreported drug side effects.

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aljazeera.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Kerala Reports Tenth Nipah Virus Spillover Since 2018

A 52-year-old man in Kerala's Palakkad district tested positive for the Nipah virus on July 12, marking the tenth spillover event since 2018, with four cases reported in 2025 alone, resulting in two deaths; 675 people are under surveillance.

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cbsnews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Flavored Vapes Fuel Teen Depression, Anxiety Despite State Ban

A new study finds teenagers who vape have higher rates of depression and anxiety; despite a 2020 Massachusetts ban on flavored tobacco, flavored vapes remain easily accessible due to illegal sales, with nearly 90% of the 1.6 million kids who still vape using flavored products.

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Good Health and Well-being
npr.org
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Death of Global Health Expert Sir David Nabarro

Sir David Nabarro, a prominent global health expert, died on Friday at age 75; his career spanned decades of work combating outbreaks like Ebola and COVID-19, advocating for vaccine equity, and criticizing excessive pandemic lockdowns.

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bbc.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Air Quality Alert: NYC Impacted by Canadian Wildfire Smoke

New York City and surrounding areas are under an air quality health advisory due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, impacting sensitive groups; the AQI is predicted to surpass 100, potentially reaching 135.

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liberation.fr
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France to Cut Healthcare Spending by €5 Billion

France plans to cut healthcare spending by €5 billion in 2024 by doubling medical franchise fees to €100 annually (capped at €8 monthly), reviewing ALD reimbursements, and potentially transferring initial sick leave coverage to employers.

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