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French Study: COVID-19 Pandemic Did Not Increase Anxiety Rates

A recent French study found that while depression rates increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety rates remained stable between 2017 and 2021, affecting 12.5% of respondents, disproportionately those with financial or educational disadvantages.

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Diverse New Book Releases Explore Gaming, Grief, Urban Planning, and Nigerian Identity

This week's new book releases span diverse genres, including video game history, literary fiction tackling grief and cancer, the significance of urban shade, a biography of a forensic ornithologist, and a Nigerian novel focused on found family and queer identity in Lagos.

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Greece Issues Heatwave Warning: Temperatures to Soar to 45°C

Greece anticipates a severe heatwave from July 23rd, with temperatures potentially reaching 45°C in some areas, prompting government actions including mandatory work stoppages in affected regions and the opening of public cooling centers.

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Genetic Test Accurately Predicts Childhood Obesity Risk

A new genetic test accurately predicts children's obesity risk from age 2.5, outperforming other methods and informing early interventions; it also predicts weight loss program responses in adults, potentially impacting public health strategies.

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Spanish Adolescent Depression Hospitalizations Surge 1200% in Two Decades

A study by the International University of La Rioja reveals a 1200% increase in Spanish adolescent depression hospitalizations from 2000 to 2021, with 74.3% of cases involving girls aged 14-17, potentially linked to socioeconomic factors and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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lemonde.fr
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French NGO Challenges Decree Influencing Pesticide Approvals

Agir pour l'environnement filed a lawsuit on July 21st against a July 10th decree that allows France's agricultural minister to influence the pesticide approval timeline of the Anses agency, challenging its potential violation of the precautionary principle and governmental overreach.

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West Nile Virus Cases Prompt Heightened Health Surveillance in Rome

Seven people have been infected with West Nile virus in the Latina province, including one fatality; Rome is increasing its health surveillance and implementing territorial controls to prevent further spread.

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Lead Poisoning at Chinese Kindergarten: Six Arrested, Officials Investigated

Over 200 children in northwestern China's Tianshui city suffered lead poisoning from food containing illegal industrial pigments at the unlicensed Peixin Kindergarten; six suspects were arrested, and 17 officials face investigations for regulatory failures.

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Lead Poisoning of 200+ Children in China Sparks Arrests and Investigations

In northwestern China, over 200 children suffered lead poisoning from food at a privately run, unlicensed kindergarten; six suspects were arrested, and seventeen officials face investigations for regulatory failures.

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Rising Autism Diagnoses: Correction of Past Underdiagnosis, Not Overdiagnosis

A 787% increase in autism diagnoses between 1998 and 2018 reflects a necessary correction of past underdiagnosis due to narrow criteria, improved public awareness, and more inclusive diagnostic approaches, benefiting previously overlooked marginalized groups like women and girls.

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europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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Lead Poisoning at Chinese Kindergarten: Six Arrested, Officials Investigated

In China's Gansu province, 233 children at an unlicensed kindergarten suffered lead poisoning from food containing industrial pigments; six suspects were arrested, and seventeen officials face investigations for regulatory failures and potential bribery.

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Greece Issues Heatwave Warning, Urges Public Protection Measures

The Greek Ministry of Health issued a heatwave warning, advising citizens, especially vulnerable groups (elderly, infants, chronically ill), to follow protection guidelines; health units are on high alert, and municipalities must provide cool public spaces.

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