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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: 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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Climate Action
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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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Spain Updates Tobacco Prices in Late July 2025

Spain announced new tobacco prices in late July 2025, impacting various brands, as published in the Official State Gazette (BOE); prices reflect a trend of increasing taxes to curb consumption and raise revenue.

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French Petition Against Pesticide Law Reaches 500,000 Signatures

A French online petition against the Duplomb law, allowing the return of the pesticide acetamiprid, surpassed 500,000 signatures on July 15th, potentially triggering a parliamentary debate despite the law's passage and constitutional challenge.

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Five Deaths Linked to Weight-Loss Injections in Scotland

Five deaths in Scotland are linked to weight-loss injections, prompting an investigation by the MHRA, which received 361 illness reports since January 2023, revealing the dangers of unregulated access to these drugs.

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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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elmundo.es
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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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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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Rhineland-Palatinate Addresses Physician Shortages with Medical Student Quotas

Rhineland-Palatinate's medical student quotas, including 6.3 percent for rural physicians and 1.5 percent for public health, aim to address healthcare shortages, but some students are struggling with the first medical exam, possibly due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and an increase in ment...

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Nicotine Pouches: A Growing Threat to Teen Gum Health in the UK

Nicotine pouches, easily accessible to UK teens despite lacking age restrictions, are causing severe gum damage and a fourfold increase in use among 16-24 year olds, prompting calls for stricter regulations.

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U.S. Gun Violence: Five Solutions Proposed After 503 Mass Shootings in 2024

Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared firearm violence a public health crisis in the U.S., following over 503 mass shootings in 2024; a panel discussion at the Milken Institute Future of Health Summit proposed five key solutions: addressing root causes, investing in community programs, legisl...

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