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Poisonous Plant Exposures in Germany Remain Stable, but Online Misidentification Poses Growing Risk
Poison control centers in Germany see a stable number of cases (around 2,500 since 2015) related to poisonous plants, with yew, privet, and lily of the valley being the most frequent culprits. Misidentification through online resources is a growing concern, emphasizing the need for caution and prope...
Poisonous Plant Exposures in Germany Remain Stable, but Online Misidentification Poses Growing Risk
Poison control centers in Germany see a stable number of cases (around 2,500 since 2015) related to poisonous plants, with yew, privet, and lily of the valley being the most frequent culprits. Misidentification through online resources is a growing concern, emphasizing the need for caution and prope...
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Northern Ireland Bill Mandates Suicide Prevention Training for Frontline Workers
A bill introduced in Northern Ireland aims to mandate suicide prevention training for all frontline workers, addressing the 2023 statistic of 221 suicide deaths and aiming to improve support for those at risk, particularly within deprived communities.
Northern Ireland Bill Mandates Suicide Prevention Training for Frontline Workers
A bill introduced in Northern Ireland aims to mandate suicide prevention training for all frontline workers, addressing the 2023 statistic of 221 suicide deaths and aiming to improve support for those at risk, particularly within deprived communities.
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Labour MPs Challenge Gambling Industry Ties Amidst Push for Reform
A growing group of Labour MPs are pushing for a new Gambling Act to replace the 2005 legislation, amid concerns over rising gambling addiction in Britain, prompting a potential clash with the party's gambling-linked donors and challenging the government's approach.
Labour MPs Challenge Gambling Industry Ties Amidst Push for Reform
A growing group of Labour MPs are pushing for a new Gambling Act to replace the 2005 legislation, amid concerns over rising gambling addiction in Britain, prompting a potential clash with the party's gambling-linked donors and challenging the government's approach.
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40% Bias Score
FDA Allows Juul E-Cigarettes to Remain on Market
The FDA allowed Juul to keep selling its tobacco and menthol-flavored e-cigarettes in the US, claiming studies show reduced harm for adult smokers switching from traditional cigarettes, despite prior concerns over youth vaping.
FDA Allows Juul E-Cigarettes to Remain on Market
The FDA allowed Juul to keep selling its tobacco and menthol-flavored e-cigarettes in the US, claiming studies show reduced harm for adult smokers switching from traditional cigarettes, despite prior concerns over youth vaping.
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Measles Outbreak in Europe: Four Deaths Highlight Vaccination Gaps
Four measles-related deaths occurred recently in France, the Netherlands, and the UK due to low vaccination rates; Spain also reported 321 cases this year, mostly amongst unvaccinated individuals, highlighting the need for improved vaccination campaigns and international cooperation.
Measles Outbreak in Europe: Four Deaths Highlight Vaccination Gaps
Four measles-related deaths occurred recently in France, the Netherlands, and the UK due to low vaccination rates; Spain also reported 321 cases this year, mostly amongst unvaccinated individuals, highlighting the need for improved vaccination campaigns and international cooperation.
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Sepsis Near-Death After Popping Pimple
A 24-year-old man from Newport, UK, nearly died from sepsis after popping a pimple on his neck, highlighting the potentially fatal consequences of seemingly minor skin infections and emphasizing the importance of recognizing sepsis symptoms.
Sepsis Near-Death After Popping Pimple
A 24-year-old man from Newport, UK, nearly died from sepsis after popping a pimple on his neck, highlighting the potentially fatal consequences of seemingly minor skin infections and emphasizing the importance of recognizing sepsis symptoms.
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36% Bias Score
Antibiotic Resistance Gene npmA2 Spreading Globally
A new gene, npmA2, conferring total antibiotic resistance, is spreading globally in humans, animals, and hospitals, rendering infections nearly incurable, as discovered by a study analyzing almost two million bacterial samples.
Antibiotic Resistance Gene npmA2 Spreading Globally
A new gene, npmA2, conferring total antibiotic resistance, is spreading globally in humans, animals, and hospitals, rendering infections nearly incurable, as discovered by a study analyzing almost two million bacterial samples.
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Florida Reports 11 Cases of Flesh-Eating Bacteria in 2025, 4 Deaths
In 2025, Florida reported 11 cases of Vibrio vulnificus infection, causing 4 deaths; this flesh-eating bacteria, found in warm coastal waters and raw shellfish, affects immunocompromised individuals disproportionately.
Florida Reports 11 Cases of Flesh-Eating Bacteria in 2025, 4 Deaths
In 2025, Florida reported 11 cases of Vibrio vulnificus infection, causing 4 deaths; this flesh-eating bacteria, found in warm coastal waters and raw shellfish, affects immunocompromised individuals disproportionately.
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Low Vitamin D Levels Significantly Increase Dementia and Alzheimer's Risk
A meta-analysis of 16 studies found that people with low vitamin D levels (below 20 ng/ml) had a significantly increased risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease; those with levels under 10 ng/ml had a nearly 50 percent higher risk for dementia and 51 percent higher risk for Alzheimer's.
Low Vitamin D Levels Significantly Increase Dementia and Alzheimer's Risk
A meta-analysis of 16 studies found that people with low vitamin D levels (below 20 ng/ml) had a significantly increased risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease; those with levels under 10 ng/ml had a nearly 50 percent higher risk for dementia and 51 percent higher risk for Alzheimer's.
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40% Bias Score
Gabapentin Linked to Increased Dementia Risk in Back Pain Patients
A study of 1.4 million patients with back pain found those prescribed gabapentin had a significantly higher risk of developing dementia (up to 40 percent) and mild cognitive impairment (85 percent) compared to those who did not take the drug; however, researchers note this is an observational study ...
Gabapentin Linked to Increased Dementia Risk in Back Pain Patients
A study of 1.4 million patients with back pain found those prescribed gabapentin had a significantly higher risk of developing dementia (up to 40 percent) and mild cognitive impairment (85 percent) compared to those who did not take the drug; however, researchers note this is an observational study ...
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Rising Childhood Tooth Decay in Australia: A Call for Preventative Care
In Australia, tooth decay is on the rise among children, with 40 percent developing cavities by school age; experts recommend that parents brush their children's teeth with fluoridated toothpaste from the time a tooth erupts and visit a dentist between ages one and two for guidance, highlighting the...
Rising Childhood Tooth Decay in Australia: A Call for Preventative Care
In Australia, tooth decay is on the rise among children, with 40 percent developing cavities by school age; experts recommend that parents brush their children's teeth with fluoridated toothpaste from the time a tooth erupts and visit a dentist between ages one and two for guidance, highlighting the...
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New Obesity Measurement: US Rate Soars to 54.2 Percent
A new European obesity classification system increases the US obesity rate to 54.2 percent by including overweight individuals with conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure, impacting millions and highlighting the prevalence of obesity-related comorbidities.
New Obesity Measurement: US Rate Soars to 54.2 Percent
A new European obesity classification system increases the US obesity rate to 54.2 percent by including overweight individuals with conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure, impacting millions and highlighting the prevalence of obesity-related comorbidities.
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48% Bias Score
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