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Spanish Doctors Protest Healthcare Bill

Approximately 1,000 doctors protested in Madrid against a draft healthcare bill, citing concerns over working conditions, pay, and private practice regulations; the demonstration caused traffic disruptions and involved various medical colleges and unions.

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Turkish Public Dentists Strike Over Working Conditions and Patient Load

Turkish public dentists staged a one-day strike today due to excessive patient loads stemming from a 10-minute appointment system, coupled with poor working conditions, inadequate infrastructure, and performance-based pay, impacting service quality and employee well-being.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Chemsex Deaths in London: A Public Health Crisis

Chemsex, involving the combined use of mephedrone, crystal meth, and GHB/GBL, is linked to an estimated 3 monthly deaths in London and potentially 1,000 deaths over a decade, with underreporting suspected; the practice is also increasingly linked to crime, with offenses rising from 19 in 2018 to 363...

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Senate to Confirm Vaccine-Skeptic Kennedy as Health Secretary Amidst Funding Cuts

The Senate is poised to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the nation's health secretary, overseeing a $1.7 trillion budget, despite his controversial anti-vaccine stance and amidst a broader federal government restructuring impacting public health funding.

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Germany Issues Health Warning Amidst Severe Air Pollution Crisis

Severe air pollution exceeding PM2.5 thresholds blankets most of Germany, prompting health warnings from the Umweltbundesamt; 50% of Berlin's pollution originates from Poland's residential wood and coal heating, exacerbated by a high-pressure system.

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France Bans Disposable Vape Devices to Combat Youth Vaping

France has banned the sale of disposable vape devices, or "puffs," becoming the second European country to do so after Belgium, driven by concerns about youth vaping and environmental impact; a 2023 survey showed 15% of 13-16 year olds have used them, with 47% starting nicotine use this way.

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theguardian.com
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Melioidosis Outbreak in Far North Queensland: Two Deaths and 43 Cases

Two deaths from melioidosis in far north Queensland have prompted a health warning due to a doubling of cases (43 in the first six weeks of 2025) compared to previous years, possibly linked to heavy rainfall and the bacteria circulating in the air.

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Russia Expands Free Healthcare Access in 2025

Russia's 2025 healthcare expansion, part of the "Long and Active Life" national project, provides free access to dozens of new procedures, advanced diagnostics (CT, MRI, ultrasounds increased by 14-29%), expanded cancer care, Hepatitis C screening, and enhanced support for veterans, funded by increa...

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Top NIH Scientist's Abrupt Retirement Amidst Funding Controversies

Dr. Lawrence Tabak, the National Institutes of Health's principal deputy director, unexpectedly retired this week following years of Republican scrutiny over NIH funding and recent audits revealing $89,171 in misspent funds, leaving the agency facing leadership challenges amidst ongoing legal battle...

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Cannabis Use Linked to Near Tripling of Schizophrenia Cases in Canada

A Canadian study analyzing 13.5 million medical records from 2006-2022 found that the proportion of new schizophrenia cases linked to cannabis use nearly tripled since legalization, rising to 10.3% overall and nearly 19% among young men (19-24 years old).

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Greece's Psychiatric Care Crisis: 12-Hour ER Waits, Police Conflicts

In Greece, a critical shortage of public psychiatric beds forces patients to wait 12+ hours in ERs before being admitted, leading to conflicts between doctors and police, as the government avoids addressing systemic issues.

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Senate Confirms Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS Secretary

The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary by a 52-48 vote on Thursday, despite concerns over his anti-vaccine views and clashes with Republican Senator Mitch McConnell, who voted against the nomination along with two other Trump cabinet appointees.

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