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German Mammography Screening Reduces Breast Cancer Deaths

A German study reveals that the national mammography screening program, introduced 20 years ago, significantly reduces breast cancer mortality and improves survival rates among women aged 50-75, with a recommendation to lower the minimum age to 45 based on further findings.

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dw.com
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Widespread Wildfires Rage Across North Macedonia, Threatening Communities

Dozens of wildfires are burning across North Macedonia, particularly near Kriva Palanka and Dojran, prompting urgent requests for assistance from neighboring countries and causing significant damage and health concerns for citizens.

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Climate Action
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Dundee to Trial Subsidized Civic Restaurants to Combat Food Insecurity

A UKRI-funded trial in Dundee will revive the concept of subsidized civic restaurants, offering £3-£5 meals, addressing the cost of living crisis and building on a historical model of 2,000 such facilities in the UK until the 1960s.

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Zero Hunger
zeit.de
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Tularemia Case Confirmed in Bavaria, Germany

A confirmed case of tularemia has been reported in Mühldorf a. Inn, Bavaria, Germany, likely from a tick bite; the individual is receiving antibiotic treatment, and the health authority advises caution but not alarm, given 71 cases in Bavaria this year.

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Byrnihat: World's Worst Air Quality in 2024

Byrnihat, India, a town of approximately 50,000 people, holds the world's worst air quality ranking in 2024 due to heavy industrial activity, heavy traffic on National Highway 40, and unfavorable topography, resulting in severe health issues among its residents, despite some recent factory closures.

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Medical Groups Sue HHS Over Unilateral Vaccine Changes

Six medical organizations sued HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday for unilaterally altering vaccine recommendations, removing COVID-19 vaccines for some groups, and replacing the CDC's vaccine advisory panel, claiming violations of the Administrative Procedure Act and endangering public h...

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1,288 Measles Cases in U.S. Threaten Elimination Status

The U.S. reports 1,288 measles cases in 2024, the highest number in 33 years, primarily driven by a Texas outbreak (753 cases), resulting in 155 hospitalizations and 3 deaths; low vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy contribute to this resurgence, threatening the country's elimination status.

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UK Heatwave: Widespread Alert Issued as Temperatures Soar

Yellow heat health alerts are in effect across central, southern, and eastern England until July 15th due to temperatures forecast to reach 34°C (93°F), impacting vulnerable people and health services; this is the most widespread heatwave of 2024 across the UK, linked to a high-pressure system and c...

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zeit.de
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Chikungunya Virus Case Near German Border Highlights Growing Risk

A Chikungunya virus case was confirmed near the German border in Alsace, France, highlighting the spread of tiger mosquitos and the increasing risk of locally transmitted tropical viruses in Germany; 15 imported cases have already been reported in Baden-Württemberg this year.

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Texas Flooding: 95 Dead, Contaminated Waters Pose Severe Health Risks

Catastrophic flooding at Camp Mystic in Texas has caused 95 deaths and 10 missing persons, with contaminated floodwaters posing severe health risks from pathogens like E. coli, salmonella, and legionella, potentially leading to outbreaks of serious illnesses and long-term health consequences.

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europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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H5N1 Transmission in Dairy Cattle: Oral Infection and Vaccination

A study by Chinese scientists reveals that H5N1 bird flu infects dairy cattle via oral tissues, spreading to mammary glands through suckling, explaining a 2023 US outbreak across 1,070 farms in 17 states, causing 10% cow mortality and infecting 41 workers; vaccination offers complete protection.

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US Measles Cases Reach 33-Year High

The US is experiencing a 33-year high in measles cases, with almost 1300 confirmed infections across 38 states and DC by Friday, resulting in three deaths and 155 hospitalizations; 92% of cases were in unvaccinated or those with unknown vaccination status.

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