Tag #Public Health

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NHS Launches First Breast Cancer Screening Awareness Campaign

The NHS England launched its first breast cancer screening awareness campaign to increase participation, which is currently at 64.6%, aiming to reach 80% by 2025-26 to detect thousands more cancers at an early stage and save lives.

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elpais.com
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One Million Spaniards Abuse Alcohol: A Doctor's Plea for Change

Dr. Juan Carlos Rivera, a Spanish physician specializing in alcoholism for 35 years, reveals that over one million Spaniards abuse alcohol, while only 25,000 annually seek treatment, due to cultural acceptance and the lack of a standardized healthcare protocol for intervention.

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dailymail.co.uk
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First Domestically Acquired Case of Tick-Borne Encephalitis Confirmed in UK

A 28-year-old Scottish man contracted tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) after multiple tick bites near Loch Earn, marking the first confirmed case of domestically acquired TBEV in the UK, prompting concerns about rising tick populations and the need for updated public health campaigns.

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nos.nl
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Tuberculosis Outbreak at Dutch Meal Delivery Company

A tuberculosis (TB) outbreak at a meal delivery company in Oude-Tonge, Netherlands, has resulted in four confirmed cases and eighty employees with positive skin tests indicating potential exposure, though the GGD states that those exposed are not currently ill or contagious. The Van Loon Group, the ...

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Fentanyl Crisis Prompts US Tariffs, Mexican Troop Deployment

Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 times stronger than heroin, causes tens of thousands of US overdose deaths annually; President Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada were temporarily suspended after Mexico deployed 10,000 troops to counter drug trafficking and migration.

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es.euronews.com
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Air Pollution: 7 Million Premature Deaths Annually

Air pollution, caused by burning fuels and agricultural practices, kills 7 million people annually; PM2.5 and PM10 particles are most dangerous, impacting respiratory and cardiovascular health worldwide.

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zeit.de
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\"Surge in Severe Childhood Influenza Cases Overwhelms German Hospitals\"\

Germany is experiencing a significant rise in severe influenza cases among children since the beginning of 2024, with early February seeing approximately five times more children hospitalized for influenza compared to January, according to the German Society for Pediatric Infectiology (DGPI). Severe...

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sueddeutsche.de
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Surge in Severe Pediatric Influenza Cases in Germany"

German children's hospitals reported a fivefold increase in influenza cases in early February compared to January, affecting children of all ages but mostly those aged 5-8, leading to hospitalizations for pneumonia, bronchitis, febrile seizures, and myositis, while a new RSV prophylaxis has signific...

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Madrid Loneliness Study: Youth Rates Double National Average

A study reveals that 21.5% of Madrid residents experience unwanted loneliness, exceeding the national average, with youth showing disproportionately higher rates; chronic loneliness is lower in Madrid than nationally; loneliness is more prevalent among women and is linked to factors such as illness,...

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bbc.com
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Anti-vaccine Advocate Appointed US Health Secretary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his anti-vaccine views, was appointed as the US Health and Human Services Secretary, raising concerns about his potential impact on global health policy and the $1.6 billion budget for global health projects. His past statements about vaccines and infectious diseases...

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forbes.com
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Mass Firings at HHS Agencies Under Trump Administration"

President Trump's administration initiated mass firings of approximately 5,200 probationary workers across multiple HHS agencies, including the CDC, NIH, FDA, and CMS, as part of an effort to reduce the federal workforce, impacting disease surveillance, drug approval processes, and public health ove...

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theguardian.com
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Louisiana Halts Mass Vaccination Promotion Amid Kennedy Confirmation

Louisiana ended mass vaccination promotion, prompting criticism from Senator Bill Cassidy despite his vote confirming anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as US health secretary; the decision coincided with a surge in flu cases and a measles outbreak in Texas, raising concerns about public he...

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