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Electric Vehicle Brake Dust: More Toxic Than Diesel Exhaust

A University of Southampton study found brake pads in electric vehicles produce emissions 30 times smaller than a human hair, and more toxic than diesel exhaust, significantly contributing to air pollution and posing health risks.

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WHO Urges Mandatory Cancer Warning Labels on Alcohol

The World Health Organization (WHO) urges governments to mandate prominent cancer warning labels on alcohol products, citing evidence linking alcohol to seven cancers and low public awareness; Ireland will be the first EU country to implement this in May 2024.

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Trump Administration Slashes 10% of CDC Workforce

The Trump administration eliminated approximately 1,300 positions, or 10%, of the CDC workforce, impacting probationary staff including disease detectives, as part of a larger federal restructuring effort directed by the Department of Health and Human Services under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., raising co...

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1,300 CDC Employees Terminated in Trump Administration Restructuring

The Trump administration terminated roughly 1,300 probationary employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday, representing about 10% of its workforce, as part of a broader effort to restructure the federal government, raising concerns about the agency's preparedness for...

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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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Trump Administration Begins Mass Firings of Federal Workers

The Trump administration began mass firings of probationary federal employees, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of jobs, as part of an effort to cut wasteful spending; the Department of Veterans Affairs dismissed over 1,000 employees, and other agencies are also conducting terminations.

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Asymptomatic Bird Flu Cases in US Veterinarians Highlight Undetected Outbreak Spread

A study revealed three asymptomatic US cow veterinarians with bird flu antibodies, highlighting the undetected spread of H5N1 in dairy cattle (968 herds affected since March 2024) and 68 human cases (one death) in the US. The findings suggest that current monitoring may underestimate infection rates...

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1,300 CDC Employees Forced Out Amidst Federal Restructuring

The Trump administration is eliminating roughly 1,300 probationary employees from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately one-tenth of its workforce, as part of a broader federal restructuring effort; the move raises concerns about the agency's capacity to respond to publ...

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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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Basque Government Reopens Vitoria-Gasteiz Hospital Emergency Room

Following public outcry and electoral setbacks, the Basque Government reopened the Santiago Hospital's emergency room in Vitoria-Gasteiz under new Health Minister Alberto Martínez, reversing a 2022 decision to consolidate services at Txagorritxu Hospital.

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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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