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French Smokers Flock to Germany for Cheaper Cigarettes

Due to higher cigarette prices in France (€13 per pack) compared to Germany (€9), French consumers are crossing the border to Kehl, Germany, to buy tobacco, impacting French tobacco retailers who are closing at a rate of eight per year in the Bas-Rhin region of Alsace.

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Transit-Based Naloxone Distribution Most Effective in Reducing Overdose Deaths

A study found that placing naloxone kits at public transit locations in Metro Vancouver resulted in the greatest coverage (within a 3-minute walk) of opioid poisoning locations compared to pharmacies and fast-food restaurants, improving public accessibility and potentially reducing overdose deaths.

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Germany's Post-Pandemic Accountability: Addressing COVID-19's Lasting Impacts

Germany's COVID-19 lockdown, starting March 22, 2020, led to approximately 187,000 deaths and long-lasting societal impacts; President Steinmeier advocates for a comprehensive analysis to restore public trust and prevent future crises.

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Suburban Rail Loop Construction Causes Health Issues for Nearby Residents

Construction of Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop is causing health problems for Heatherton residents due to low-frequency vibrations (31Hz) from machinery at a nearby worksite, resulting in headaches, nausea, and ear pain; the contractor is exploring solutions including a buyback scheme.

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Household Air Pollution Caused 3.1 Million Deaths in 2021

A new study published in The Lancet reveals that household air pollution from cooking with solid fuels caused 3.1 million deaths globally in 2021, disproportionately affecting low-income countries and children under 5, despite a decrease in global exposure rates.

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Unvaccinated Child Dies of Measles in West Texas Outbreak

A 6-year-old unvaccinated girl died from measles in West Texas on February 26th, the first death in the current outbreak; her parents oppose MMR vaccines despite this and subsequent measles cases in their other children; as of March 20th, 378 measles cases were confirmed in 18 U.S. states.

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Trump Administration's $2.6 Trillion Spending Cuts Risk Public Services and National Security

The Trump administration's proposed $2.6 trillion federal spending cuts, dubbed the "Trillions for Billionaires Act" by critics, aim to offset tax cuts for the wealthy but risk significant impacts on public services and national security due to a potential loss of 20-30% of the US public sector work...

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Trump's DEI Cuts Jeopardize American Healthcare

The Trump administration's termination of DEI initiatives eliminates funding for programs addressing health disparities, impacting minority groups and underserved rural communities, and compromising infectious disease control, ultimately jeopardizing healthcare for all Americans.

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mRNA Covid Vaccines and Cancer: Examining the Evidence

Despite some doctors reporting increased aggressive cancers after mRNA Covid vaccine rollout, global medical consensus and data from regulatory bodies like the MHRA show no conclusive evidence linking them; pre-existing cancer trends and the lack of localized cancers near injection sites also weaken...

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HHS Faces Widespread Layoffs Under White House Restructuring

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is preparing for widespread layoffs under a White House-ordered restructuring, with agencies like the AHRQ facing potential 90% staff cuts and the CDC facing up to 30%, impacting essential health data and programs.

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Germany's Corona Lockdown: Impacts and Lessons Learned

Germany's 2020 Corona lockdown, lasting until April 2023, resulted in approximately 187,000 deaths and significant societal disruption, highlighting the need for improved pandemic response strategies and public trust.

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Measles Outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico Surges, Causing Two Deaths

A measles outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico has caused 309 and 42 cases, respectively, and two deaths, exceeding 2024's total US cases and approaching 2019 levels; however, vaccination rates are up.

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