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HEALTHAug 21France issues warning over thousands of substandard condomsFrench anti-fraud and health agencies have issued a recall order for roughly 260,000 condoms. They advised users to consider sexually transmitted infection and pregnancy tests amid risks of bursting or perforations.DW News [en]
HEALTHAug 21Nearly 40,000 "non-compliant" condoms sold in France: authorities urge testingAround 30 products sold online and in chemists have been flagged by the consumer watchdog as posing a risk of STIs or unwanted pregnancies.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHAug 21Europe’s mosquito problem is getting harder to controlEurope is facing a growing mosquito-borne disease threat — and the continent’s ability to fight it remains uneven, according to the EU’s disease prevention agency.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHAug 20Sólo dos médicos voluntarios para 10.000 migrantes en Ceuta: "Estamos cerca de una verdadera crisis de salud pública"El Mundo
HEALTHAug 20Germinado de alfalfa es vinculado a intoxicaciones alimentarias en EEUUAutoridades de Minnesota alertan sobre brotes de E. coli y salmonela ligados a germinados de alfalfa. 23 casos reportados, dos hospitalizados.Los productos, de Everything Sprouts, se vendieron en tiendas y restaurantes. Se investiga el origen exacto de la contaminación junto a Wisconsin.Clarín
HEALTHAug 20In London, children’s lungs grow faster as traffic pollution fallsA new study is the first to link improved air quality from a clean-air zone with faster lung growth in children living in London.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHAug 19Calling ADHD a myth is pseudoscientific and dangerousADHD is a real condition that can have serious consequences if undiagnosed. An ill-informed documentary that suggests it is a modern, social construct could cause harm, says Caroline WilliamsNew Scientist
HEALTHAug 197,300 excess deaths and counting as France battles historically hot summerSouth China Morning Post
HEALTHAug 19We may now know which neurons dictate when it is time to go to sleepTwo clusters of neurons in the brains of mice seem to create the drive to get some shuteye, potentially hinting at a new target for sleep disorder treatmentsNew Scientist
HEALTHAug 19Top India court allows passive euthanasia, but few aware of ‘living wills’Families of terminally ill patients have little or no awareness or preparedness for what comes next.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTHAug 19Musiala collapses for Bayern again as ‘neurological disorder’ diagnosedBayern Munich and Germany's Jamal Musiala collapses on field for second time but 'very optimistic' about condition.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTHAug 19Rafa Guerrero, psicoterapeuta: “Somos la única especie que, una vez llegada la adolescencia, seguimos viviendo con nuestros padres; el resto se separan físicamente de ellos”El especialista, autor del libro 'Adictos a las pantallas', explica en esta entrevista qué ocurre en el cerebro de los jóvenes durante la adolescencia.Clarín
HEALTHAug 19Jamal Musiala reveals neurological disorder after second collapseJamal Musiala has revealed he is suffering from a neurological disorder following a second collapse. This concerns the health of a public figure.geosuper.tv · Pakistan
HEALTHAug 18Early care vital to save premature babies — NeonatologistBy Sola Ogundipe Early intervention and how quickly babies can access facilities equipped to provide specialised newborn care can mean the difference between life and death, particularly for babies born prematurely or with serious medical complications. The warning is particularly significant in Nigeria, where newborn survival remains a major public health challenge. UNICEF’s latest country […] The post Early care vital to save premature babies — Neonatologist appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 18Bayern’s Musiala reveals ‘neurological disorder’ after on-field collapseBayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala said he is suffering from a neurological disorder after a second on-field collapse in three days on Tuesday. The post Bayern’s Musiala reveals ‘neurological disorder’ after on-field collapse appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 18Tasas de vacunación escolar en EEUU bajan ligeramente y las exenciones alcanzan máximo históricoLa tasa de vacunación infantil en EE.UU. disminuyó, con un aumento histórico en las exenciones no médicas, afectando la inmunidad colectiva.Los expertos señalan confusión en las directrices de vacunación como causa principal, mientras el sarampión resurge con fuerza en el país.Clarín
HEALTHAug 17Citizen-led food safety watch teams will be formed at at taluk level in Karnataka, says Health MinisterThe Karnataka government also launched a QR code-based complaint management system for citizens to report drug and food safety violationsThe Hindu
HEALTHAug 17EU releases €2.3m to tackle cholera in West, Central AfricaBy Favour Ulebor The European Union has released €2.3 million in emergency humanitarian funding to Nigeria, Cameroon, the Central African Republic and Chad to support efforts to contain cholera outbreaks in the four countries. In a statement on Monday, the European Commission said the funding would support outbreak response, case management, surveillance, vaccination, and water, […] The post EU releases €2.3m to tackle cholera in West, Central Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 17Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)’s Weight-Loss Pill Just Won Its First Race in Europe. Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) Still Has a Head StartEli Lilly and Company's (LLY) weight-loss pill has been approved in Europe, though Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) retains a market advantage. This marks a new development in the competitive weight-loss drug market.Yahoo Finance
HEALTHAug 17L’épidémie d’Ebola en République démocratique du Congo devient la plus meurtrière de son histoireBBC Afrique
HEALTHAug 17Avoir des cuisses plus grosses peut-il vous aider à vivre plus longtemps ?De plus en plus de données suggèrent qu'il existe un lien entre la circonférence des cuisses et la longévité.BBC Afrique
HEALTHAug 17‘Inhumane’: UK’s extreme heat pushes NHS staff, patients to limit“Horrific, horrendous, unbearable, unsafe.” That is how medical professionals describe the impact of this year’s heatwaves on Britain’s healthcare system, in response to a survey by the Doctors’ Association UK. In hospitals built for a cooler climate, staff are now dealing with patients too sweaty to receive intravenous drips, medication at risk of degrading in high temperatures and colleagues collapsing on the job with heat fatigue. The past few months have revealed the extent to which...South China Morning Post
HEALTHAug 17Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Mosquito Control teams up with the Air Force and Chennault to combat mosquitosLocal mosquito control teams are collaborating with the Air Force and Chennault to address mosquito populations. This joint effort aims to combat mosquito-borne issues in the area.kplctv.com · United States
HEALTHAug 16The silent saboteur : How modern night habits are fueling a heart disease epidemic – NaturalNews . comModern nocturnal habits are reportedly fueling a growing epidemic of heart disease, highlighting a significant public health concern. This emphasizes the impact of lifestyle choices on health.naturalnews.com · United States