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'Forever chemicals' linked to gut and kidney damage in young adults

A new study found that “forever chemicals” could lead to kidney damage in young adults through dysregulations of their gut microbiome.

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Study links preterm birth to lower income, employment, and education

Being born preterm could have lasting effects that extend into adulthood, impacting a person’s income and chances of employment and education, a new study suggests.

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UK introduces anti-tobacco bill to 'break the cycle of addiction'

The UK is introducing new anti-tobacco legislation that could make it harder for today's children to legally buy cigarettes.

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Congo mpox cases appear to stabilise but vaccines still needed

The number of mpox cases in Congo may be stabilising but there is more the need for more vaccines remains.

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A Trump win could reshape global health. Is Europe ready to step up?

If the US retreats from global health leadership, it's unlikely Europeans would step up to the degree they did during the COVID-19 pandemic, experts said.

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Reduced sugar intake in early life linked to lower risk of disease

Limiting sugar intake from conception through early childhood was linked to lower risks of type 2 diabetes and hypertension, a new study found.

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New mpox strain in the UK: Where else has it been detected?

Health authorities said the risk to the general public remains low.

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How raising prices on cheap booze curbed alcohol deaths in Scotland

Scotland saved lives by raising prices on cheap supermarket alcohol, but the policy isn’t a silver-bullet solution.

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TB is once again the world’s deadliest infectious disease

Tuberculosis killed an estimated 1.25 million people worldwide in 2023.

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High mercury levels in tuna present 'risk to public health' in Europe

French NGOs are raising the alarm about mercury concentration in canned tuna after an investigation found the metal in all samples taken.

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Man in US dies of suspected Lassa fever infection. What is it?

The disease is endemic in parts of West Africa but rarely seen in Europe or the US.

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How a small vaccine developer reacted at 'lightning speed' to Marburg

The head of a vaccine nonprofit says Rwanda’s speedy outbreak response underscores the role small organisations can play in fighting infectious diseases.

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The east-west divide in how ready Europe is for the next health threat

The regional divides between health systems are significant, a new report shows.

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Suicides peak on New Year’s Day and Mondays, global analysis shows

While New Year’s Day was a high-risk day across the world, the findings were less consistent about Christmas.

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UK testing 'world first' vaccine for vomiting bug norovirus

The late-stage trial will recruit about 25,000 people around the world to test the new vaccine from Moderna.

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What is the recreational drug 'pink cocaine'?

The party drug, which doesn't typically contain cocaine, is attracting attention after reports it was found during late musician Liam Payne's autopsy.

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Green space in cities is good for our health, study finds

Extreme heat is a major health concern for cities, but urban green spaces provide some relief, a new study has found.

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EU Ombudsman blasts Commission over chemicals safety

Many highly dangerous substances have remained on the market, sometimes for years, while the EU executive flouts legal deadlines on authorisation decisions, the Ombudsman has found, warning of a ‘threat to health and environment’.

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Too-high levels of toxic chemicals found in 10% of women’s underwear

The analysis tested for bisphenols, which are endocrine-disrupting synthetic chemicals, in underwear samples from Hungary, Austria, and Slovenia.

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UK doctors to government: ‘Make the tobacco industry pay’

The group is concerned that funding could be slashed when the new government reveals its budget priorities at the end of the month.