Dried cranberries pack benefits — but added sugar raises concerns Dried cranberries offer a mix of fiber and antioxidant compounds, yet nutrition data show many commercial varieties contain high levels …
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Perinatal mental health screening recommended to reduce maternal cardiovascular deaths
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerPerinatal Psychological Health Linked to Maternal Heart Risk, AHA Urges Routine Screening New AHA statement (April 22, 2026) calls for routine perinatal psychological health screening to lower adverse pregnancy outcomes …
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American Heart Association urges action to protect emerging adults’ cardiovascular health
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerNew AHA statement warns of widespread cardiovascular risk in emerging adults A new American Heart Association statement warns that many 18 to mid-20s adults carry cardiovascular risk factors and urges …
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AI mental health chatbots raise ethical concerns about children’s development and equity
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerExperts Warn on Risks of AI Mental Health Chatbots for Children Researchers warn AI mental health chatbots for children may harm development, worsen inequity, and require urgent regulation and developer …
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Wildfire smoke caused $200 billion in U.S. health damages in 2017, study finds
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerWildfire smoke inflicted roughly $200 billion in U.S. health damages and 20,000 premature deaths in 2017 Wildfire smoke caused an estimated $200 billion in health damages and about 20,000 premature …
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PFAS levels highest in firefighters, study finds health care workers also elevated
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerPFAS Exposure Highest in Firefighters; Health Care Workers Show Distinct Elevations, Arizona Study Finds Arizona study finds elevated PFAS exposure in firefighters and health care workers; researchers call for investigation …
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German health reform proposes 20 billion euros cuts, patients face higher co-payments
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman health reform targets €20 billion cut from statutory insurers in 2027 German health reform aims to cut €20 billion from statutory insurers in 2027, shifting €3.8bn to patients and …
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Germany Proposes Raising Statutory Health Insurance Contribution Ceiling by €300 in 2027
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman plan to raise contribution assessment ceiling would make high earners pay more Government proposes one-off €300 rise to the contribution assessment ceiling in 2027 to shore up statutory health …
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Health Minister Nina Warken proposes ending free spousal health coverage in Germany
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany to End Free Spousal Co-Insurance, Health Minister Says Germany’s Health Minister Nina Warken proposes ending free spousal co-insurance for non-working partners, citing fairness and incentives to boost employment. Health …
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CDU Health Minister Warken’s statutory health insurance plan divides coalition over costs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerWarken’s statutory health insurance reform sparks coalition rift over funding Germany’s health insurance reform plan by Health Minister Warken has exposed deep divisions in the governing coalition, with the CSU …