School Districts Seek Compensation Over Social Media Addiction; Kentucky Requests $60M for Long-Term Program School districts are pursuing compensation for harms they say stem from social media addiction, with a …
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Pears vs. Apples: Pears Contain More Fiber Than Apples New analysis finds pears provide more dietary fiber than apples—4.45g vs 2.38g per medium fruit—detailing health benefits and practical ways to …
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WaterTok trend divides health experts over safety of zero-calorie flavored waters
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerWaterTok flavored water trend divides experts as users swap soda for zero calorie mixes WaterTok’s rise on TikTok has split health experts; fans say it reduces sugary drink intake while …
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WHO declares international health emergency over Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoWHO Declares International Health Emergency as Ebola Outbreak Hits DRC and Uganda WHO declares an international health emergency after Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri province and …
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WHO declares international health emergency over Ebola Bundibugyo in DRC and Uganda
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoWHO declares international health emergency as Ebola outbreak spreads in DRC and Uganda WHO declares international health emergency over Ebola outbreak in DRC; cases reported in Uganda amid risk of …
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Cruise ship virus outbreak sickens passengers and prompts health warnings
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCruise ship virus outbreak triggers quarantine as BioNTech falters and left-leaning parties split on X Virus aboard cruise ship forces quarantine; BioNTech reports setbacks. SPD, Greens and Left see dissent …
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UC Irvine study reveals wildfires and smoke harm eastern Coachella Valley health
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerUC Irvine Study Finds Wildfire Smoke Deepens Health and Economic Strain in Eastern Coachella Valley UC Irvine study finds wildfire smoke worsens health, disrupts livelihoods and stresses Spanish-speaking communities in …
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German health reform announced to stabilize contributions but delays prevention
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany’s Law for Stabilizing Health Insurance Contribution Rates Offers Short-Term Relief but Leaves Long-Term Questions Government bill aims at stabilizing health insurance contribution rates in the short term while debates …
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Cannabis policy study urges public health centered harm reduction
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerUniversity at Buffalo paper urges shift to a cannabis public health approach across U.S. Researchers call for harm reduction, education and standardized policy as cannabis regulation outpaces public health systems. …
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Germany plans to cut health insurance tax subsidy by €2 billion from €14.5 billion
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany to Cut Tax Subsidy for Statutory Health Insurance by €2 Billion Germany to cut the tax subsidy for statutory health insurance by roughly €2 billion next year, reducing public …