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Pressure builds on EU over planned shake-up in tobacco legislation
A coalition of over 25 world-renowned scientists and public health researchers have said that a proposed revision of tobacco legislation is based on a "scientifically false premise." This comes in a…
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Heart Attack Risk Reduction Habits
Heart Attack Risk Reduction Through Everyday Lifestyle Decisions Medical researchers are drawing renewed attention to the role everyday habits play…
Ottawa Flu Related Deaths Raise Alarm
Ottawa Flu Related Deaths Raise Alarm Across Eastern Ontario The confirmation of Ottawa flu related deaths involving three children has…
Dick Van Dyke Shares His Secrets to Longevity as He Turns 100
Hollywood Legend Dick Van Dyke Celebrates 100 Years of Life and Vitality Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke has reached a…
Study reveals health gender gaps
A new Women’s Brain Foundation study reveals substantial sex and gender differences across key stages of the Alzheimer’s disease (AD)…
New “tool” aims to “transform” care experience for cancer survivors
A “groundbreaking” digital tool designed to empower individuals living with and beyond cancer has been unveiled. The “Cancer Survivor Smart Card”, developed by…
Rising antidepressant use among Belgian youth
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Antidepressant use among Belgian youth has surged, increasing by 60% from 2013 to 2022, particularly…
Bluetongue Virus Outbreak Spreads Across Belgium
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The bluetongue virus has spread across Belgium, affecting thousands of livestock. Reports indicate the outbreak…
Vaccination Campaign Aims to Protect Vulnerable Populations
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The campaign encourages vaccination for vulnerable groups, including those over 65 and healthcare workers, to…