Health
Cars carrying children to become smoke-free
New legislation has been announced that will make it illegal to smoke in a vehicle that is carrying a child.
Dec 18, 2014
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Swedish Match says EU bribes totalled 60 million euros
Tobacco producer Swedish Match claimed Friday it was offered the opportunity to pay 60 million euros ($78 million) to thwart new EU tobacco legislation in a scandal that has cost Europe's top health official his job.
Oct 19, 2012
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Researchers question law requiring CPS notification when medications for opioid use disorder are used during pregnancy
In the United States, federal legislation mandates that all states track data on all newborns who have been exposed to substances during pregnancy and ensure that a plan of Safe Care is created for each family. Yet each state ...
May 31, 2023
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Lebanon smoking ban takes effect, sparking anger
A smoking ban in all closed public spaces, including coffee shops, restaurants and bars, went into force in Lebanon on Monday under new legislation that promises hefty fines for lawbreakers.
Sep 3, 2012
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Medical research
Can (and should) a doctor tell my biological relative my genetic results without my consent?
A woman recently sued a London hospital for doctors not disclosing that her father had the genetic mutation that causes Huntington disease – a neurodegenerative disorder. The woman was pregnant at the time. She argues doctors ...
Dec 13, 2018
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EU health chief resigns in corruption scandal
(AP)—The European Union's health commissioner resigned Tuesday over corruption allegations involving tobacco laws but has denied any wrongdoing and has vowed to clear his name.
Oct 16, 2012
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Dutch agree law to list all citizens as organ donors
The Netherlands approved ground-breaking legislation Tuesday that will in future register all citizens over the age of 18 as potential organ donors—unless they explicitly opt out.
Feb 13, 2018
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Murphy to sign bill allowing medically assisted suicide
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday he will sign legislation allowing terminally ill patients to seek life-ending medication.
Mar 25, 2019
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E-cigarette makers go to war over EU proposals
Makers and users of electronic cigarettes Tuesday went to war against EU plans to class the devices as medicinal products, saying any such move would end up harming public health.
Sep 3, 2013
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Beverage group sues city over soda warnings, advertising ban
The American Beverage Association has sued the city of San Francisco, claiming new legislation requiring health warning labels on sugary beverages and prohibiting advertisements of them on city property violates the First ...
Jul 26, 2015
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