Health
'Super spicy' crisps land Japan schoolkids in hospital
Fourteen Japanese high school students were taken to hospital Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips, local media said.
Jul 16, 2024
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Addiction
Alcohol 'promotion' detracted from success of Women's World Cup, says new commentary
Broadcasters should avoid focusing on alcohol in crowd shots during major sporting events, such as this summer's Women's World Cup final, say researchers.
Sep 28, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
No COVID pass, no inside loo visit, says Dutch minister
Dutch patrons at cafes are not required to show a so-called "COVID pass" when dining outside on a terrace, but would have to do so for visiting the restroom, the country's health minister said Monday.
Sep 20, 2021
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Brazil tops 400,000 virus deaths amid fears of renewed surge
Brazil on Thursday became the second country to officially top 400,000 COVID-19 deaths, losing another 100,000 lives in just one month, as some health experts warn there may be gruesome days ahead when the Southern Hemisphere ...
Apr 30, 2021
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Brazil's pandemic deaths top 200,000 amid a return to fun
The night before New Year's Eve in Rio de Janeiro, thousands of revelers clad in their bathing suits crowded onto the iconic Ipanema beach to have some seaside drinks. It was one of many open-air parties occurring along Brazil's ...
Jan 8, 2021
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Vaccination
Guinea uses Russian COVID-19 vaccine on some officials
Guinea began vaccinating against COVID-19 with the Russian Sputnik V vaccine on an experimental basis, starting with government officials, authorities said Thursday.
Jan 1, 2021
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Health
Study warns of Spanish children's overexposure to 'junk food' ads on TV
Scientists from the UGR and the University Hospital San Rafael (Granada) conclude that Spanish children are overexposed to TV ads of unhealthy food (burgers, pizzas, soft drinks, bakery, etc.), a worrying situation which ...
Nov 10, 2016
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Other
Danish sperm donor passes genetic disorder to five children
A Danish sperm donor has passed a potentially severe genetic disorder to five children after a screening test failed to catch that he had the disease, health officials said Monday.
Sep 24, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Cuba issues warning about dengue mosquitos
Cuban health officials warned Thursday about an increased number of mosquitoes in the country's urban areas that can spread diseases such as dengue fever.
Aug 16, 2012
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Health
Philip Morris sues Norway over tobacco display ban
Global tobacco giant Philip Morris began a suit Monday against Norway, claiming that the Scandinavian country's ban on the display of cigarettes in stores violates European competition rules.
Jun 4, 2012
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