Vaccination
Denmark suspends COVID vaccination campaign
Denmark, which in February lifted all curbs related to the coronavirus pandemic, said Tuesday it was suspending its widespread COVID-19 vaccination campaign.
Apr 26, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Lebanon calls in army to enforce coronavirus lockdown
Lebanon Saturday called in the army and security forces to ensure people stay at home to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus that has killed four people nationwide.
Mar 21, 2020
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Medications
Municipal wastewater holds the key to tracking opioid intervention initiatives
In 2016, opioids were the primary cause of more than 42,000 deaths in the U.S. Controlled substances (opioids and other drugs, such as marijuana) pose a threat to both human and environmental health. With the crisis showing ...
Dec 5, 2018
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Health
Household food insecurity at record high in the North, researchers say
Despite anti-poverty efforts, hunger in Canada has not decreased - and it has now reached epidemic levels in Nunavut, where almost half of households suffer from food insecurity, according to a new study by University of ...
Apr 5, 2016
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HIV & AIDS
Governor: New York can end HIV crisis by 2020 (Update)
New York state can end its three-decade HIV crisis by the year 2020, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday as he announced an ambitious plan to deliver a knockout blow to the epidemic by boosting testing, reducing new infections ...
Jun 29, 2014
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Overweight & Obesity
Reducing obesity among ageing baby boomers a priority
New strategies to reduce obesity among baby boomers in the workforce are urgently needed, according to a report released today by University of Adelaide researchers.
Sep 27, 2012
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Overweight & Obesity
AHA: New school fitness assessment will aid in the battle against childhood obesity
American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following comments on a unified fitness assessment program announced today by The President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition; the American Alliance for Health, ...
Sep 11, 2012
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Health
Vaccines could be the difference between life and death for a child
This year the U.S. has seen the worst outbreak of whooping cough in more than 50 years. In fact, it has reached epidemic levels in many states and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the number of cases reported ...
Aug 9, 2012
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Health
Menu labeling requirements lead to healthier options at chain restaurants
The recent Supreme Court decision on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has cleared the way for national requirements about posting nutritional information at chain restaurants. Listing calories, fat content, ...
Jul 19, 2012
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Health
S.Africa gripped by 'fear of missing out' epidemic: study
Two-thirds of South African teens and adults suffer from a "fear of missing out" on more interesting activities than what they're doing, a study by a pharmaceutical firm showed on Monday.
Jul 2, 2012
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