Addiction
Deadly 'bath salts' legal high banned across EU
The European Union banned Thursday the party drug nicknamed "bath salts" and other so-called legal highs that have been linked to nearly 150 deaths.
Sep 25, 2014
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Medications
Police seize millions in huge fake Viagra swoop
Police in several European countries on Monday arrested 12 people and seized millions of euros in assets in a swoop on counterfeit Viagra dealers, authorities said.
Sep 1, 2014
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Health
Disease-causing chemicals in everyday products cost EU billions
Disease-causing chemicals in everyday products from sunscreen to store receipts cost EU countries more than 30 billion euros in health costs, a study said on Wednesday.
Jun 18, 2014
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Health
UK failing to reduce child and youth deaths as quickly as other wealthy countries
The UK has failed to match the gains made in reducing deaths among children and young adults by 17 other high-income countries in the European Union, Australia, Canada, and Norway (EU15+) in the 38 years since 1970.
Jun 12, 2014
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Overweight & Obesity
Mediterranean diet may keep kids slimmer
(HealthDay)—Children who eat a Mediterranean-style diet are less likely to be overweight or obese than other youngsters, a new study suggests.
May 28, 2014
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Health
Lithuania bans energy drinks for minors in EU first
Lithuania on Thursday banned the sale of energy drinks to anyone under 18, citing health concerns, and said it hopes others in the European Union will follow suit.
May 15, 2014
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Health
EU wants to standardise migrant health screening
The European Union said Tuesday it would promote common guidelines across the bloc for the health screening of incoming migrants and refugees.
Apr 29, 2014
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Health
Europe's safety police find more toxic toys and textiles
From collapsing pushchairs to chemical-polluted shoes—an ever-rising number of toxic toys and skin-irritating textiles are being removed from supermarket shelves by Europe's consumer safety squad.
Mar 25, 2014
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Other
Could obstacles to lethal injection lead to an end to the death penalty?
Access to required anesthetic agents for a lethal injection is quickly disappearing, leaving the future of the death penalty in the United States in question.
Feb 13, 2014
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Medications
US health watchdog rejects Sanofi's MS drug
French drug giant Sanofi announced Monday US health authorities had rejected its Lemtrada drug for some forms of multiple sclerosis, which is already approved in the European Union, Canada and Australia.
Dec 30, 2013
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