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Germany moves ahead with plan to legalize cannabis sales
The German government is setting in motion plans to legalize the sale of cannabis for recreational purposes, aiming to have legislation ready later this year.
Jun 13, 2022
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Overweight & Obesity
New study finds weight bias pervasive across racial and ethnic groups
While a higher percentage of White and Asian adults acknowledge the existence of weight bias in society, Hispanic and Black Americans were more likely to experience it firsthand, according to a new study presented today during ...
Jun 7, 2022
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Cardiology
Canadian researchers urge legislation to end organ donation anonymity
A team of researchers at Western University is calling for an end to a long-held, strict policy of anonymity in organ donations, pushing for new legislation that will allow donor families to connect with organ recipients, ...
Apr 21, 2022
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Addiction
New research calls to scrap the smoking prevention/cessation binary when addressing tobacco use among young adults
A complex array of smoking behaviors and identities among young adults explains why public health initiatives around smoking prevention and cessation are not working for this age group, according to latest research led by ...
Apr 13, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
German lawmakers seek elusive compromise on vaccine mandate
German lawmakers who proposed a requirement for all adults to be vaccinated against COVID-19 sought a compromise on Monday after struggling to win a majority in parliament, suggesting a less sweeping mandate that would initially ...
Apr 4, 2022
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Health
New law expands care for rape victims
(HealthDay)—Expanded care for sexual assault victims is a main feature of the Violence Against Women Act that was signed into law Tuesday by President Joe Biden.
Mar 16, 2022
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Medical economics
US senators aim to reform health agencies before next pandemic
Two influential senators are calling for an overhaul of the U.S.'s public health programs in a new bill that would change how the government monitors disease outbreaks, stockpiles supplies and responds to future pandemic ...
Jan 26, 2022
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Health
First public health survey of new dads to help improve outcomes for entire family
While federal legislation requires tracking and reporting data on maternal health behaviors around childbirth, fathers have been overlooked in these public health efforts to improve maternal and infant outcomes. Recognizing ...
Jan 21, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
France moves towards vaccine pass to fight Omicron 'tidal wave'
French MPs on Monday began debating draft legislation that would require most people to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter public spaces such as bars, restaurants and long-distance public transport.
Jan 3, 2022
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Health
'It's stressful to kill somebody': The healthcare workers who support assisted dying
The first approval of the principle of legalizing assisted dying in a British jurisdiction in November signals an urgent need to understand the implications of such legislation on healthcare professionals.
Dec 8, 2021
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