public health
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healthB.C. Invests $50 Million to Expand Nasal Naloxone Access
British Columbia commits $50 million to significantly increase the availability of nasal naloxone kits across the province, aiming to combat the ongoing overdose crisis.
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techBlockchain Data Predicts Drug Overdose Surges Months Ahead
New analysis reveals blockchain transaction data can provide a critical early warning system for impending drug crises, offering months of advance notice.
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healthNortheast Stomach Virus Outbreak: Doctors Warn of Dehydration Risk
A highly contagious stomach virus is spreading across Long Island and the Northeast, causing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Health officials urge vigilance, especially for children and the elderly.
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healthMass Bird Deaths in New Jersey Spark Avian Flu Concerns, Park Closures
Hundreds of wild birds, primarily Canadian geese, have died in New Jersey, with avian influenza suspected. Authorities have closed some parks as a precaution.
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healthEarly-Onset Bowel Cancer Surges: Actor's Death Sparks Urgent Call for Action
A concerning rise in early-onset bowel cancer among young adults, highlighted by actor James Van Der Beek's death, is driving calls for improved screening and earlier detection strategies.
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healthNHS Breast Screening Attendance Reaches Decade High
First-time NHS breast screening attendance hits a 10-year peak, with nearly 20,000 cancers detected. The UK explores expanding screening ages.
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healthWildfire Smoke Linked to Thousands of US Deaths Annually
A major ecological study reveals chronic exposure to wildfire smoke's PM2.5 particles is tied to over 24,000 deaths yearly in the US.
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healthVirology Expert Edward Holmes on Preventing the Next Pandemic
Professor Edward Holmes discusses viral emergence, the factors driving zoonotic spillover, and how genomics and AI are revolutionizing pandemic preparedness.