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Home-brewer verdict in Belgium: body produces alcohol - acquittal after drunk driving
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Smoking and high BMI are important prognostic factors of nAMD: Turku - Intravitreally injected inhibitors of the neurotransmitter VEGF (vascular endothelial ...
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Drinking and driving? Acquittal on medical grounds: A Belgian man is repeatedly found guilty of drink-driving. Now a court has acquitted the 40-year-old.
sueddeutsche.de/panorama/medizin-gesundheit-alkohol-verkehr-studie-verdauungstrakt-leber-alkoholismus-prozess-gericht-1.6565609
Weather sensitivity - does it really exist?: Many people feel listless, complain of headaches or dizziness when the weather changes. How certain weather ...
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20,000 euros for a baby: how genetic testing of embryos works: Since 2011, genetic testing of embryos has been permitted in Germany - but only in exceptional ...
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Lauterbach: Digitale Medizin und KI verändern Versorgung grundlegend: Berlin – Digitalisierung und Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) werden im Verbund die Medizin ...
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CDC relaxes COVID-19 isolation recommendations: Americans who contract COVID-19 will no longer have to stay home for five days.
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Quick Glance: CDC Ends Five-Day COVID Isolation Guidance
- The CDC is no longer recommending Americans stay home for five days after a positive COVID-19 test.
- The new guidance advises symptomatic individuals to stay home and resume normal activities as symptoms improve.
- While COVID-19 remains a health threat, the CDC acknowledges it is no longer an emergency.
- The updated guidelines do not apply to health settings, the CDC stated.
VIDEO: IBD Dende Threatens to Kill Customs Officer for Seizing His Smuggled Goods
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Quick Glance: Smuggler Threatens Customs Officer: Video
- Ibrahim Egungbohun Dende, the biggest smuggler in southwestern Nigeria, recently threatened to kill an Assistant Superintendent of Customs who stopped the smuggling of his goods from Benin Republic into Nigeria.
- FIJ released an undercover investigation revealing how smuggling is aided by corrupt Customs bosses who betray patrol teams by updating smugglers on their colleagues’ itinerary.
- Dende denied involvement in smuggling and criticized the investigation publicly.
- A published video shows Dende threatening a Customs official who intercepted his smuggled goods, exposing the illicit practices of the Nigeria Customs Service.
First over-the-counter birth control pill begins shipping in US: The first over-the-counter birth control pill will be available in U.S. stores later this month ...
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Older adults should get another COVID shot this spring, CDC says: A second shot could provide additional protection for an age group that remains at high risk.
axios.com/2024/02/28/covid-vaccine-booster-seniors
Quick Glance: Why Older Adults Require an Additional COVID-19 Vaccine
- According to new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), older adults should receive the COVID-19 vaccine more frequently than previously recommended. Individuals aged 65 and older are urged to get another vaccine dose in the spring or at least four months after their last dose.
- The decision is based on data presented by CDC scientists showing current high hospitalization rates for COVID-19 among seniors, with the biggest spikes occurring in those aged 75 and older. A significant portion of hospitalizations due to COVID-19 are among people over 65 years old.
Germany's parliament to debate and vote on liberalizing cannabis rules: German lawmakers are expected to vote on a government plan to liberalize rules on ...
apnews.com/article/germany-cannabis-parliament-liberalization-possession-sale-e185bbdb2df1dd43e33e829f7a23051a
Quick Glance: Germany legalizes cannabis, but makes it hard to buy
- The German parliament has approved a new law allowing the recreational use of cannabis.
- Possession of up to 25g of cannabis in public spaces will be allowed, with the legal limit in private homes set at 50g.
- Police in some parts of Germany, like Berlin, often overlook public consumption, despite recreational use being illegal.
- The market will be strictly regulated, making the purchase of cannabis not easy, and licensed shops or pharmacies cannot sell the drug.
Undercover as a Smuggler: Investigative journalist ‘Fisayo Soyombo attempted to smuggle not one or two but 100 bags of rice from the Republic of Benin into ...
fij.ng/article/undercover-as-a-smuggler/
USA: Authorities fear bird flu will spread to other people: Atlanta - After bird flu appeared on at least 16 dairy farms in the USA and one patient became ill ...
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Dublin Airport: Herbal cannabis worth €720,000 'found in passenger's luggage': A man in his 20s is charged after 36kg of herbal cannabis was seized at Dublin ...
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CDC: Thousands of emergency room visits involve unsupervised kids who ingested melatonin
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/03/08/emergency-rooms-melatonin-kids/72886978007/
Dr. Adele Schmidt: Medicine and Fire Brigade: The Nickelsdorf general practitioner has been a member of the fire department and the community's fire department ...
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COVID-19 timeline: How the deadly virus and the world's response have evolved over 4 years
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Officials investigate rare nervous system disorder in older adults who got RSV vaccine
apnews.com/article/rsv-vaccine-safety-f87834b56377e20eeb8038abef74d049
Question from labor law: Will smoking weed be allowed in the workplace in the future?
n-tv.de/ratgeber/Ist-Kiffen-am-Arbeitsplatz-kuenftig-erlaubt-article24763975.html
Measles outbreak threatens US status of ‘eliminating’ virus: The rash of measles outbreaks around the country has sparked concerns that the U.S ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4517298-measles-outbreak-us-status-elimination/
Enyobeni tavern duo fined R5,000 each, set to seek aid to pay: Enyobeni tavern's owner and operational manager Vuyokazi and her husband Siyakhangela Ndevu ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-23-enyobeni-tavern-duo-fined-r5000-each-set-to-seek-aid-to-pay/
Smoking, vaping or consuming marijuana is linked to a significantly higher risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study found. #9News DETAILS: nine.social/zQb
Why COVID-19 patients who could most benefit from Paxlovid still aren’t getting it
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Children 'suffering needlessly' due to lower vaccine uptake and measles spike: Experts said vaccines had become a ‘victim of their own success’.
itv.com/news/2024-02-29/children-suffering-needlessly-due-to-lower-vaccine-uptake-and-measles-spike
Question from labor law: Will smoking weed be allowed in the workplace in the future?
n-tv.de/ratgeber/Ist-Kiffen-am-Arbeitsplatz-kuenftig-erlaubt-article24763975.html
Xolair for food allergies: How it works and what it costs: The FDA expanded approval for the asthma drug Xolair for multiple food allergies including peanuts and ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/xolair-food-allergies-works-costs-rcna140223
Drug smoothies served?: Father is said to have drugged girls at a sleepover: It starts as a normal sleepover party: twelve-year-olds in the US state of Oregon ...
n-tv.de/panorama/Vater-soll-Maedchen-auf-Ubernachtungsparty-betaeubt-haben-article24780186.html
Natural Ways to Boost Testosterone: Find out from WebMD what you can do to raise your testosterone levels naturally, including changes to your diet and lifestyle ...
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Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Here’s why misinformation about the vaccine persists today
pbs.org/newshour/health/measles-cases-are-rising-in-the-u-s-heres-why-misinformation-about-the-vaccine-persists-today
Quick Glance: Florida School Measles Outbreak Raises Concerns
- A recent measles outbreak in a Florida school highlights the increasing danger of vaccine skepticism.
- Reports indicate that six students at Manatee Bay Elementary School in Broward County have been diagnosed with the disease.
- Experts express concerns about potential future outbreaks and stress the importance of vaccinations in light of growing skepticism.
- Health officials point out that inadequate vaccination rates at U.S. schools pose a risk for measles outbreaks.
This is an important source of income for organized crime, according to the report published by the European Drug Agency and the police authority Europol.
How Portugal eased its opioid epidemic, while U.S. drug deaths skyrocketed: Portugal cut drug deaths by 80%, using free health care and addiction treatment ...
npr.org/2024/02/24/1230188789/portugal-drug-overdose-opioid-treatment
Indiana’s ban on transition care for minors can take effect, appeals court rules: Indiana’s ban on transition care for minors can take effect, an appeals court ...
cnn.com/2024/02/28/politics/indiana-transition-care/
Number of whooping cough cases soar in UK - raising concerns about vaccine uptake
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Quick Glance: Tips for Preventing Whooping Cough Amid Increasing Incidence
- With a significant rise in cases in England in January, whooping cough is being more frequently diagnosed.
- A key disparity between a regular cough and whooping cough lies in the intensity of symptoms, such as strong coughing fits, especially at night, accompanied by a high-pitched 'whoop,' vomiting, red face, and breathing difficulties.
- Whooping cough is highly contagious and can have serious consequences, particularly for unvaccinated babies and children.
- The most effective prevention against whooping cough remains vaccination, included in the NHS routine immunization schedule and administered to infants.
Marijuana use as little as once per month linked to heart attack and stroke risk in new study
nbcnews.com/health/heart-health/marijuana-use-little-month-linked-heart-attack-stroke-risk-new-study-rcna140928
CVS and Walgreens to dispense the abortion pill mifepristone: CVS and Walgreens announced that they plan to start dispensing mifepristone, the so-called abortion ...
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Quick Glance: Pharmacies Introduce Mifepristone Abortion Pill
- The two major US pharmacy chains are set to launch the sale of the prescription abortion pill, Mifepristone, in the upcoming weeks.
- In the following month, CVS and Walgreens will commence the distribution in select states where abortion is legally permitted.
- Their primary focus is on states where pharmacists are authorized to furnish Mifepristone, while keeping an eye on regions facing legal obstacles to abortion restrictions.
- Mifepristone, the pioneering FDA-recommended component of a two-pill regimen for terminating pregnancy, obtained initial approval in 2000, marking a significant milestone in reproductive healthcare.
Police bust illegal cannabis grow site in Maine, seizing over 4,700 marijuana plants and arresting 3 people
cnn.com/2024/03/03/us/maine-illegal-cannabis-grow-site-arrest/
Measles explained: Learn about symptoms and vaccines to protect you against the contagious disease
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Consequences of decriminalization? Oregon sinks into fentanyl quagmire after drug experiment
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Oregon-versinkt-nach-Drogen-Experiment-im-Fentanyl-Sumpf-article24749332.html
How Portugal eased its opioid epidemic, while U.S. drug deaths skyrocketed: Portugal cut drug deaths by 80%, using free health care and addiction treatment ...
npr.org/2024/02/24/1230188789/portugal-drug-overdose-opioid-treatment
The University and University Hospital of Greifswald want to strengthen gender-sensitive medicine
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Mask-wearing no longer mandatory in lower-risk health settings such as polyclinics, GPs
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/covid-19-mask-wearing-no-longer-compulsory-outpatient-clinics-vaccines-moh-4159606
Aurora paramedic who authorized lethal dose of ketamine for Elijah McClain sentenced to five years in prison
cpr.org/2024/03/01/aurora-paramedic-peter-cichuniec-sentencing-prison-elijah-mcclain-death/
Quick Glance: Paramedic Sentenced in Elijah McClain's Death
- Paramedic Peter Cichuniec sentenced to five years in prison.
- Accused of administering excessive ketamine to sedate McClain.
- McClain's cause of death listed as 'complications of ketamine administration following forcible restraint.'
- Elijah McClain's mother expressed dissatisfaction with the convictions.
CDC: Older adults should get COVID-19 booster shot: The recommendation comes ahead of a likely summer wave of COVID-19 infections that has occurred in past years ...
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/02/28/cdc-older-adults-covid-19-booster-shot/72779378007/
Mifepristone abortion pills to be carried at CVS, Walgreens. Here's what could happen next
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/06/cvs-walgreens-sell-mifepristone-will-other-pharmacies/72841441007/
Elevated levels of lead have been detected in six brands of ground cinnamon spice, the latest contamination of the toxic metal following a massive recall of ... Show more
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Quick Glance: Recall of Contaminated Cinnamon
- Following federal health officials' warnings, several U.S. discount retailers have recalled packages of ground cinnamon due to high lead contamination.
- The recalls were initiated in response to extensive recalls last autumn of WanaBana and other brands of cinnamon applesauce pouches associated with almost 500 reports of lead poisoning in young children across 44 states.
- Concerns about the safety of cinnamon, a common spice in American kitchens, have been prompted by the recent recalls.
- While there is currently no FDA limit for heavy metals in spices, the American Spice Trade Association advocates for a lead limit of no more than 2 parts per million in bark spices like cinnamon.
Judge upholds Medicare drug price negotiation program
cnn.com/2024/03/01/politics/medicare-drug-price-negotiation-astrazeneca/
Before Wonka: the original rip-off events that left children in tears: Willy’s Chocolate Experience is a challenger for the worst immersive off-brand experience ...
theguardian.com/film/2024/feb/28/rip-off-events-willy-wonka-chocolate-experience
Quick Glance: Hull 'Willy Wonka' actor reveals chaotic £35 'experience'
- The main actor of a failed Willy Wonka-inspired event shared his concerns before the show.
- Paul Connell, who portrayed the iconic character, described the event in Glasgow as 'absolute chaos'.
- Despite their efforts, the actors are still awaiting payment. Paul expressed the situation as highly embarrassing.
- The organizers, House of Illuminati, had to cancel the event shortly after its opening. Police intervention was necessary due to angry crowds forming on-site.
The Latest Covid Guidance: Symptoms, Treatment and More: Rest, fluids and medications are your friends.
nytimes.com/article/covid-symptoms-treatment.html
Experimental weight-loss drug from a small biotech could outdo Ozempic: Viking Therapeutics posted results of a drug in development that showed even more weight ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/02/27/viking-therapeutics-weight-loss-drug/
Cannabis legal, sale not: The traffic light law is a gift to the black market: The previous prohibition policy was disproportionate and ineffective ...
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Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Here’s why misinformation about the vaccine persists today
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Quick Glance: Measles Cases Surge in the U.S.
- Global measles cases are rising despite the available vaccine, reflecting declining vaccine confidence.
- Critics say prominent statements are fueling vaccine hesitancy. Epidemiologists warn of severe outcomes during outbreaks.
- Exemption rates above 5 percent lead to lower vaccination coverage, increasing the risk for outbreaks.
- Experts caution about the rising spread of measles due to declining vaccination rates and the impact of misinformation in the COVID era.
Medication abortion via telehealth is just as safe and effective as with a clinic visit, study shows
cnn.com/2024/02/15/health/medication-abortion-telehealth/
For release only from 21 years of age: Doctors view cannabis release critically: The planned release of cannabis is worrying experts in medicine and ...
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Nigeria customs confirms deaths in stampede for discounted rice: The Nigeria Customs Service has paused the sale of seized bags of rice to needy residents amid ...
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An Islamabad district and session court has struck down a trial court verdict declaring now-KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur as a proclaimed offender in a ... Show more
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Mental health crisis fuels the post-pandemic rise in medication use: A USA TODAY analysis showed a lingering pandemic effect: The rise in mental health-related ...
usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2024/02/29/mental-health-related-prescriptions-rise-post-covid/72310337007/
Miami-Dade woman arrested and accused of poisoning boyfriend after he found bleach tablet in tea, police say
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California Distributes Stockpile Of Abortion Pills Before They Expire: The state purchased 250,000 misoprostol pills last year for about $100,000.
laist.com/news/health/california-abortion-pill-stockpile
FDA approves a drug to treat severe food allergies, including milk, eggs and nuts
npr.org/2024/02/18/1232304606/fda-approval-food-allergies-xolair
The Latest Covid Guidance: Symptoms, Treatment and More: Rest, fluids and medications are your friends.
nytimes.com/article/covid-symptoms-treatment.html
Largest ever class A drug haul worth £450m found in banana shipment: A haul of class A drugs estimated to be worth £450 million, has been seized in a load of ...
itv.com/news/2024-02-22/largest-ever-class-a-drug-haul-worth-450m-found-in-banana-shipment
Most Americans want legal pot. Here's why feds are taking so long to change old rules.
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/02/17/is-marijuana-legal-why-feds-are-taking-so-long-to-change/72537426007/
🍫 Willy's Chocolate Experience was brought to a halt as parents demanded their money back amid complaints the event was not what was advertised#willywonka
First salt - now have grapefruit with your tea, advises US professor: Professor Michelle Francl says that while grapefruit prolongs the caffeine buzz ...
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Nigeria customs investigates deadly crowd crush during sale of seized bags of rice
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Waltham Forest, Dagenham, Redbridge and Enfield drug raids see arrests: The Metropolitan Police have arrested five people from across east London after several ...
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Covid Variant JN.1: What to Know About Reinfection and Vaccines: JN.1 accounts for nearly all U.S. Covid cases. Here’s what to know about the risk of a new ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/14/well/jn1-covid-infection-vaccine.html
A suspect has been arrested in the death of Maleesa Mooney, an aspiring model who was found dead in her Los Angeles apartment last year, according to police ... Show more
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Quick Glance: Arrest Made in Minnesota: LA Model Maleesa Mooney's Murder
- A felon from Minnesota was apprehended on Wednesday for the murder of Los Angeles model Maleesa Mooney, discovered deceased in her upscale downtown LA apartment.
- Investigators have refrained from disclosing any details regarding the connection between Humphrey, 41, and Mooney.
- Mooney, employed as a real estate agent at Nest Seekers in Beverly Hills, had recently relocated to her residence at Skye at Bunker Hill prior to her untimely demise.
- A spontaneous memorial was erected for Maleesa Mooney outside her apartment complex on September 20, 2023.
CDC may recommend some people get a new Covid booster this spring: People who are most vulnerable to Covid complications, such as older people and those with ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/spring-covid-booster-cdc-recommend-rcna138971
Quick Glance: CDC Considering Spring Covid Booster for Vulnerable
- CDC may recommend a spring Covid booster for vulnerable populations.
- The spring booster would target the XBB.1.5 subvariant approved last fall.
- The vaccine is effective against the JN.1 subvariant causing most US Covid cases.
- Experts stress importance of making booster available despite low current vaccination rate.
The drug carfentanyl is seized for the first time in Munich: Carfentanyl was confiscated in Munich for the first time. The painkiller is commonly used to ...
sueddeutsche.de/muenchen/drogen-polizei-carfentanyl-heroin-muenchen-1.6353097
N.Y. man running 'Breaking Bad'-style drug lab inadvertently turns himself in by reporting a burglary
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ny-man-running-breaking-bad-style-drug-lab-inadvertently-turns-reporti-rcna139544
Taliban intensify drug market: fentanyl wave spills over into Germany: The USA has been experiencing a "tragedy" for years, as President Joe Biden puts it ...
n-tv.de/panorama/Fentanyl-Welle-schwappt-nach-Deutschland-article24758088.html
40 euros per person: “Wonka” chocolate festival in a dreary warehouse ends in tears
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U.S. FDA approves AstraZeneca's Tagrisso-chemo combo: A combination of AstraZeneca's blockbuster cancer drug Tagrisso with chemotherapy to treat a type of lung ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-approves-astrazenecas-tagrisso-chemo-combo-2024-02-17/
25 states see 'high,' or 'very high' levels of respiratory illness activity: CDC: COVID, flu hospitalizations remained steady compared to last week.
abcnews.go.com/Health/25-states-high-high-levels-respiratory-illness-activity/story
FDA expands use of asthma drug Xolair to treat severe food allergies: A medication used to treat asthma can now be used to help people with food allergies avoid ...
abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/fda-expands-asthma-drug-xolair-treat-severe-food-107297383
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