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Heatwaves in 2022 may have caused 70,000 deaths in Europe
[ad_1] Researchers analysed how daily versus weekly data can underestimate excess deaths due to heat-related mortality. ADVERTISEMENT High temperatures in 2022 may be responsible for 70,000 excess deaths in Europe,…
Wait, Legal Cannabis Is Finally Coming to the Netherlands?
[ad_1] It’s a common misconception that weed is legal in the Netherlands. It’s not. For five decades the country’s official policy has been to tolerate the sale of small amounts…
Eating red meat linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes – study
[ad_1] Replacing red meat with plant-based protein sources like nuts and vegetables may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. ADVERTISEMENT Reducing how much red…
Moderna, Switzerland’s Lonza strike deal on potential COVID-19 vaccine
[ad_1] The logo of Swiss pharmaceutical group Lonza is seen at its headquarters in Basel, Switzerland March 2, 2020. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann (Reuters) – Moderna Inc and Swiss contract drugmaker Lonza…
Vaping crackdown: Which countries are trying to ban disposable vapes?
[ad_1] Several countries are cracking down on disposable e-cigarettes, which have become popular among teens, due to health concerns. When e-cigarettes first came to the market, they were advertised as…
Europeans exposed to ‘unacceptably high’ levels of chemical BPA
[ad_1] Exposure to the synthetic chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) exceeds acceptable health safety levels, a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing said. Europeans are exposed to levels of Bisphenol A (or…
Commentary: Singapore can turn its small size into an advantage in medical research – just look at Denmark
[ad_1] SMALL COUNTRIES CAN RUN LARGE CLINICAL TRIALS One other aspect of the Danish study helped achieve the high enrolment rate. What was being done to the participants did not…