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Controversial face-down restraint still being used for mental health patients in England

Prone restraint in mental health care continues despite known risks, with over 5,000 instances reported in 2023.

Shrinking waistlines and growing profits: the weight-loss drug boom

Aggressive online marketing of prescription-only weight-loss medications raises concerns among health experts.

Mounjaro, the 'King Kong' of weight loss jabs, will be available in Ireland early next year

Mounjaro is an effective treatment option for obesity and type 2 diabetes, approved for use with diet and physical activity.
#government-policy

The right calls it the nanny state' I call it standing up to rich corporations and protecting people's health | Devi Sridhar

The term 'nanny state' is often used to criticize government health interventions, masking their aim to enhance public freedom.

Only adverts showing junk food covered by TV ban

The new advertising ban allows loopholes whereby unhealthy food brands can evade restrictions by not showing their unhealthy products.

The right calls it the nanny state' I call it standing up to rich corporations and protecting people's health | Devi Sridhar

The term 'nanny state' is often used to criticize government health interventions, masking their aim to enhance public freedom.

Only adverts showing junk food covered by TV ban

The new advertising ban allows loopholes whereby unhealthy food brands can evade restrictions by not showing their unhealthy products.
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Splash pads really are fountains of fecal material; CDC reports 10K illnesses

Splash pads often lack adequate regulations, leading to health risks, especially associated with chlorine-resistant pathogens like Cryptosporidium.

Controversial Prop. 65 warning labels about toxic chemicals are effective, study says

Proposition 65 effectively reduces exposure to hazardous chemicals in California, as confirmed by recent studies.
#food-safety

RFK Jr. Gloats About Plan to Gut FDA Under Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls for a significant overhaul of the FDA due to concerns over food safety and children's health.

Girl died from sip of Costa Coffee drink after failure to follow allergies processes'

Communication failures in allergy management at food service establishments can have fatal consequences.

Californians Urged to Avoid Raw Milk Amid Bird Flu Outbreak on Dairy Farms | KQED

Federal regulators and health experts caution on the increased risks of consuming raw milk due to the potential spread of dangerous bacteria and viruses, including H5N1.
Personal protective equipment may be necessary for workers in dairy and poultry farms to prevent transmission of bird flu in animals.

RFK Jr. Gloats About Plan to Gut FDA Under Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls for a significant overhaul of the FDA due to concerns over food safety and children's health.

Girl died from sip of Costa Coffee drink after failure to follow allergies processes'

Communication failures in allergy management at food service establishments can have fatal consequences.

Californians Urged to Avoid Raw Milk Amid Bird Flu Outbreak on Dairy Farms | KQED

Federal regulators and health experts caution on the increased risks of consuming raw milk due to the potential spread of dangerous bacteria and viruses, including H5N1.
Personal protective equipment may be necessary for workers in dairy and poultry farms to prevent transmission of bird flu in animals.
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#legal-issues

Owner behind secret Chinese-run lab found in California charged with federal crimes by DOJ

Jia Bei Zhu faces new 12-count indictment for fraudulently distributing misbranded COVID-19 test kits, expanding the legal repercussions of the Reedley lab case.

BREAKING: Swiss police make arrests after use of controversial suicide 'pod'

The use of the Sarco suicide pod raises significant legal and ethical concerns over its compliance with safety regulations in Switzerland.

Owner behind secret Chinese-run lab found in California charged with federal crimes by DOJ

Jia Bei Zhu faces new 12-count indictment for fraudulently distributing misbranded COVID-19 test kits, expanding the legal repercussions of the Reedley lab case.

BREAKING: Swiss police make arrests after use of controversial suicide 'pod'

The use of the Sarco suicide pod raises significant legal and ethical concerns over its compliance with safety regulations in Switzerland.
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Acne and asthma sufferers to be cleared to join army

Britain's armed forces lift bans on recruits with asthma and acne to combat a recruitment crisis.

Man gets tattooed on ping pong table inches away from playground in NYC park: 'A little unsanitary'

Public tattooing in NYC raises sanitation and legality concerns.
Tattooing in unusual public spaces is not uncommon in New York.
Local authorities require licenses and sanitation training for tattoo artists.

Cafe serving kava and kratom sues NYC for shutting it down over 'dangerous' teas

The city's Health Department has shut down a cafe selling kava and kratom, sparking a lawsuit from the owner claiming wrongful closure.

Construction Pest Control: How to Comply with Health and Safety Regulations

Pest control is essential for compliance and safety in construction, preventing damage and delays.

Nicotine pouches are now restricted to pharmacies. Former smokers say that's making it harder to quit | CBC News

New Canadian regulations on flavored nicotine pouches aim to protect youth but may hinder former smokers' efforts to quit cigarettes.

Majority of baby foods fail to meet health standards, study reveals

The study reveals significant nutritional deficiencies and poor marketing practices in U.S. baby foods, necessitating policy reforms for better health outcomes.

Like Noah Lyles, Olympians with COVID are competing in Paris. Restrictions are a thing of the past

The Paris Olympics in 2024 show a stark contrast with previous COVID-restricted Olympics, with minimal health restrictions and a semblance of pre-pandemic normalcy.

England Limits Youth Gender Medications, Part of Big Shift in Europe

Concerns about lack of evidence and long-term harms led to NHS restrictions on gender treatments for children in England.
Northern European countries, including Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark, are also implementing restrictions on youth gender treatments.

The Supreme Court just limited federal power. Health care is feeling the shockwaves

The Supreme Court decision overturning a 1984 precedent will lead to courts exercising independent judgment, potentially causing significant disruptions and variations in health regulations.
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