Recent American research highlights the serious health risks associated with vaping, including the release of toxic metals that can damage lungs, brains, and other organs. The presence of nicotine in e-liquids significantly contributes to addiction and can have irreversible effects…
A major study conducted in the UK has revealed that consuming a glass of milk daily, which provides significant calcium intake, may reduce the risk of bowel cancer. The study followed the diets of over half a million women over…
The UK Home Office is seeking expert advice on potentially upgrading ketamine to a Class A drug due to its increasing illegal use, which reached record levels in 2024. Currently classified as Class B, a reclassification would align ketamine with…
As consumers flock to detox teas and supplements to recover from holiday indulgences, Inserm, the French national health institute, warns that these products may pose significant health risks. While some individuals, like Émilie, report feeling better after using detox items…
Following Cyclone Chido’s impact, Santé Publique France released its first epidemiological bulletin noting increased cases of infected wounds and psychological disorders. The report highlighted significant emergency room visits and warned of rising complications for chronic patients due to disrupted care….
A new study from University College London warns that smoking is more detrimental than previously thought, with each cigarette shortening a smoker’s life by approximately 20 minutes. The findings urge smokers to quit by 2025, highlighting that quitting even a…
An unusual weather pattern in Germany is causing high levels of fine particulate matter, leading to poor air quality. Meteorologist Christian Herold from the German Weather Service reports that stagnant air is trapping pollutants near the ground, especially in southern…
A recent study by University College Dublin and Dublin City University has highlighted ten hotspots in Dublin with dangerously high levels of nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter (PM2.5). Conducted with data gathered from Google Street View cars, the study…
In a stark warning, Dutch Secretary for Youth, Prevention, and Sports, Karremans, urged parents to confiscate vaping devices from their children following alarming reports of hospitalization due to vaping-related health issues. With recent cases including a 15-year-old girl and a…
Starting December 11, 2023, France’s National Agency for the Safety of Medicines (ANSM) will require a prescription to obtain eight popular cold treatments containing pseudoephedrine. Citing serious side effects such as strokes and heart attacks, the agency emphasizes the risks…
The French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines (ANSM) has announced that certain cold medications containing pseudoephedrine will only be available by prescription starting December 11. This decision follows concerns about serious side effects, including risks of heart attacks…
A recent study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggests that consuming dark chocolate, but not milk chocolate, may be associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. Analyzing data from three long-term American studies involving nearly…
