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Pelvic floor health management and prevention

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Pelvic floor health: importance of prevention and early treatment

Pelvic floor health involves a system of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue that supports the bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs. Dysfunction in these areas can manifest as urinary leakage, pelvic discomfort,

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West Nile virus cases surge across Europe

88 clusters · 850 sources · last updated

Latest: West Nile virus outbreak poses health threat in Greece

The West Nile virus outbreak continues to expand across Europe, with the ECDC reporting over 1,000 locally acquired cases across 15 countries. In Greece, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) has recorded 324

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Expanded therapeutic research on metformin and semaglutide

12 clusters · 95 sources · last updated

Latest: Scientific studies explore grapes and semaglutide for longevity

Recent medical research has identified expanded therapeutic potential for diabetes and obesity medications, specifically metformin and semaglutide, regarding brain health, organ function, and aging. Studies from Baylor C

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Health risks from plastic food container exposure

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Health experts warn of risks using plastic containers in microwaves

Research has identified potential links between the use of plastic food containers and significant health risks. A study involving over 3,000 individuals in China suggests that frequent exposure to chemicals leached from

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Latest: Spinach preparation and cleaning techniques for nutrition

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Kelowna supervised consumption site closure dispute

2 clusters · 48 sources · last updated

Latest: Interior Health defends Kelowna safe consumption site

Kelowna city officials, led by Mayor Tom Dyas, have formally requested that the federal Ministry of Health deny the 2027 renewal for the Outreach Urban Health supervised consumption site on Pandosy Street. The council ci

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Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine trials

4 clusters · 58 sources · last updated

Latest: Minapharm Group receives $16.5M for Bundibugyo ebola vaccine

Clinical efforts to address the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continue to expand. The outbreak, which has seen infections surpass 4,000 cases, has prompted the WHO and Africa CDC

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FDA approval of bemotrizinol sunscreen ingredient

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Bemotrizinol approved by FDA as first new U.S. sunscreen active in decades

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the use of bemotrizinol (BEMT) in over-the-counter sunscreen products. This marks the first new active ingredient added to the American approved list since the l

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Water quality advisories in British Columbia

2 clusters · 39 sources · last updated

Latest: Bessette Creek water use restricted to protect salmon

In mid-August 2026, the Regional District of North Okanagan and Interior Health issued a precautionary water quality advisory for Greater Vernon Water customers supplied by Kalamalka Lake. The advisory was prompted by hi

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Impact of U.S. drug pricing on international medicine access

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: U.S. drug pricing policy delays medicine rollouts in Canada

Pharmaceutical companies are delaying or cancelling the launch of new medications in international markets, specifically Switzerland and Canada, citing concerns over United States drug-pricing policies. In Switzerland,

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