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WHO Urges Faster Action to End Lead Exposure
WHO calls for urgent steps to prevent lead poisoning which kills 3.5 million children yearly.
Allafrica · 1m

Ketamine: medical promise and recreational danger
The anesthetic drug approved for depression treatment is increasingly misused recreationally, raising safety concerns as its use spreads among college students.
PolitiFact · 3m

Nicotine Pouches vs Cigarettes: Which Product is Least Harmful?
Nicotine pouches, vaping, and cigarettes each carry different risks, which is least harmful?
The Conversation · 1m

Raw Milk Sales Ban Pushed by AAP
American Academy of Pediatrics urges raw milk sales ban to protect children and pregnant women from serious health risks.
PhillyVoice · 1m

Plasma Donors Sacrifice Health for Cash
Men donate plasma twice weekly for cash, risking health for survival.
Men's Health · 1m
India Orders Crackdown on Nicotine Pouches
India's government mandates states to ban illegal nicotine pouches citing health risks for children.
The Economic Times · 1m

Solitude After 60: Shorter Life Span
Solitude after 60 years cuts life expectancy by 26%.
Psychologies · 1m

Spot Fake Pharmacies: Red Flags for Safe Medicine
Check pharmacy credentials to avoid dangerous counterfeit medicines online.
Wellbeing Magazine · 1m
Gen Z's 'white pouch' addiction: A dangerous nicotine habit
Gen Z's new nicotine pouch habit causes severe health issues and addiction despite being marketed as safer.
Dailymail · 2m