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fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Interactive map reveals London's worst boroughs for smoking as capital shown to be lightest smokers in UK

Enfield and Barking and Dagenham have the highest proportion of smokers in London, both around 15 percent, compared to more affluent boroughs with lower rates.
Public health
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Young generation in Ireland less likely to drink than their parents and grandparents

Almost a quarter of those aged 18 to 34 vaped daily or occasionally, highlighting the trend of young adults increasingly choosing vaping over traditional smoking.
Public health
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

More than 2,200 died of opioids in Ontario last year as numbers trend downward: data | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

More than 2,200 died of opioids in Ontario last year as numbers trend downward: data | CBC News

fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Most obese US states revealed in new report - did yours make the list?

It's a heavy truth to bear. US News has weighed in on America's ever-expanding waistline, ranking the country's most obese states - and the results may leave you reconsidering that greasy burrito.
US news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Croydon sees 111% more A&E visits for toddlers than London average

"Playgrounds are a fantastic place for children to develop their physical and social skills, but safety should always come first. Always make sure the playground is designed for your child's age group."
NYC parents
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

These men put off doctor's visits again and again. Then came a tipping point

Men often postpone seeking medical help until symptoms become unbearable, as illustrated by Dan Somers' experience.
Productivity
fromFlowingData
3 months ago

When the baby will be born

Maggie Appleton's tool helps visualize labor probabilities for pregnant women and sets realistic expectations for when babies are likely to arrive.
Europe news
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Low sun exposure linked to high rate of multiple sclerosis in Ireland, new study finds

Ireland ranks fourth globally in multiple sclerosis prevalence, indicating a notable health issue in the region.
Coronavirus
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago

Five years after start of pandemic, no one knows how many people are living with long Covid: They see you as a bum who doesn't want to work'

Estimating the number of long Covid sufferers is difficult due to societal disbelief and the illness's lack of detectable biomarkers.
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