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Cannabis in Canada: Debunking myths about the real impacts of legalization

Before Canada legalized recreational cannabis in October 2018, there was considerable debate about its potential effects. Some predicted it would trigger an economic “goldrush,” while others worried it would lead to public health “tragedies.”

The Conversation

‘It’s not a nice way of living’: Kelly Holmes on her struggle with menopause insomnia

Former Olympic athlete had been unaware of link between hormonal changes and sleep disturbance, which experts say presents serious public health challenges

The Guardian - UK

U.S., India to work closely in fighting synthetic drug menace: State Department official

U.S. launches global coalition to fight synthetic drug menace. Robert Leventhal, Chief of Division of Global Policy and Programs Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, U.S. State Department, visits Kochi to deliver a talk. Coalition focuses on manufacturing, trafficking, data production, public health. U.S. to work closely with…

The Hindu

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Surgical care in India is a neglected part of public health | Explained

At 7, I broke my nose in an accident. My family took me to the hospital where my mother worked as a surgeon. My father, an anaesthesiologist, distracted me from the pain during the procedure. India's Health Management Information System classifies this as a 'minor surgery'. In 2015, the Lancet…

The Hindu

Hyderabad: Auxiliary midwives continue dharna demanding better pay and regularization

HYDERABAD: Auxiliary Midwives (ANM)s working as contract workers continued their dharna for the second day on the premises of the Directorate of Public Health in Koti demanding better pay and regularization.

The Times of India

Health on the ballot as Argentina poised to elect 'anarcho-capitalist' bent on slashing social protections

The front-runner heading into Argentina’s presidential vote on Oct. 22 is prone to wielding a chain saw – both physically and metaphorically.

The Conversation

People with private health insurance save the government $550 a year, on average

The federal government has, for a long time, encouraged Australians to get private health insurance, in an attempt to reduce the financial burden on the public health system.

The Conversation

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Sunak is right to phase out smoking – but the real problem now is vaping. Why is he dragging his feet on that?

More teenagers now vape than smoke, a fact that the prime minister seems to be ignoring, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds of potentially toxic road runoff outfalls polluting England’s rivers

Exclusive: No regulator is monitoring scale of impact of dangerous chemicals on wildlife or public health

The Guardian - UK

Health experts seek ban on firecrackers across all festivals, occasions in Karnataka

Edward and Cynthia Institute of Public Health urges Karnataka govt. and State High Court to ban firecrackers to combat climate change. Suggests 300% tax increase, strict regulation of timings and silent hours from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

The Hindu

Rishi Sunak’s Eat Out to Help Out was ‘confusing’ and put lives at risk, inquiry told

Eat Out to Help Out ‘encouraged social mixing’ and ‘confused public health messaging’, inquiry hears

The Independent UK

Scientists insist they did not make Government policy during Covid pandemic

The Covid inquiry is currently hearing evidence related to the Government’s decisions in the early days of the pandemic.

The Independent UK

Vaping and de-nicotinisation: what UK can learn from New Zealand’s smoking crackdown

Plan to ban next generation from buying cigarettes has received praise from health experts - but opposition from convenience store owners

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme ‘confused the public’, Covid inquiry hears

A submission from the British Medical Association said the UK Government failed to ‘provide clear, consistent and visible public health messaging’

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The Independent UK

Sunak’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme ‘confused the public’, Covid inquiry hears

A submission from the British Medical Association said the UK Government failed to ‘provide clear, consistent and visible public health messaging’.

Radio France Internationale

French government to hold crisis meetings on bedbug 'scourge'

The French government will hold emergency meetings this week to examine surging numbers of bedbug cases, which are becoming a major public health worry.

Zenger

UK Among Highest Consumers Of Sugary Drinks In Europe As Global Intake Rises

Brits guzzle an average of 4.4 drinks per person a week, with concerns over public health implications.

The Independent UK

Court reviews gun-carry restrictions under health order in New Mexico, as states explore options

Restrictions on carrying guns in public that are tied to an emergency public health order are going under the legal microscope in U.S. District Court in New Mexico

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‘A massive public health problem’: Australian children as young as 10 are hooked on gambling

Exclusive: A Guardian Australia investigation has found an increase in the number of young people seeking help for problem gambling, with calls for urgent action

The Texas Tribune

‘They just tried to scare us’: Anti-abortion centers teach sex ed inside some Texas public schools

The groups work in dozens of school districts across the state, but some public health experts say their curricula can be misleading and biased.

Reason

Sales Data Indicate That Restrictions on Flavored Vaping Products Encourage Smoking

A study found a "high rate of substitution" between vapes and cigarettes, suggesting that policies aimed at preventing underage use are undermining public health.

Reason

How Bans on Flavored Vapes Could Increase Teen Smoking

Well-intentioned restricitons on selling vaping products with non-tobacco flavors could have dire unintended consequences.

Salon

Hiccups reported in COVID vax rollout

New shots for COVID and RSV are available, if people can actually get them, let alone want them

The Hindu

Centre committed to support States in tackling dengue, says Mansukh Mandaviya

Minister Mandaviya chaired a meeting to assess dengue situation in India and evaluate public health system readiness. Union govt. provided resources, financial aid and training to health workforce. He urged states to conduct surveillance, procure NS1 kits, secure insecticides and monitor reports for proactive measures.

The Hindu

Madras Veterinary College holds awareness rally for World Rabies Day

MVC college organised an awareness rally for World Rabies Day, with students from NSS wing of Veterinary Preventive Medicine and Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology participating. Rally aimed to spread WHO's 'All is one, one health for all' theme. Dean R. Karunakaran flagged off rally, with students distributing Heilen animal…

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