Friday, May 22Friday, May 22Cancer Trends and Risk Factors
Melanoma skin cancer cases in the UK have reached a record high, with 20,980 diagnoses in 2022, marking the first time the number has exceeded 20,000. This rise is attributed to increased exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and other environmental factors . Additionally, three large-scale epidemiological studies have linked specific food additives to an elevated risk of cancer, alongside diabetes and heart disease, though further research is needed to establish causality .
Hantavirus Case Report
A 45-year-old firefighter from Caraș-Severin, Romania, has been hospitalized with a suspected hantavirus infection after returning from Serbia. Samples have been sent to the Cantacuzino Institute for confirmation, highlighting the potential for cross-border transmission of the virus . Hantaviruses, typically spread through rodent excreta, can cause severe respiratory or renal disease in humans.
Kriminalstatistik: Mehr Taten mit Schusswaffen in Hessen Nach einem Zehn-Jahres-Hoch bereits im Vorjahr ist die Zahl der Straftaten mit Schusswaffen erneut deutlich gestiegen. Innenminister Poseck (CDU) zeigt Verständnis für Sorgen der Bevölkerung.
faz · about 13 hours ago
Anxiety and depression drive global mental health surge to 1.2 billion, study A surge in anxiety and depression has pushed global mental health cases to 1.2 billion, highlighting a growing burden that health systems are not prepared to meet.
euronews · about 14 hours ago
GLP-1 drugs may result in better outcomes for cancer patients, study claims GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, may slow down the spread of obesity-related cancers, according to researchers
independent · about 16 hours ago
Capcana stilului de viață modern care poate crește riscul de depresie. „Sala ajută, dar nu este tratament pentru depresie Ce legătură există între forța musculară și sănătatea mintală? Un nou studiu internațional arată că persoanele cu o forță fizică mai redusă ar putea avea un risc mai mare de a dezvolta depresie în timp.
adevarul · about 19 hours ago
Sexually transmitted infections are reaching record highs in Europe
gdeltproject.org · about 19 hours ago
Melanoma skin cancer cases in UK hit record level, analysis finds Cancer Research UK figures show number diagnosed with most serious form of skin cancer has risen above 20,000 for first timeThe number of cases from the most serious form of skin cancer have reached a record high across the UK, according to analysis by a leading cancer charity.Melanoma cases in the UK have risen above 20,000 for the first time ever, with 20,980 people being diagnosed with the form of cancer in 2022, according to analysis of the latest figures by Cancer Research UK. Continue reading...
theguardian · about 20 hours ago
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New studies link common food additives to cancer, diabetes and heart disease risk Three new large-scale epidemiological studies have found associations between the intake of specific food additives and an increased risk of […]
euroweeklynews · about 21 hours ago
Europe Sees Sharp Rise In Sexually Transmitted Infections
gdeltproject.org · about 23 hours ago
Risk of snakebites increasing as reptiles adapt to changing world, says study Research led by WHO predicts hotter climate will lead to more contact between humans and venomous snakesThe risk of snakebites is increasing across the world as reptiles shift their habitats to cope with rising temperatures and growing human pressures, a study of venomous snakes has found.Spitting cobras in Africa, vipers in Europe and South America, cottonmouth moccasins in North America and kraits in Asia are coming into greater contact with people as a result of climate disruption and landscape change, according to the research, which was led by the World Health Organization. Continue reading...
theguardian · 1 day ago
Un pompier din Caraş-Severin, internat cu suspinciune de hantavirus. Țara din care s-a întors recent Un bărbat de 45 de ani, pompier la ISU Caraş-Severin, este internat la Secţia de Boli Infecţioase a Spitalului Judeţean Reşiţa cu suspiciune de infecţie cu hantavirus, după ce ar fi călătorit în Serbia. Medicii au trimis probe la Institutul Cantacuzino pentru confirmarea diagnosticului.
adevarul · 1 day ago
Bacterial sexually transmitted infections reach highest level in a decade
gdeltproject.org · 1 day ago
LEurope mobilisée contre le tabac 700.000 décès par an : cest le bilan du tabagisme au sein de lUnion européenne. La France teste le dépistage systématique, la Belgique renforce les contrôles. De lautre côté de la Manche, au Royaume-Uni, le gouvernement fait le pari dune génération sans tabac. Également au programme : reportage au Kosovo où le dernier procès des ex-dirigeants de lUCK continue de cristalliser les tensions.
rfi.fr · 1 day ago