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Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
'Saves lives': Advocates calling on province to reverse prohibition on clean needle distribution
A growing coalition of health, legal and human rights groups is sounding the alarm, and calling on the province to reverse a decision they say puts people who use drugs at risk. They're pushing for the distribution of clean needles and syringes at newly launched HART hubs across the province. Lexy Benedict reports.
The Independent
24-06-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Alcohol needs ‘bold and unambiguous' cancer warnings, experts say
Doctors and health experts have urged Sir Keir Starmer to address the lack of public awareness regarding the link between alcohol consumption and cancer. An alliance of health experts is calling for 'bold and unambiguous' cancer warning labels on alcoholic drinks and a minimum price of 65p per unit in England. They say alcohol consumption is proven to cause seven forms of cancer and contributes to 17,000 cases annually, with a significant lack of public understanding of these risks. The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) is leading this campaign, emphasising that clear health labelling is crucial to empower consumers to make informed choices. While Ireland will become the first country to implement cancer warning labels on alcohol from May, and the World Health Organisation supports such measures, the alcohol industry opposes them, citing potential "unnecessary anxiety". Alcohol labels should warn of cancer risk, urge health groups
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Air quality alert issued for central Ohio as wind transports wildfire smoke
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Central Ohio is under an air quality alert Saturday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) issued the air quality alert early Saturday afternoon due to northeasterly winds that are expected to transport Canadian wildfire smoke into central Ohio. MORPC said this will combine with increased mixing to bring smoke closer to the surface, making AQI levels unhealthy for some groups. The national AQI scale monitors ozone and particle pollution levels to note air safety. The scale runs from 0-500, with higher values indicating higher risks. If the value is above 100, it is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups. Ohio Mega Millions winner claims $112 million prize MORPC said sensitive groups include active children, the elderly and people with asthma and COPD. To avoid possible health issues, these groups are encouraged to limit outdoor activity, particularly over longer periods of time. If anyone experiences breathing difficulties, MORCP encourages them to call their doctor. All central Ohioans are encouraged to take action to help improve air quality. MORCP recommends avoiding refueling your vehicle or getting gas, as both contribute to pollution, especially during the daytime heat. Residents are also encouraged to avoid using gas-powered lawn equipment and hold off mowing until another day. People are encouraged to carpool or seek alternate transportation when possible. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
