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Long COVID isn’t just lingering symptoms — it’s linked to higher odds of angina (Odds Ratio: 1.81) and heart attack (OR 1.50). Millions may face preventable long‑term heart complications.
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/long-covid-patients-more-likely-develop-heart-disease-study-finds
#LongCOVID #Cardiology #COVID19 #HeartDisease #HealthRisks #CIDRAP

Long-COVID patients more likely to develop heart disease, study finds

People with long COVID are more likely to experience angina and myocardial infarction, according to a national survey.

Lieke Dreijerink Jun 10

Recently, the Netherlands Health Council and Scientific Climate Council (#WKR) published a joint advisory report ‘Climate Change and Health: Directions for policy’.

Councils recommend policies that reduce the increasing #healthrisks due to #ClimateChange and ensure better preparedness for new risks in the future.

Starting with policies for groups of people that have difficulty avoiding or adapting to climate change. The #DutchCaribbean also deserves priority.

See: https://english.wkr.nl/latest/news/2026/05/21/climate-change-and-health

Advice: Climate Change and Health: directions for policy | Scientific Climate Council

On 21 May 2026, the Health Council of the Netherlands and the Netherlands Scientific Climate Council published their joint advisory report ‘Climate Change and Health: Directions for policy’. In the advice, both councils recommend for policies that...

Global News National Jun 8

Tanmaxxing: Why tanning is making a comeback despite the health risks
Environment and Climate Change Canada states that 'across the whole country there is a high likelihood of temperatures exceeding averages this summer.'
#Canada #Health #Lifestyle #Weather
https://globalnews.ca/news/11894437/tanning-social-media-comeback-amid-sizzling-heat-health-risks/

Global News Jun 8

Tanmaxxing: Why tanning is making a comeback despite the health risks
Environment and Climate Change Canada states that 'across the whole country there is a high likelihood of temperatures exceeding averages this summer.'
#Canada #Health #Lifestyle #Weather
https://globalnews.ca/news/11894437/tanning-social-media-comeback-amid-sizzling-heat-health-risks/

Global News Canada Jun 8

Tanmaxxing: Why tanning is making a comeback despite the health risks
Environment and Climate Change Canada states that 'across the whole country there is a high likelihood of temperatures exceeding averages this summer.'
#Canada #Health #Lifestyle #Weather
https://globalnews.ca/news/11894437/tanning-social-media-comeback-amid-sizzling-heat-health-risks/

Global News Health Jun 8

Tanmaxxing: Why tanning is making a comeback despite the health risks
Environment and Climate Change Canada states that 'across the whole country there is a high likelihood of temperatures exceeding averages this summer.'
#Canada #Health #Lifestyle #Weather
https://globalnews.ca/news/11894437/tanning-social-media-comeback-amid-sizzling-heat-health-risks/

CBC British Columbia Jun 3

Health experts raise concerns about planned smoking sections at 3 Vancouver festivals
Smoking has been banned at Vancouver parks and beaches since 2010, particularly because of the health risks associated with smoking and second-hand smoke.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/smoking-sections-vancouver-festivals-pilot-project-9.7222494?cmp=rss

KillBait News May 19

Health Risks of Victorian-Era Baby Feeding Bottles

📰 Original title: The Dangers of the Baby Feeding Bottles in the Victorian Era

🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
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#health #victorianera #babybottles #healthrisks

Health Risks of Victorian-Era Baby Feeding Bottles

Patented in the late 1870s, Victorian-era baby bottles, often called 'banjo' bottles due to their shape, were designed to allow infants to feed themselves. They carried charming names like 'My Little Pet' and 'Mummies Darling,' as well as nationalistic or popular references such as 'The Empire,' 'The Princess,' and 'The Alexandria.' Despite their appeal, these bottles posed serious health risks. The slanted design made them difficult to clean, and the rubber stoppers and tubing were prone to harboring bacteria, which could easily infect vulnerable infants. Recommendations at the time, such as those from Mrs. Isabella Beeton's 1861 'The Book of Household Management,' suggested infrequent cleaning and long-term reuse of teats, further increasing the danger. The combination of poor hygiene practices and materials led to these bottles being nicknamed 'The Killer' or 'The Murderer.' While they offered independence for children, the hidden dangers highlight the lack of understanding of infant hygiene in the Victorian era and the risks posed by early self-feeding devices.

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KillBait May 19

Health Risks of Victorian-Era Baby Feeding Bottles

📰 Original title: The Dangers of the Baby Feeding Bottles in the Victorian Era

🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️

View full AI summary: https://en.killbait.com/health-risks-of-victorian-era-baby-feeding-bottles.html?utm_source=mastodon_social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_social

#health #victorianera #babybottles #healthrisks

Health Risks of Victorian-Era Baby Feeding Bottles

Patented in the late 1870s, Victorian-era baby bottles, often called 'banjo' bottles due to their shape, were designed to allow infants to feed themselves. They carried charming names like 'My Little Pet' and 'Mummies Darling,' as well as nationalistic or popular references such as 'The Empire,' 'The Princess,' and 'The Alexandria.' Despite their appeal, these bottles posed serious health risks. The slanted design made them difficult to clean, and the rubber stoppers and tubing were prone to harboring bacteria, which could easily infect vulnerable infants. Recommendations at the time, such as those from Mrs. Isabella Beeton's 1861 'The Book of Household Management,' suggested infrequent cleaning and long-term reuse of teats, further increasing the danger. The combination of poor hygiene practices and materials led to these bottles being nicknamed 'The Killer' or 'The Murderer.' While they offered independence for children, the hidden dangers highlight the lack of understanding of infant hygiene in the Victorian era and the risks posed by early self-feeding devices.

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