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๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Government Calls for Regulatory Assurance for Menstrual Hygiene Products

The South African government is seeking regulatory assurances regarding menstrual hygiene products after a study found harmful chemicals in sanitary pads and pantyliners.

Mar 2 โ€ข 13:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

No longer 140/90 mm Hg. Blood pressure standards have been tightened

New blood pressure standards have been established, highlighting the importance of monitoring and managing hypertension to prevent serious health complications.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
Life & Tech

Virus of Beauty, Relationship with a Narcissist, and Manipulation in the Mormon Church (Tips on What to Watch)

This article presents a selection of series dealing with toxic relationships and manipulation including a docuseries about the 'virus of beauty' and a true story involving a mother manipulated by a coach from the Mormon Church.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

VMVT suspended the operation of a fast-food restaurant: supplied food without running water

Lithuania's VMVT has suspended a fast-food restaurant's operations due to a lack of running water, compromising hygiene standards.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Most US coal plants could meet air pollution rules. Trump weakened them anyway

Most coal-fired power plants in the US were capable of meeting air pollution standards, yet the Trump administration chose to relax these regulations.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Strengthening Standards for Emergency Room Specialists ... 1 Specialist for Every 5,000 Patients in Regional Centers

To enhance the capacity for severe and emergency patient care, new standards for staffing and facilities in regional and local emergency medical centers are being implemented.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Decree allows fish trade at Feira do Praeirinho after bans in Cuiabรก

Cuiabรก's traditional Feira do Praeirinho can now legally sell fish after a new decree was published, setting health and safety standards for vendors.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Injecting Illegal Peptides to Look Better

The article discusses the trend of individuals illegally using peptides for cosmetic enhancement in Iceland.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

End of Start-Stop System? What American Lawmakers Decided

The American EPA has announced a significant deregulation package, revoking the 2009 Endangerment Finding that recognized greenhouse gases as a public health threat, fundamentally altering COโ‚‚ emissions standards in the automotive and energy sectors.

Feb 23 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: customer finds larvae inside snack at bus station eatery in Sรฃo Paulo

A customer discovered larvae inside a snack sold by a bus station eatery in Sorocaba, SP, raising concerns about food safety standards.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Aaj Tak Impact: Raid on Company Packing Poha While Sitting on a Heap, License Suspended

The license of Avinash Industries in Chhattisgarh has been suspended due to violations of food safety standards after an inspection revealed unsanitary working conditions for employees.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

"It was done deliberately, not accidentally": Zuckerberg's explanations in court make Instagram-using parents furious

In a court case to determine the impact of Instagram and YouTube on children and teenagers, Mark Zuckerberg's testimony has infuriated many parents of Instagram users, as they feel it highlights the intentional nature of the platform's potentially harmful features.

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Environmental groups have sued the Trump administration over revoked climate regulations

A coalition of environmental groups has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, arguing that the revocation of greenhouse gas standards is illegal and threatens public health.

Feb 18 โ€ข 19:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Environmentalists sue Donald Trump's administration over climate policy

A coalition of environmental groups has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming its rollback of greenhouse gas standards for vehicles is illegal and harms public health.

Feb 18 โ€ข 18:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Body Dysmorphia: How I Stopped Hating My Appearance and Learned to Accept Myself

Charlotte shares her journey of struggling with body dysmorphic disorder from a young age and her eventual path to self-acceptance.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

UK shoppers warned over spread of harmful and illegal skin lightening kits

The UK is experiencing a surge in the sale of illegal and harmful skin lightening products, particularly in shops catering to diverse communities, as warned by trading standards officers.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Schillaci: โ€œUnacceptable case, we will clarify responsibilities but our system worksโ€

Italian Health Minister Schillaci addresses safety concerns in the healthcare system following a serious incident involving a child in Nola, emphasizing the need for accountability while asserting the reliability of Italy's medical standards.

Feb 15 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Sports

'Quad God' Ilia Malinin falls twice, finishes eighth place after shocking performance

American figure skater Ilia Malinin, known as the 'Quad God,' unexpectedly finished eighth after a disappointing performance in which he fell twice and could not meet his expected standards for jumps.

Feb 13 โ€ข 22:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The Health Inspectorate will assess the quality of the work of traumatologists at Jฤ“kabpils Hospital

The Health Inspectorate is set to evaluate the work quality of traumatologists at Jฤ“kabpils Hospital following several cases needing intervention.

Feb 13 โ€ข 12:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Trump's World (Day 389): He Doesn't Believe Greenhouse Gases Threaten Health. Trump Cancels Scientific Findings on Climate

Trump's administration has revoked scientific findings regarding the health risks of greenhouse gases and federal emissions standards for vehicles.

Feb 13 โ€ข 10:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Journal of Laws from February 11, 2026 (positions 152 - 157)

The article outlines several announcements and regulations published in Poland's Journal of Laws on specific dates in February 2026, including laws regarding military intelligence services and veterinary care standards.

Feb 11 โ€ข 17:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Lassa fever: Kwara to sanction food handlers for poor hygiene

Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency has warned food handlers to adhere to hygiene standards to prevent the spread of Lassa fever.

Feb 11 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

'Bodega cats': New York seeks rights for corner shops' furry little helpers

New York City is considering proposals to grant legal rights and establish health and safety standards for the beloved 'bodega cats' that live in corner shops across the city.

Feb 10 โ€ข 02:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Strategies to Improve Living Standards

The article discusses current strategies to enhance living standards, focusing on education, healthy eating, and personal care.

Feb 7 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"Only Completing Half of Scheduled Inspections" โ€“ Food Inspectors Sound the Alarm

Food inspectors in Germany are warning of a severe shortage in personnel, completing only half of their scheduled inspections, which affects food safety standards.

Feb 7 โ€ข 06:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Urgent product recall warnings for beauty cream, bath melt and duvet - full list

The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued urgent recalls for products including beauty creams, bath melts, and duvets due to safety concerns such as mercury and choking hazards.

Feb 7 โ€ข 02:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

The medical organization is evasive about how Arenberger and others were selected for the ministerial committee. His wife is to investigate it.

The Ministry of Health has several accreditation committees, whose members assess which healthcare facilities meet accreditation standards, decide where doctors can receive specialized training, and oversee postgraduate education quality, but there are concerns about the lack of transparency regarding the nominations of certain committee members.

Feb 6 โ€ข 17:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily Summary #1849: Orelha Case: VIDEO shows teenager returning to the condominium on the day of the assaults; Military MP cites 'neglect' of basic ethical precepts to justify expulsion request for Bolsonaro

The article discusses the investigation of the Orelha case revealing a video of a teenager returning to a condominium on the day of the assaults, along with commentary from the Military Public Ministry regarding ethical shortcomings in their expulsion request for Bolsonaro, alongside updates on Venezuela and health issues related to cancer.

Feb 4 โ€ข 17:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The La Paz Hospital is ordered to compensate the family of a doctor who died from COVID after contracting it at the healthcare center

La Paz Hospital has been ordered to pay โ‚ฌ218,563.79 to the family of a doctor who died from COVID-19, after it was determined that the hospital failed to ensure safety and health standards in the workplace.

Feb 2 โ€ข 11:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Beauty Pressure: 'The Body Becomes a Kind of Amazon Prime Order'

Susanne Krammer advocates for a life free from unrealistic beauty standards after suffering life-threatening consequences from a breast surgery in her pursuit of beauty.

Jan 15 โ€ข 04:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Urgent 'do not use' warning issued as hot water bottle recalled

The Office for Product Safety Standards has issued an urgent warning for consumers to stop using a popular hot water bottle due to safety concerns.

Jan 13 โ€ข 10:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

New genetic markers increase the accuracy of diabetes diagnosis among Africans

A recent study conducted in Uganda reveals new biomarkers and genetic indicators that may enhance the accuracy of type 2 diabetes diagnosis for individuals of African descent, highlighting shortcomings in globally accepted diagnostic standards.

Jan 11 โ€ข 15:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Air at airports increasingly polluted. Exceeding WHO norms

The article discusses the heightened pollution levels at airports, particularly concerning ultrafine particles, their health effects, air quality in aircraft cabins, and the impact on surrounding communities.

Jan 8 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

"There is negligence": 41 young men die during circumcisions performed during initiation rites in South Africa

At least 41 young men in South Africa died during traditional initiation rites involving circumcision, with authorities citing negligence in health standards.

Dec 30 โ€ข 23:56 UTC

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