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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Increase in Mental Health Issues Raises Sickness Benefits 1.6 Times in 5 Years

The amount of sickness benefits provided in Japan has increased significantly due to rising mental health issues, with the current year's total exceeding 600 billion yen.

Mar 21 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'I Thought My Son Just Had a Sickness Bug โ€” But the Truth Was Far More Sinister'

A mother from Ayrshire warns about the severe health risks of common illnesses after her son suffered a life-threatening stroke due to a sickness bug.

Mar 21 โ€ข 01:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Obesity medication linked to better mental health

A study reveals that semaglutide, an active ingredient in diabetes and obesity medication, is associated with reduced sickness absence and healthcare needs due to mental health issues in over 95,000 Swedes.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Royal Mail delays as 38 UK postcodes affected by delivery disruptions today

Royal Mail has announced delivery delays affecting 38 postcode areas due to high levels of sickness and other local factors.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Cold: Why Mr. Darcy Does Not Have a Cold

The article humorously explores the lack of colds in world literature despite their commonality in real life, highlighting the cultural significance of sickness in storytelling.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

50,000 new caregivers needed for elder care by 2030

A report from Socialstyrelsen indicates that Sweden's elderly care sector will require 50,000 additional caregivers by 2030, amidst increasing sickness rates among current staff.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Health in Bavaria: Health Insurance: Sick Leave Declines Slightly, but More Long-term Cases

In Bavaria, the sickness rate for AOK-insured employees has slightly decreased, while long-term sickness cases have increased.

Mar 16 โ€ข 13:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Most believe that sickness benefits and job security are greater in the public sector

A recent survey indicates that a majority of Icelanders believe sickness benefits and job security are more favorable in the public sector compared to the private sector.

Mar 16 โ€ข 10:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Anmat banned the use of a drug, children's cosmetics, and hair products

Argentina's Anmat has banned a drug for altitude sickness, certain children's lip cosmetics, and hair products due to irregularities found during inspections.

Mar 16 โ€ข 05:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Canadian horses exported to Japan for slaughter falling sick, dying: animal advocates

A report by Animal Justice reveals that Canadian horses sent to Japan for slaughter are suffering from sickness and injuries, with several dying during transportation.

Mar 12 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Three pills to eliminate sleeping sickness in a context of global cuts in development aid

The European Medicines Agency has approved a new drug for sleeping sickness, expected to reach African countries in months, offering a cure in a single application.

Mar 11 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Sickness Leave: Two Allied Deputies Presented a Project to Revisit the Topic

Two lawmakers in Argentina have introduced a new proposal to ensure 80% salary payment during sickness leave after the government removed a controversial provision from labor reform.

Mar 5 โ€ข 20:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

55 Ghanaians killed on the battlefields of Ukraine

Dozens of Ghanaians have been killed in Ukraine as Ghana's Foreign Minister appeals to President Zelensky for assistance.

Feb 27 โ€ข 21:27 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Single-Dose Treatment for Sleeping Sickness Receives Approval

Acoziborole has been approved as a single-dose treatment for sleeping sickness, potentially simplifying treatment and aiding WHO's elimination efforts by 2030.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Can new pills end sleeping sickness?

The article discusses potential new medications aiming to combat sleeping sickness.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

"Sodra" has sent reminders to 39,000 people regarding benefits: otherwise they will not receive money

Many residents are losing their entitled benefits simply due to not submitting applications on time.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Wrexham ravaged by sickness bug as stars struggle with mystery illness

Wrexham's squad struggles with a sickness bug, impacting player performance despite a recent victory against Portsmouth.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

When the mind is awake, but the body sleeps. The frightening sleep disease

The article discusses the mysterious sleeping sickness, known as encephalitis lethargica, which affected at least half a million Europeans between 1916 and 1930 and later spread globally, with its cause remaining unclear even today.

Feb 23 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Frida Karlsson Breaks the Silence

Frida Karlsson has expressed her disappointment about missing the final race of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics due to illness.

Feb 22 โ€ข 10:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Revelation: Johannes Klรคbo was also ill

Norwegian skier Johannes Klรคbo, who recently won gold in the 50km race, was reportedly ill prior to the competition, according to his mother and companions.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Rebecca Gayheart, the woman who never let go of Eric Dane's hand: 'In sickness and in health'

Rebecca Gayheart supported her estranged husband Eric Dane through his battle with ALS until his recent death.

Feb 20 โ€ข 17:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Sickness in the cross-country ski team: "A bubble that is not flawless"

Sweden's cross-country ski team faces health issues, impacting key athletes just ahead of the upcoming Olympics.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Scientist trying to disprove mysterious spy sickness tests microwave weapon on himself

A scientist attempting to debunk the 'Havana syndrome' tested a microwave weapon on himself, resulting in neurological damage and symptoms akin to the victims of the condition.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

A revolutionary shift in tax payments is emerging: Goal: Keep Czechs employable

The Czech Ministry of Health plans to revolutionize the healthcare system by integrating health and sickness insurance, aiming to incentivize effective treatments that reduce long-term disability and keep people working.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Royal Mail warns of service delays - here are the postcodes affected

Royal Mail is experiencing service delays affecting over 100 UK postcodes due to adverse weather and staff sickness.

Feb 16 โ€ข 13:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Letters and parcels to be delayed for people in 100 postcodes - full list

Royal Mail warns customers in over 100 UK postcodes of potential delays due to adverse weather and high staff sickness.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Royal Mail blames bad weather and sickness for late deliveries

Royal Mail has attributed recent delays in letter deliveries to adverse weather conditions and increased worker absences due to illness.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

An anonymous tip about a sick citizen arrives: 'Then someone thought I should be reported to the municipality'

The article discusses Michael Larsen, a man who suffered three strokes and lost his sickness benefits due to a report of social fraud after working at a nightclub.

Feb 13 โ€ข 07:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Egyptian does not stop at the checkpoint and goes through a red light. Then pretends to have a sickness

An Egyptian man in Milan attempted to evade police by running a red light and later pretended to be unwell when confronted.

Feb 11 โ€ข 09:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

UKHSA nine-word rule for sickness causing toilet 'accidents' and vomiting

The UK Health Security Agency has introduced a nine-word rule to help the public remember how to address symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting.

Feb 11 โ€ข 02:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Space Sickness, Bone Loss, and Radiation... Are the Effects of Weightlessness Different for Women?

A discussion on the unique health effects of space and weightlessness on female astronauts compared to their male counterparts, highlighting the historical underrepresentation of women in space missions.

Feb 9 โ€ข 19:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Clear Message for Employees with a Cold: Stay Home

A recent survey indicates that a significant majority of Finns believe employees with mild cold symptoms should not come to work, underscoring a cultural shift towards valuing health in the workplace.

Feb 9 โ€ข 08:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
Crime & Justice

Suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in bus

Two individuals have been hospitalized for treatment after emergency services responded to reports of sickness in a parked bus near Hillevรฅgsvatnet in Rogaland, with suspicions of carbon monoxide poisoning due to a generator running inside the vehicle.

Feb 6 โ€ข 02:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Why Nigerians fear hospitals more than illness

The article discusses the deep-seated fear many Nigerians have of hospitals due to systemic inefficiencies leading to delays, poor treatment, and risk of death, overshadowing the actual illness itself.

Feb 6 โ€ข 00:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Epidemic on Luxury Cruise Ship - Cause Unclear

The CDC is investigating a sickness outbreak on a luxury cruise ship by Regent Seven Seas Cruises that occurred in January, believed to be linked to a gastrointestinal illness.

Feb 5 โ€ข 11:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Influenza infections rose sharply during January

Influenza infection rates increased from 19% to 36% among tested individuals by the end of January, with a notable impact on local facilities like Skt. Klemens Private Bรธrnehave and Vuggestue near Odense.

Feb 5 โ€ข 08:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Almost 1 in 5 of working age receive health benefits: - Going the wrong way

The number of people receiving sickness benefits, work assessment allowance, or disability benefits has increased by 90,000 from 2019 to 2024, largely due to rising sickness absenteeism during and after the pandemic.

Feb 4 โ€ข 07:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
Life & Tech

How nutrition aids childrenโ€™s recovery from illness

Experts emphasize the importance of balanced nutrition in aiding children's recovery from illness and preventing future sickness.

Feb 4 โ€ข 00:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Sick Leave of Young Caregivers Challenges Vocational Schools โ€“ Experienced Lecturer: โ€œThey Are in a Tough Spotโ€

High levels of sickness absence among young caregivers, particularly due to mental health issues, pose challenges for vocational schools, necessitating guidance in recovery and healthy lifestyles.

Feb 2 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

ร“lafur accuses Inga of being sick for posing for photos during shovel strokes

ร“lafur Adolfsson accused Inga Sรฆland of having a sickness for posing for photos during shovel strokes at nursing and care homes, which he claimed illustrated why elderly issues had suddenly come to the attention of the Minister of Children's Affairs.

Jan 19 โ€ข 15:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

A Study Shows That Morning Sickness in Pregnancy is a Positive Sign

A new study from UCLA suggests that morning sickness, experienced by up to 80% of pregnant women, could be the body's way of protecting both mother and child.

Jan 16 โ€ข 15:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Flu and norovirus warning as critical incidents declared by four hospital trusts

Four hospital trusts have declared critical incidents due to high pressures stemming from significant flu and norovirus cases, along with staff sickness and cold weather leading to increased patient numbers.

Jan 12 โ€ข 20:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

DWP under fire as hundreds of staff get warnings 'over sickness absences'

Nearly 1,650 DWP staff have received formal warnings for exceeding sickness absence limits, raising concerns about the department's attendance policies and prompting calls for reform.

Jan 12 โ€ข 05:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

All the DWP benefits you can claim for long-term sickness

The article discusses various DWP benefits available for individuals unable to work due to long-term health conditions, highlighting financial support options for those affected.

Jan 10 โ€ข 00:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

NHS shares โ€˜best remedyโ€™ for stomach bugs as people urged to follow 48 hour rule

The NHS advises individuals with symptoms of Norovirus to stay home for at least 48 hours after their symptoms cease to prevent the spread of this highly contagious illness.

Jan 9 โ€ข 12:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ New York Times
National & Local

There Is a Sickness Eating Away at American Democracy

The article discusses the decline and challenges facing American democracy, attributing it to various societal and political factors.

Jan 6 โ€ข 18:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

A Spaniard living in Switzerland explains what happens if you work and get sick in this country

A Spanish resident in Switzerland discusses the differences in workplace sickness policies compared to Spain, revealing a rule that offers more favorable conditions for workers.

Jan 3 โ€ข 18:00 UTC

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