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UK moves toward a smoke-free future with landmark cigarette ban for younger generations

UK moves toward a smoke-free future with landmark cigarette ban for younger generations

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In a major step toward improving public health, the Parliament of the United Kingdom has approved a groundbreaking bill that could permanently prevent today’s youth from ever legally buying cigarettes. The proposed law targets individuals born after January 1, 2009, meaning anyone currently aged 17 or younger would never be allowed to purchase tobacco products […]

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WHO Warns 94 Million People Need Cataract Surgery, Yet Many Lack Access

WHO Warns 94 Million People Need Cataract Surgery, Yet Many Lack Access

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More than 94 million people around the world are living with cataracts, a condition that clouds the eye’s lens, blurs vision, and can eventually lead to blindness. Yet, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), half of those in need of surgery cannot access it. Cataracts primarily affect older adults, and as global populations age, […]

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