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Haribo recalls sweets in Belgium due to possible presence of cannabis

Candy maker Haribo has recalled a batch of sweets in Belgium after traces of cannabis were found in some products sold in the Netherlands. There have been no reports of people falling

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Over fifty Belgian children conceived using sperm donor with cancer-causing gene

Fifty-two children conceived at fertility clinics in Belgium may carry a hereditary gene mutation linked to cancer, officials confirmed this week. The revelation was made by Belgian health minister Frank Vandenbroucke and

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Society

These countries don’t fluoridate their water – here’s why

With water fluoridation of drinking water under the spotlight in the US, we look at why some countries choose not to add the mineral to supplies while others have repealed the practice.

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Flemish campaign warns of rise of vaping among young people

NGO Kom op tegen Kanker (Stand up to Cancer) is extending its anti-smoking campaign to vaping, as the use of the e-cigarette is on the rise. On Monday afternoon, Kom op tegen

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Nitrogen pollution makes hay fever worse, study finds

Nitrogen pollution not only affects the environment but can also directly impact public health, according to new research by KU Leuven and Sciensano. The researchers found that grasslands fertilised with nitrogen produce

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Earth & Climate

No breast cancer screening invitation for Brussels women due to absence new government

No women in Brussels have yet been invited for a mammogram in 2025, reported the magazines “Medi-Sphere” and “Le Spécialiste” on Wednesday. In the absence of a fully-fledged new Brussels government, funding

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Europe provides 10m euros extra aid as Myanmar earthquake death toll exceeds 3,500

The European Commission has released 10 million euros in additional humanitarian aid for the victims of the earthquake in Myanmar, the Commission announced on Monday. The funds will be used to provide

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Haribo recalls sweets in Belgium due to possible presence of cannabis

Over fifty Belgian children conceived using sperm donor with cancer-causing gene

These countries don’t fluoridate their water – here’s why

Flemish campaign warns of rise of vaping among young people

Nitrogen pollution makes hay fever worse, study finds

No breast cancer screening invitation for Brussels women due to absence new government

Europe provides 10m euros extra aid as Myanmar earthquake death toll exceeds 3,500

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Haribo recalls sweets in Belgium due to possible presence of cannabis

Over fifty Belgian children conceived using sperm donor with cancer-causing gene

These countries don’t fluoridate their water – here’s why

Flemish campaign warns of rise of vaping among young people

Nitrogen pollution makes hay fever worse, study finds

No breast cancer screening invitation for Brussels women due to absence new government

Europe provides 10m euros extra aid as Myanmar earthquake death toll exceeds 3,500

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