health warnings
Coverage of health warnings in the Nexus archive.
- Weight-loss joke turns serious as ‘cyclospora skinny’ trend fuels health warnings
A social media trend joking about achieving 'Cyclospora skinny' has raised health warnings as doctors highlight the dangers of the intestinal parasite, which causes severe dehydration and illness. The trend mocks the parasitic infection but underscores serious health risks.
- Canada is rolling out new graphic image warnings on cigarette packs
Canada is implementing new graphic image warnings on cigarette packaging, required by August 1. Experts have welcomed the move, stating the images significantly enhance the effectiveness of health warnings.
- Twin Cities wildfire smoke: Some head outside despite health warnings
Wildfire smoke is affecting the Twin Cities, with many people staying indoors while others venture outside despite health warnings. The situation highlights a divide in public response to the environmental hazard.
- Canadian wildfire smoke pushes Toronto air quality to world's worst, reaches US
Toronto experienced some of the worst air quality globally due to smoke from wildfires in Ontario, which spread into the US and prompted health warnings.
- Schools cancel sports days as 34C week-long heatwave bites Britain amid hosepipe bans and health warnings
Schools in Britain are canceling sports days due to a week-long 34C heatwave, which has also prompted hosepipe bans and health warnings. The extreme weather is causing disruptions and public health advisories.
- Britain faces 'hottest ever day' as scorching heatwave brings temperatures of up to 40C amid dire health warnings - while hundreds of schools close and workers stay at home in 'heat-dome'
Britain is experiencing a heatwave with temperatures up to 40°C, leading to health warnings, school closures, and workers staying home due to a heat-dome.
- South Africa: Unsafe Manganese Dust Levels Trigger Health and Legal Warnings in Nelson Mandela Bay
Manganese dust in Nelson Mandela Bay's harbour and Markman Industrial area has contaminated the air beyond legal limits, exposing residents to unsafe levels. City officials were aware of the issue for months but failed to warn the public, triggering health and legal concerns.
- Europe sizzles under 'heat dome' as France logs hottest May day on record
France recorded its hottest May day on record as Europe experiences an unseasonal heatwave under a 'heat dome.' Météo-France predicts continued high temperatures through the week, prompting health warnings and outdoor work restrictions.