HealthPolitics
A Quarter of New Belgian Doctors Hold Foreign Diplomas
New figures show one in five new doctors and nearly half of new dentists in Belgium hold a foreign diploma, sparking debate on quotas and language rules.
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BusinessBelgium
Colruyt Links Gym Savings to Grocery Discounts
Colruyt Group launches Move & Save, a family gym-and-grocery subscription linking Jims fitness clubs to fruit and vegetable discounts via Xtra.
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HealthBelgium
Belgium's Hidden Hospital Bills: The Fee Supplement Trap
A 19-year-old was wrongly billed 3,800 euros for a single hospital room. The case exposes Belgium's unpredictable medical fee supplements.
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Health
UZ Gent Launches Head and Neck Cancer Screening Program
UZ Gent launches free head and neck cancer screening for at-risk groups over 40 who smoke or drink, aiming for early detection during MakeSense campaign.
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Health
Belgium's First Asian Hornet Death Raises Alarm
A 60-year-old Belgian man died after Asian hornet stings, marking the country's first confirmed fatality from the invasive species.
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Health
Belgian Agency Probes Dutch Mass Donor in Belgium
Belgium's FAGG investigates whether Dutch mass sperm donor Simon, who fathered 121+ children, also donated in Belgium.
—5 min read
Health & Safety
Parents Falsify 13-Year-Old's Age for 100km Dodentocht March
Parents falsified their 13-year-old son's birth date to enter him in the 100km Dodentocht. Medical experts call it medically irresponsible.
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HealthTransport
One in Five Belgian Diabetics Lack Adapted Driving Licence
Survey reveals 22% of Belgian diabetes patients lack the legally required adapted driving licence, risking fines and insurance complications.
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HealthCommunity
Chiro Camp Cut Short After Dozens of Children Fall Ill
A Chiro youth group from Zulte ended its summer camp early after 70-80 children fell ill. The cause remains unconfirmed.
—4 min read
PoliticsHealth
Hunter Biden: Father's Cancer Has Spread, Causing Pain
Hunter Biden reveals his father Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread to his bones, causing significant pain even as he continues to speak publicly.
—4 min read
Health
Lung Cancer Rising Among Women and Non-Smokers in Belgium
New data shows lung cancer increasingly affects women and non-smokers in Belgium. Conny (63) battled the disease three times despite never smoking.
—5 min read
Health
Rey (5) from Mechelen: 19 Operations and Unbroken Spirit
Rey (5) from Mechelen has survived 19 operations, including 16 brain surgeries, for a rare vascular condition. Her parents share their story and seek help.
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Health
Jillian Michaels Warns of Gray Market Weight Loss Drug Risks
Jillian Michaels warns against self-dosing unregulated 'gray market' weight loss peptides amid FDA crackdown.
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HealthBelgium
Belgium Faces O-Negative and B-Negative Blood Shortage
Red Cross Flanders warns of critical shortages in O-negative and B-negative blood as a heatwave drives up demand while donation rates drop by 15%.
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USPolitics
McConnell Still Not Cleared for Senate Return, Office Says
Sen. Mitch McConnell remains in rehab 43 days after a fall, not yet cleared to return. Kentucky's governor demands more transparency on his condition.
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HealthHuman Interest
Captain Sully Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis with Courage
Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger, the hero of the Miracle on the Hudson, has announced he is living with early-stage Alzheimer's disease.
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Politics
McConnell Hospitalized After Fall, Breaks Silence on Health
Sen. Mitch McConnell reveals a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence. He details his recovery and the political impact on the Senate.
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Health
Belgium Braces for Second Heatwave After Deadliest June
Emergency doctors warn Belgians as a second heatwave arrives after June's record 1,747 excess deaths. Young people urged not to underestimate danger.
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Health
Belgian Health: Life Expectancy Up, Reflux Meds, Toy Warning
Belgian life expectancy hits 82.5 years as gender gap narrows; 7% of babies get reflux meds; professor warns squishy toys contain carcinogens.
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PoliticsUnited States
McConnell Hospitalized Three Weeks; Aides Withhold Details
Sen. Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for over three weeks with aides providing minimal information, raising transparency concerns.
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PoliticsHealth
Mitch McConnell Admitted to Hospital, Spokesperson Confirms
Sen. Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized, his spokesperson confirmed. The Kentucky Republican's health history raises questions about his remaining term.
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SocietyHealth
Belgium Roundup: School Outbreak, Blood Appeal, New Laws
Belgium news: School outbreak in Buzet affects 100 students; Red Cross urges blood donations; new protections for emergency workers and cancer survivors.
—5 min read
HealthPolitics
TSA Updates Cannabis Policy; Jill Biden on Joe's Cancer
TSA updates medical marijuana guidelines for air travel with health warnings, while Jill Biden reveals Joe Biden's stage 4 cancer has spread to his bones.
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HealthPolitics
Jill Biden Reveals Joe Biden Has Stage 4 Cancer, Says Slowed
Jill Biden reveals Joe Biden has stage 4 prostate cancer that spread to his bones, saying he will live with cancer for the rest of his life.
—4 min read
PoliticsHealth
Trump's Physical Exam Shows 'Excellent Health' at Age 79
White House releases Trump's physical exam results, showing excellent health, 14-pound weight gain, and near-obese BMI ahead of his 80th birthday.
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