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Prolonged haze exposure poses significant health risks for children

The Star · 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z

Children are reportedly facing serious health risks due to long-term exposure to haze. This environmental factor can lead to various respiratory and other health complications, underscoring the vulnerability of younger populations to air quality issues and the importance of protective measures.

HPV Vaccine Associated with Substantial Decrease in Male Head and Neck Cancers

ScienceAlert · 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

A new observational study in the US indicates that the HPV vaccine is associated with a nearly 70% reduction in head and neck cancers, particularly oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, among vaccinated men. This finding reinforces the vaccine's established success in preventing cervical cancer and highlights its broader public health benefits for both sexes, following FDA expansion in 2020.