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Another heat wave strikes VN, temperatures rise to 40 again
Another heat wave is sweeping across the northern and central regions of Vietnam, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius and UV levels hazardous to human health.
Texas floodwaters pose unique health risks, U.S. experts say
Catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Harvey increases the risk of ills ranging from skin rashes to bacterial and viral infections and mosquito-borne disease, U.S. public health officials warned on Monday.
Lawsuit in U.S. says Coca-Cola downplays risks of sugary drinks
Coca-Cola Co and the American Beverage Association trade group were sued on Wednesday for allegedly misleading consumers about the health risks from consuming sugary beverages.
Philip Morris wins Missouri 'lights' class action trial
A jury in St. Louis, Missouri on Thursday rejected a request for about $1.8 billion in damages against Philip Morris USA in a class-action lawsuit that claimed the company misled smokers about the health risks of "light" cigarettes.
Long-time sitting not linked to increased death risk: study
Sitting for long periods is not associated with an increased risk of dying, according to a study recently released by the University of Exeter.
