04:00 PM·safety
Swiss Hiking Accidents Double in 15 Years
National accident insurer reports alarming rise in mountain hiking incidents, from 4,000 to 9,000 annually over past 15 years, raising safety concerns.
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Zurich Extends Cannabis Trial as Legal Sales Top 750kg
City council seeks to extend cannabis dispensary program until 2028 after successful pilot reaches 2,300 participants and removes CHF7.5 million from black market.
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08:00 AM·safety
Mountain Hiking Accidents Double in Switzerland Over 15 Years
SUVA reports alarming increase in hiking accidents, with annual cases rising from 4,000 to 9,000 over past 15 years.
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04:00 PM·health
WHO Reports 100 Million E-Cigarette Users Globally
Geneva-based World Health Organization warns of rising e-cigarette use as global users exceed 100 million, while traditional smoking declines to 1.2 billion users.
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08:00 AM·education
Swiss Teens Sleep Longer, Score Better with Evening Phone Ban
University of Geneva study reveals 40-minute sleep increase and improved academic performance when teenagers restrict evening smartphone use.
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12:00 PM·health
Neuchâtel Pioneers Free Contraception for Under-30s
Canton becomes first in Switzerland to approve motion for free contraceptive access, sparking national healthcare accessibility debate
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08:00 AM·health
Swiss Health Crisis: Sleep Problems and Mental Health Concerns Rise
New health survey reveals declining well-being among Swiss population, with young adults particularly affected
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04:00 PM·health
Swiss Health Survey Shows Sharp Decline in Well-being
National health survey reveals concerning trends with only 10% reporting excellent health, down from 20% in 2020, with young adults particularly affected by sleep issues and exhaustion.
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08:00 AM·health
Swiss Health Survey Shows Declining Well-being, Sleep Issues
New health survey reveals deteriorating health conditions among Swiss population, with young adults particularly affected by sleep problems and exhaustion.
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08:00 AM·environment
Switzerland Cancels National Study on Forever Chemicals
Swiss government abandons planned CHF 240 million research project on health effects of PFAS and other persistent pollutants, citing budget constraints.
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04:00 PM·health
Switzerland Steps Up Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Addiction Switzerland reports 1,700 annual cases, calls for improved support systems and awareness
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04:00 PM·health
Switzerland Launches First National Spinal Paralysis Strategy
Four Swiss organizations unveil comprehensive 10-year plan to improve life quality for over 8,000 people with spinal paralysis
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12:00 PM·health
Fast-Food Expansion Raises Health Concerns in Switzerland
Rapid growth of fast-food chains prompts public health debate as McDonald's and others announce major expansion plans
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08:00 AM·health
Measles Outbreak Prompts School Quarantines in Central Switzerland
Health authorities implement quarantine measures as multiple measles cases detected in Swiss schools at start of new academic year
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12:00 PM·health
Switzerland Cancels Major Health Study Due to Budget Cuts
Federal health office terminates CHF240 million nationwide study on PFAS and pesticide exposure, impacting planned research on 100,000 volunteers.
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08:00 AM·health
Swiss Health Director Acknowledges COVID Response Shortcomings
Federal health chief admits elderly care failures during pandemic, calls for improved crisis management.
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08:00 AM·health
Geneva Pioneers Ban on Disposable E-cigarettes
Canton takes decisive action against single-use vapes, citing health and environmental concerns.
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12:00 PM·health
Global Health Foundation FIND Faces Regulatory Scrutiny
Geneva-based diagnostics non-profit FIND nearly collapsed despite warnings, raising questions about Swiss oversight of international organizations.
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12:00 PM·health
Swiss Health Regulator Issues Warning on Dangerous Weight Loss Products
Swissmedic alerts public about counterfeit and unauthorized weight loss products containing harmful substances, particularly targeting misleading GLP-1 products on social media.
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12:00 PM·history
Historic Rigi Mountain Illness Mystery Solved
Century-old 'Rigikrankheit' environmental scandal revealed through defamation trial, explaining mysterious illnesses that once plagued visitors to the famous Swiss mountain.
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