AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLong COVID Brain Scan Update (Finland): A University of Turku study using PET and MRI found no widespread brain inflammation in people with long COVID; instead, worse symptoms tracked with higher activity in brain areas tied to emotion, stress and memory. Environmental Health: Researchers at the A. I. Virtanen Institute in Finland report that smaller nanoplastics can trigger stronger changes in brain neuron activity, raising new concerns about plastic exposure and brain health. Workplace Cancer Risks (EU): A new EU-OSHA study based on interviews in Finland and other countries says healthcare and social care workers face notable exposure to cancer risk factors, including radiation and disinfectant chemicals like formaldehyde. Non-Animal Testing (Finland/EU): ECHA’s latest REACH report says companies are increasingly using non-animal methods and adaptations, while still relying heavily on older legacy studies. Maternal Care (Global): Oregon’s health director describes how even as a physician she struggled to get coordinated postpartum care, highlighting gaps in maternity support. Laos Cave Rescue (Finnish link): Finnish cave diver Mikko Paasi helped report five villagers found alive after a week underground; extraction remains difficult and dangerous.
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