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Vaping liquids containing synthetic cannabinoids have been reported in Switzerland, with cases identified in Zurich and St Gallen. The substances, sometimes marketed as “Zombie-Liquids” or “Baller-Liquids”, are covered by Switzerland’s Narcotics Act.
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health
Switzerland’s respiratory-virus season is beginning, with Covid-19 increasing in some regions while the Federal Office of Public Health expects the main flu wave only in December.
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Syngenta
More than 900 plaintiffs have reportedly rejected Syngenta settlement offers in US litigation alleging that paraquat exposure caused Parkinson’s disease, raising the prospect of individual trials.
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climate
Record temperatures of around 30°C in late September have renewed debate over how Switzerland should protect people from increasingly frequent heatwaves.
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tiger mosquito
Switzerland is expanding its response to the tiger mosquito by testing measures aimed directly at adult insects, including carbon-dioxide traps and other targeted controls. The government says the approach could reduce local populations but still requires scientific evaluation.
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public health
Switzerland recorded 544 tuberculosis infections in 2025, the highest number since 2018. The increase was concentrated among people born abroad and teenagers and young adults, prompting renewed questions about detection, prevention and access to care.
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public health
Switzerland recorded 544 tuberculosis infections in 2025, the highest total since 2018 and a sharp increase from the previous year. The Federal Office of Public Health says the rise was concentrated largely among people born abroad, with cases among teenagers aged 15 to 19 doubling.
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public health
Around 600 excess deaths were recorded in Switzerland during this summer’s heatwaves, according to mortality data from the Federal Statistical Office. People over 65 were most affected, although the unusually persistent heat also affected younger age groups.
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mpox
A University of Geneva-led analysis of more than 2,700 samples suggests that almost 35% of suspected mpox tests in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo contained viral DNA from environmental contamination rather than genuine infection. The findings could substantially alter estimates of the outbreak’s scale and the design of public-health responses.
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influenza
Almost half of Switzerland’s flu vaccine supply for the 2026–27 season is facing delivery delays. Assess whether the disruption could affect seasonal vaccination campaigns, which groups are most exposed and what health authorities are advising.
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health
The Federal Office of Public Health says the risk of airport malaria remains very low despite recent cases near Frankfurt Airport. The article would explain how malaria can reach Europe through infected mosquitoes transported on aircraft, Switzerland’s historical cases and the precautions used at Swiss airports.
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food safety
Swiss milk samples contain rubber-related chemicals, with milking hoses, seals and other dairy equipment emerging as a possible source. The health implications remain unknown, but the findings warrant scrutiny of food-production equipment and follow-up testing.
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environment
Switzerland is receiving as many as 250 Asian hornet reports each day, with the invasive species spreading beyond its established footholds in Vaud and Geneva into several other cantons.
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climate change
A record-hot summer has exposed major gaps in Switzerland’s national response to heatwaves, despite stronger local alerts and climate shelters.
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Swiss army
A Federal Office of Sport study finds that average Swiss army fitness-test scores have fallen since 2006, even as more recruits describe themselves as physically fit. The widening gap between measured performance and self-assessment raises questions about changing lifestyles, recruitment standards and military readiness.
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cannabis
Switzerland’s cannabis pilot schemes are showing early harm-reduction benefits: legal pharmacy access has not increased consumption, while more users are choosing lower-risk methods such as vaping. The findings could influence the next revision of federal cannabis law.
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health
Official figures show that infant deaths and stillbirths both increased in Switzerland in 2025, although the country’s long-term rates remain far below historical levels. The article would examine the statistical significance of the rise and the possible roles of maternal age and health risks without overstating what the data can prove.
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food safety
Cadmium was detected in 67 of 90 commonly eaten Swiss food products tested by a consumer watchdog. Although none exceeded legal safety limits, the findings raise questions about cumulative exposure over time, since cadmium can accumulate in the body and damage the kidneys and bones.
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public health
The Asian tiger mosquito has now been detected in several new Zurich neighborhoods, prompting cantonal authorities to expand trapping efforts and public awareness campaigns against the potentially disease-carrying insect.
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health
A new study reveals a continuous and worrying increase in colorectal cancer rates among Swiss residents under the age of 50 since 1980, contrasting with a decline in older age groups.
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