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Healthcare news — August 18, 2026

Publications tagged with Healthcare published on August 18, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

8 publications

  1. WorldMiddle EastOceanographyHealthcareDefense

    Egypt Accuses Rosatom of Nuclear Safety Violations

    Egypt's Nuclear Power Plants Authority has accused Rosatom, the Russian state nuclear energy corporation, of violating safety standards and regulations during the construction of the El Dabaa nuclear power plant. The accusations include structural defects, safety breaches, deliberate negligence, and deceptive practices to overstate construction progress. The same reactor design is used in Hungary's Paks 2 project, raising concerns about its safety and reliability.
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    Back-to-School Anxiety: Tips for Parents and Teachers

    As hundreds of thousands of Utah kids return to school, many face 'first-day-of-school butterflies' or anxiety triggered by new schedules, teachers, and classmates. Dee Ray, a mental health counselor, shares tips for parents and teachers to help children manage back-to-school stress. Signs of anxiety include refusal to go to school, excessive crying, compulsive behavior, and withdrawal. Ray advises understanding the child's perspective, offering choices, and seeking professional help when needed. Teachers can build trust and security through established classroom structures and frequent interactions with students.
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    Scabies Outbreak Among Military in Ceuta

    An outbreak of scabies has affected military personnel deployed to Ceuta. Around a dozen cases have been confirmed, with soldiers potentially exposed to the infection while dismantling migrant settlements. Military associations have demanded transparency and action from the Ministry of Defense, citing overcrowded and unhygienic living conditions and lack of protective equipment. Symptoms include intense itching, lesions, and small grooves in the skin.
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    Meta Faces Trial Over Social Media's Impact on Children

    Meta will face a coalition of 29 state attorneys general in a California federal court trial beginning on Wednesday over claims it engineered Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children, misled consumers about their safety, and illegally collected and used children's data. The trial, expected to last seven weeks, will test Colorado, Kentucky, California and New Jersey's allegations and address claims by 29 states. Jury selection is on Wednesday, with opening statements slated to begin August 18. Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is expected to testify, as is Instagram head Adam Mosseri. The trial could force Meta to make sweeping changes to its platforms and potentially face massive damages.
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