AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHeat & Health: The Netherlands logged its hottest Aug. 13 ever and set a new record for days above 30°C, with the national heat plan activated and extra focus on older adults and people with chronic conditions. Diabetes Nutrition: An Amsterdam-based multiethnic study found higher intake of non-sugar-sweetened beverages was linked to higher type 2 diabetes risk, and swapping sugar drinks for non-sugar options didn’t reduce risk for some groups. Wearables & Safety: Google’s Pixel Watch 5 adds breathing emergency detection that can call emergency services if oxygen drops and the wearer doesn’t respond. Food & Public Health: Lidl is testing Paw Patrol stickers on healthy foods in the Netherlands, aiming to steer kids toward fruit and vegetables that meet the Schijf van Vijf criteria. Workplace Health: A gas explosion near Brussels Central Station killed a firefighter and seriously injured three others, underscoring risks during construction and utility work. Research Tools: MIT researchers demonstrated a fast microscope approach to track electrical activity across the brain in milliseconds using zebrafish. Care Access Tech: AS Watson’s Kruidvat in the Netherlands is set to roll out NCR Voyix retail tech to expand offline-plus-online shopping services.
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