(2021-05-13). Number of Palestinians Killed by Israeli Bombings Rises to 53, Including 14 Children. orinocotribune.com 
The bombings on Gaza Strip have left more than 300 injured and a number of buildings severely damaged. | The massive bombardments by Israeli air forces against the blockaded Palestinian enclave of Gaza Strip has left 53 Palestinians dead, including 14 minors, and over 300 injured, while the international community has called for a cessation of hostilities. | The Gaza Ministry of Health has indicated in its latest report that among the fatalities there are 14 children, and so far there 320 injuries have been reported. At least eight more Palestinians have died in bombardments carried out by Israel during the last…
(2021-05-13). Headlines for May 13, 2021. democracynow.org Gaza Death Toll Soars Amid Israeli Airstrikes as Israeli Troops Mass for Ground Invasion, U.S. Blocks U.N. Resolution on Israel-Palestine as Biden Asserts Israel's "Right to Defend Itself", Chanting "Death to Arabs," Israeli Mobs Attack Arab-Owned Businesses and Assault Driver, India Reports Another 4,100 COVID-19 Deaths as Cases Begin to Decline in Delhi , Nurses Honor 400 Colleagues Who Lost Their Lives to COVID-19, Call for More Protections, U.S. COVID Numbers Fall as Doctors Debate Vaccinating Kids Ahead of Vulnerable People Abroad, U.N. Calls for Doubling Global Vaccine Production as Some Countries Have Yet…
(2021-05-13). Violating U.S. 'norms', China aids global fight vs. hunger, disease. workers.org 
A document released by Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines April 9, "2021 Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community," labels China the greatest threat to the United States. It claims China's threat is so serious that an intensifying level of U.S. intelligence operations, cyberattacks and investment in military . . . |
(2021-05-13). Venezuela to Receive Sputnik Light and Johnson & Johnson Single-Dose Vaccines. venezuelanalysis.com President Maduro said a mass Covid-19 vaccination campaign would take place between June and August to inoculate 70 percent of the population.
(2021-05-13). Indigenous Rights Defenders Condemn Government Probe Into Critics of Bolsonaro's Covid Response. commondreams.org A federal judge denounced an investigation into two Indigenous leaders as "an illegal embarrassment." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files… …
(2021-05-13). How co-ops across the US weathered COVID-19 by prioritizing their workers. therealnews.com 
In this TRNN special report, Jaisal Noor investigates the limitations and successes of eight co-ops across four states that were able to successfully weather the COVID-19 pandemic while prioritizing the needs of their workers. Then, TRNN hosts a follow-up discussion panel with co-op worker-owners.
(2021-05-13). Nurses campaign at White House again for emergency anti-virus standard. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON (PAI)—Jean Ross, RN, stood two blocks from the White House, reading names of nurses the coronavirus has killed. Behind her: Local RN colleagues amid 403 pairs of empty white nurses' shoes. The nurses took turns reading the roll of the dead, one by one. That's how many RNs, or to be more precise, how …
(2021-05-13). Selected Articles: The Corona Crisis: Has "Depopulation" Already Begun? globalresearch.ca 
By Remember Bill Gates' infamously saying with his seductive smile, something to the extent, even if I'm no longer around, the system has been set up and …
(2021-05-13). Mayo Clinic again receives top honors for high-quality patient care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Eleven? hospitals across?Mayo Clinic?received star ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for Overall Hospital Quality. Six of the 11 hospitals earned five stars — the best score possible. The national average is 3 of 5 stars. The star rating provides patients with information about multiple dimensions of quality …
(2021-05-13). Tomgram: Liz Theoharis, "Rise Up Through the Ashes and Devastation" warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. In this pandemic world of ours, there's a pattern that couldn't be grimmer. Odd that more isn't made of it. The three true Covid-19 disaster zones on Planet Earth — the United States (583,000 dead, 32,000,000 confirmed cases), …
(2021-05-13). An Environment Of Anti-Racism Is How We Win. popularresistance.org Canada – Spring has always been a time of renewal and hope. I'm filled with a sense of wonder and possibility as I watch new life sprout from the soil and cherry blossoms bloom along streets. | But this spring, I feel a prevailing heaviness. For many of us, this season marks a year since COVID-19 restrictions were put in place. March 13 marked one year since Breonna Taylor was shot in her sleep by police in Louisville, Ky. As the season progresses, and as we pass through solemn anniversaries, I continue to be reminded of where we were a year ago. | Last spring, the COVID-19 pandemic started to unmask the inequali…
(2021-05-13). School districts across Texas implement massive austerity and cuts to staff. wsws.org Over the past year, tens of thousands of teachers were forced to quit or retire early after the state government aggressively pressured districts to reopen amid the raging COVID-19 pandemic. Most of these vacancies will now be left unfilled.
(2021-05-13). 2021 Eid al-Fitr prayers in Iran's provinces (2). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) — Eid al-Fitr prayers were held across Iran with special health protocols being observed by worshippers amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here are photos of prayers on Thursday in Shiraz, Arak, Ahvaz, and Tehran.
(2021-05-13). 2021 Eid al-Fitr prayers in Iran's provinces (1). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) — Eid al-Fitr prayers were held across Iran with special health protocols being observed by worshippers amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here are photos of prayers on Thurs. in Hamedan, Ardabil, Qeshm, and Birjand.
(2021-05-13). Preventive screening during COVID-19 pandemic leads to early diagnosis of treatable breast cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, health care providers have been concerned about a growing number of patients delaying or skipping preventive screenings because they have been hesitant to see their health care provider. Experts have stressed that it's not only safe to come in for preventive screenings, but also it's important to avoid future health problems …
(2021-05-13). Cold vs. allergies during COVID-19 pandemic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When it comes to the common cold, allergies and COVID-19, overlapping symptoms can be confusing. In this Q&A, Dr. Arveen Bhasin, a Mayo Clinic allergist and immunologist, provides some clarity by comparing and contrasting the signs and symptoms of these conditions: What are allergy symptoms?Allergy symptoms can affect the nose, sinuses and lungs. These symptoms …
(2021-05-13). The Lack of Transparency Marks COVID-19 Response in Guatemala. telesurenglish.net The Human Rights Ombudsman's Office described Guatemala's response to the COVID-19 pandemic as a failure and decried the lack of vaccines. | RELATED: | "The response of the Government to the pandemic has been marked by great mistakes and opacity, which has resulted in the systematic violation of the human right to health of all inhabitants," Ombudsman Jordan Rodas said. | "To date, health institutions lack special…
(2021-05-13). Talking to your children about vaccines. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expanding its emergency use authorization of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12-15 years. So parents and caregivers may be getting even more questions from children about whether vaccines are safe and how vaccines can help end the COVID-19 pandemic. Information in this article was contributed by Jennifer …
(2021-05-13). The Media Is Causing Harm by Reporting Official Covid-19 Figures From Poorer Countries. commondreams.org "The media needs to stop misreporting Covid-19 numbers now, and desist from minimizing the hardships in the parts of the world that are facing the worst—economically, socially, and health wise—aspects of this pandemic." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files… …
(2021-05-13). Report Debunks Big Pharma's 'Dangerous Narrative' on Vaccine Supplies. commondreams.org "Crossing our fingers is not a sustainable public health strategy," said one researcher from Public Citizen, which has advocated for public manufacturing of vaccines to meet global need and end the pandemic. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files… …
(2021-05-13). Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness condemns world governments' response to the COVID-19 pandemic. wsws.org The report released, in advance of the 74th World Health Assembly set to meet later this month, offers a damning critique of the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2021-05-13). Mismanagement of the COVID-19 Crisis Increases Food Insecurity in India and Brazil. counterpunch.org As Indians continue to scramble for survival through a deadly second COVID-19 wave and deal with an inadequate health care system that has failed them at every step, for a majority of the country living in rural areas and in slums in urban centers, food insecurity is proving to be a bigger struggle than protecting
(2021-05-13). Restaurant Workers Protest Poor Working Conditions And Low Wages. popularresistance.org Food service workers are putting renewed pressure on their employers for better working conditions and wages. | Businesses across the country are blaming a "workforce shortage" for being understaffed or closed. But workers in the industry say poor labor practices are pushing potential employees away. | "It's stressful working for a billion-dollar company when they're not caring for the workers," said Ieshia Townsend, a McDonald's employee in Chicago, Illinois. She has worked at the McDonald's location since 2015. "Even during COVID-19, we had to literally go on strike just for masks, just for gloves, just for sup…
(2021-05-13). CDC Embarks on New COVID Cover-Up. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @crg_globalresearch. COVID-19 has been …
(2021-05-13). Pandemia: Vacunas y patentes. globalizacion.ca Al menos desde el momento —hacia mediados de 2020— en que se tuvo noticia cierta de avances en la formulación y fabricación de vacunas contra el Covid-19, que permitían confiar en que al menos alguna de ellas podría aplicarse antes…
(2021-05-13). India's COVID-19 Strain Worries the United Kingdom. telesurenglish.net British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday acknowledge that his country is "anxious" about India's variant and his government is "ruling nothing out" to tackle its spread in the nation. | RELATED: | "We want to make sure that we take all the prudential, all the cautious steps now that we could take," he said, adding that "meetings are going on to consider exactly what we need to do." | Johnson's remarks came in the…
(2021-05-13). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Ramping up COVID-19 vaccination rate in race against virus. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org COVID-19 cases are falling in the U.S. because 245 million doses of one of the available COVID-19 vaccines have been administered, according to Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. "But at the same time, there are still people who need more information about the safety and the value …
(2021-05-13). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Mammograms and COVID-19 vaccine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A friend of mine shared that she went for her annual mammogram last week. At the appointment, she was asked whether she had been vaccinated for COVID-19 and had experienced any changes in her breasts. I recently received my first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Although I feel fine, I'm wondering if there …
(2021-05-13). Mayo Clinic to offer more walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Rochester. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic held a walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Rochester on Wednesday, May 5. At this clinic, one patient shared why he came in to get the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Watch: Patient discusses why he chose to get the COVID-19 vaccine. youtu.be/ORLLLOOJ7eg Journalists: Broadcast-quality soundbites and b-roll of the Mayo Clinic walk-in COVID-19 …
(2021-05-13). Two Young Mothers Paralyzed after Receiving Pfizer's COVID Vaccine. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @crg_globalresearch. A woman in …
(2021-05-13). Cameron says he had 'big economic investment' in Greensill Capital. thecanary.co David Cameron has said he had a "big economic investment" in Greensill Capital but insisted that did not motivate his intense lobbying of the Government for the collapsed firm. | The Conservative former prime minister said it was a "panful day" for him on Thursday as he gave evidence to MPs over his controversial lobbying of senior figures including Chancellor Rishi Sunak. | Mr Cameron placed calls and sent dozens of texts and emails to ministers and senior officials as he appealed for their help in gaining access for Greensill to Government Covid support programmes. | Rishi Sunak (Yui Mok/PA) | Appearing before…
(2021-05-13). There Is Something Wrong With the Herd. commondreams.org "When it comes to Covid-19, this country is only as strong as its weakest links." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files… …
(2021-05-13). Public Citizen Report: Six Reasons Why COVID-19 Vaccine Manufacturing Is Not Meeting Expectations. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2021-05-13). The Covidian Cult and The Higher Breeders. indybay.org Back in October 2020, the author wrote an essay entitled "The Covidian Cult" (1), in which he described the so-called "New Normal" as a global totalitarian ideological movement. Developments over the past six months have proven the accuracy of this analogy. Health preservation takes the place of human dignity!
(2021-05-13). Eviction crisis looms as CDC moratorium hangs in the balance. zcomm.org It is time to raise and expand the fight for housing as a human right…
(2021-05-13). Trial demonstrates early AI-guided detection of heart disease in routine practice. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. ? Heart disease can take a number of forms, but some types of heart disease, such as asymptomatic low ejection fraction, can be hard to recognize, especially in the early stages when treatment would be most effective. The ECG AI-Guided Screening for Low Ejection Fraction, or EAGLE, trial set out to determine whether …
(2021-05-13). Why lung cancer screening is important, especially for minorities. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. By the time lung cancer symptoms develop, the disease is usually too far advanced to cure. Studies show that lung cancer screening reduces the risk of dying from the disease. Screening is usually reserved for …
(2021-05-13). Consumer Health: Staying active and exercising with osteoporosis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about this bone disease, which affects approximately 10 million Americans, according to the Office on Women's Health. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses, such as bending over …
(2021-05-13). What's up with the herd? nationofchange.org The United States won't achieve herd immunity because a significant portion of the herd is suffering from mad cow disease.
(2021-05-13). China To Extend Pro-Employment Policies. telesurenglish.net China will extend some of its pro-employment policies until the end of this year, further facilitate flexible employment, and increase financial support for sectors that continue to be impacted by the epidemic, a State Council meeting said. | RELATED: | It also passed a draft regulation on the management of earthquake protection for construction projects. The government will continue to refund unemployment insur…
(2021-05-13). First Person: 'God save us from famine'. news.un.org The conflict in Yemen forced Asia El-Sayeed Ali and her family from her home in Aden's Al Tawahi district, where there was active fighting, in 2015. Today, she works at a health clinic supported by the World Food Programme (WFP), where she cares for children, and their mothers, suffering from malnutrition.
(2021-05-13). Over 14,000 new coronavirus cases detected in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) — More than 14,000 new coronavirus cases have been detected in Iran during the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry's spokeswoman said.
(2021-05-13). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Signs of depression in teens and how to help. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Depression is a serious mental health problem that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in activities. Although depression can occur at any time in life, symptoms may differ between teens and adults. Issues such as peer pressure, academic expectations and changing bodies can bring a lot of ups and downs for …
(2021-05-13). Science Saturday: Mayo study examines how Latino participants experience genomic medicine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org How do people from minority communities experience genomic medicine in diverse health-care settings? How do they integrate genetic knowledge into their understandings of health-care needs? These answers are critical to researchers as multiple efforts are underway to increase the inclusion of racial minority participants in genomic research and new forms of individualized medicine. Richard Sharp. …
(2021-05-13). Consumer Health: Endometriosis, ovarian cancer and infertility — what are the connections? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you've been diagnosed with endometriosis, you may have questions about whether that raises your risk for other conditions, including ovarian cancer and infertility. With endometriosis, tissue similar to the tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus grows outside your uterus. Endometriosis most commonly involves your ovaries, fallopian tubes and the tissue lining …
(2021-05-13). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treatment for patent foramen ovale. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 36 and do not have any significant medical concerns, but due to a family member's heart health issues, it was recommended I have a cardiac evaluation. After undergoing an echocardiogram, I was surprised to be told that I have a patent foramen ovale. The cardiologist said I don't need to be treated …
(2021-05-13). Consumer Health: Treating polycystic ovary syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. Complications can include infertility, gestational diabetes or pregnancy-induced high blood pressure, miscarriage or premature birth, and endometrial cancer. Signs and symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome vary. A diagnosis is made when women experience at least two of these signs: Irregular periods.Elevated levels of male …
(2021-05-13). Consumer Health: Considering a vaginal birth after a cesarean. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you've delivered a baby by cesarean section, or C-section, and you're pregnant again, you might be able to choose between scheduling a repeat C-section or a vaginal birth after cesarean. Many women are candidates for a vaginal birth after cesarean. Still, the choice to pursue a vaginal birth after cesarean or schedule a repeat C-section can …
(2021-05-13). California to ban new fracking permits by Jan. 2024, phase out oil extraction by 2045. indybay.org Representatives of environmental justice and climate justice groups praised the directive for being a step in the right direction, but said phasing out oil extraction in California by 2045 is too late and noted that frontline communities need an immediate 2500 foot health and safety buffer now, not later.
(2021-05-13). Friday 5/21: Mental Health Rights and Resources Video Forum on Friday May 21st 5pm. indybay.org Online video…