Daily Archives: September 28, 2021

2021-09-28: News Headlines

Brian Shilhavy (2021-09-28). Genocide of Seniors Continues as FDA and CDC Recommend 3rd Booster Shot to Age Group with Highest Amount of Deaths following COVID-19 Shots. globalresearch.ca

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2021-09-28). West Nile virus cases reported across the US. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Female Culex mosquito, courtesy: CDC Cases of West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne illness, have been reported across the U.S. It's the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)."We are currently seeing high levels of West Nile virus infection across many parts of the United States, including a higher number than normal of people with neuroinvasive disease ‚Äï the most severe form of infection,"…

José Manuel Blanco Diaz (2021-09-28). Venezuela: This is how Currency Rebranding will Come Into Effect. orinocotribune.com As of October 1, the monetary rebranding of the Venezuelan currency, the bolívar, will come into effect in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, according to the official schedule. This was confirmed by Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as she spoke about details of the process on Monday, September 27. | Rodríguez recalled that the process does not affect in any way the value of the national currency, and noted that the Central Bank of Venezuela will continue to issue coins and bills in their traditional physical form. | The rebranding is being launched to erase six zeros from the embattled bolívar, affected by a bo…

U.S. Right to Know (2021-09-28). Lawsuits in the US, Against Syngenta: Weed-killing Chemical Paraquat Which Causes Parkinson's Disease? globalresearch.ca

Henderson JT, Vesco KK, Senger CA, et al. (2021-09-28). USPSTF Report: Aspirin Use to Prevent Preeclampsia and Related Morbidity and Mortality. jamanetwork.com This systematic review to support the 2021 US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement on aspirin use to prevent preeclampsia and related morbidity and mortality summarizes published evidence on the benefits and harms of aspirin use in individuals at increased preeclampsia risk based on clinical risk factors or measurements associated with higher disease incidence.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2021-09-28). COVID Queries: Delta breakthrough infections. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Q: Even people who have been vaccinated are getting sick with the delta variant, so why should I bother getting the shot? A: COVID-19 vaccines remain the best defense against COVID-19. By and large, it's the patients who have not been vaccinated who are getting the most severe disease from the delta variant. "There isn't a vaccine that is 100% effective at preventing illness," says Martin Herrmann, M.D., medical director of Mayo Clinic Health System…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2021-09-28). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Asthma management planning can prevent asthma attacks. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Asthma is a condition where your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult, and trigger coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Asthma is one of the most common long-term diseases in children, but adults can have asthma, too. Symptoms of asthma include: Shortness of breath.Chest tightness or pain.Wheezing when exhaling, which is a common sign of asthma in children.Trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing.Coughing…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2021-09-28). Consumer Health: What do you know about rheumatic diseases? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org September is Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about four common rheumatic diseases: ankylosing spondylitis, gout, juvenile idiopathic arthritis and lupus. Ankylosing spondylitis Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease that can cause some of the small bones in your spine to fuse. This fusing makes the spine less flexible and can result in a hunched-forward posture. If ribs are affected, it can be difficult to breathe deeply. Ankylosing spondylitis…

Rubin R. (2021-09-28). COVID-19 Vaccine Nasal Spray Is Being Studied. jamanetwork.com Administering the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine through the nose reduced viral shedding in animal models, a recent study led by a National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) scientist found.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2021-09-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease brought on by tobacco. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to a progressive group of lung diseases, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, that make it hard to breathe. Millions of people around the globe die each year because of COPD, and nearly 16 million people in the U.S. have a form of the disease. The No. 1 cause of COPD in developed countries is tobacco smoking, according to Dr. John Costello, consultant pulmonologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. Watch: …

Brittani Banks (2021-09-28). The U.S. Is 'Out of Step' on Primate Research With the Rest of the World. independentmediainstitute.org Click here for photos that you may use to accompany the article (captions and credits can be found in each image's description field). In the last two years, the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has invested nearly $29 million to breed more monkeys for biomedical research, with an additional $7.5 million to be spent …

Rubin R. (2021-09-28). Tracking COVID-19 Supply Shortages. jamanetwork.com Changes in how the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) collected information about hospitals' supplies and equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic made it more difficult for some to provide data because the revised reporting requirements lacked clarity, according to a recent US Government Accountability Office (GAO) draft report.

WSWS (2021-09-28). Bangladeshi school reopenings threaten wave of COVID-19 infections among children. wsws.org Inadequate and unsafe school infrastructure in Bangladeshi makes it virtually impossible for students to maintain social distancing and health guidelines, making highly vulnerable to infection.

IPPNW (2021-09-28). Proposed US/UK Nuclear-powered Submarines for Australia: Jeopardising Health and Fueling an Arms Race. globalresearch.ca

Stephen Lendman (2021-09-28). Jabs and Health Passports: Symbols of Modern-Day Tyranny. globalresearch.ca

Winters BD, Slota JM, Bilimoria KY. (2021-09-28). Safety Culture as a Patient Safety Practice for Alarm Fatigue. jamanetwork.com This JAMA Performance Improvement article summarizes the AHRQ guideline on alarm fatigue in its health care safety series, including factors important to successfully implement approaches to reduce false alarms, total alarms, and noise levels.

Reynard Loki (2021-09-28). The U.S. Is 'Out of Step' on Primate Research With the Rest of the World | Take Action Tuesday @EarthFoodLife. independentmediainstitute.org While the European Union votes to phase out animal research, the United States wants more. By Reynard Loki, Independent Media Institute 6 min read In the last two years, the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has invested nearly $29 million to breed more monkeys for biomedical research, with an additional $7.5 million to be …

Rubin R. (2021-09-28). New Grants for Suicide Prevention. jamanetwork.com The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently awarded $17.8 million in grants to help communities prevent suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2021-09-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Are plant-based burgers better for you? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Plant-based burgers have soared in popularity over the past couple of years. Are these meat alternatives healthier for you than the real thing? Introducing more plant-based foods in your diet is a good thing, says Katherine Zeratsky, a Mayo Clinic registered dietitian nutritionist, but pay attention to the ingredients. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute. youtu.be/9cBAjhTIg-g Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 58) is in the downloads at the end of…

Staff (2021-09-28). Headlines for September 28, 2021. democracynow.org As Government Shutdown Looms, Senate GOP Blocks Bill to Fund Government and Raise Debt Ceiling, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Solicits Funds from Lobbyists Opposing Democrats' $3.5T Spending Bill, R. Kelly Found Guilty on All Counts in Sex Trafficking Trial, Biden Receives COVID-19 Booster, Urges Unvaccinated to Get First Shots, New York National Guard May Fill Roles of Healthcare Workers Who Refuse Vaccinations, CIA Pushed Trump Administration to Kidnap or Assassinate WikiLeaks' Julian Assange, International Criminal Court Probe on Afghanistan War Crimes Excludes U.S. and Allies, Taliban Tightens Restrictions on Afghan Wo…

Russell Mokhiber (2021-09-28). Danny Glover Under Cover for Big Pharma and Insurance Companies. counterpunch.org Ask your liberal friends about Danny Glover. They will say — superstar actor featured in the Lethal Weapon film series. Civil rights activist. Democracy Now regular. Supporter of Bernie Sanders for President and for single payer national health insurance. But ask older Americans who watch a lot of cable television about Danny Glover, and they

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2021-09-28). Mayo Clinic Healthcare and Bupa UK Insurance announce new agreement. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic Healthcare, the London facility of acclaimed healthcare provider Mayo Clinic, and Bupa, the UK's leading health insurer, have announced a new two-year agreement to deliver care to Bupa's customers. Mayo Clinic Healthcare, 15 Portland Place, London The agreement enables Bupa's UK health insurance customers to access care at Mayo Clinic Healthcare, including consultations, diagnostics, endoscopy, MRI and CT services at the clinic in Portland Place, London. Mayo Clinic Healthcare also provides a secondary…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2021-09-28). Mayo Clinic leads biorepository core for new nationwide research on long-term symptoms of COVID-19. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic research is dedicated to finding solutions for patients who were infected with COVID-19 and the many affected by the long-term symptoms of COVID-19 ‚Äï what the National Institutes of Health (NIH) refers to as "long COVID" or post-acute sequelae. In response to great unmet patient need, the NIH launched a new research initiative to understand why some people who were infected with COVID-19 don't fully recover, or develop new or returning symptoms after…

Margaret Kimberley (2021-09-28). COVID Funds Spent on Police and Prisons. orinocotribune.com By Margaret Kimberley — Sep 22, 2021 | Systemic racism and weak movement politics allow states and cities to spend relief funds on police and jails. | The health and financial impacts of the covid pandemic have been enormous. More than 42 million people have been infected and 679,000 have died in this country. Individuals, businesses and every level of government have suffered as they lost income and revenue. Many workers are unemployed and certain sectors of the economy still suffer disproportionately. There is an easy case to make in favor of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan (ARP) which was passed in…

UCSF Alliance Health Project (2021-09-28). Sunday 10/10: Art for AIDS 25th Anniversary Art Auction. indybay.org Online – Virtual Alliance Health Project…

Gérard Delépine (2021-09-28). Covid-19 Vaccines Lead to New Infections and Mortality: The Evidence is Overwhelming. globalresearch.ca Vaccination has spread worldwide. And everywhere it has been followed by a dramatic rise in new infections and mortality. How many deaths and severe accidents will it take for governments, WHO, health agencies FDA, EMA, to look at the proven results of this experimental pseudo-vaccination?

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2021-09-28). Flu vaccine appointments across Southeast Minnesota. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org OWATONNA, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Health System will offer flu vaccination appointments to patients 6 months and older across Southeast Minnesota, starting Oct. 18. Patients can self-schedule a flu vaccination appointment through Patient Online Services or the Mayo Clinic App. Patients will be able to schedule an appointment by phone, beginning Oct. 4. Self-scheduling flu vaccine appointments is recommended, as this prevents wait times on the phone and preserves resources for COVID-19 care. Now more…

Dr. Kevin Corbett (2021-09-28). Letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson: Challenge to Public Health England. They Must Show Proof that a Virus Exists. globalresearch.ca

Cassie B. (2021-09-28). New Study Warns Health Risks of COVID-19 Vaccines Are Too High in Children. globalresearch.ca

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2021-09-28). Heart rhythm disorders: Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert shares 5 things it's important to know. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Heart Day is Sept. 29 LONDON — Heart rhythm disorders are one of the most common cardiac problems. Arrhythmias cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow, or irregularly. People can be born with them or develop them during their lives. Elijah Behr, M.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, shares five developments in the prevention, detection and treatment of arrhythmias. What cardiologists now know about arrhythmias and COVID-19: "We know…

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2021-09-28). The COVID-19 "Vaccine" and the Nuremberg Code. Crimes Against Humanity, Genocide. globalresearch.ca The health authorities, Big Pharma, the WHO, the Rockefellers and the Gates foundation are fully aware that the vaccine has resulted in countless deaths and injuries, including blood clots, infertility, brain damage, myocarditis, etc.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2021-09-28). Consumer Health: What is the flu? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Fever, upset stomach, diarrhea, sore throat, chills, coughing, sneezing and headache all can make you feel miserable. And when you're not feeling well, it sometimes can be hard to know exactly what's wrong and how you can help yourself feel better. With flu season approaching, this is a good time to look at the symptoms of what is — and is not — the flu. Common cold A runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, congestion, headache…

Titleinsuring Heaven or Hell on Earth? (2021-09-28). Insuring Heaven or Hell on Earth? commondreams.org Those who are enduring injustice, exploitation, and oppression—whether people, animals, or ecosystems—need us to believe that wrongs can be righted and to take action accordingly. | A group of religious leaders told an insurance firm, "climate change is a sin against God and fossil fuels are its cause."

Staff (2021-09-28). A once-in-a-generation chance to revive the UAW is coming. therealnews.com The UAW is still one of the largest unions in North America, but it has long been plagued by corruption scandals, de-industrialization, and a concessionary bargaining strategy that rank-and-file workers are fed up with. Now members will vote on an unprecedented referendum that could radically change the union from top to bottom.

pierre raqiya (2021-09-28). Video: Sofia Benharira, 16 Years Old, Dies Following Pfizer "Vaccine", Two Heart Attacks, Thrombosis. May She Rest in Peace. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (2021-09-28). Scandinavian Governments Announce "COVID Is Over," Israel Announces the Vaccine Doesn't Protect. globalresearch.ca

Great Game India (2021-09-28). Romania Opens Investigation into How COVID Vaccines Were Acquired. Shuts Down Its Vaccine Centers. Croatia Suspends Vaccination. globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2021-09-28). Selected Articles: British Government Shocking Report on Side Effects of Corona Vaccines: Strokes, Blindness, Miscarriages. globalresearch.ca By In total, more than 30,000 vaccinees reported more than 100,000…

Megan Redshaw (2021-09-27). Killer Vaccine: CDC Director Overrules Agency's Own Vaccine Safety Committee, Sides With FDA to Approve Boosters for 'High-Risk' Workers. globalresearch.ca The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention disregarded the advice of the agency's vaccine advisory committee, clearing the way for healthcare workers, teachers, and residents of long-term care facilities, homeless shelters and prisons to get a third …

Betsey Piette (2021-09-27). Housing: A global human right demanding a socialist solution. workers.org The COVID-19 pandemic, which forced millions onto unemployment rolls and drastically reduced family incomes, has exacerbated an existing housing crisis. The U.S. Supreme Court made matters worse Aug. 26, when it ruled against the federal eviction moratorium which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had issued. This vote . . . |

U.S. Right to Know (2021-09-27). More than 100 US Lawsuits Alleging Weed-killing Chemical Paraquat causes Parkinson's Disease. globalresearch.ca Multiple lawsuits are pending in the United States against Syngenta alleging the weedkilling chemical paraquat causes Parkinson's disease. | A notice of settlement was filed June 18, 2021 for several paraquat cases. …

Fabian Scheidler (2021-09-27). Overcoming the epidemic of loneliness. indybay.org The planet can do without human beings, but humanity cannot do a second without the planet. A subsystem can never dominate the superordinate system, nor can it grow indefinitely within it. For this simple reason, the two central premises of industrial society – endless growth and domination of nature – are deadly illusions based on a reversal of the real order of priorities.

Environmental Health Trust (2021-09-27). Video: Radio Frequency Radiation and 5G Impacts on Health. Massive Scientific Evidence Ignored by FCC. globalresearch.ca "It was quite impressive to …

Fight Back (2021-09-27). Texas: PSU students rally for women's healthcare product access. fightbacknews.org Arlington, TX – On September 22, Progressive Student Union (PSU) rallied with at least 40 students over the University of Texas Arlington (UTA) administration's failures in following through on Resolution 18-04, which was a student resolution involving greater access to women's healthcare products on campus. This resolution was officially passed by student government in spring 2019, and little progress has been made in regard to dispensaries being put in women's bathrooms or having affordable products being sold in campus stores. | Several speakers from PSU gave their thoughts concerning this failed promise. Basi…

WSWS (2021-09-27). All of‚ÄÜGermany's parliamentary parties support the further spread of COVID-19. wsws.org A top government health consultant has called for following "the experience of Great Britain" in dismantling pandemic restrictions.

Moderator (2021-09-27). Years of Local Opposition Defeats PennEast Pipeline. scheerpost.com Activists across New Jersey and Pennsylvania have long fought against PennEast's proposed fracked gas pipeline. (Photo: By Jessica Corbett / Environmental and public health advocates on Monday celebrate…

Julia Conley, Common Dreams (2021-09-27). Supreme Court Announces Date for Case Directly Challenging Roe v. Wade. indybay.org Abortion rights advocates geared up for a major fight as the U.S. Supreme Court announced it will soon hear arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, a case in Mississippi which poses a direct challenge to Roe vs. Wade.

Martin Hart-Landsberg (2021-09-27). Pandemic economic woes continue, but so do deep structural problems, especially the long-term growth in the share of low wage jobs. mronline.org Many are understandably alarmed about what the September 4th termination of several special federal pandemic unemployment insurance programs will mean for millions of workers.

Staff (2021-09-27). China's Emissions Are Made in America. truthout.org The debate over the reality of climate change is over. After years of oil-fueled denialism, the inescapable fact of the human-altered climate has finally hit home for many once-skeptical Americans. In some cases, it has literally hit home. In various parts of the country, homes are being threatened, torched and inundated by a barrage of climate-stoked catastrophes. Real-world experience has replaced easy-to-dismiss graphs and scientific models with failing crops, drowning livestock, escalating insurance costs, collapsing infrastruc…

_____ (2021-09-27). 160 Patient Advocates Demand Medicare Negotiation in Build Back Better Package. commondreams.org "If we don't pass our agenda together—that's infrastructure AND paid leave, child care, climate action, and more—then we're leaving millions of working people behind."

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