(2022-08-12). COVID: Masks Required on Pine Ridge, Rapid Spread on Navajo Nation. indybay.org The Oglala Lakota Nation said today that masks are now mandated due to the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases. The Navajo Nation reported more than 300 new cases, and four deaths, from the virus in the past two days.
(2022-08-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Fingernails are clues to your health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Psoriasis can affect fingernails and toenails, causing pitting, abnormal growth and discoloration. August is Psoriasis Awareness Month. And experts at Mayo Clinic say it's important to keep an eye on your nails, as they can provide clues to your overall health. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/4UE0YtSSeUg Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2022-08-12). The Comiing Climate Emergency Heath Crisis From Heat Deaths to Worsening Allergies. juancole.com 
By Alexandra Conforti | ( Cronkite News) PHOENIX — As a climate change activist and mental health advocate, Saiarchana Darira studies the effects of global warming not just on the environment but on the well-being of people worldwide. The recent Arizona State University graduate and self-described "environ(mental) health researcher" works as the youth …
(2022-08-12). Mayo Clinic Q and A: New variants of COVID-19. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Cases of COVID-19 are once again surging in parts of the U.S., and I'm hearing about different strains, such as the BA.5 and BA2.75 omicron subvariants. What do I need to do to keep my family safe, especially as I prepare to send my kids back to school? My children and I have received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine and a booster vaccination. ANSWER: Infections in the U.S. continue to rise, as COVID-19…
(2022-08-12). Consumer Health: Enjoy the summer sun safely. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org August is Summer Sun Safety Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about protecting yourself and your family from the harmful effects of ultraviolet, or UV, radiation from sunlight. Exercising and enjoying time outdoors are important for good health. Staying protected from the sun will allow you and your family to do so safely. Exposure to UV radiation from the sun damages your skin, and increases your risk of developing skin cancer, wrinkles and age spots….
(2022-08-12). Thousands of medics rush to Sanya to aid anti-epidemic fight. ecns.cn Over 10,000 medics from 19 provincial-level regions have been drafted to help Hainan in fighting the latest COVID-19 resurgence, with the majority in the worst-hit city of Sanya.
(2022-08-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can a beverage provide a brain boost? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Have you looked at the lineup of soft drinks available at your grocery store lately? Dozens of new types of beverages claim to offer a myriad of health benefits. Some include ingredients such as nootropics and adaptogens, which claim to improve brain function.In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Brent Bauer, a Mayo Clinic internist, explains what you should know about these supplements and if they really can help boost brain power. Watch: The Mayo Clinic…
(2022-08-12). Ask the Mayo Mom: Practical approaches to breastfeeding. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Breastfeeding can be challenging, but help is available for new mothers. Lactation consultants, either at the hospital or through organizations like La Leche League, can help with learning the positions that work best mom and baby, and offer tips that can help with learning this new skill of breastfeeding. While breastfeeding benefits for the baby are well-known, the mother also benefits. "It's definitely a great healthy choice for moms to breastfeed," explains Rebekah Huppert, a lactation consultant and nurse…
(2022-08-12). What parents should know about parechovirus in children, babies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a health advisory, asking clinicians and public health departments to be on the lookout for infants with parechovirus infections. This follows reports of infections in newborns and young infants in multiple states. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases expert, says while some people may just be hearing about parechovirus, they are a group of viruses that are fairly common in childhood. Watch: Dr….
(2022-08-12). HKUST launches app for COVID-19 prevention and control. ecns.cn The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has launched a mobile phone program that maps the distribution of COVID-19 cases in buildings.
(2022-08-12). Science Saturday: Addressing the challenges of chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy) — a type of immunotherapy that reprograms a patient's T cells to recognize and destroy cancer cells — has revolutionized the treatment of blood cancers. While the technique has successfully sent patients with advanced disease into remission, it is far from perfect. CAR-T cell therapy has three main problems that Mayo is seeking to address to bring the full potential of this promising treatment to patients, says Saad Kenderian,…
(2022-08-12). 8-5-2022 Media Only News Briefing: Back-to-school: What to know about sports, immunizations, COVID-19 and more. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, pediatric infectious diseases specialist, and Dr. David Soma, pediatrician and sports medicine specialist, both with Mayo Clinic Children's Center, fielded questions from media around back-to-school topics. Topics included how to prepare for the start of school such as immunizations, the importance of sleep, COVID-19, as well as sports injury prevention, conditioning and more. Journalists who have already registered on the News Network can log into their accounts to download a recording of…
(2022-08-12). 'Stunning' Link Between Pfizer Vaccine and Myocarditis in Teens, Study Shows/ By Megan Redshaw. marktaliano.net 
By Megan Redshaw Global Research, August 12, 2022 Children's Health Defense 11 August 2022 To receive Global Research's Daily Newsletter (selected articles), click here. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter and subscribe to our Telegram Channel. Feel free …
(2022-08-12). Monkeypox has been declared a public health emergency in the US: What's that mean? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Biden administration has declared monkeypox a public health emergency. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been over 6,600 confirmed monkeypox cases in the U.S., with all but two states, Montana and Wyoming, reporting at least one. Dr. Richard Kennedy, co-director of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, explains what the declaration means. "The declaration allows more flexibility to the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the…
(2022-08-12). Tibet fights COVID-19 outbreak. ecns.cn Since the COVID-19 resurgence, the Lhasa Railway Station has handled about 6,000 passengers and the Gongga Airport has transported about 20,000 passengers.
(2022-08-12). First batch of 660 stranded tourists leaves for home. ecns.cn The first batch of 660 stranded tourists due to the latest COVID-19 resurgence returned to home on the early morning of Friday.
(2022-08-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Don't skip your child's HPV vaccine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Kids are heading back into the classroom, and health care professionals say it's important to prepare for the first day of school by keeping up to date with childhood immunizations. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases physician, says if you have a preteen, make sure he or she gets vaccinated for HPV now. It could prevent your child from getting cancer later in life.Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/ORgl35BN8f4 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2022-08-12). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Managing childhood asthma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Asthma is a lung condition that causes swelling of the airways. It can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. It's the most common chronic disease among children, although it affects adults, as well. More than 262 million people globally are affected by asthma, and more than 461,000 have died due to the disease, according to the World Health Organization. In childhood asthma, the lungs and airways become easily inflamed when exposed…
(2022-08-11). Fighting occupational cancer top topic at Fire Fighters convention. peoplesworld.org 
OTTAWA, Ont.—Committing more money to fight occupational cancer, including raising dues to fund research on the fatal disease, was a top topic at the Fire Fighters convention in Ottawa, Ont., August 8-12. But cancer wasn't the only tough issue delegates tackled. Following the lead of the union's board, headed by relatively new President Edward Kelly, …
(2022-08-11). Video: Ketogenic Diet Brings Certain Autoimmune and Cancer Diseases Triggered by mRNA Injections Under Control. Dr. Ulrike Kà§mmerer. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-11). Nicaragua The Privilege of Free Health Care. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-11). Palestinian Child Dies From Serious Wounds She suffered In Gaza. imemc.org 
On Thursday, the Palestinian Health Ministry said a child died from serious wounds she suffered during Israel's recent onslaught on the Gaza Strip. The al-Makassed Hospital in occupied Jerusalem, in the West Bank, said the child, Layan Musleh Sha'er, 10, was admitted after being transferred from Gaza, suffering a shrapnel wound to the head, causing …
(2022-08-11). Where Did The Public Option Go? levernews.com President Joe Biden has, not once since his inauguration, mentioned the public health insurance option he and
(2022-08-11). What Was Covid Really About? Triggering A Multi-Trillion Dollar Global Debt Crisis. "Ramping up an Imperialist Strategy"? globalresearch.ca If it was indeed about public health, why close down the bulk of health services and the global economy knowing full well what the implications would be? And why mount a military-style propaganda campaign to censor world-renowned scientists and terrorise entire populations…
(2022-08-11). #FreeKhalil: Awawdeh repeats just one word, "Freedom" as he faces severe health crisis. samidoun.net 
Palestinian prisoner Khalil Awawdeh, on his 162nd day of hunger strike against his administrative detention without charge or trial, has suffered a severe deterioration in his health. He was moved to Assaf Harofeh civilian hospital on Thursday, 11 August — as always, with the threat that if he does not accept treatment, he will be …
(2022-08-11). Sanya reports 480 new confirmed, 774 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases. ecns.cn The coastal city of Sanya in south China's Hainan Province reported 480 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and another 774 asymptomatic infections on Wednesday.
(2022-08-11). La crisis mundial del coronavirus 2020-22 . Destruyendo la sociedad civil, Depresión económica diseñada Golpe de Estado Global y el "Gran Reinicio" globalizacion.ca 
La crisis mundial del coronavirus 2020-22 | . | Destruyendo la sociedad civil, | Depresión económica diseñada | Golpe de Estado Global y el "Gran Reinicio" | por | Michel Chossudovsky | Imagen: Copyright fernandozhiminaicela , Pixabay | . | Los últimos desarrollos sugieren que…
(2022-08-11). China targets overpriced mooncakes ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival. ecns.cn China will strengthen the monitoring of overpriced mooncakes, which are traditional delicacies and popular gifts during the Mid-Autumn Festival, to curb waste and promote the healthy development of the industry.
(2022-08-11). U.S. monkeypox outbreak exceeds 10,000 cases. ecns.cn Confirmed monkeypox cases in the United States have exceeded the mark of 10,000, reaching 10,392 cases Wednesday, according to the newest data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
(2022-08-11). Without Clinical Trials, FDA Authorizes Modified Monkeypox Vaccine, Expands Eligibility to 'High-Risk' Children. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-10). 'A Vehement Backlash': North Carolina Senators Blasted by Constituents for Opposing $35 Insulin Cap. scheerpost.com 
By Alex Henderson / AlterNet On Sunday, August 7, the U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, a $7 billion package addressing energy, climate change, health care and taxes. The bill passed 51- via the process known as budget reconciliation, allowing the Senate's narrow Democratic majority to bypass the 60-vote rule of the filibuster. …
(2022-08-10). America, Land Of The Dying? popularresistance.org With its economic and military might, America is hard to beat on technological wonders, space exploration, and top-notch universities. But when it comes to health, a fundamental prerequisite to a fulfilling life, the US isn't delivering and hasn't been for a long time. Researchers now find that the big picture of health failings is even graver than we already knew. | Piles of studies have called attention to the fact that in the country ranking number one in healthcare spending per capita, people are living shorter lives, feeling more depressed, and are more likely to skip treatment due to cost than in many devel…