(2022-09-02). National Institutes of Health renews Mayo Clinic's $48 million Clinical and Translational Science Award. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic announced today that its Center for Clinical and Translational Science has successfully renewed funding for its research grant from the National Institutes of Health National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences for five more years. The funding award, totaling $48.2 million, is one of Mayo's largest NIH grants, supporting research and education across the institution at that aims to accelerate innovation to improve patient care and health for all people. "We…
(2022-09-02). US Educators Rank and File Safety Committee holds critical meeting in defense of public education and against the spread of COVID-19. wsws.org The contributions given in reports and comments from audience members make clear that no faith whatsoever can be placed in capitalist politicians or the trade union apparatus to make schools safe for teachers, parents and students.
(2022-09-02). Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert explains when swallowing issues are more than an accident. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LONDON — Many people have experienced the discomfort of food or a beverage accidentally going to the wrong place when swallowing. But swallowing issues sometimes become chronic and may be a sign of a health condition that should be treated. James East, M.D., a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, explains why people can have difficulty swallowing and how to address the issue. The medical term for trouble swallowing is dysphagia. Rare experiences with it are…
(2022-09-02). Global COVID-19 cases surpass 600 mln: WHO. ecns.cn The number of COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 600 million, according to the latest data from the World Health Organization (WHO).
(2022-09-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: The 3 best ways to keep kids healthy when heading back to school. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Making sure kids are prepared to head back to school means more than just getting them the school supplies they need. Caregivers also will want to make sure their students are on track to have a healthy school year and help them avoid many viral illnesses that tend to circulate when young people gather in classrooms and day care facilities.In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Mayo Clinic's Children's…
(2022-09-02). Expect a different flu season: Why you'll want to be vaccinated for flu. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org COVID-19 may be the most prominent virus of concern in the U.S. now, but public health officials also are preparing for seasonal influenza. And indications are it could be a different season than what the U.S. experienced the past two years. The Australian flu season, which typically runs May through September, has already exceeded its five-year average, particularly affecting children under age 5, according to a recent report. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. experienced a steep…
(2022-09-02). Lula destaca solidaridad de Venezuela en lucha contra Covid-19. telesurtv.net El expresidente de Brasil criticó nuevamente la pobre gestión del Gobierno de Jair Bolsonaro en el enfrentamiento a la pandemia.
(2022-09-02). Tribunal Permanente de los Pueblos sentencia a Bolsonaro por crímenes de lesa humanidad. telesurtv.net Es una instancia de justicia simbólica que señala la responsabilidad del mandatario en las muertes por Covid-19 en Brasil.
(2022-09-01). Sanctions on Russia Threaten Fertilizer Production and Could Lead to Famine. covertactionmagazine.com The media are concealing an outrageous scandal in the context of the Russia sanctions—while distracting with a sideshow by spreading silly lies about Switzerland. Does Der Spiegel, an opinion leader in much of Europe, deserve the disqualification "lying press"? Far be it from me to call mainstream journalists liars across the board, because first of …
(2022-09-01). CHEAT SHEET: Health Care's Secret Middleman. levernews.com There is a major player in the U.S. health care system that flies under the radar but wields tremendous power in determining who gets access to life-saving medication. A group of businesses called Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBMs, set prescription drug benefits nationwide — and instead of passing savings they negotiate onto patients, these firms pocket the proceeds and reap gargantuan profits.A tiny handful of PBMs, most of which are owned by insurers, control nearly the entire market, shape the benefits of hundreds of millions of Americans, and boast sky-high revenues — yet most people don't know…
(2022-09-01). CHEAT SHEET: Health Care's Secret Middleman. levernews.com There is a major player in the U.S. health care system that flies under the radar but wields tremendous power in determining who gets access to life-saving medication. A group of businesses called Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBMs, set prescription drug benefits nationwide — and instead of passing savings they negotiate onto patients, these firms pocket the proceeds and reap gargantuan profits.A tiny handful of PBMs, most of which are owned by insurers, control nearly the entire market, shape the benefits of hundreds of millions of Americans, and boast sky-high revenues — yet most people don't know…
(2022-09-01). WHO Calls on Taking Advantage of Traditional Medicine in Africa. telesurenglish.net The World Health Organization has revealed Wednesday that African countries must take advantage of traditional medicine to treat and cure the diseases affecting most of the population of the region, as it has proved its effectiveness against several health problems. | RELATED: | Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, revealed the critical role herbal medicine plays in the continent of the burden of infectious and non-communicable diseases. | "T…
(2022-09-01). Bolsonaro Sentenced for Genocide by Permanent Peoples' Tribunal. telesurenglish.net This is an instance of symbolic justice that reveals the president's responsibility for the deaths caused in the country by COVID-19, particularly those of health professionals and indigenous and Afro-descendant populations. | RELATED: | Argentina's former Supreme Court of Justice member, Eugenio Zaffaroni, exposed the correlation between Jair Bolsonaro's speech and the crimes against Human Rights in Brazil, the…
(2022-09-01). Israeli Occupation Forces Killed Two Palestinian Youth. telesurenglish.net Two Palestinians were killed on Thursday in two separate incidents during clashes with Israeli soldiers in the West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry and eyewitnesses said. | RELATED: | The clashes broke out after an Israeli army force stormed the city to raid homes and arrest Palestinian activists. Young men threw stones at the Israeli soldiers, who opened fire to disperse the stone throwers. | Samer Khaled, 25, was killed a…
(2022-09-01). Lula Highlights Venezuelan Solidarity in Fight Against COVID-19. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, presidential candidate Lula da Silva recognized the support provided by Venezuela to Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic's second wave. | RELATED: | At a campaign event held in Manaus, the Workers' Party leader thanked the Venezuelan authorities for sending oxygen tanks to that Amazon region. | "I want to take this opportunity to thank the Venezuelan Ambassador who sent oxygen to Manaus to save lives…
(2022-09-01). Australia's National Cabinet slashes COVID isolation time amid record deaths. wsws.org The Labor government and the anti-democratic National Cabinet are presiding over a new stage in the mass infection of the population for profits, which will result in even greater levels of death.
(2022-09-01). Maquiladora worker speaks out about unsafe return to school in Matamoros, Mexico. wsws.org While the López Obrador administration, the media and trade unions cheerfully celebrated the return to school, a worker and mother in Matamoros described to the WSWS that they face repeated COVID-19 outbreaks in schools and factories and a devastating increase in the prices of school materials and other basic needs.
(2022-09-01). US life expectancy continued to decline in the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. wsws.org A CDC report estimates life expectancy in the US dropped for the second consecutive year in 2021, by nearly one year, bringing the total to 2.7 years lost since the start of the pandemic.
(2022-09-01). Detailed plans urged for safe start to new school semester nationwide. ecns.cn As schools and universities across the country prepare for the new school year, the Ministry of Education has required strict implementation of epidemic containment measures to make sure there will be no large-scale outbreak on campuses.
(2022-09-01). Children crammed back into Philippine schools amid COVID-19 surge. wsws.org The criminal policies of the Marcos administration, prioritizing profit over the lives of working families, follow the pattern established by the major capitalist powers, above all the United States.
(2022-09-01). Consumer Health: Choosing and caring for contact lenses. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Contact Lens Health Week will be observed Aug. 22—26, which makes this a good time to learn more about contact lenses and whether they might be right for you. More than 45 million people in the U.S. wear contact lenses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Contact lenses are an option for many people, including those tired of wearing glasses and not interested in laser refractive surgery, such as LASIK. Several types of…
(2022-09-01). Routine COVID testing ended in English hospitals, care homes, prisons and homeless shelters. wsws.org COVID is being treated as no worse than a mild seasonal cold despite its long-term severely debilitating impact, leaving the continually evolving virus free to circulate.
(2022-09-01). 7 tips to live a happier life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Do you wake up feeling sluggish most mornings? Have caffeinated beverages become a necessity to help power you through the day? If this sounds familiar, it's time to ditch the quick fixes you rely on, and develop an energy management plan. Getting started may seem daunting, but soon you'll be energized to keep going once you recap the benefits of a happier, healthier and more productive lifestyle. What is energy management? Think of your energy…
(2022-08-31). Where is Ayman al-Zawahiri or His Body? covertactionmagazine.com Taliban Said They Have Not Found Body of al-Qaeda Leader Allegedly Assassinated in a CIA Drone Strike On August 1st, Joe Biden emerged from COVID-induced isolation to give a dramatic press conference in which he announced the killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden's top deputy who was believed to be a mastermind of the …
(2022-08-31). US Funded Research On "Coronavirus Induced Myocarditis", FDA Authorized New Jab & The Green Police. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (8/31/22). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth