(2022-09-03). 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…
(2022-09-03). Mayo Clinic expert provides tips for reducing dementia risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — More than 55 million people worldwide are believed to be living with dementia, according to the World Health Organization. Ronald Petersen, M.D., a neurologist and director of Mayo Clinic's Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, says you can't prevent dementia, but you can reduce your risk. Dementia is not one disease, but instead a term for a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. Dr. Ronald Petersen…
(2022-09-03). Video: The Covid-19 "Killer Vaccine", Devastating Social and Economic Impacts of the Lockdown. Join Hands and Break "The Covid Consensus" globalresearch.ca
(2022-09-03). China completes initial phase of national health information platform. ecns.cn China has finished the initial phase of building a national platform on health information, a health official said on Friday.
(2022-09-03). Vietnam advances LGBTQ+ rights. workers.org 
The Vietnam Ministry of Health ensured on Aug. 3 that members of the LGBTQ+ community will receive appropriate and respectful medical care. Toi Dong Y (I Do) 2022 launched Aug. 10 in Ho Chi Minh City to gain more support for same-sex marriage in Vietnam, a campaign strengthened by the . . . |
(2022-09-03). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Is intermittent fasting good for weight loss? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A friend told me that she is fasting to lose weight. I've tried many diets over the years without much success, so I'm thinking about trying fasting, too. Is intermittent fasting a healthy way to lose weight? Is this just skipping a meal occasionally or is there more to it? ANSWER: One diet trend that shows no sign of going away soon is intermittent fasting. That's when you voluntarily abstain from food or beverages…
(2022-09-03). Consumer Health: Small lifestyle changes that make a big difference. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While many modern-day ailments can be linked to unhealthy lifestyle choices, changing those choices can be a challenge. It may seem overwhelming or useless to even try. But Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, recommends approaching lifestyle changes in the same way you would learn a musical instrument or teach a child math: one step at a time. Whether your goal is to lower your blood pressure, manage symptoms of diabetes, lose weight or…
(2022-09-03). "Life & Death Issue" For Patients & Nurses At Kaiser: CNA Nurses Speak Out. indybay.org San Francisco NNU-CNA Kaiser nurses rallied and spoke out about the dangerous health and safety conditions for patients at Kaiser. They talked about their stress and how Kaiser because of allowing low staffing levels is a threat to the health of the patients.
(2022-09-03). U.S. CDC recommends updated COVID-19 boosters targeting Omicron. ecns.cn The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) endorsed on Thursday the first updated COVID-19 booster shots that target Omicron subvariants.
(2022-09-03). Pennsylvania nursing home workers launch strike against poverty pay, low staffing. wsws.org Nurses and health care workers are striking against terrible overwork conditions, with a single nursing assistant (CNA) sometimes caring for as many as 30 long-term patients at a time.
(2022-09-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do and not do when your child has a viral fever. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When kids get sick, most of the time, viruses or bacteria cause their infections. While viral and bacterial infections can have similar symptoms, such as coughing, sore throat and fever, one big difference between the two is how they are treated. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Mayo Clinic's Children's Center, explains the differences between the two infections and why antibiotics won't help and why they may even…
(2022-09-03). Johnson Memorial Health in Indiana joins Mayo Clinic Care Network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Johnson Memorial Health and Mayo Clinic announced Wednesday, Aug. 31, that the Indiana health system has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a group of carefully vetted, independent health care organizations, have special access to Mayo Clinic's knowledge and expertise. "We are honored to enter into this collaborative relationship with Mayo Clinic," says David Dunkle, M.D., president and CEO of Johnson Memorial Health. "Our providers…
(2022-09-03). 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…
(2022-09-03). South Korean healthcare workers' union agrees to sellout contract. wsws.org The latest sellout demonstrates once again that workers are unable to defend their interests from within the unions.
(2022-09-03). Texas attorney general threatens legal action against schools that try to mitigate the spread of COVID and monkeypox. wsws.org With the Democratic Party and the teachers' unions fully backing the murderous "let it rip" COVID policy, the Abbott government feels it has a free hand to carry out the most deranged provocations with impunity.
(2022-09-03). Mayo Clinic, Hibiscus BioVentures and Innoforce announce Mayflower cell and gene therapy accelerator. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn., and ROCKVILLE, Md. — Mayo Clinic, Hibiscus BioVentures (Hibiscus) and Innoforce announce the launch of Mayflower BioVentures, a cell and gene therapy accelerator dedicated to identifying and forming companies around technologies that address unmet patient needs. This academic and industry relationship will establish independent cell and gene therapy companies to advance the development of Mayo Clinic technologies through preclinical and early feasibility studies. With a shared interest in identifying treatments and preventing disease,…
(2022-09-03). China sees broader, better IT application in public health sector. ecns.cn China has made notable progress in the promotion of IT application in the public health sector, as evidenced by the rising number of health information platforms, digitalized anti-pandemic measures and healthcare services, according to a press conference on Friday.
(2022-09-03). Cuba reporta 37 nuevos casos de COVID-19 y 46 altas médicas. cubadebate.cu Al cierre del día de ayer, 2 de septiembre, se encuentran ingresados un total de 309 pacientes, sospechosos 121 y confirmados activos 188.Para la COVID-19 se realizaron un total de 1 902 muestras para la vigilancia, resultando positivas 37. El país acumula 14 103 868 muestras realizadas y 1 110 668 positivas.
(2022-09-02). 6 Million Afghans Facing Famine as US Refuses to Return $7 Billion in Seized Funds. globalresearch.ca
(2022-09-02). Appeals Court: Firm can't call coronavirus a natural disaster requiring layoffs. peoplesworld.org 
NEW ORLEANS —In a notable workers' rights win as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the federal appeals court in New Orleans ruled in late spring that a Texas fracking company can't claim the virus is a "natural disaster" that lets it avoid the federal WARN Act—the plant-closing law—and lay off its workers without notice. …
(2022-09-02). The latest on COVID-19 in the U.S. america.cgtn.com Most COVID-19 restrictions in the United States have been lifted. New cases, hospitalizations and deaths have been declining in recent weeks and new vaccine boosters will soon be available. But the pandemic isn't over and public health officials warn that new challenges may emerge at …
(2022-09-02). Link found between Circadian rhythm disorder and mental illness. healtheuropa.com 
Circadian rhythm disorder has been found to be associated with anxiety, autism, schizophrenia, and Tourette syndrome, as well as most other mental disorders. A team of neuroscience, pharmaceutical sciences, and computer science researchers at the University of California, has launched a study into the link between circadian rhythm disorder and mental disorders. Circadian rhythm disorder …
(2022-09-02). The MAGA Trap Has Been Set, CDC Pushes Untested New Injections & The Coming Mask Mandates For Flu. 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 (9/2/22). 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
(2022-09-02). State of Emergency in Puerto Rico Due to Monkeypox Infections. telesurenglish.net This Friday, the governor of Puerto Rico, Pedro Pierluisi, declared a state of emergency due to the increase in confirmed cases of monkeypox in the country. | RELATED: | The Executive Order signed by the governor became effective immediately and will be extended for 30 days. | The measure allows the Department of Health to "implement efforts and measures necessary to safeguard public health, welfare, and safety" to prevent and control the virus'
(2022-09-02). Rail Workers Reject Contract Recommendations, Ready to Strike. popularresistance.org Railroad unions continue their slow creep along the path to a settlement—or strike—in contract negotiations covering 115,000 workers. On August 16, the Presidential Emergency Board convened by President Biden issued its recommendations for a settlement. Many rail workers say they fall short and are prepared to strike to win more. | The PEB recommended 22 percent raises over the course of the five-year contract (dating back to 2020), which would be the highest wage increases rail unions have seen in decades. But they are offset by increases in health care costs—and come in the midst of high infla…
(2022-09-02). Therapists protest 'dangerous delays in mental health care'. workers.org 
Oakland, California A hundred striking mental health workers picketed Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Oakland, Aug. 26, denouncing "dangerous understaffing" of therapists — with patients routinely having to wait six to eight weeks for an appointment. Members of the National Union of Healthcare Workers have been on strike since Aug. . . . |
(2022-09-02). A compound in trees could kill drug-resistant bacteria. healtheuropa.com 
A new study finds a naturally occurring compound in trees could potentially kill drug-resistant bacteria. A new study by scientists from the University of Portsmouth and Naresuan and Pibulsongkram Rajabhat Universities in Thailand investigated if a naturally occurring compound called hydroquinine can kill drug-resistant bacteria. Drug-resistant bacteria has quickly developed into a worldwide public health …
(2022-09-02). Air pollution exposure affects females more than males. healtheuropa.com 
The impact of air pollution exposure, specifically diesel exhaust fumes, may be more severe for females than males. A new study presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Spain finds that breathing diesel exhaust fumes may have severe consequences for females more than males. This type of air pollution exposure was analysed through …
(2022-09-02). Israel rejects appeal to release Ahmad Manasra despite serious health concerns. peoplesdispatch.org Held in Israeli occupation prisons for six years, the 21-year-old Palestinian has been subjected to abuse and torture which has resulting in a severe decline in his mental health…
(2022-09-02). A ground-breaking discovery could eradicate glioblastoma. healtheuropa.com A new study from Tel Aviv University has effectively eradicated glioblastoma, a highly lethal form of brain cancer. The researchers achieved this ground-breaking discovery by using a method they had previously developed whilst researching two critical mechanisms in the brain. These mechanisms support tumour growth and survival. One protects cancer cells from the immune system, …
(2022-09-02). Lula Thanks Venezuela for Sending Oxygen to Manaus During Pandemic. orinocotribune.com 
This Wednesday, Luiz Inácio "Lula" da Silva, former Brazilian president and current presidential candidate, thanked the Venezuelan government, led by President Nicolás Maduro, for the oxygen shipments sent to Manaus when the Brazilian region was hit hard by the pandemic and abandoned by the Bolsonaro administration. | "I want to thank the Venezuelan ambassador who sent oxygen to Manaus to save lives here, despite the fact that the president of the Republic often offended Venezuela," Lula said. "They were the ones who sent the oxygen that neither the lieutenant nor the minister of health had the courage to send."
(2022-09-02). New Docs Confirm Pentagon Unlawfully Forced US Service Members to Take Unlicensed COVID Shots. globalresearch.ca
(2022-09-02). EMA on Alert Over New COVID-19 Variants: Official. telesurenglish.net
(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). 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). "Protect Our Children": 'We Beat Big Pharma on Its Home Turf' — California Grassroots Movement Stops Teen Vaccine Consent Bill. globalresearch.ca
(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). 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). WHO Chief, TPLF Leader Tedros Silent about His Party's Theft of World Food Program Fuel. libya360.wordpress.com Ann Garrison UN World Health Organization chief Dr. Tedros Adhanom is also the world's most prominent advocate of the Tigrayan People's Liberation Front. He has said nothing about the TPLF's recent theft of fuel intended for UN relief efforts in Ethiopia. On the morning of August 24th, fighting in Ethiopia's Amhara Region shattered a ceasefire…
(2022-09-02). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and New Zealand. wsws.org India: 40,000 sanitation workers strike indefinitely in Bihar; Bangladeshi light vehicle drivers demand higher pay; Australia: Northern Territory public sector employees walk out; Pacific National train drivers in Queensland strike; Primary health care nurses rally across New Zealand;…
(2022-09-02). Striking Kaiser mental health clinicians joined by colleagues in Hawaii. peoplesworld.org 
OAKLAND, Calif.— Over 2,000 striking mental health clinicians hit the picket lines in front of Kaiser Permanente facilities in northern California and the Central Valley on the morning of Aug. 29, as they began the third week of a strike demanding the giant HMO staff up in order to provide timely mental health care to …
(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). WHO chief, TPLF leader Tedros silent about Tigrayan theft of World Food Program fuel. thegrayzone.com UN World Health Organization chief Dr. Tedros Adhanom is also the world's most prominent advocate of the Tigrayan People's Liberation Front. He has said nothing about the TPLF's recent theft of fuel intended for UN relief efforts in Ethiopia. On the morning of August 24th, fighting in Ethiopia's Amhara Region shattered a ceasefire in a nearly two-year war between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). Then, in the late afternoon of August 24th, UN World Food …
(2022-09-01). Genetic sequencing can predict the severity of COVID-19 Variants. healtheuropa.com 
Researchers at Drexel University have created a new computer model that could help health services prepare for new variants of COVID-19 using genetic sequencing. By analysing changes in the genetic sequencing of the COVID-19 virus and upticks in transmission, hospitalisation and death, the new model can use machine learning to provide an early warning for …
(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). Folic acid is added to flour to prevent spina bifida in foetuses. healtheuropa.com 
Following a consultation, the UK government moves closer to adding folic acid to non-wholemeal flour to prevent spina bifida in foetuses. Pregnant women are required to take folic acid to help the development of the baby's brain and spine. If the pregnant woman does not receive adequate levels of folic acid, this can lead to …
(2022-09-01). Maddalena D'Urso and Mariano Votta from Active Citizenship Network (Italy). healtheuropa.com We would like to thank Lorna Rothery and the staff of Health Europa for their support in publishing our articles on patients' rights at the European level. Health Europa is an important opportunity to inform and communicate on health issues in our continent and beyond.
(2022-09-01). Patients are facing up to five years delay for psoriasis diagnosis. healtheuropa.com A new study by the University of Manchester finds that a psoriasis diagnosis in primary care could take up to five years. Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes flaky patches of skin which form scales. The symptoms include patches of pink and red skin with white or silvery scales, which can cause itching and …
(2022-09-01). Fighting For Union Recognition And Quality Care. popularresistance.org I'm a nurse at University of Wisconsin Hospital, University Hospital, which is their main adult inpatient hospital. I've worked there for 5 years. I'm on a unit called F65 and have worked there for most of my career. Prior to Covid, it was General Medicine and Geriatrics, which meant that we cared for — and we still care for this population — a lot of people with chronic illnesses that come in for exacerbations of those illnesses. Since Covid, one of our main services has been taking care of Covid patients, and that's still ongoing. And I'm a charge nurse, which means that I supervise the flow of pati…
(2022-09-01). US Life Expectancy Drops Sharply, The Second Consecutive Decline. popularresistance.org Americans born in 2021 can expect to live for just 76.1 years — the lowest life expectancy has been since 1996, according to a new government analysis published Wednesday. This is the biggest two-year decline — 2.7 years in total — in almost 100 years. | The Covid-19 pandemic is the primary cause of the decline. However, increases in the number of people dying from overdoses and accidents is also a significant factor. | American Indian and Alaskan Native people have experienced a particularly precipitous drop in life expectancy since 2019, going from 71.8 to 65.2 years. This kind of loss is simi…