(2023-02-22). Health Care is Sick — and Profit is the Disease. otherwords.org Your doctor is out and unable to see you now. Not out for lunch or out on vacation — but out of medical practice. | America's perverse health care system, which sublimates care to the profiteering demands of Wall Street speculators who essentially own today's system, has been driving out hordes of nurses, pharmacists, and now doctors too. | These practitioners take their Hippocratic Oath seriously: "First, do no harm." Yet again and again, they see corporate managers of hospital chains, physician clinics, and other practices doing severe harm. Corporations routinely slash staffing levels, eliminate services…
(2023-02-22). B Medical Systems' cold chain transport box receives CERTICOL label. healtheuropa.com 
The CERTICOLD quality label guarantees B Medical Systems' cold chain transport boxes RCW25 are conforming to European GDP guidelines. B Medical Systems, a global leader in medical cold chain transport, has announced that the company's RCW25 transport box has been certified by CERTICOLD Pharma to comply with EU Good Distribution Practices (GDP). It is the …
(2023-02-23). Mayo Clinic Minute: Heart disease in African American women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in women in the U.S. And African American women have an even higher risk of dying from heart disease ‚Äï and at a younger age ‚Äï than white women, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. LaPrincess Brewer, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says this serious issue is compounded by the fact that many African American women are not…
(2023-02-23). Consumer Health: Pregnancy and the heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pregnancy can be an exciting, happy time. It also can be an anxious time, especially if you have an underlying health problem, such as heart disease. February is American Heart Month, which makes this a good time to learn about heart conditions and pregnancy. Pregnancy stresses your heart and circulatory system. During pregnancy, your blood volume increases by 30% to 50% to nourish your growing baby. This makes your heart pump more blood each minute and…
(2023-02-23). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Women and thyroid disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently read that thyroid issues affect women more often than men. Can you explain what the thyroid is and how it affects my body? Can I do anything to prevent having issues with my thyroid as I age? ANSWER: The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck. The thyroid has a significant impact on the body because it produces hormones that help regulate many of your body's…
(2023-02-23). Tips to keep stress from hurting your heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Everyone reacts to stress differently, and how you react can impact the chance of developing serious health issues, including heart disease. Your body's response to stress may include muscle aches and headaches, back strain, stomach pains, and other physical symptoms. Stress also can make you tired, disturb normal sleep patterns, and leave you irritable, forgetful and out of control. When stress is constant, your body remains in high gear for days or weeks, which can lead…
(2023-02-23). Black History Month: Dr. Floyd Willis on the importance of inclusive Alzheimer's Disease research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Floyd Willis Black History Month is a month for all people to celebrate and learn about the diverse and important contributions of Black Americans to American society and culture, as well as to reflect on the ongoing fight against racism, inequity and discrimination. Mayo Clinic News Network is profiling Mayo Clinic physicians who are focused every day on achieving health equity through their work. Meet Dr. Floyd Willis, a family medicine physician and investigator…
(2023-02-22). People with advanced HIV are more likely to die from monkeypox. healtheuropa.com Researchers have identified a severe, necrotising form of monkeypox with high mortality in immunosuppressed people with advanced HIV. Most monkeypox infections in the current outbreak have occurred in gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men. Of all people diagnosed with the disease in 2022, 38- % also live with HIV. Most people with …
(2023-02-22). Argentina Records Eight Cases of Bird Flu. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Argentina's National Agrifood Health and Quality Service (SENASA) confirmed eight cases of H5 avian influenza in the provinces of Cordoba, Salta, Jujuy, and Santa Fe. | RELATED: | The authorities explained that avian influenza was found in wild and backyard birds, so Argentina preserves the sanitary status and its normal flow of exports. | "The government reinforces its plan to prevent the disease from entering the commercial circuit," SENASA said, addi…
(2023-02-22). How McKinsey, Oxford University, Walmart, And Former AG Eric Holder Are Tied To The Sackler Family Opioid Cartel. moguldom.com The Sackler family name is displayed on many buildings in Oxford, England, where the elite University of Oxford is bucking a trend of institutions cutting ties with the owners of the opioid cartel that profited from the U.S. opioid epidemic and the half million lives it claimed. For the past two years and as recently …
(2023-02-22). Episode 3 Of 'Black HIV In The South' Podcast Addresses The Church's Response to HIV/AIDS. newsone.com 
Episode 3 of "Black HIV in the South: How Did We Get Here?" podcast explores the faith-based community's response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
(2023-02-23). Prioritise tackling toxic emissions from tyres, urge Imperial experts. imperial.ac.uk Imperial experts are calling for more to be done to limit the potentially harmful impact of toxic tyre particles on health and the environment.
(2023-02-23). Consumer Health: Reduce your risk of the 4 most common cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is National Cancer Prevention Month, which makes this a good time to learn what you can do to reduce your risk of the top four most common cancers diagnosed in the U.S. One in 2 men and 1 in 3 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. The most common types of cancer diagnosed in the U.S. are skin cancer, breast cancer, prostate…
(2023-02-23). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Are energy drinks a healthy option? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband has swapped out his regular morning coffee for an energy drink. Are these healthy options for getting his daily dose of caffeine? Do energy drinks have more caffeine than regular coffee? And how much caffeine is too much? ANSWER: People love their caffeine, whether it's coffee, tea, soda or energy drinks like your husband. It's the most common stimulant in the world, and about 90% of all adults consume caffeine in some…
(2023-02-23). Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin redesignated a level 4 trauma hospital. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org AUSTIN, Minn. ‚Äï The Minnesota Department of Health has redesignated Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin as a level 4 trauma hospital. The recertification process included an outside review of the hospital's resources and capabilities to care for trauma patients. To qualify for level 4 designation, the trauma hospital must have an established trauma program within its facility that meets the required criteria set forth by the state and a site visit that focuses on…
(2023-02-23). Mayo Clinic Minute: Are you getting enough sleep for your best heart health? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getting a good night's sleep is important. But exactly how much sleep do you need? Recently, the American Heart Association added sleep to its checklist for improving and maintaining your heart health. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains how many hours of sleep people need for optimal heart health. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/qeoBv7lye4I Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic…
(2023-02-23). Dr. Prathibha Varkey recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's 'Top 25 Women Leaders'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Prathibha Varkey, M.B.B.S., president of Mayo Clinic Health System, was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the "Top 25 Women Leaders" for 2023. The profiles of all the honorees are featured in the Feb. 20 issue of Modern Healthcare magazine and online at ModernHealthcare.com/topwomenexecs. This prestigious recognition program acknowledges and honors women executives from all sectors of the health care industry for their leadership in care delivery improvement, health equity, policy…
(2023-02-23). "There is no health care without us," warn nurses in Slovenia. peoplesdispatch.org Nurses in Slovenia protest against lack of staff and inadequate salaries, as they continue to shoulder most of the workload in the health system…
(2023-02-22). The Heat: Ohio Train Derailment. america.cgtn.com Residents in East Palestine, Ohio say they need help more than two weeks after a freight train derailed spilling dangerous chemicals. Ahead, why authorities say the air and drinking water are now safe. A health clinic opened Tuesday in East Palestine, Ohio in response to …
(2023-02-22). The Science Of Fortune Telling And Cognitive Distortion: How Bad Assumptions Can Destroy Relationships And Life. moguldom.com On the surface, fortune telling seems innocuous. But not when it comes to mental health. And we're not talking about fortune telling with a crystal ball. Fortune telling is actually a thought process in which people tend to believe that they can predict the adverse outcomes of an event. But this prediction is often made …
(2023-02-22). Flemmie P. Kittrell: The Black Nutritionist Who Changed The Way We Approach Children's Health. newsone.com 
(2023-02-22). A Health Care Cliff is Coming. otherwords.org I'm one of the I went to college, got a degree, and planned on being self-sufficient. But in my early 20s, I was struck by an autoimmune condition that caused painful, chronic flare ups that affected my ability to stand or walk. | I worked some desk jobs, but the health coverage was inadequate. I struggled financially, r…
(2023-02-22). Is ChatGPT the future of antibiotic prescribing? healtheuropa.com 
Researchers from the University of Liverpool have tested whether ChatGPT, an Artificial Intelligence-based chatbot, could be used for antibiotic prescribing. ChatGPT is a chatbot developed by OpenAI and launched in November 2022. It uses an approach to transfer learning using both supervised and reinforcement learning techniques. It quickly became popular as it provides detailed responses …
(2023-02-22). NHS COVID-19 app saved 10,000 lives in the first year. healtheuropa.com Experts from the University of Oxford and the University of Warwick have estimated the NHS COVID-19 app prevented around one million cases, 44,000 hospitalisations and 9,600 deaths during its first year. The new research, published in Nature Communications, is the most comprehensive evaluation of the NHS COVID-19 contract tracing app to date. The NHS COVID-19 app …
(2023-02-22). The NHS workforce is more diverse than ever. healtheuropa.com New figures reveal that the NHS workforce is more diverse than ever recorded in history, according to an annual report into race equality across the health service. The NHS Workforce Race Equality Standard is an annual report highlighting the diversity of the NHS workforce. The report shows that Black and minority ethnic (BME) staff make up almost …
(2023-02-22). Low-intensity exercise reduces the risk of sarcopenia in older adults. healtheuropa.com 
As little as ten minutes of low-intensity exercise per day can reduce the risk of sarcopenia in older adults, according to research from àñrebro University. Sarcopenia is the medical term for the loss of muscle mass, strength, and physical function as part of ageing. Sarcopenia often leads to lower quality of life, increased risk of …
(2023-02-22). Why are premature babies so susceptible to deadly infections? healtheuropa.com Researchers from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Muenchen (LMU) have discovered why the immune system of premature babies does not function properly after birth. The earlier babies are born, the higher their risk of life-threatening health complications. Infections can often lead to sepsis, one of the most frequent causes of death for premature babies. "In the case of very …
(2023-02-22). Democrats Introduce Bill to Return $100B From Pentagon Budget to the Public. truthout.org Representatives Barbara Lee (D-California) and Mark Pocan (D-Wisconsin) introduced a bill on Wednesday that would slash $100 billion from the Pentagon budget, as annual spending on defense hurtles toward $1 trillion. The People Over Pentagon Act would conduct likely the largest single-year cut to the Pentagon budget and return the money to the public through funding for education, health care… |
(2023-02-22). Following Intense Scrutiny, Regulators Overhaul Inspections of Hospice Providers. truthout.org In late January, amid intensifying scrutiny of the quality of care provided by the American end-of-life care industry, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has reformed how it inspects hospice providers. The changes, detailed in a 196-page document, went into effect immediately. Under the new protocol, inspectors must sample data from multiple locations where the hospice operates and… |
(2023-02-23). Airports in Shanghai see strong rebound in passenger throughput. ecns.cn Two airports in the Chinese financial hub Shanghai saw marked increases in passenger throughput in January, thanks to China's optimized COVID response and entry-exit policies, the Shanghai Customs said Thursday.
(2023-02-23). Influenza A on the rise in Beijing but no cluster COVID infections found: official monitoring. ecns.cn Seasonal flu cases in Beijing from February 13-19 increased 91 percent from the previous week, but were lower than that of 2022 and previous pre-COVID years, while no cluster COVID infections were found.
(2023-02-23). ILWU for Mumia and Tyre; Rage Against the War Machine; US behind Somaliland Secessionism. indybay.org Pacifica's Covid, Race & Democracy: Rage Against the War Machine; ILWU for Mumia and Tyre; US behind Somaliland Secessionism; Death Penalty Abolition…
(2023-02-23). The New York Times promotes misinformation on masks and COVID-19. wsws.org New York Times opinion columnist Bret Stephens decries the use of masks and mask mandates based on a deeply flawed meta-analysis published by the Cochrane Library.
(2023-02-22). Biden Administration Promises To Trim Costs Under Federal Housing Mortgage Program For 1st-Time And Lower-Income Buyers. moguldom.com The Biden administration announced on Feb. 22 that it will help make homeownership more affordable for first-time and low-income buyers who have been pushed out of the housing market by high interest rates and home prices that rose to record highs since the covid pandemic. Starting in March, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will reduce …
(2023-02-22). Selected Articles: How Do You Know When COVID-19 Is Over? globalresearch.ca 
By Mainstream newspapers, the television news, and the alternative news blogs that we are forced to rely on for information have decayed into unstable and shifting …
(2023-02-22). COVID-19 infectivity, Silicon Valley visit and more: News from the College. imperial.ac.uk Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
(2023-02-22). Dr. Bhakdi Interview Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha & The Ongoing Cover Up Of The Deadly COVID Jabs. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today is Prof. Sucharit Bhakdi, MD, here to discuss the recent collapse and subsequent coma of Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, following her 3rd COVID-19 injection. We will also discuss the early assessments made by Dr. Bhakdi regarding the injections and how they have all now been proven to be correct, and yet the government
(2023-02-22). The right wing is organizing in Canada. Can the left learn to stop them? therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Since the start of COVID-19, workers have coupled innovative new organizing models with traditional "ground game" to gain incredible wins at worksites around the world. These have ranged from Amazon to Trader Joe's in the United States, Indigo Chapters Bookstores to Second City (AICE Union) in Canada, and of course the historic farmers strike in India. Each of these campaigns amplified their v…
(2023-02-22). S. Korea to Lift COVID-19 Post-Arrival Test for China Travelers. telesurenglish.net South Korea will lift the COVID-19 test required for travelers from China starting next month, according to the South Korean prevention and countermeasures center. | RELATED: | Vice ministerial official at the Ministry of Interior and Safety Kim Sung-ho told a meeting on responses to the COVID-19 pandemic that pre-departure testing will remain mandatory for passengers from China until March 10. | However, as of March…