(2023-07-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: How heat affects medication. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Finding ways to keep your body cool during extremely high temperatures is important, and so is ensuring your medications aren't exposed to extreme heat. Scott Hall, a Mayo Clinic pharmacist, says medications can become degraded during temperature changes. He says some medications also can cause heat intolerance. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/7hM14G0Z__Y Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Temperature can impact…
(2023-07-15). Science Saturday: A novel testing approach for newly identified VEXAS syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org VEXAS syndrome is a severe autoinflammatory disease that results in a spectrum of rheumatologic and hematologic conditions. Mostly affecting men over age 50, VEXAS is caused by somatic mutations in the UBA1 gene of blood cells, which is a gene located in the X chromosome. Until just a few years ago, patients presenting with features of VEXAS syndrome were not unified under a specific diagnosis. The underlying cause of newly identified VEXAS (vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, autoinflammatory,…
(2023-07-15). Alzheimer's drug lecanemab granted full approval by FDA, Mayo Clinic expert weighs in. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted traditional approval of a disease-modifying treatment that could potentially give some patients with Alzheimer's disease something they haven't had before: a medication that may slow the decline of memory and thinking. A monoclonal antibody, lecanemab, shows promise in removing amyloid plaques from the brain, according to phase 3 trial results. Amyloid plaques are one of the defining features of Alzheimer's disease, according to Dr. Ronald Petersen, a neurologist and director of the Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's…
(2023-07-15). Why LGBTQ+ adults should pay attention to heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Recent studies reveal a concerning trend in the cardiovascular health of LGBTQ+ adults. They experience worse heart health compared to their cisgender heterosexual peers. LGBTQ+ people also tend to have a higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Rekha Mankad, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains what may be putting LGBTQ+ adults at higher risk for cardiovascular disease and what can be done to lower their risk. Watch: The Mayo…
(2023-07-15). Correspondence] Machine learning-based markers for CAD. thelancet.com Iain S Forrest and colleagues1 present a novel method for predicting the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) using machine learning algorithms. However, there are several potential limitations that should be considered.
(2023-07-15). Correspondence] Machine learning-based markers for CAD — Authors' reply. thelancet.com Regarding our Article on in-silico scores for coronary artery disease (ISCAD),1 Linghua Yu suggests limitations with the study populations, dataset, and model. We evaluated 95‚Äà935 electronic health records across two large-scale biobanks: a diverse cohort representative of its New York City, USA, community (BioMe Biobank) and a cohort of volunteers from community centres across the UK (UK Biobank). We applied quality control steps on the dataset and imputed missing data as described in the methods of our Article.
(2023-07-15). West Nile virus: What you need to know. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Female Culex mosquito, courtesy: CDC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have confirmed reports of West Nile virus in 10 states. The bite of an infected mosquito most commonly spreads the virus. "West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne illness in the U.S.," says Dr. Bobbi Pritt, director of the Clinical Parasitology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic. It's a flavivirus —a specific type of RNA virus that can infect humans, birds and horses. "West Nile virus is…
(2023-07-15). PAD: The other arterial disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The body has two types of artery systems: the coronary artery system, which relates to the heart, and peripheral artery system, which involves the arteries carrying oxygenated blood to the arms, legs and brain. Just like coronary arteries, peripheral arteries can become diseased. This condition, called peripheral artery disease, or PAD, narrows arteries and reduces blood flow due to a buildup of fatty deposits on the artery walls. This can cause claudication, which is muscle…
(2023-07-15). A brief history of secret US military experiments leading to epidemics. expose-news.com Last year a Twitter user posted a thread about the history of the US military conducting biowarfare experiments in heavily populated areas of the US. The experiments involved tests introducing "innocuous organisms" …
(2023-07-15). Understanding effects of heat on mental health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Irritability is a common side effect of heat. A heat wave is affecting parts of the U.S., including much of the Southwest, through the Southeast and parts of Europe. When temperatures soar, the heat can take a toll more than just physically. Our well-being can suffer as well. "A study of over 2 million people found an increased visit rate or incidence of people going to the emergency department with psychiatric and mental health-related concerns during…
(2023-07-15). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Effects of hot weather, humidity on blood pressure, heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm retired and enjoy spending time outdoors in my garden and kayaking with my family. I have high blood pressure, which has been managed by medication for nearly 10 years. Recently I've noticed that I develop a headache, nausea and sometimes dizziness after a few hours in the heat and sun. What is causing these symptoms? ANSWER: Weather can play a role in triggering certain health problems. High temperatures and high humidity are two…
(2023-07-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Plant-based diet is encouraged for patients with cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For patients diagnosed with cancer, is there one diet that is better than another? Dr. Dawn Mussallem, an integrative health specialist at Mayo Clinic, says it's not about one food or diet, but rather a dietary pattern that emphasizes a predominant plant-based diet that is high in fiber. And, Dr. Mussallem says, 97% of Americans aren't getting enough fiber. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/R0SBgxhZfFU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of this…
(2023-07-15). Burning mouth syndrome: Why doctors sometimes fight its fire with fire. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Menopause is a risk factor for painful condition, Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert explains LONDON — Hot flashes, mood swings and sleep problems are common as a woman approaches and passes menopause. Much less common but as disruptive is another condition that can afflict perimenopausal and postmenopausal women: burning mouth syndrome. Sarmed Sami, MBChB, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, describes the painful condition, how it is diagnosed and why doctors sometimes fight its…
(2023-07-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: What does a diagnosis of dense breasts mean? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Food and Drug Administration rule requires healthcare providers to notify people if they have dense breasts. Studies have shown that dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to detect breast cancer early. Dr. Kristin Robinson, a Mayo Clinic breast radiologist, says women with dense breast tissue are at a slightly increased risk of developing breast cancer compared to women without, and that's why early detection is so important. "About 50% of women have…
(2023-07-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is a breast medicine specialist? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Many people think that a breast health specialist only treats cancer, but the truth is that these doctors handle a wide range of breast-related conditions. Dr. Lauren Cornell, a Mayo Clinic breast medicine specialist, says there are many ways people can benefit from seeing a breast medicine expert. Watch: Mayo Clinic Minute: What is a breast medicine specialist? youtu.be/sU7I61tnxZA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 08) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: …
(2023-07-15). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Proper posture and body alignment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My grandmother lives with me, and she is always nagging me to "stand up straight" and "put your shoulders back." She says good posture will keep me healthy as I age. But I'm only 17. Does it really matter if I'm slouching a bit? ANSWER: Though it may seem annoying, your grandmother is correct in that good posture supports good health. And starting good habits now, though it requires conscious effort, can help you…
(2023-07-15). Mayo Clinic hosts RISE for Equity conference in Minneapolis Aug. 10-12. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Hundreds of healthcare professionals will gather Aug. 10-12 for Mayo Clinic's third annual RISE for Equity: Reflect, Inspire, Strengthen & Empower 2023 conference, an opportunity to advance national discussion and learn evidence-based practices to improving diversity, equity and inclusion in healthcare. Keynote presentations by leading experts and panel discussions will cover topics such as health disparities, digital equity, artificial intelligence (AI) and coded bias, representation, and organizational belonging, among many others. The…
(2023-07-15). Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London adds doctors in several medical specialties. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LONDON — Mayo Clinic Healthcare is adding several doctors, including cardiologists, a gastroenterologist, experts in women's and men's health, and radiologists who specialize in a range of conditions and imaging techniques. Several of the doctors are multilingual. Mayo Clinic Healthcare, located at 15 Portland Place in the Harley Street Medical Area, provides personalised healthcare including specialized care, second opinions, advanced medical imaging and tailored wellness plans. The clinic also serves as a gateway to Mayo Clinic's…
(2023-07-15). Yale University-Mayo Clinic CERSI Receive up to $50 Million FDA Grant to Advance Medical Research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Yale University-Mayo Clinic Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI), a joint effort between Yale University, Mayo Clinic and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to conduct research and develop tools to support regulatory decision-making, has received renewed FDA funding to advance its efforts to improve public health. The renewed funding — spanning 5 years and up to $50 million —will support a wide range of research projects focused on areas such as the development of…
(2023-07-15). Guatemala reports 492 new Covid-19 cases. plenglish.com According to the Health Ministry, the number of infected people remained between 1,500 and 1,900 in the two weeks of April and May, while in the two weeks ending June 8, there were already 2,590. By the end of June 23rd, the number of cases reached 4,433 and during the two weeks up to July 7 the figure rose to 5,157. | This public information confirms some increased orange-colored municipalities, compared to the previous 15 days, which also reflects the increase of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. | Health authorities reiterated its call to population to continue respecting prevention measures such as hand-washing with soap…
(2023-07-15). World Report] Kenya introduces huge school meals programme. thelancet.com The provision of school meals to 400‚Äà000 children is hoped to improve health after worsening malnutrition. Sharmila Devi reports.
(2023-07-15). Perspectives] Githinji Gitahi: advocating for universal health coverage in Africa. thelancet.com Githinji Gitahi is Group Chief Executive Officer of Amref Health Africa, the largest African-led non-governmental organisation (NGO) delivering health programmes across Africa. Taking up…
(2023-07-15). Correspondence] Moravec's paradox and the fear of job automation in health care. thelancet.com The role of artificial intelligence in health care is becoming an increasingly topical and controversial discussion. There remains uncertainty about what is achievable regarding ongoing medical artificial intelligence research. Although there are some people who believe that artificial intelligence will be used, at best, as a tool to assist clinicians in their day-to-day activities, there are others who believe that job automation and replacement is a looming threat.1…
(2023-07-15). Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC): The Weaponization of Money? WHO's Health Tyranny: Towards a Totalitarian World Government? No Way! globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-15). Climate Hysteria: The Future of Traditional Farming and Healthcare in the Netherlands. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-15). WHO's Worldwide Power Grab: Beware of the New International Health Regulation and Pandemic Treaty, a Health Tyranny Never Heard of Before in Human History. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-15). Comicomment: Drugs have taken over America's streets. What's next?>. ecns.cn Drugs have become the biggest public health problem in the United States.
(2023-07-15). Monday 7/17: #PlasticPollution: How Plastic Threatens Human and Planetary Health. indybay.org Online event…
(2023-07-15). JD enters China's AI race. ecns.cn Chinese e-commerce giant JD has unveiled its large language model called ChatRhino, which could be used in a wide range of fields including retail, logistics, finance and health.
(2023-07-15). Record breaking US heatwave demonstrates the growing dangers of climate change. wsws.org Temperatures in excess of 110 degrees are posing a risk to human health with over 100 million people affected by extreme heat across much of the United States.
(2023-07-14). San Antonio police kill Melissa Perez in her own home during mental health crisis. liberationnews.org 
The police killing was so egregious that the three officers were immediately arrested and charged with murder.
(2023-07-14). Republicans look to give themselves a pay raise after securing benefit cuts for the poor. nationofchange.org "House Republicans are moving to give themselves a raise while taking an ax to education, health, and other essential programs that help grow the economy by growing the middle class."
(2023-07-14). How U.S. imperialism's drive for nuclear weapon dominance poisoned St. Louis forever. peoplesworld.org 
ST. LOUIS (AP)—The federal government and companies responsible for nuclear bomb production and atomic waste storage sites in the St. Louis area in the mid-20th century were aware of health risks, spills, improperly stored contaminants, and other problems but often ignored them, according to documents reviewed by The Associated Press. Decades later, even with much …
(2023-07-14). Lula Approves Law to Resume More Doctors Program in Brazil. telesurenglish.net Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed on Friday the law that resumes the More Doctors Program, which seeks to expand public health care. | RELATED: | The move seeks to increase the number of doctors working in the basic care of the Unified Health System (SUS), especially in the most vulnerable regions. "SUS is not only great, it is the best public health system in a country of more than 100,000 inhabitants," Lula said during the c…
(2023-07-14). Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Tackle Stillbirth Crisis. truthout.org Federal lawmakers this week introduced a bill aimed at reducing the more than 20,000 pregnancies that end in stillbirth every year in the U.S. The Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act would explicitly allow federal funding earmarked for mothers and children to also be used for stillbirth prevention, including initiatives that encourage expectant parents to be aware of and track… |
(2023-07-14). Government Documents prove Bill Gates is Primary Funder of UK Medicine Regulator despite owning huge shares in Pfizer. expose-news.com An investigation has revealed that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is the primary funder of the UK's Medicine & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, and the Foundation also owns major shares in …
(2023-07-14). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org South Korea: 45,000 health workers strike over unsafe staffing; Bangladeshi trainee physicians walk out for higher pay; Sri Lankan dengue suppression workers demand job security; Australia: UGL Rail Services workers strike again in New South Wales; New Zealand bus drivers walk out.
(2023-07-14). Extreme weather plagues U.S. america.cgtn.com 
Many in the U.S. are living under extreme weather conditions. As some parts see heavy rain and flooding, others are waking up to intense heat.
(2023-07-15). World Report] 12 countries to get first doses of malaria vaccine. thelancet.com Gavi, WHO, and UNICEF announce the allocation of the first 18 million doses of RTS,S/AS01E to protect against malaria in Africa. Sharmila Devi reports.
(2023-07-15). Correspondence] How to avoid causing polio in the name of its eradication. thelancet.com WHO began immunising children against polio in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) in 1974, through the Expanded Programme on Immunisation, using a trivalent oral poliovirus vaccine (tOPV)—three doses during infancy. In 1984, a dose at birth was added.
(2023-07-15). COVID-19 Vaccines: Proof of Lethality. Over One Thousand Scientific Studies. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-15). The Covid "Killer Vaccine". People Are Dying All Over the World. It's A Criminal Undertaking. globalresearch.ca First published on November 26, 2022 | *** | We are being accused of "spreading disinformation" regarding the Covid-19 vaccine. | The Reuters and AP media "trackers" and "fact checkers" will be out to smear the testimonies of parents who have lost their …
(2023-07-14). Video: Pfizer Has a Criminal Record with the U.S. Department of Justice (2009). Pfizer's Secret Report on the Covid mRNA Vaccine Confirms Extensive "Crimes against Humanity" globalresearch.ca Introductory note: | In September 2009, the U.S
(2023-07-14). DeSantis Claimed Pandemic Success in Florida as "Excess Deaths" Skyrocketed. truthout.org Presidential hopeful Gov. Ron DeSantis frequently pitches his response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Florida as a top reason why Republican primary voters should choose him over Donald Trump and other candidates. DeSantis fought off local mask mandates, questioned the safety of vaccines, and reopened schools, businesses and beaches before much of the country, policies he claims saved Florida's… |
(2023-07-14). Cancer-causing agent SV40 found in Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine alongside DNA Contamination. expose-news.com It's not just the spike protein and the mRNA that are a problem. Both Pfizer and Moderna Covid injections also have DNA contamination and Pfizer's Covid injection contains SV40 promoters. Microbiologist Kevin …
(2023-07-14). FDA confirms Graphene Oxide is in the mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines after being forced to publish Confidential Pfizer Documents by order of the US Federal Court. expose-news.com The Covid-19 vaccines have been at the centre of a heated debate since their introduction, with many questions and concerns raised about their safety and effectiveness. Speculation has also been rife that …
(2023-07-15). Cuba reports 10 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths. plenglish.com According to MINSAP ¥s latest report, 67 patients remained hospitalized, 36 of them reported as suspected cases and 31 as confirmed active cases with a stable clinical progress. | Since the beginning of the pandemic (March 2020), Cuba has carried out as many as 14,377,912 tests, 1,114,996 of them came back positive. | Out of total contagion toll, eight of them were reported as contact of already confirmed cases and other two with no confirmed source of infection. | Cuba ¥s overall death toll remains at 8,530, for a lethality rate of 0,77% compared to 1% worldwide and to 1,53% in the Americas.
(2023-07-15). 18th Ballroom Dance Championship kicks off in Shenzhen. ecns.cn The competition kicked off on Thursday in Shenzhen after a 3-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2023-07-15). Covid Related News: Covid was a mass mind control operation. expose-news.com Covid was a mass mind control operation, Dr. Reiner Fuellmich explains in an interview with Stew Peters. In a separate interview, Professor Martin Neil describes the massive corruption of society to promote …
(2023-07-15). Study finds correlation between Long COVID and a particular human gene variant. wsws.org A review of a large number of studies of Long COVID and the human genome identified a significant association between a variant of the FOXP4 gene and the occurrence of Long COVID.
(2023-07-15). Italy: Weekly Covid-19 infection toll drop to 3,411. plenglish.com Rome, Jul 15 (Prensa Latina) Italy reported 3,411 cases and 36 deaths of Covid-19 from July 7 to 13, a downturn with respect to 3,731 cases and 38 deaths reported in previous week.
(2023-07-14). U.N. Warns Pandemic, Climate & Ukraine War Have Dramatically Increased World Hunger. democracynow.org 
The United Nations this week released its annual report on nutrition, finding that the pandemic, extreme weather shocks and the war in Ukraine have all contributed to food insecurity around the world — now higher than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials estimate that the world saw an increase of more than 100 million people facing hunger in 2022 compared to 2019. For more, speak with Million Belay, general coordinator of the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa and a member of the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems, as well as Raj Patel, research professor at the Univer…
(2023-07-14). Driving COVID-19 Vaccinated — A New Road Hazard. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-14). Triple+ Vaccinated accounted for 92% of COVID Deaths in 2022 according to UK Government. expose-news.com Official figures sneakily published by the UK Government, reveal that the triple+ vaccinated population accounted for 92% of Covid-19 deaths throughout the entirety of 2022, and 9 in every 10 Covid-19 deaths …
(2023-07-14). Letter from former Amazon worker Christina Brown to UPS workers: "Help make it so that what happened to my sister should never happen to anyone ever again" wsws.org Christina Brown is fighting to bring justice to her sister, Poushawn, who passed away after working in Amazon's short-lived COVID-19 safety testing department.