2023-10-12: News Headlines

TASS (2023-10-11). Pharmasyntez to supply insulin to Middle East, Southeast Asia — company CEO. tass.com The company's production facility has a capacity of over 5 mln units of products per year, Nikita Puniya informed…

WSWS (2023-10-11). Walgreens Pharmacy employees walk out against unsafe working conditions. wsws.org Non-union pharmacy employees stage a three-day walkout to protest unsafe working conditions that have only been exacerbated by the COVID pandemic.

WSWS (2023-10-11). Walgreens Pharmacy employees walk out across the US against unsafe working conditions. wsws.org Non-union pharmacy employees stage a three-day walkout to protest unsafe working conditions that have only been exacerbated by the COVID pandemic.

ecns.cn (2023-10-11). China reports 45 deaths of COVID-19 in September. ecns.cn China reported 45 deaths of COVID-19 nationwide in September including one who died of respiratory failure caused by the coronavirus and 44 people who died due to the combination of COVID-19 and other underlying diseases.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-10-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Hand, foot and mouth disease in kids. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hand, foot and mouth disease, most commonly caused by a coxsackievirus, is a highly contagious childhood illness. The virus can be spread through respiratory droplets, person-to-person contact and touching a contaminated object.Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Mayo Clinic's Children's Center, says it is typically an illness of young children — usually children under 5. But you can get infected with hand, foot and mouth disease at any age. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/Tv1v-rMiK4A

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-10-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why more preventive screenings are needed in the Hispanic community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to a recent study by the American Cancer Society, cancer is a leading cause of death among those of Hispanic heritage living in the U.S. Hispanic and Latino people are less likely to be diagnosed with lung, colon, breast and prostate cancers than non-Hispanic white men and women. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says preventive screenings for cancer and other diseases are effective ways to help reduce these burdens. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/UEWLL7Om-ow Journalists: Broadcast-quality…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-10-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Who benefits from taking statins? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you're at risk of heart disease, your healthcare team might use the pooled cohort equation (PCE) tool to determine your long-term risk and whether taking statins — cholesterol-lowering medication — is a good option. Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says it's important to understand who benefits the most from statins. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/7J-pyvntHyg Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-10-12). Real-world study confirms reliability of tool assessing 10-year risk prediction of heart disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A recent study based on real-world community patient data confirms the effectiveness of the Pooled Cohort Equation (PCE), developed by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology in 2013. The PCE is used to estimate a person's 10-year risk of developing clogged arteries, also known as atherosclerosis, and guide heart attack and stroke prevention efforts. Study findings are published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-10-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Strategies to stay healthy during respiratory virus season. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Fall and winter are a time when highly contagious viruses that cause respiratory illness usually circulate heavily in communities. Because many of these viruses can lead to serious infection, hospitalization and even death, it's crucial to arm yourself with strategies that can help prevent illness and keep you and your loved ones safe. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Priya Sampathkumar, an infectious diseases expert, outlines some strategies you can use to keep you and…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-10-12). Mayo Clinic's AI innovation inspires hope in early detection of pancreatic cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Algorithm seeks to address 'last-mile' barrier by identifying disease when cure still possible ROCHESTER, Minn. — Estimated to become the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. by 2030, pancreatic cancer has a grim prognosis with nearly 70% of patients facing mortality within the first year of diagnosis. Unfortunately, 40% of small pancreatic cancers elude detection on CT scans until they've advanced to an incurable stage. This creates a critical "last-mile" barrier for early…

Élodie Gavrilof (2023-10-12). Nagorno-Karabakh condemned to famine in the indifference of the international community. internationalviewpoint.org "Peace cannot be achieved under these conditions, but that is not what the Azerbaijani authorities are seeking. Their policy is intended to force Armenians in the region to leave or die." | – | / |

Élodie Gavrilof (2023-10-11). Nagorno-Karabakh condemned to famine in the indifference of the international community. internationalviewpoint.org "Peace cannot be achieved under these conditions, but that is not what the Azerbaijani authorities are seeking. Their policy is intended to force Armenians in the region to leave or die." | – | / |

infobrics (2023-10-11). Crimes against humanity committed in responses to Palestinian attack. infobrics.org Israel and the West use Hamas attack as an excuse to foment war and famine.

àÅlvaro Verzi Rangel (2023-10-10). Palestinos luchan contra la ocupación colonial, el apartheid y la soberbia israelí. globalizacion.ca

Élodie Gavrilof (2023-10-12). Nagorno-Karabakh condemned to famine in the indifference of the international community. internationalviewpoint.org "Peace cannot be achieved under these conditions, but that is not what the Azerbaijani authorities are seeking. Their policy is intended to force Armenians in the region to leave or die." | – | / |

The Lever (2023-10-10). Live Event Tomorrow: Ro Khanna On His Anti-Corruption Plan To Save Congress. levernews.com In September, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) introduced an anti-corruption reform plan that would create term limits for lawmakers, ban them from trading stocks, bar political donations from lobbyists or political action committees, create an ethics code for Supreme Court justices, and more. Recently, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) gave his support to these measures as part of his negotiations with Republican House leadership, bringing renewed attention to Khanna's proposal.Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, October 11th, at 9pm ET (6pm PT) for a live event with Khanna, where he will discuss congressional corruption and his plan…

Élodie Gavrilof (2023-10-12). Nagorno-Karabakh condemned to famine in the indifference of the international community. internationalviewpoint.org "Peace cannot be achieved under these conditions, but that is not what the Azerbaijani authorities are seeking. Their policy is intended to force Armenians in the region to leave or die." | – | / |

People's Dispatch. (2023-10-12). Gaza: Power Plant Shut Down; Over 1,055 Reported Dead From Airstrikes. popularresistance.org The Israeli occupation forces targeted over 150 locations across Gaza on Wednesday, October 11, the fifth day of their assault inside the besieged Palestinian territory. According to the latest numbers from local media and the Palestinian Ministry of Health, over 1,055 Palestinians have been killed so far including over 250 children. Over 5,000 have also been injured. | Israel is also reportedly preparing for a ground offensive on Gaza and has amassed at least 100,000 soldiers and reserves on the border. | Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation inside Gaza is deteriorating fast.

presstv.ir (2023-10-12). Gaza health ministry: 1,100 Palestinian killed in incessant Israeli bombardment. presstv.ir At least 1,100 Palestinians have been killed in more than five days of Israeli bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip.

TASS (2023-10-12). Death toll in Gaza Strip surpasses 1,200 since conflict began. tass.com Earlier, the Health Ministry reported that local hospitals had no vacant beds and were running out of medical essentials…

presstv.ir (2023-10-11). Gaza health ministry: 900 Palestinians killed in Israeli bombardment. presstv.ir The Israeli regime has had a total blockade of Gaza in place since October 7.

presstv.ir (2023-10-11). Ministry confirms Israel's deployment of white phosphorous bombs against Gaza. presstv.ir The health ministry in Gaza, which has come under an all-out Israeli war, confirms the regime's deployment of banned white phosphorous munitions.

Rhoda Wilson (2023-10-11). Are You Suffering from Toxic Stress? expose-news.com When Dr. Vernon Coleman wrote his first book in 1978 about how stress could have an adverse effect on our mental and physical health, he was attacked and vilified — with some …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-10-11). WHO tries to sneak in IHR amendments without the approval of member states. expose-news.com On Saturday, the World Health Organisation ("WHO") released a statement claiming: "Governments make progress towards agreeing amendments to the International Health Regulations." However, as Dr. Meryl Nass pointed out, the main point …

TASS (2023-10-11). Number of Israelis wounded in Hamas attack exceeds 3,000 — Health Ministry. tass.com The ministry added that 345 people were in serious condition and 563 were in moderate condition…

WSWS (2023-10-11). Australia: Surge in human metapneumovirus due to elimination of COVID safeguards. wsws.org New South Wales health data shows the increase in the infection of the lower respiratory tract began in September.

presstv.ir (2023-10-11). Gaza health ministry: 1,100 Palestinian killed in incessant Israeli bombardment. presstv.ir At least 1,100 Palestinians have been killed in more than five days of Israeli bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip.

channelnewsasia (2023-10-12). Gymnastics-Biles grateful for support during 'mental health journey'. channelnewsasia.com

ecns.cn (2023-10-11). Study: Nation's pollution fight increasing longevity. ecns.cn A decade ago in Beijing, air purifiers sold like hot cakes and people locked themselves indoors in an attempt to escape the blanket of heavy smog outside. Breathing the toxic air was a serious health hazard.

ecns.cn (2023-10-12). Study: Nation's pollution fight increasing longevity. ecns.cn A decade ago in Beijing, air purifiers sold like hot cakes and people locked themselves indoors in an attempt to escape the blanket of heavy smog outside. Breathing the toxic air was a serious health hazard.

FP Staff (2023-10-12). Israel Health Minister directs hospitals not to prioritise treatment of Hamas terrorists over civilians, soldiers. firstpost.com Ground reports suggest that the Israeli Health Minister on Wednesday issued an order telling hospitals in his country to not priorities the treatment of apprehended Hamas terrorists over civilians. | According to the Jerusalem Post, Moshe Arbel stated in his directive that due to the burden on the nation's healthcare system, Israeli hospitals must currently give priority to Hamas victims and IDF soldiers. | The problem of treating the damned and disgusting Hamas terrorists in the public hospitals has piled up a significant challenge for the healthcare system, he said. | "In these trying times, the health system s…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-10-12). Consumer Health: Understanding mental health and mental illness. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Mental Health Day will be observed on Tuesday, Oct. 10. The theme of this year's recognition is "Mental Health is a Universal Human Right." Mental health is the overall wellness of how you think, regulate your feelings and behave. A mental disorder may be present when patterns or changes in thinking, feeling or behaving cause distress or disrupt a person's ability to function. Cultural norms and social expectations also play a role in defining…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-10-12). Consumer Health: Dehydration — it's more than being thirsty. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Water is essential to good health. Every cell, tissue and organ in your body needs water to work properly. Water is essential for maintaining your body temperature; lubricating and cushioning your joints; and getting rid of waste through urination, perspiration and bowel movements. Dehydration occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn't have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. If you don't…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-10-12). Consumer Health: Do your medications and supplements affect your blood pressure? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you've been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you're in good company. Nearly half of the adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, and many don't even know they have it, according to the American Heart Association. Your healthcare professional likely has provided information about the dangers of high blood pressure and lifestyle changes you can make to control it. And if lifestyle changes aren't enough, your healthcare team may recommend medication to lower your blood pressure. You also should know…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-10-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Breast health during menopause. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Your risk of breast cancer increases with age, especially after menopause. Around 8 out of 10 breast cancer cases happen in women over 50. Dr. Stephanie Faubion, director of the Mayo Clinic Center for Women's Health and director of the Menopause Society, says maintaining breast health is important, including regular mammography screenings. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/zHgfF4KKLwI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network."…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-10-12). A decade of data describes nationwide youth mental health crisis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When Tanner Bommersbach, M.D., and a team of Mayo Clinic researchers analyzed national records of pediatric emergency department visits, they provided essential data to describe the growing national crisis in pediatric mental health. Their study found that from 2011 to 2020, youth visits to emergency departments for mental health reasons doubled, while the proportion of visits for suicide-related symptoms increased fivefold. The team's findings were recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Dr. Bommersbach,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-10-12). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Foods to help maximize your memory. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I enjoy cooking, but I prefer to work with the freshest ingredients. As such, I grow my own fruits and vegetables in a small garden and purchase other fresh produce from a local farmers market. I've read that certain foods may help with memory function. Are there foods I can eat to help boost my cognitive health? ANSWER: Research suggests that the ability to maximize memory function may be related to what…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-10-12). What's that sound? A heart murmur can be innocent or serious. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Lubb-dupp. Lubb-dupp. Those are the words that healthcare professionals often use to mimic the sound of your heartbeat. That steady, regular sound is made by your heart valves opening and closing as blood circulates through your heart. You may have heard the term "heart murmur." A murmur is an extra heart sound that can be heard by a stethoscope. Sometimes, the murmur sounds like a humming, which can be faint or loud. It might be temporary or…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-10-12). Mayo Clinic to deploy and test Microsoft generative AI tools. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn., and REDMOND, Wash. — Mayo Clinic, a world leader in healthcare known for its commitment to innovation, is among the first healthcare organizations to deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot. This new generative AI service combines the power of large language models (LLMs) with organizational data from Microsoft 365 to enable new levels of productivity in the enterprise. Mayo Clinic is testing the Microsoft 365 Copilot Early Access Program with hundreds of its clinical staff,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-10-12). Discover a world of healthcare career opportunities at Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences events. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Healthcare careers are in high demand, and Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences has events this month in Arizona and Minnesota to introduce prospective students to more than 20 promising healthcare career options. At Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix on Saturday, Oct. 7, the school will host an Education and Career Fair for high school students. The event is designed for students interested in healthcare who want to learn more about the wide variety of…

Shannon Dawson (2023-10-11). Black Activists Who Changed The Mental Health Industry. newsone.com Source: Kimberly White / Getty | Mental health plays a big part in our overall well-being, but when left untreated, it can lead to life-threatening consequences — especially in the Black community. | A 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) found that 21% of Black and African Americans

Taylor Berry (2023-10-11). Southern Black Girls And Women Consortium Partner With Megan Thee Stallion's Foundation For #BlackGirlJoyChallenge. newsone.com Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty | The Southern Black Girls and Women Consortium (SBGWC) announced its collaboration with Grammy Award-winning megastar and humanitarian Megan Thee Stallion's organization, the Pete and Thomas Foundation, on International Day of the Girl Child (Oct. 11), to With Nike's support, the alliance will maintain the Southern Black Girls' #BlackGirlJoyChallenge movement that inspires the youth and fosters mental health and wellness through joy. | "We are incredib…

teleSUR (2023-10-11). Kenya: WHO Quality of Care in Mental Health Initiative Adopted. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Kenya's Ministry of Health declared that the country has adopted the World Health Organization's (WHO) quality rights initiative to improve the quality of mental health care. | RELATED: | Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai of the State Department for Medical Services said that the initiative will bring a paradigm shift to embrace human rights and fundamental freedoms as a precondition of care. | "This is the first st…

Rhoda Wilson (2023-10-12). Drs. Tess Lawrie and Peter McCullough: All countries must #ExitTheWHO. expose-news.com After the World Council for Health's 'Journey of Health Revolutionary' event held in Bath, UK, last month, Dr. Peter McCullough and Dr. Tess Lawrie joined forces to issue a video statement. Their …

manager (2023-10-11). The National Flood Insurance Program is Running Out of Time and Money. cepr.net The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is a program run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and it provides flood insurance to at-risk homeowners and businesses in over 20,000 participating communities across the US, totaling over 4 million policies in force. The NFIP is the main provider of flood insurance, and at a time when …

Zane McNeill (2023-10-11). California Gov. Gavin Newsom Vetoes 4 Bills to Expand LGBTQ Protections. truthout.org Over the weekend, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) vetoed four bills that would have expanded LGBTQ protections in the state, bringing the total number of LGBTQ-related bills he has vetoed this legislative session to five. One of the bills would have required out-of-state insurance sold to California workers to cover gender-affirming care and abortion care. This bill was part of a legislative… |

Jake Johnson (2023-10-11). 10 New Charges Prompt Another Round of Demands for George Santos to Step Down. truthout.org Scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos faced fresh calls to resign on Tuesday after federal prosecutors filed 10 new charges against the first-term New York Republican, including wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiracy to commit offenses against the United States. The new charges come on top of the 13 criminal counts Santos was indicted on earlier this year. Santos, who is running for… |

sputnikglobe (2023-10-11). House Republicans Reveal Resolution to Expel 'Stain' George Santos From Congress. sputnikglobe.com The scandal-plagued lawmaker has remained under the microscope for months, going back to late 2022 after US media first shined the light on findings that proved the New Yorker lied about various aspects of his résumé. In the months since, he has admitted to the fabrications and remained under investigation by multiple officials.

Dr. William Makis (2023-10-11). Breast Cancer Stage 4: Very Young Age, Triple Negative, New Mothers: Features of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Turbo Cancer; 30 Cases. globalresearch.ca

Patricia Harrity (2023-10-11). Can Ivermectin Treat COVID mRNA Vaccine Induced Turbo Cancers? expose-news.com Ivermectin was discovered in the late 1970s and was a pioneering drug that originated solely from a single microorganism isolated at the Kitasato Intitute, Tokyo, Japan from Japanese soil. It was found …

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-10-11). 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 …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-10-11). Preliminary analysis of UK flu vaccine data suggests they contribute to deaths. expose-news.com Joel Smalley has been analysing UK annual flu vaccination data. In 2000, national flu vaccination programmes were introduced for those aged over 65. So, did the flu vaccines save lives? Not according …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-10-12). Matt Le Tissier speaks about his fight to get the football establishment to recognise vaccine injuries and stop pushing covid injections onto footballers. expose-news.com Footballing legend Matt Le Tissier has been a fierce critic of the UK government's covid policy. His views saw him attacked by corporate media and he was fired by Sky Sports. However, …

Robert Koehler (2023-10-12). Hardening Ourselves into Weapons. counterpunch.org Something happened on Tuesday, as I began researching this column — I wound up having to give myself a COVID test. A good friend had just tested positive and, well, we had recently gotten together. I needed to see if I was OK. I note this not because there was bad news — I tested

The Exposé (2023-10-11). DNA Contamination and Cancer-Causing 'SV40' found in Pfizer's COVID Injections. 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 …

Herman Rosenfeld (2023-10-11). Similar Challenges, Different Narratives: A Tale of Two Unions. socialistproject.ca The 2023 auto bargaining between the auto unions and the Detroit "Big 3" is shaking out to be different in a way that few of us could have imagined. | The objective conditions favour an environment of working-class gains, with some countervailing factors. Job markets favour workers, despite a post-COVID inflationary period and high interest rates used to force neoliberal levels of inflation. Workers across the economies of both the US and Canada have been looking to make up for the huge losses resulting from previous concessions (since the early 2000s and inflation and the recent inflationary period). | The st…

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