(2023-11-08). Cuban Prime Minister highlights ties in biotechnology with China. plenglish.com Beijing, Nov 8 (Prensa Latina) The Prime Minister of Cuba, Manuel Marrero, visited the Sino-Cuban joint venture Biotech Pharma (BPL) and praised the production of medicines with high social impact in both countries.
(2023-11-09). Researchers find clues to 'Long COVID'. ecns.cn A research team led by doctors from three top Chinese hospitals has made a significant breakthrough in understanding so-called Long COVID, which will aid in the early identification of high-risk individuals and provide molecular-level clues for studying the mechanisms of the disease.
(2023-11-09). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 34: Children who survive the bombs may die of starvation, disease, and dehydration. mondoweiss.net 
UN agencies report that fuel shortages will force Gaza hospitals, desalination plants, and bakeries to close, indirectly killing many. "The situation is catastrophic. Civilians, especially children, continue to pay the heaviest price," says Save the Children.
(2023-11-08). Cuba hosts cardiology congress. plenglish.com Local professionals and from overseas will participate in the event, which will also include the 1st Cuban Congress of Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension, aimed at exchanging experiences on the prevention, diagnosis, medical, surgical, interventional treatment, and rehabilitation of patients suffering from diseases of the heart and great vessels. | According to the organizing committee, the goal of the event is to overcome the current challenges in handling coronary heart disease, the leading cause of death in Cuba and worldwide, high blood pressure, heart failure, arrhythmia, valve and coronary surgery, a…
(2023-11-08). Insurance Industry Executives 'Alarmed' by Surge in Deaths Among Young People — But Stop Short of Blaming COVID Vaccine. expose-news.com According to InsuranceNewsNet, insurers are especially concerned by data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that show "mortality rates alarmingly rising for different categories," including younger adult mortality rates that …
(2023-11-09). cardiovascular Diseases first cause of death in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 9 (Prensa Latina) Cardiovascular diseases are still today the first cause of death in Cuba and of complications and economic and work-related effects on society, said Dr. Eduardo Rivas, president of the Cuban Society of Cardiology.
(2023-11-09). Consumer Health: Breast cancer in men. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Breast cancer may be thought of as a disease that affects only women. It's the second-most common cancer diagnosed in women in the U.S., and it will affect 1 in 8 women, according to the American Cancer Society. Much of the messaging around breast cancer research focuses on the disease in women. However, breast cancer can occur in men as well. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about breast cancer…
(2023-11-09). Consumer Health: Living with COPD. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org November is National COPD Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. COPD is a leading cause of disability and death in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association. More than 12.5 million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with COPD, but millions more may have the disease without knowing it. COPD is a chronic inflammatory lung disease caused by long-term exposure to irritating…
(2023-11-09). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treatment for a parastomal hernia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My friend had a stoma created after years of managing Crohn's disease. She recently had surgery to repair a hernia. What is a stoma, and are these types of hernias common? What is the typical treatment? ANSWER: Occasionally, the surgical treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and other gastrointestinal, gynecologic, or urologic conditions, both cancerous or benign, may require reconstruction or removal of the bladder, colon, or rectum. Surgeons may use other…
(2023-11-09). Mayo Clinic expert explains why a change is needed when talking about dementia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org One of the challenges in addressing Alzheimer's disease, dementia, cognitive impairment and aging is not related to the conditions themselves but rather the terminology. That's according to Dr. Ronald Petersen, director of the Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, who suggests a new framework for dementia nomenclature is needed. Inconsistent use of terms such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia has compromised progress in clinical care, research and development of therapeutics. Dementia-associated stigma further contributes to…
(2023-11-09). Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert shares good news and bad news about angina. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LONDON — Angina, chest discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart, is a common symptom of coronary artery disease. There is good news and bad news, explains Stephen Brecker, M.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. The good news: Angina often is treatable. The bad news: While people may think angina affects only the elderly, it can occur in younger people too. The pain of angina can vary widely. Most often,…
(2023-11-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: When to consider deep brain stimulation for essential tremor. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Essential tremor is a nervous system condition that causes involuntary and rhythmic shaking. While it is often mistaken for Parkinson's disease, Dr. Philip Tipton, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says essential tremor is very different. There are treatment options for essential tremor, including deep brain stimulation. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/AWzoMEbpExQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Essential…
(2023-11-09). Researchers discover new molecular drug targets for progressive neurological disorder. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org There is no cure for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a brain disorder marked by walking and balance difficulties. Its symptoms also mimic Parkinson's disease and dementia. The condition leads to rapid, progressive decline and death. In a new paper published in Nature Communications, Mayo researchers and collaborators outline new therapeutic targets that may lead to potential future treatments for PSP, as well as Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. People with PSP usually are diagnosed in their late 60s and 70s….
(2023-11-09). Gaza Children Are Threatened by Bombs, Hunger and Disease. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Alexandra Saieh of the NGO "Save the Children" denounced that children in the Gaza Strip who are not killed by Israeli bombs are at risk of starvation, disease and dehydration. | RELATED: | According to several official reports from the Arab television station, the situation is catastrophic, civilians, especially minors, are paying the highest price for the ongoing violence. | A week ago, the total number of children ki…
(2023-11-08). PFLP: The Situation in Gaza is Catastrophic Amidst the Complicity of the International Community and Arab Silence. libya360.wordpress.com Al-Shaabi warns: the situation in the Gaza Strip is catastrophic and the risk of famine is approaching and we hold the international community and the Arab silence responsible The Popular Front for the liberation of Palestine (PFLP) has warned that the current living conditions in the Gaza Strip as a result of the continuation of…
(2023-11-09). Giant panda family heads for China. ecns.cn The aircraft will make a stopover in Alaska for refueling before reaching Sichuan Province, with the entire flight lasting approximately 19 hours. Two keepers and a veterinarian will accompany the three pandas, all of which are in good health.
(2023-11-09). Elon Musk 'much different person' after purchasing Twitter: author. geo.tv 
Ben Mezrich attributes Elon Musk's alleged mental health decline to last year's series of negative incidents…
(2023-11-09). SFGH UCSF Healthcare Workers Protest Israeli US Genocide In Gaza Against Palestinians. indybay.org San Francisco healthcare workers from San Francisco General Hospital and UCSF walked off the job and rallied on Friday November 4, 2023 to protest the massacre and genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza. They talked about the conditions of healthcare workers and their patients.
(2023-11-09). France to host humanitarian conference on Gaza. plenglish.com The forum was announced by President Emmanuel Macron, and according to the Foreign Ministry, it will focus on actions in favor of respect for International Humanitarian Law, the protection of Palestinian civilians and humanitarian workers, and access to the affected people in the Gaza Strip. | Another objective of the meeting is enhancing humanitarian aid to the population of Gaza in sectors such as health care, water, energy and food. | France claims that its intention is to seek a concrete international response to the crisis, focused on supporting agencies and organizations working on the ground, and based on…
(2023-11-09). Sanders advocates for equity in pandemic response, presses for fair pricing in WHO treaty talks. nationofchange.org Economic parity in health emergence: Sanders' rallying cry for global equity in WHO pandemic accord.
(2023-11-08). Bill Gates's "Fake Meat" Banned by Italy Citing "Serious Health Concerns" globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-08). SFGH UCSF Healthcare Workers Protest Israeli US Genocide In Gaza Against Palestinians. indybay.org San Francisco healthcare workers from San Francisco General Hospital and UCSF walked off the job and rallied on Friday November 4, 2023 to protest the massacre and genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza. They talked about the conditions of healthcare workers and their patients.
(2023-11-08). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 33: U.S. fears reoccupation of Gaza 'not the right thing to do' as Hamas targets Israeli tanks. mondoweiss.net 
Almost 160 children are killed every day in Gaza as doctors are forced to operate without anesthesia and health centers run out of medical supplies. Meanwhile, G7 countries fail to call for ceasefire, confirming support of Israel…
(2023-11-08). Articles] Combined population genomic screening for three high-risk conditions in Australia: a modelling study. thelancet.com Our findings suggest that offering combined genomic screening for high-risk conditions to young adults would be cost-effective in the Australian public healthcare system, at currently realistic testing costs. Other matters, including psychosocial impacts, ethical and societal issues, and implementation challenges, also need consideration.
(2023-11-08). FAO warns about true cost of corporate food systems. peoplesdispatch.org A new FAO report warns against the high hidden economic and health costs of the world's food systems, adding up to around USD 12 trillion in PPP terms, which is about 10% of the global GDP. These costs involve environmental damage, contributing to social inequalities, and harming human health…
(2023-11-09). Cuban President visits El Morao community in Havana. plenglish.com The head of State was accompanied by Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), and top Party and Government officials in Havana and the neighborhood, the Presidency of the Republic reported on its X account. | According to source, in El Morao, one of 11 neighborhoods undergoing transformation the Havana municipality of La Lisa, 1,500 people have benefited from the changes, mainly in social works, which consist of paved streets, sports and recreational areas, health care and education. | The transformation pla…
(2023-11-09). From Gaza and Cuba, They Ask: Are You Human Like Us? dissidentvoice.org 
Rachid Koraichi (Algeria), One Plate, from A Nation in Exile, c. 1981. More than 10,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli armed forces in Gaza since 7 October, nearly half of them children, according to the most recent report by spokesperson for the Gaza Ministry of Health Dr Ashraf Al-Qudra. Over 25,000 others have been …
(2023-11-09). Do You Know What's in a Vaccine? Chemical Ingredients. globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-09). Why Maximus Workers Are Walking off the Job. inequality.org
(2023-11-09). Consumer Health: Do you need more dietary fiber or less? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dietary fiber, also known as roughage or bulk, includes the parts of plant foods your body can't digest or absorb. Unlike other food components, such as fats, proteins or carbohydrates — which your body breaks down and absorbs — fiber isn't digested by your body. Instead, it passes relatively intact through your stomach, small intestine and colon and out of your body. Fiber is commonly classified as soluble, which dissolves in water, or insoluble, which…
(2023-11-09). Mayo hospitals earn highest grades for patient safety from Leapfrog Group. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hospitals across Mayo Clinic scored high marks for patient safety, earning A grades from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization that provides safety ratings. The ratings are intended to help patients choose their preferred healthcare destinations. Mayo Clinic hospitals that received an A grade are: Arizona Mayo Clinic Hospital Florida Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester Mayo Clinic Hospital — Rochester Mayo Clinic Health System Albert Lea and Austin, Minnesota Eau Claire, Wisconsin Fairmont, Minnesota…
(2023-11-09). Gates Foundation's Venture Into "AI for Global Health" Will Produce Far More Harm Than Good — BMJ Report Warns. expose-news.com The Gates Foundation's "AI initiative" is getting scrutinised, and criticised, from a variety of points of view. And now a trio of academics has offered their take on the controversial push into …
(2023-11-09). LatAm, Caribbean with higher overweight levels than global estimate. plenglish.com Between 2020 and 2021, the cost of a healthy diet increased by 5.3% in the region, which can be explained by rising food inflation driven by confinements, global supply chain disruptions, and human resource shortages. | According to Panorama 2023, the average cost of a healthy diet globally is US$3.66 per person per day. | Latin America and the Caribbean is the region with the highest healthy diet cost, reaching US$4.08 per day. It is followed by Asia, with US$3.90; Africa, with US$3.57; North America and Europe, with US$3.22; and Oceania, with US$3.20. | The Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2023…
(2023-11-09). Anastrozole — Here we go again giving experimental drugs to perfectly healthy women. expose-news.com The NHS has said around 289,000 women could be offered anastrozole. It comes after UK medicine regulators approved the drug on Monday under Britain's Medicines Repurposing Programme, a new approvals process that …
(2023-11-08). Humanitarian Situation Worsens in Gaza Without Basic Services. telesurenglish.net According to a report by Environment and Health and the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor, the water situation in the Gaza Strip is critical and has worsened due to the Israeli assaults. As a result, many people have no access to clean water and have to rely on polluted, saline water or wait in long lines for water trucks. | RELATED: | According to the World Food Programme (WFP), Gaza is facing a severe food s…
(2023-11-08). Israeli Strikes Have So Far Killed 10,569 Palestinians. telesurenglish.net The Gaza-based Palestinian Health Ministry reported on Wednesday that at least 10,569 Palestinians (40% of them children) have been killed in Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7. | RELATED: | According to Ashraf al-Qedra, spokesman for the health ministry, the dead include 4,324 children, 2,823 women and 649 elderly people, while more than 26,000 people have been injured in Israeli assaults. | He said…
(2023-11-08). Stop Drinking the Political Kool-Aid, America: Voting Will Not Save Us. dissidentvoice.org 
We are one year out from the 2024 presidential election and as usual, the American people remain eager to be persuaded that a new president in the White House can solve the problems that plague us. Yet what is being staged is not an election. It's a con game, a scam, a grift, a hustle, …
(2023-11-08). Selected Articles: COVID Propaganda Roundup: Unreal Poll Results on Jab Death Toll, the Science‚Ñ¢ Concedes the Shots Cause Strokes. globalresearch.ca 
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(2023-11-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: What a Mayo Clinic pediatrician says about the flu vaccine and kids. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Young children and older adults are particularly susceptible to severe flu-related illness. That's why Dr. Angela Mattke, a pediatrician with Mayo Clinic's Children's Center, says it's important that kids and adults get their seasonal flu vaccine. She says you should get vaccinated well before the holidays because it takes two weeks for the flu vaccine to become fully effective. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/eleYLD8mfkY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: …
(2023-11-09). New Zealand medicine regulator extends provisional authorisation for Pfizer covid mRNA injection for two years. expose-news.com Medsafe, the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, announced last week that it had renewed Pfizer's provisional consent to distribute its covid "vaccines" in New Zealand for another two years. …
(2023-11-09). "Oxford AstraZeneca Covid Jab Was 'Defective', Claims Landmark Legal Case" writes the Telegraph, but is it Just Damage Limitation? expose-news.com AstraZeneca is being sued in the High Court in a test case by Jamie Scott, a father-of-two who suffered a significant permanent brain injury that has left him unable to work as a result …