2023-12-05: News Headlines

Khuloud Rabah Sulaiman (2023-12-04). Painkillers can't be found in Gaza's pharmacies. electronicintifada.net I try to keep working when the migraines start.

Chris Walker (2023-12-04). Poll Shows Trump's Calls to Repeal Obamacare Could Be Disastrous for Him. truthout.org A newly published poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), a nonpartisan organization that promotes stronger health care strategies across the U.S., finds that if former President Donald Trump aims to make ending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) a priority in his 2024 campaign, he'll be doing so at his own detriment. The ACA, commonly known as Obamacare, eases the burdens of many Americans by… |

ecns.cn (2023-12-05). Education authorities advise schools to monitor sickness during winter. ecns.cn Local education authorities and schools are urged to work hard on preventing and controlling COVID infections and other key infectious diseases this coming winter and spring.

ecns.cn (2023-12-03). Health ministers from China, Japan and South Korea resume annual in-person meeting after four years. ecns.cn Health ministers from China, Japan and South Korea gathered in Beijing, China, on Sunday to resume their first in-person talks since 2019, with the three sides issuing a joint statement on cooperation in responding to infectious diseases and future cooperation.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating Dupuytren contracture without surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dupuytren (DOO-puh-tren) contracture is a disorder that can cause the fingers to curl in, primarily the ring and small fingers. It's a genetic condition mostly affecting men over 60 of Northern European descent. Others at risk include people with diabetes and those with a family history of the condition. Dr. Shelley Noland, a Mayo Clinic hand and peripheral nerve surgeon, says there is help for patients who suffer from this disease. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/VWc-Ap3nqP0

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: GERD is not 'just' heartburn. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world. It happens when acid comes up from the stomach, which is acid-resistant, into the esophagus, which is less acid-resistant. Dr. James East, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, says GERD may be common, but there can be potentially severe complications if it's ongoing and left untreated. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/zFZETgXW_3U Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 08) is…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-05). Consumer Health: Do you know the signs of inflammatory bowel disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week will be observed Dec. 1—7, which makes this a good time to learn about the signs and symptoms of these disorders. Researchers estimate that more than half a million people in the U.S. have Crohn's disease, and 600,000 to 900,000 people in the U.S. have ulcerative colitis, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Inflammatory bowel disease is an umbrella term used to describe disorders that involve chronic inflammation of your…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: Help with kyphosis, or roundback. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Kyphosis is a condition where there is an exaggerated, forward rounding of the upper back. Mild forms of this usually cause few physical problems, but severe forms of kyphosis can be painful and disfiguring. One type of kyphosis, called Scheuermann's disease, is the most common, requiring attention of a medical professional. And as Dr. Jamal McClendon Jr., a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, explains, surgery to correct the condition is usually the final option. Watch: The…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-05). How can adults with congenital heart disease reduce risks? Study finds lifetime cardiology monitoring is key. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Heart failure is a potentially urgent health concern for young adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) that is often overlooked and undertreated, even as hospitalizations for this condition continue to rise. New research from Mayo Clinic shows that young adults in the U.S. living with congenital heart disease are at an increased risk of death or cardiovascular complications after being hospitalized for heart failure. However, study data published in the Journal of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-05). Mayo Clinic expert on future of HIV on World AIDS Day. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World AIDS Day, observed on Dec. 1, raises awareness about HIV/AIDS and pays tribute to those affected by the disease. Globally, about 39 million people are living with HIV infection, according to the World Health Organization. HIV is the virus that causes the condition. The virus can spread through sexual contact, sharing infected needles and, less commonly, it can pass from mother to child. Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases physician and HIV researcher, says that, while there…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-05). Signs and symptoms of salmonella infection. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A salmonella outbreak in North America is being linked to cantaloupe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Salmonella infection, or salmonellosis, is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. Salmonella bacteria typically live in animal and human intestines and are shed through feces. Humans become infected most frequently through contaminated water or food. Typically, people with salmonella infection have no symptoms. Others develop diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps within eight to 72 hours. Most…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-05). Mayo Clinic study explores heart failure, uncovers gene's role in recovery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers studying the genetics of people who had recently developed dilated cardiomyopathy, one of the most common causes of heart failure, have found a particular gene to target for developing future drug therapy treatments. The disease makes it harder for the heart's left ventricle to pump blood effectively to the rest of the body. In this first genome-wide association study, the researchers sought to understand why some patients get better after developing the condition —…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-05). Health and zombie cells in aging. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org With age, cells can experience senescence, a state where they stop growing but continue releasing inflammatory and tissue-degrading molecules. When a person is young, the immune system responds and eliminates senescent cells, often referred to as zombie cells. However, zombie cells linger and contribute to various age-related health problems and diseases. Mayo Clinic researchers, in two studies, shed light on the biology of aging cells. In a study published in Aging Cell, Mayo Clinic researchers analyzed zombie…

Dr. Rudolf Hà§nsel (2023-12-04). Never-ending Wars, Famine and Injustice: This Society Is Making People Ill. Mental Causes of Physical Illness. globalresearch.ca

Candice Choo-Kang (2023-12-05). Chicago's migrant communities forced to rely on mutual aid for healthcare. peoplesdispatch.org Health care provision for migrants in Chicago remains reliant on mutual aid and volunteer initiatives as winter approaches. Over 21,000 migrants, primarily from Latin America, have come to Chicago since August 2022…

BAN Toxics (2023-12-05). SHOPPING ALERT: Refrain from Buying and Gifting Hazardous Skin Lightening Products to Pregnant Women. pressenza.com Amidst the bustling holiday shopping season, BAN Toxics issues a cautionary advisory against the purchase and usage of skin-lightening products containing toxic chemicals, readily available in local markets and online platforms. The toxic watchdog expresses grave concern over the proliferation and 'bargain' sales of these hazardous beauty products due to their profound adverse health and safety effects, particularly among pregnant women. | Despite being banned in the country and worldwide, mercury-containing whitening products are easily available for sale over the internet, promoted online on social media sites,…

Countercurrents (2023-12-05). Reducing road accidents to half will save 650,000 human lives a day, prevent 1750,000 injuries. pressenza.com Road accidents kill 1.3 million people in a year in the world. While this is a shockingly big loss in itself, the overall burden for society is much higher at several levels, particularly in terms of serious injuries which apart from being very painful can also disrupt the lives of a very large number of families. | By Bharat Dogra | The number of non-fatal injuries and disabilities caused by road accidents is more than 25 times higher than fatalities. This has been estimated at between 20 to 50 million, or approximately 35 million, by the World Health Organization at the world level for one year. | In other word…

ecns.cn (2023-12-05). Efforts stepped up to cope with children's respiratory illness spike. ecns.cn All grassroots medical institutions should be open to child patients and are barred from turning them away, the general office of the National Health Commission said in a circular released on its official website.

ecns.cn (2023-12-05). Surge in sick kids sparks call for resources. ecns.cn China's top health authority on Monday required localities to "exhaust all means" to increase pediatric service capacity and stock up on pediatric medications and relevant medical materials to cope with a spike in respiratory illnesses among children.

Angela (2023-12-04). Monday 12/4: Commemoration of Palestinian Public Health Heroes. indybay.org Berkeley Way West Front Patio | 2121 Berkeley Way | Berkeley, CA…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-12-04). Paraguay reports 24 deaths and 11,000 patients with dengue fever. plenglish.com Asunción, Dec 4 (Prensa Latina) Paraguayan health authorities reported 24 deaths and some 11,000 sick people from dengue fever so far this year, ABC Color newspaper reported today.

Nina Holland (2023-12-04). The two-year lobbying campaign to sabotage pesticide-reduction. pressenza.com The corporate lobbying drumbeat kept banging ever louder — and in the end led to a dramatic downfall of one of the key Green Deal initiatives for ecosystems, health and food security. | By Last week MEPs of the right-wing EPP group — with help of the far right and a group of Liberal Renew members — have derailed the long-awaited pesticide reduction law SUR. A key initiative of the EU Green Deal. | Amendment after amendment was adopted that further weakened the SUR, that had suffered attacks since i…

Staff (2023-12-04). "No One Is Safe in Gaza": Journalist Akram al-Satarri Reports from Khan Younis Amid Israeli Assault. democracynow.org We speak with Palestinian journalist Akram al-Satarri in Khan Younis, the southern Gaza city that is now the focus of Israel's assault. Israel has ordered many Palestinians to leave their homes and head further south toward Rafah near the Egyptian border, which Israel also attacked over the weekend. "They are being bombarded while they are trying to move," says al-Satarri. "The safety is in the very south of Rafah, and when they reach the promised safety, they end up being bombarded." Gaza's Health Ministry says Israel's air and ground assault has killed more than 800 peo…

The Independent (2023-12-04). COP28 admits that climate change is a health crisis. independent.co.ug Dubai, UAE | THE INDEPENDENT | Health has made it onto the agenda of a UN climate conference, and health advocates attending the Conference of Parties-COP28 in Dubai said the topic was long overdue for discussion as climate inaction is costing lives and impacting health every single day. They observed that climate change is directly …

Visualizing Palestine (2023-12-04). Gaza Water Salinity. dissidentvoice.org Palestinians in Gaza are resorting to drinking from polluted agricultural wells that are almost as salty as seawater, posing an immediate health risk. Special thanks to 10Tooba for their work and partnership on this visual.

Staff (2023-12-04). Death toll soars to over 15,500 as Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip continue. muslimmirror.com GAZA CITY, Palestine : The death toll from Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has surged to 15,523 since the start of the conflict on Oct. 7, the Health Ministry in the besieged Palestinian enclave announced Sunday. "The toll of the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip reached 15,523 martyrs" since Oct. 7, ministry spokesperson …

Toni Waterman (2023-12-04). Sports diplomacy builds global ties. america.cgtn.com China's national women's football team is in the U.S., squaring off against team USA in a pair of international friendly matches.The two teams are no strangers, having competed against each other nearly 60 times. The rivalry and sportsmanship has been broadcast around the world — an example of healthy competition — and the power of sports diplomacy. Toni Waterman has more from Texas.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-05). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Why dogs are good for your health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: We're thinking about getting a dog. We know they're great companions, but how are they good for your health? ANSWER: People with dogs know the benefits of pet ownership. The unconditional love, trust and loyalty shown by your canine companions, coupled with their unbridled enthusiasm on your return home each day, is hard to put into words. There's another plus of having a dog by your side: It improves your overall physical…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-05). Healthy for the Holidays: Mayo urges precaution while shoveling to protect your heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Last year's heavy snow season has many people thinking about what Mother Nature has in store this year. To stay healthy this holiday season and beyond, Mayo Clinic Health System is recommending people pace themselves while clearing snow. "Many people don't realize the workout involved while shoveling and digging out from a heavy snowfall," says Vinayak Nagaraja, M.D., interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic. "It's an arduous activity that puts extra strain on…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-05). Mayo Clinic in Florida awards grants to local organizations in Northeast Florida. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org JACKSONVILLE, Fla. ‚Äï Mayo Clinic in Florida is committed to supporting the health of the community by investing in programs and initiatives designed to improve the well-being of local and regional residents. The organization's community relations activities demonstrate ongoing efforts to transform healthcare and positively impact the circumstances that influence quality of life, including lifestyle, education, socio-economic and environmental factors. This year, Mayo Clinic has awarded a combined total of $322,863.47 in grants to 28…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-05). Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees approves plans to transform healthcare, improve experience for staff and patients, redesign Rochester campus. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic's Board of Trustees has approved Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester, a multiyear strategic initiative that advances Mayo Clinic's Bold. Forward. strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform healthcare for the benefit of patients everywhere. It reimagines Mayo Clinic's downtown Rochester campus and introduces new facilities with a combination of innovative care concepts and digital technologies that will give Mayo Clinic the ability to scale transformation in ways never before imagined. This…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-05). Mayo Clinic Health System in Northwest Wisconsin achieves Magnet designation for nursing excellence. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Mayo Clinic Health System in Northwest Wisconsin has achieved Magnet designation, the highest national honor for nursing excellence, from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Mayo Clinic Health System received the recognition on Nov. 29 as a reflection of its nursing professionalism, teamwork and superiority in patient care. The American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet Recognition Program distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. Mayo Clinic Health System in Northwest…

Ann Brown (2023-12-04). Attorney Symone Redwine Explains How Insurance Claims Factored Into Diddy's Settlement With Cassie. moguldom.com It's been a rough few weeks for Sean "Diddy" Combs. First, on Nov. 16 he found himself in the midst of a sexual assault lawsuit filed by singer Cassie, whose real name is Cassandra Ventura, whoaccused Diddy of rape and physical abuse throughout their decade-long relationship. They settled it one day later for an undisclosed …

Eleanor J. Bader (2023-12-04). Medicare Advantage Plans Disadvantage Many Elderly and Disabled People. truthout.org When retired veterinarian Richard Timmins went on a Medicare Advantage plan in 2016, he admits that he knew very little about Traditional Medicare (also called Original Medicare) or the more than 3,800 Medicare Advantage plans that are marketed to seniors and the disabled. "I went to a so-called Medicare Information Session and took the recommendation of the speaker and ran with it… |

dzorinoco (2023-12-04). The War on Gaza Resumes: Washington Is the Source of the Plague. orinocotribune.com Al-Carmel Editorial Team — Dec 2, 2023 | On Thursday, the White House Spokesman John Kirby US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in the occupied Palestinian territories on Thursday evening and participated in the "Israeli" War…

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-12-05). Video: The Pfizer "Killer Vaccine": "Money vs. Mortality". Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca

The Exposé (2023-12-05). DEATH SENTENCE: 1 Million COVID Vaccinated have died in England compared to just 61k Unvaccinated in 2 years; despite 30% of the Population refusing a single dose of the COVID Injection. expose-news.com Shocking data released by the UK Government shows that over the past two years, the vaccinated population in England have suffered an outrageous number of deaths compared to the unvaccinated population despite …

Dr. William Makis (2023-12-04). 39-year-old Canadian Pilot Dan Boken (Training to Become Boeing 737 Captain at Canadian North) Was Killed by COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates. globalresearch.ca

Patricia Harrity (2023-12-04). The Doctor That Sacrificed His Career, His Reputation and Ultimately His Life. expose-news.com What we have done to each other with vaccines has produced the most profound damage to humankind by humankind in the history of humanity," argued Canadian physician Dr. Andrew Moulden a doctor, who provided …

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-12-04). Video: The Pfizer "Killer Vaccine": "Money vs. Mortality". Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca

Rhoda Wilson (2023-12-04). Texas Attorney General sues Pfizer for misrepresenting the effectiveness of the company's covid injections. expose-news.com Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Pfizer for spreading grossly misleading and inaccurate information regarding the efficacy of its covid "vaccine" in preventing infection and transmission. According to a press release …

ecns.cn (2023-12-03). New inhalation vaccine approved for emergency use. ecns.cn Chinese drugmaker Cansino Biotech said on Sunday that its inhaled COVID-19 vaccine, targeting the XBB.1.5 variant has been approved for emergency use in China.

The Independent (2023-12-04). Gavi gives Africa's vaccine project US$1 bn pledge. independent.co.ug Local manufacturing of vaccines is Africa's 'second independence' says Africa CDC boss Lusaka, Zambia | RONALD MUSOKE | The African Union's desire to ramp-up vaccine manufacturing on the continent has been boosted by a commitment in principle by GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, to inject US$1 billion into the process. Dr. Jean Kaseya, the Director General of …

Dr. William Makis (2023-12-05). Suicides Due to COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects. globalresearch.ca

Patricia Harrity (2023-12-05). NZ Vaccine Data Whistleblower Could Face up to 7 Years in Prison. expose-news.com The Expose reported last week that an administrator who had been overseeing New Zealand's Covid vaccine database had come forward as a whistleblower. The whistleblower, Barry Young had disclosed that data had shown …

Global Research News (2023-12-05). Selected Articles: There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca By The implications are far-reaching because the article refutes and invalidates 'everything" pertaining to Covid pandemic. These include the policies related …

Jonathan Pearson-Stuttard (2023-12-05). Excess Mortality in England Post COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Secondary Prevention. globalresearch.ca

Rhoda Wilson (2023-12-04). Covid Non-Inquiries: How to keep a promise by breaking it and protect the covid political class. expose-news.com Paul Collits explains how inquiries into government responses to the covid pandemic are processes of keeping a promise by breaking it and of protecting the covid class. How do they achieve this? …

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-12-05). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years in 2003.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-12-04). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SRAS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years in 2002.

WSWS (2023-12-04). Massive new wave of coronavirus infections in Germany. wsws.org Contrary to the general claims of politicians and the media, the coronavirus pandemic is neither over, nor has the coronavirus become harmless. Germany is currently in the midst of another wave of infection as is shown by all available figures.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-12-05). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SRAS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years in 2002.

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