(2023-01-11). South Africa not to impose travel restrictions for other countries. ecns.cn South African Health Minister Joe Phaahla said Tuesday that there is no need to impose restrictions for other countries with high COVID-19 infections following the detection of the Omicron XBB.1.5 variant in his country.
(2023-01-11). CDC Finally Released Its VAERS Safety Monitoring Analyses for COVID Vaccines Via FOIA. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-11). Supervision set to guide platforms. ecns.cn China's supervision of platform companies' financial activities will normalize with more targeted efforts to guide them toward better compliance, promote the healthy development of the sector and better serve the real economy.
(2023-01-11). Thousands of Sri Lankan health workers strike against austerity measures. wsws.org The strike was the first this year and expressed the growing anger of workers over the deepening assault on their basic social and democratic rights by the government as it imposes the IMF's austerity agenda.
(2023-01-11). The New York City nurses and the fight against the pandemic. wsws.org The central issue in the strike is chronic understaffing and the catastrophic state of the health care system in the US, as the fourth year of the global pandemic begins.
(2023-01-11). Teacher describes struggle to get treated for Long COVID in New Zealand. wsws.org An Auckland-based teacher told the WSWS how his increasingly severe Long COVID symptoms were misdiagnosed by doctors who said he had mental health issues. He said the government was allowing COVID to spread and ignoring the consequences for people's health.
(2023-01-11). Seeing Is Believing: What the Data Reveal About Deaths Following COVID Vaccine Rollouts Around the World. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-11). China niega visas a coreanos y japoneses por medidas anticovid. telesurtv.net También volvió a pedir a los países que basen sus medidas de respuesta a la Covid-19 en la ciencia y no recurran a la manipulación política o medidas discriminatorias.
(2023-01-11). China fully reopens borders amid devastating COVID-19 surge. wsws.org The ditching of the final restrictions from the Zero-COVID policy takes place two weeks before the Lunar New Year holiday, historically the largest annual human migration, which will deepen the spread of COVID-19 across China.
(2023-01-11). International travel expected to accelerate. ecns.cn China's civil aviation authority has examined applications for the resumption of international flights by Chinese and foreign airlines after China's recent optimization of its COVID-19 management.
(2023-01-11). Chinese provinces surmount first infection wave since COVID control measure adjustment. ecns.cn Many provinces and municipalities in China announced that they have successfully surmounted the first round of COVID-19 infection peaks after assessing the data from fever clinics.
(2023-01-11). EU issues COVID-19 response guidelines. ecns.cn Europe has agreed on measures to be applied in aviation in response to the COVID-19 situation in China.
(2023-01-11). Ongoing COVID surge in China not expected to significantly impact Europe: WHO official. ecns.cn The COVID surge in China won't have significant influence on the COVID-19 pandemic situation in Europe, said Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, on Tuesday at a press conference.
(2023-01-11). China's COVID-19 management adjustment beneficial to world economy. ecns.cn The International Department of the CPC Central Committee holds a briefing on China's COVID-19 management on Jan 10, 2023.A briefing was held by the International Department of the CPC Central Committee for foreign business representatives in China on Tuesday.
(2023-01-11). China in talks with Pfizer to manufacture COVID-19 drug domestically. ecns.cn Authorities are in talks with the company to facilitate the local manufacturing of the drug, a medical expert said on Wednesday.
(2023-01-11). China's COVID response policies are science-based, effective: FM. ecns.cn
(2023-01-11). Family sues Disney over production worker's COVID-19 death. wsws.org The family of a 67-year-old driver for Walt Disney Company in Massachusetts has filed a wrongful death suit with management over his death from COVID-19.
(2023-01-11). Chinese cities write to Merck for procurement of COVID treatment molnupiravir. ecns.cn Chinese cities including Tianjin, Shanghai, and Suzhou have sent letters to Merck & Co.'s for the procurement of COVID-19 antiviral treatment molnupiravir.
(2023-01-11). Authorities can take action to limit COVID-19 spread in rural areas. ecns.cn Local authorities can limit the scale, duration and frequency of events including fairs, weddings and funerals to control COVID-19 in rural areas, according to a guideline released on Wednesday.
(2023-01-11). Ministry requires regular operation of cultural and tourist activities. ecns.cn The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has required local authorities to ensure the regular operation of cultural and tourist activities and traveler mobility under optimized COVID-19 controls.
(2023-01-10). How Big Pharma actually spends its massive profits. mronline.org 
New research shows that pharmaceutical companies have spent more on enriching shareholders than drug research and development over the past decade.
(2023-01-10). Moderna Faces Backlash for Plans to Markup COVID Vaccine by 4,000 Percent. truthout.org The Massachusetts-based pharmaceutical giant Moderna faced angry backlash on Tuesday following the CEO's announcement that the firm is considering pricing its Covid-19 vaccine somewhere between $100 and $130 per dose in the United States. The upper end of that range, according to the People's Vaccine Alliance (PVA), would represent a 4,000% markup above the cost of manufacturing the shot… |
(2023-01-10). The WEF and WHO — Are They Running a Death Cult? A WHO / Pharma controlled Worldwide Tyrannical "health system" globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-10). Consumer Health: Do you know the symptoms of glaucoma? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about treating this group of eye conditions. About 3 million people in the U.S. have glaucoma, and it's the second-leading cause of blindness worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often due to abnormally high pressure in your eye. Elevated eye pressure is due to a buildup of…
(2023-01-10). Science Saturday: Aspiring to deliver new cures for complex conditions. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic is building toward a future when biologics can cure cancer, kidney disease and diabetes. Mayo marks 2022 as a year of significant strides in accelerating science to make and deliver regenerative biotherapeutics. The goal is to offer new options, based on rigorous research in cell and gene therapies, for disorders with few available treatments. The Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics has a new strategy of advancing regenerative discoveries toward early-stage clinical trials and industry…
(2023-01-10). Mayo Clinic Minute: What are superbugs? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Antibiotics treat bacterial infections, prevent the spread of disease and reduce serious complications of disease. But misusing antibiotics can lead to drug resistance and strains of superbugs. Dr. John Presutti, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains what your care team may ask of you before prescribing an antibiotic. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/N1nL8S0fVWo Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network."…
(2023-01-10). Healthy Weight Awareness Month. Mayo Clinic innovations can help you lose weight, keep it off. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo Clinic experts available to talk about obesity epidemic in America and innovations in weight loss procedures January is Healthy Weight Awareness Month — and a time when many consider a fresh start with healthier eating and exercise habits. Consider these stats on obesity in America, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Forty-one percent of Americans are considered obese. And by 2030, an estimated 50% of Americans will be obese….
(2023-01-10). Mayo Clinic expert provides perspective on FDA approval of another experimental Alzheimer's drug. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated 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…
(2023-01-10). Noninvasive Sensory Stimulation With Light and Sound Tested in Alzheimer Disease. jamanetwork.com Two early clinical studies suggest that sensory stimulation with light and sound should be studied further for its potential to slow neurodegeneration and improve behavioral function in mild Alzheimer disease, according to a report in PLOS ONE.
(2023-01-10). Foreign Ministry calls on U.S. to share data. ecns.cn China urged the United States on Monday to share its epidemic information and data with the World Health Organization and the international community in a timely.
(2023-01-10). China's border reopening significant for Singapore: Health Minister. ecns.cn China's borders reopening is an important milestone for the world to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, and also what many countries, industries, enterprises, families, and people have long expected, manifesting a significant stage for Singapore, said Ong Ye Kung, Singapore's Minister for Health on Monday.
(2023-01-10). Mayo Clinic Minute: Signs that stress is becoming toxic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org With a new year right around the corner, it might be time to reset when it comes to your mental health. Stress is a normal physical and psychological response to the everyday demands of life. Small amounts of stress can motivate you to face daily challenges. But when stress becomes too much to manage, it can be unhealthy. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/h-YvtbADf3M Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end…
(2023-01-10). Mayo Clinic Minute: Be realistic with New Year's health resolutions. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getting in better shape is consistently one of the most common New Year's resolutions people make each year, but many have a hard time following through. Dani Johnson, a wellness physical therapist with the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, offers tips to make it easier to stick to a resolution to get in shape. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/9UcuKAFFISg Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-01-10). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Osteoporosis and supplements for bone health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother had osteoporosis and suffered a devastating fall in her early 60s that she never recovered from. I am 42, and I want to be proactive about my bone health. What screening do I need, and what if any supplements are necessary to optimize my bone health? What factors can help me maintain strong bones as I age? ANSWER: Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to thin and lose their strength….
(2023-01-10). Socioeconomic status measure helps researchers develop artificial intelligence models, improving equity in health care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Social determinants of health impact people's well-being and quality of life. These social determinants — conditions such as access to nutrition, safe and affordable housing, jobs, transportation, and access to health care — are some of the factors that lead to disparities in health and health care if they are not addressed. "Defining and assessing social determinants of health really invites clinicians, educators, and researchers to embrace a broader understanding of health in the social…
(2023-01-10). Consumer Health: When is a hangover an emergency? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org During the holiday season, it may seem like opportunities to celebrate are everywhere, and alcohol is often part of the festivities. When it comes to alcohol, though, the key is moderation. Besides the long-term risks of alcohol use, an immediate consequence is often a hangover. What is a hangover? A hangover is a group of unpleasant signs and symptoms that can develop after drinking too much alcohol. As a general rule, the more alcohol you drink,…
(2023-01-10). Mayo Clinic Minute: Update adult vaccinations for a new year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Personal health is often among the top New Year's resolutions each January. Beyond diet and exercise, Dr. John Presutti, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says the new year is a good calendar reminder to update adult vaccinations. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/R8WuQQINFi4 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Whether it's the annual flu shot, latest COVID-19…
(2023-01-10). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Reducing stress in the new year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a working mom of two teenagers. I have a career that requires long hours, and I struggle with juggling work and home responsibilities. I don't get to the gym as often as I'd like. I'm having more episodes of headache and struggling with sleep. I also realized I am coping with stress by eating more than normal. With the new year, I'd like to find ways to improve my health and…
(2023-01-10). New York City nurses take a stand against deadly understaffing. wsws.org The walkout of 7,000 nurses marks the first major strike of the new year in the United States and signals a new stage in the growing rebellion of health care workers.
(2023-01-10). Japan's healthcare system pushed to collapse by COVID-19 cases. wsws.org The number of COVID-19 cases are close to record-highs as nearly all measures to stop the spread of the virus have been removed in Japan.
(2023-01-10). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org The Independent Union of Workers of Audi Mexico (SITAUDI) unilaterally extended a January 1 strike deadline by 10 days, despite two decisive contract rejection votes by workers, while 440 workers at Howard Brown Health clinics in Chicago returned after a three-day walkout.
(2023-01-10). Japan's health care system pushed to collapse by COVID-19 cases. wsws.org The number of COVID-19 cases are close to record-highs as nearly all measures to stop the spread of the virus have been removed in Japan.
(2023-01-10). Mayo Clinic Minute: Hearty and heart-smart winter soups. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org By December, the summer vegetable gardens have all been harvested. Winter fruits and vegetables are now on the menu. Elizabeth J. Bailey, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, says traditional winter vegetables can be satisfying and healthy in meals like salads and soups. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/LOWujA2zjrI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-01-10). Effect of an Individualized Audit and Feedback Intervention on Rates of Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Imaging Requests. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent study is one of a series of interventions by the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care intended to "nudge" Australian general practitioners (GPs) who are higher users of certain billing items, medicines, or investigations to reduce their use. We have several concerns about this trial.
(2023-01-10). What to Expect From the Government in 2023? More of the Same. strategic-culture.org By John & Nisha WHITEHEAD | For those wondering what to expect from the government in 2023, it looks like we're going to be in for more of the same in terms of the government's brand of madness, mayhem, corruption and brutality. | Digital prisons. Unceasingly, the government and its corporate partners are pushing for a national digital ID system. Eventually, a digital ID will be required to gain access to all aspects of life: government, work, travel, healthcare, financial services, shopping, etc. | Precrime. Under the pretext of helping overwhelmed government agencies work more efficiently, AI predictive and sur…
(2023-01-10). [Review] Mental and sexual health outcomes associated with FGM/C in Africa: a systematic narrative synthesis. thelancet.com There are gaps in evidence regarding mental and sexual outcomes and associated interventions for women with Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) living in Africa. This study employed a narrative synthesis to collate evidence on mental and sexual health outcomes. A systematic search of bibliographic databases and websites was performed using appropriate keywords and studies published in English from January 1, 2010 to March 25, 2022. 25 studies were retrieved and reported mental and sexual health complications associated with FGM/C.
(2023-01-10). Dispute With Gucci Mane Over Paying For Funeral Expenses Brings Life Insurance Policies Into Focus. moguldom.com Memphis hip-hop artist Big Scarr died on Dec. 22 as a result of a fatal prescription pain medication overdose, his family told TMZ. Big Scarr was an up-and-coming artist signed to hip-hop veteran Gucci Mane's 1017 Global record label. And some family members are arguing with Mane over covering funeral costs, which would indicate that Big …
(2023-01-10). Hearing Loss and Dementia Prevalence in Older Adults in the US. jamanetwork.com This study assesses the association of audiometric hearing loss and hearing aid use with dementia among community-dwelling older US Medicare beneficiaries.
(2023-01-10). Twenty-Strain "Universal" mRNA Flu Vaccine Effective in Animal Studies. jamanetwork.com An investigational messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine encoding hemagglutinin antigens from all 20 known influenza A virus subtypes and B virus lineages protected mice and ferrets from a wide range of matched and mismatched virus strains in a recent study.
(2023-01-10). Whole-Sporozoite Malaria Vaccine Candidate Shows Real-world Promise. jamanetwork.com An experimental malaria vaccine using whole, inactivated Plasmodium falciparum sporozoites reduced the risk of natural infection among adults in a malaria-endemic region, according to a report in Science Translational Medicine.
(2023-01-10). Australia Sees 63% Drop in Births After Introduction of COVID "Vaccines" — What Will the Government's Excuse be? globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-10). International tourism markets welcome Chinese tourists with open arms. ecns.cn Many countries welcomed Chinese tourists as China announced to downgrade management of COVID-19 infection and resume outbound tourism for Chinese citizensorderly.
(2023-01-10). China to see overall stability in employment in 2023: minister. ecns.cn China's overall employment situation will stay stable in 2023 as the economy continues to recover with optimized COVID response and pro-growth policies, a senior official has said.
(2023-01-10). Multitude Chinese cities say they have past first COVID peak. ecns.cn Beijing, Chongqing, Henan, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Guangdong, Sichuan, Hainan……a number of provinces and regions across China report that they have already past the first peak of COVID-19 infections as number of patients at fever clinics in these regions continues to fall.
(2023-01-10). Exit-entry applications resume in Shanghai. ecns.cn Starting on Jan. 8, China downgraded COVID control measures from Class A to B, and applications for exit-entry services resumed in Shanghai.
(2023-01-10). First group of Chinese tourists lands in Thailand Monday, following China's anti-COVID policy shift. ecns.cn A total of 269 Chinese passengers, travelling on a Xiamen Airlines flight, landed in Thailand on Monday, marking the first group of Chinese tourists arriving in the Southeast Asian nation after the adjustment of China's policy shift on COVID-19 shift.
(2023-01-10). Bolivia reporta disminución de casos de Covid-19 en una semana. telesurtv.net El titular de la cartera sanitaria refirió que la disminución equivale a 5.131 casos menos en la semana epidemiológica 52.
(2023-01-10). Duty-free shopping heats up in tropical province. ecns.cn The offshore duty-free shopping market in Hainan province has continued to embrace a rosy sales performance following the approaching winter tourist season and the optimization of COVID-19 prevention and control measures.
(2023-01-10). Nation's casualties from natural disasters at record low in 2022. ecns.cn Casualties caused by natural disasters across the country came in at a record low in 2022, despite increasing extreme weather events due to climate change and the impacts of COVID-19 on rescue operations.
(2023-01-10). Wanderlust unleashed after restrictions eased. ecns.cn Chinese tourists have shown their enthusiasm to once again venture overseas after the government eased COVID-19 restrictions on international travel on Sunday.
(2023-01-10). Gov't to cover treatment costs until at least March. ecns.cn Patients needing treatment for COVID-19 will not have to foot pricey bills for hospitalization out of their own pockets until at least the end of March, according to authorities.
(2023-01-10). Selected Articles: Video: Bombshell Docs Reveal COVID-19 Cover-Up Goes Straight to the Top. Redacted with Clayton Morris. globalresearch.ca 
By A BOMBSHELL new report claims shows that the Department of Defense [mda…
(2023-01-10). Incorrect Data, Investigator Name, and eFigure. jamanetwork.com In the Original Investigation titled "Effect of Ivermectin vs Placebo on Time to Sustained Recovery in Outpatients With Mild to Moderate COVID-19: A Randomized Clinical Trial," published in the October 25, 2022, issue of JAMA, the number of participating sites was incorrect in the Abstract and Methods section (93 has been changed to 91). Additionally, a grant number was fixed in the Funding/Support section, as well as an investigator name and eFigure 3 in Supplement 3. This article was corrected online.
(2023-01-10). An American New Deal for An Entire Continent? tomdispatch.com A few recent headlines reveal the painfully inhumane, dangerously volatile state of U.S. relations with its own home region, the continent of North America. A record-breaking 2.76 million border crossings from Mexico filled homeless shelters to the bursting point in cities nationwide in 2022. This year, the possible cessation of Covid restrictions could allow tens of thousands more migrants, now huddling in the cold of northern Mexico, to surge across the border, as some are already able to do. Most of those refugees are Central Americans, fleeing cities ravaged by gang warfare and farms devastated by climate cha…
(2023-01-10). Video: US Military Oversaw Secret Contents of COVID Jabs. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-10). A look back on three years of China's anti-COVID-19 fight. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in MR Online on Jan. 1, 2023. It is shared here under Creative Commons | Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. | I arrived in Shanghai, 36 hours after leaving Sà£o Paulo, a near deportation in South Africa, and a canceled connecting flight. It was March 21, 2020. In the following days, China implemented its mandatory centrali…
