Daily Archives: February 20, 2023

2023-02-20: News Headlines

americanthinker (2023-02-19). Now we are to be afraid of the no-vaccine Marburg virus. americanthinker.com Sound the alarm, because the media, the WHO, and Big Pharma said so.

Juan Cole (2023-02-20). Jimmy Carter's Greatest Triumph: Guinea Worm on Verge of Extinction, with only 13 Cases in 2022. juancole.com Former President Jimmy Carter's family has announced that he is moving into hospice care, a sign of his imminent passing. In his honor, I am reprinting this column with some updates. The guinea worm may be the second major human disease after small pox to be completely eradicated. It is a parasite that you get …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Heart disease in African American women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in women in the U.S. And African American women have an even higher risk of dying from heart disease ‚Äï and at a younger age ‚Äï than white women, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. LaPrincess Brewer, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says this serious issue is compounded by the fact that many African American women are not…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Science Saturday: Can AI-enhanced heart screening address health disparities? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Clinicians and researchers around the world are combining artificial intelligence, known as AI, with health care to help identify patients at greater risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke and heart failure. However, as use of these AI-enhanced tools grows, researchers at Mayo Clinic are asking, "Do these tools work reliably for people of color?" and "Are they accessible in community health care settings?" "AI-based health interventions are frequently developed and deployed without race-specific data analysis or…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Success in reducing heart disease deaths, except for young women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiovascular disease is still the No. 1 killer in the world. The good news is that, generally, the numbers are getting better, with one surprising exception. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, discusses how treatment bias for younger women may be a contributing factor. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/b5XjmSOeeBI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 02) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: Mayo Clinic…

americanthinker (2023-02-19). Now we are to be afraid of the no-vaccine Marburg virus. americanthinker.com Sound the alarm, because the media, the WHO, and Big Pharma said so.

Juan Cole (2023-02-20). Jimmy Carter's Greatest Triumph: Guinea Worm on Verge of Extinction, with only 13 Cases in 2022. juancole.com Former President Jimmy Carter's family has announced that he is moving into hospice care, a sign of his imminent passing. In his honor, I am reprinting this column with some updates. The guinea worm may be the second major human disease after small pox to be completely eradicated. It is a parasite that you get …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Heart disease in African American women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in women in the U.S. And African American women have an even higher risk of dying from heart disease ‚Äï and at a younger age ‚Äï than white women, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. LaPrincess Brewer, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says this serious issue is compounded by the fact that many African American women are not…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Science Saturday: Can AI-enhanced heart screening address health disparities? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Clinicians and researchers around the world are combining artificial intelligence, known as AI, with health care to help identify patients at greater risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke and heart failure. However, as use of these AI-enhanced tools grows, researchers at Mayo Clinic are asking, "Do these tools work reliably for people of color?" and "Are they accessible in community health care settings?" "AI-based health interventions are frequently developed and deployed without race-specific data analysis or…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Success in reducing heart disease deaths, except for young women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiovascular disease is still the No. 1 killer in the world. The good news is that, generally, the numbers are getting better, with one surprising exception. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, discusses how treatment bias for younger women may be a contributing factor. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/b5XjmSOeeBI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 02) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Do you know who to talk to about your child's routine vaccinations? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routine vaccinations for kindergarten in the U.S. fell to 93% during the 2021-2022 school year. That's the second year in a row routine vaccination rates decreased. The vaccines help prevent potentially fatal or severe illnesses, including diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis) and others. The CDC says there are several reasons for the decline, including the possibility that misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines may have played…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician seeks to help young adults with congenital heart failure before it's too late. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is American Heart Month, and a largely unaddressed condition affecting thousands of young people is at the center of a Mayo Clinic cardiologist's practice. Dr. Luke Burchill is the link between what young adults with congenital heart disease need to survive and thrive. Did you know a whopping 40,000 babies each year are born with congenital heart disease in the U.S.? But many of those same babies survive, only to unnecessarily risk premature death…

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). 20,000 runners hit the road for Shenzhen Marathon. ecns.cn The much-anticipated Shenzhen Marathon featured 20,000 runners on Sunday morning as the annual event finally returned to the subtropical city in Guangdong province after being suspended for three years due to the COVID-19 epidemic.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). China's health insurance reform: What is changing?>. ecns.cn As many places in China have rolled out the health insurance reform, some residents noticed their monthly health insurance income was cut less.

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). Rehabilitation for children underway in quake-hit Türkiye. ecns.cn Children attend an activity to entertain and support the mental health of children affected by the deadly earthquake, at a camp for survivors in Adiyaman, Türkiye, Feb. 18, 2023.

Isaac Nellist (2023-02-20). Happier and healthier: Why we need a four-day work week. greenleft.org.au As wages stagnate and the cost-of-living crisis worsens, it's time to re-evaluate the role of work in our lives and the economic system, argues Isaac Nellist.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Consumer Health: Reduce your risk of the 4 most common cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is National Cancer Prevention Month, which makes this a good time to learn what you can do to reduce your risk of the top four most common cancers diagnosed in the U.S. One in 2 men and 1 in 3 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. The most common types of cancer diagnosed in the U.S. are skin cancer, breast cancer, prostate…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Mushrooms make healthy meal magic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mushrooms can be found in so many dishes, from omelets to stir-fries, that they're often overlooked. But mushrooms not only are versatile, they also provide a variety of health benefits ranging from brain health to cancer prevention. They're naturally low in sodium and fat, two things that can affect heart health by raising blood pressure. There are more health-related reasons for eating these almost-magical fungi, including: Cancer preventionResearchers have found that incorporating any variety of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Mayo study uses electronic health record data to assess metformin failure risk, optimize care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has found that using machine learning and electronic health record (EHR) data can help pinpoint patients with Type 2 diabetes who are at high-risk of experiencing metformin failure. Metformin is a widely used medication for treating diabetes; however, it is not always effective in controlling blood sugar levels. Although it is the first line of therapy used for treatment, metformin has…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Are energy drinks a healthy option? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband has swapped out his regular morning coffee for an energy drink. Are these healthy options for getting his daily dose of caffeine? Do energy drinks have more caffeine than regular coffee? And how much caffeine is too much? ANSWER: People love their caffeine, whether it's coffee, tea, soda or energy drinks like your husband. It's the most common stimulant in the world, and about 90% of all adults consume caffeine in some…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Is salt sneaking into your diet? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Too much salt is not good for your health. This is especially true for people who have high blood pressure. Cutting back on how much you reach for the saltshaker is a good start. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says beware of other places salt may be hiding. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSA14AWD6Io Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 01) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-20). Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin redesignated a level 4 trauma hospital. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org AUSTIN, Minn. ‚Äï The Minnesota Department of Health has redesignated Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin as a level 4 trauma hospital. The recertification process included an outside review of the hospital's resources and capabilities to care for trauma patients. To qualify for level 4 designation, the trauma hospital must have an established trauma program within its facility that meets the required criteria set forth by the state and a site visit that focuses on…

WSWS (2023-02-20). Why are 42 percent of US high school students experiencing persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness? wsws.org While the CDC offers no explanation for the mental health crisis gripping US high school students in the second year of the pandemic, it can be found in the life experiences of young people in a society already wracked by poverty, social inequality, police violence and war.

WSWS (2023-02-20). Health care workers' protests and strikes mount across Spain. wsws.org Last week, as many as 1 million people joined a rally in support of doctors and in defence of public health in Madird.

Cecosesola, Grassroots Economic Organizing. (2023-02-19). Building, Here and Now, The World We Yearn For. popularresistance.org Cecosesola was established in Barquisimeto, capital of the State of Lara, in the central western region of Venezuela, as a cooperative integration organization on December 17, 1967. It is a meeting place where more than 50 community organizations are active, integrated in a network of production of goods and services that brings together more than 23,000 members from the popular sectors. Through this network, we develop a wide variety of activities such as: agricultural production, small-scale agro-industrial production, funeral services, transportation, health services, financial services, mutual aid funds, dist…

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). China's medical insurance reforms offer greater security: experts. ecns.cn A slew of experts have hailed China's recent medical insurance reforms as a necessary means to provide more security for the public, responding to public concerns that the reforms have cut people's deposits under the medical insurance system.

Jim McIlroy (2023-02-19). Mascot Towers residents demand real action on housing defects. greenleft.org.au Residents of the defect-plagued Mascot Towers building say solutions proposed by the major parties do not go far enough. Jim McIlroy reports.

Global Research News (2023-02-20). Selected Articles: Medical Marvel or the Second Coming of Al Capone? Pfizer's Sins and Crimes. "We have a vaccine which is killing people" globalresearch.ca

Informed Consent Action Network (2023-02-20). ICAN Confronts CDC and FDA About Hiding Important Vaccine Adverse Event Reports From Public View. globalresearch.ca

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-02-19). The Pfizer Vaccine: A Tale of Two Reports. "Money vs. Mortality" globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-02-20). 10 primary students test positive for COVID-19 in Hangzhou. ecns.cn Ten primary students from Xihu District in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, leading to a four-day school suspension of the class they are in, said the district's education authorities on Monday.

Dr. William Makis (2023-02-19). Trudeau Government Stopped Reporting COVID-19 First & Second Booster Vaccination Data and Deleted It. Are They Preparing for a Digital ID? globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-02-19). Xi Jinping delivers speech at meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on COVID-19 prevention and control work. ecns.cn The Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Feb. 16 to hear a report on the recent COVID-19 prevention and control work. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting and delivered an important speech.

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