(2023-06-15). Science Saturday: Pharmacists play key role in clinical research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When people think of a pharmacist, they usually think of someone dispensing medication. Pharmacists do fill prescriptions, but there's another type of pharmacist who plays a vital role in clinical research. The research pharmacist is skilled in making the clinical trial part of drug development possible. Indeed, research pharmacists are part of multidisciplinary teams that investigate new pharmaceuticals and drugs developed for patient care. There are two types of research pharmacists at Mayo Clinic. One…
(2023-06-15). Report Shows How Big Pharma Is Price Gouging Cancer Patients. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-14). A New Report Shows How Big Pharma Is Price Gouging Cancer Patients. truthout.org Major pharmaceutical companies are profiting immensely from the second-leading cause of death in the United States by saddling cancer patients with tens of thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket costs, often forcing them to choose between treatment and other basic necessities. But many people living with cancer in the U.S. will soon see long-overdue relief thanks to provisions of the Inflation… |
(2023-06-14). Nigeria: 1,629 Suspected Cholera Cases & 48 Deaths Since April. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Nigeria's Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) announces that, as of April this year, 1,629 people were suspected of cholera, including 48 deaths. | Related: | In Abuja, at a national cholera plan review conference, the director general of the NCDC, Ifedayo Adetifa, said that 13 states were impacted by cholera. | According to Adetifa, the health agency has taken measures to strengthen the country's prevention, control an…
(2023-06-15). Patient seeks to give back by participating in clinical trials to advance research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mark Lewis is an advocate for participating in clinical trials. As a person who is immunocompromised and has been a Mayo Clinic patient for decades, he hopes to inspire others to join clinical trials for "the greater good." Lewis has lived with Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) marked by inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract, since he was in high school in the mid-1970s. He's struggled with debilitating symptoms. Now, he's…
(2023-06-14). Secret Push to Bury Paraquat's Link to Parkinson's Disease. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-14). PAHO calls for stepped-up actions to protect SIDS from NCDs threats. plenglish.com Bridgetown, Jun 14 (Prensa Latina) The Pan American Health Organization Director (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, has urged small island developing states (SIDS) of the Caribbean to ensure political leadership at the highest levels in order to tackle the issue of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health in the Region.
(2023-06-14). EEA Warns of 'New Normal' in Europe Caused by Global Warming. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the European Environment Agency (EEA) warned that global warming is projected to bring a "new normal" to Europe that will lead to more heatwaves, severe flooding, catastrophic wildfires and climate-sensitive diseases during the summer months. | RELATED: | Adaptation measures are therefore urgently required to prevent the loss of life, the EEA, the European Union (EU) agency that provides independent infor…
(2023-06-14). Top US Companies Admit to Hiking Prices to Pad Their Profits: Analysis. scheerpost.com 
"After an unprecedented 10 interest rate hikes in a row, it's clear the corporate profiteering epidemic will persist no matter how many times the Fed doubles down," said Liz Zelnick of Accountable.US.
(2023-06-15). Steps taken to address youth mental health. ecns.cn The Central Committee of the Communist Youth League has offered professional psychological counseling services to young people across the nation to help ease day-today stress and guarantee sound physical and psychological development.
(2023-06-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why it's important to help kids who identify as LGBTQ+ and may be struggling. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's not uncommon for teens to experience mental health issues like anxiety. It's believed 1 in 5 young people experiences some type of mental health issue during their teen years. For LGBTQ+ youth, the statistics are alarming. A recent national survey showed 41% expressed serious suicidal ideation. Dr. Marcie Billings, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician, says these kids need support. It can be as simple as listening. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/4YxiGVkCguI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00)…
(2023-06-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: How low testosterone can affect men's health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Millions of men live with a testosterone deficiency. If left unchecked, this treatable condition may contribute to serious health problems like osteoporosis and lowered red blood cell production. During National Men's Health Week — June 12—18 — Dr. Gregory Broderick, a Mayo Clinic urologist, encourages men with symptoms of low testosterone to speak with their health care team. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/GRxb6-CyPxM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end…
(2023-06-15). Consumer Health: What's the difference between heartburn and GERD? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heartburn — that burning pain in your chest after eating certain foods or when you lie down in the evening — is a common complaint and usually no cause for alarm. Heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, which is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. Most people can manage the discomfort of heartburn on their own with lifestyle changes, including maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding…
(2023-06-15). Consumer Health: Cancer survivorship and life after cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National Cancer Survivors Day will be observed Sunday, June 4, which makes this a good time to learn more about life after cancer. One in 2 men and 1 in 3 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and more than 18 million cancer survivors are alive today, according to the American Cancer Society. Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the world. Survival rates are improving for many types of…
(2023-06-15). What's the best nonhormonal therapy for hot flashes? Experts release new menopause therapy guidelines. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org New guidelines around the use of nonhormonal therapy for hot flashes — or vasomotor symptoms— due to menopause have been released by the North American Menopause Society. Dr. Juliana Kling, a women's health specialist at Mayo Clinic and one of the authors of the new guidelines, says, "The new guidelines include a review of the newest (Food and Drug Administration) FDA-approved medications as well as other medications and other treatments, like clinical hypnosis, cognitive behavioral therapy, discussion…
(2023-06-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Does menopause cause brain fog? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Menopause can bring on an array of symptoms from hot flashes and night sweats to weight gain. But can it cause problems with memory? Mayo Clinic's Dr. Juliana Kling, assistant director of Mayo Clinic's Women's Health Center, explains the connection between menopause and brain fog. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/k-FxySlqK8Y Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-06-15). Men's health: Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert shares key symptoms to act on. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LONDON — As men age, even those accustomed to good health may encounter symptoms that affect their quality of life and are important to mention to their physicians. Vikas Mehta, MBChB, a general medicine doctor at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, describes several physical signs that are worth following up on. Dr. Vikas Mehta "For men, very often the symptoms that affect their lives are things that they are not very comfortable talking to others…
(2023-06-15). Mayo Clinic ranked No. 4 on Forbes' 'America's Best Employers for New Graduates' list. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to identify the companies most liked by new people entering the workforce. Mayo Clinic was ranked No. 4 on Forbes' list of "America's Best Employers for New Graduates" and No. 1 in the "Healthcare & Social Industry" category. Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to identify the companies most liked by new people entering the workforce. They surveyed more than 28,000 young and early career professionals in the U.S. with…
(2023-06-15). Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees approves enabling projects for Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester is a multiyear strategic initiative to help achieve the Mayo Clinic's strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform health care. The project reinforces Mayo Clinic's commitment to the City of Rochester and State of Minnesota. The initiative focuses on reimagining Mayo Clinic's downtown Rochester campus, which includes adding state-of-the-art, flexible physical spaces to allow full integration of digital technology to better support the evolving needs of patients,…
(2023-06-15). Mayo Clinic receives top honors for environmental excellence. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic locations in Arizona, Florida and Rochester, and Mayo Clinic Health System locations in Eau Claire and La Crosse, Wisconsin, have been recognized as an industry leader in environmental sustainability by Practice Greenhealth. The national organization honors hospitals and healthcare systems annually for their achievements and leadership in sustainability practices through its Environmental Excellence Awards. Mayo Clinic in Rochester received the Top 25 Award, Practice Greenhealth's highest honor for hospitals for…
(2023-06-15). Beijing to cover assisted reproduction in healthcare. ecns.cn Beijing on Thursday announced that 16 assisted reproduction technologies will be covered by the city's healthcare system from July 1, which is expected to relieve the economic burden of couples receiving these treatments.
(2023-06-15). Social movements in Scotland come together to build unity in the struggle for health equity. peoplesdispatch.org The recently concluded People's Health Assembly in Scotland brought together 20 organizations working on problems related to health inequities with the aim of furthering unity and fostering change…
(2023-06-14). Health Care and Charity: Lessons from India. infobrics.org Interview with Dr. KESEVAN VASU (India), founder of Om Nityanand World Health care & spiritual healing trust…
(2023-06-14). Prof. Kari Polyani Levitt: Regaining Canada's Sovereignty: June 14, 2023 We Celebrate Kari's 100th Birthday. globalresearch.ca This weekend, friends and family will be meeting up in Montreal to celebrate Kari Polyani Levitt's 100th birthday. | While Kari's health is fragile, she remains firm in her incisive understanding and analysis of World events, committed to national sovereignty and …
(2023-06-14). Access, equity and solidarity: the foundations of Cuba's health system. peoplesdispatch.org In the second part of an interview with Outra Saúde, Ileana Morales from the Cuban Ministry of Public Health talks about the how the country is resisting the US blockade and the secret of the country's renowned medical system…
(2023-06-14). Indonesia to lift Covid-19 emergency status within two weeks. plenglish.com Jakarta, Jun 14 (Prensa Latina) Following the recent removal of the country's mask mandates, the last of its Covid-19 health protocols, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has said he will end the state's Covid-19 health emergency status within two weeks.
(2023-06-14). Sanders Introduces Bill to Make Community College Free by Taxing Wall Street. truthout.org On Wednesday, Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Chair Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Washington) reintroduced a proposal to make higher education free at public schools for most Americans — and pay for it by taxing Wall Street. The College for All Act of 2023 would massively change the higher education landscape in the U.S., taking a step toward Sanders's… |
(2023-06-14). How Do We Interrupt Violence Without Police? truthout.org What do successful alternatives to policing, prosecution and prison actually look like? And how would they work? A group of Chicago's leading public safety, health, and justice innovators gathered at the DePaul Art Museum last summer to provide much-needed clarity on these crucial questions. Artists, survivors of violence, entrepreneurs and business leaders, public defenders, policy experts… |
(2023-06-14). Your Efforts Make A Difference, And We Can Win This Thing. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | We can win this thing and create a healthy, harmonious world, and the work each of us does to help bring this about makes a real difference. The more I observe and learn about human behavior, the more convinced of this I become. | Let me explain. | Every positive change in human behavior is always preceded by an expansion of consciousness. This is true whether you're talking about positive behavioral changes in an individual or in a collective. | By "expansion of consciousness" I mean an increase in awareness — someone or a group of someones b…
(2023-06-14). Millions Lose Healthcare Due To A Technicality. leecamp.com
(2023-06-15). 'Cop City' Protesters Visit Nationwide Insurance. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-06-14). Vaccination Campaign Kicks off in Kherson Region. telesurenglish.net Veronika Skvortsova, head of the Federal Medical Biological Agency of Russia (FMBA), said Thursday that a vaccination campaign has been launched in the Kherson region. | RELATED: | The official said that "vaccines against hepatitis A, dysentery, enteric fever, and the whole group of intestinal infections" have been brought to the region, as well as medicines and dressing materials. | Skvortsova's statements were made at a meeting with Russian President Vlad…
(2023-06-15). DPP condemned for obstructing participation in cross-Strait forum. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokeswoman on Wednesday condemned the Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan for obstructing people on the island from participating in the Straits Forum — the biggest grassroots exchange event across the Taiwan Strait to be held after the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2023-06-15). Study finds that COVID-19 could cause brain cells to fuse, leading to permanent damage. wsws.org Scientists believe that the fusion of nerve cells in the brain might be the cause of "brain fog" and other neurological symptoms associated with Long COVID.
(2023-06-15). VIDEO: State Dept. Spokesperson Matt Miller Avoids Commenting on USAID Funding of Research That Could Have Triggered COVID Pandemic. scheerpost.com 
The British Sunday Times ran a piece fingering China using anonymous State Department sources, without noting that the State Department and USAID may themselves be culpable.
(2023-06-14). How workers in Canada are fighting the bosses' 'labor shortage' con. therealnews.com 
Caught between COVID-19 and the cost-of-living crisis, Canada's workers have been pushed to the edge—and it's spurring a revitalization of the labor movement. From
(2023-06-14). Cuba reports 30 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths. plenglish.com According to MINSAP ¥s latest report, 31 patients were discharged from hospital, so the country ¥s overall recovery toll jumped to 1,105,892. | Since the beginning of the pandemic (March 2020), as many as 1,114,579 Cubans have been infected with coronavirus. | MINSAP ¥s report also stated that no deaths have been reported so far, so Cuba ¥s total death toll remains at 8,530. | 90.8% of the Cuban population has been fully vaccinated, while 8,748,952 have received booster doses.
(2023-06-14). Covid Related News: No intervention is "safe and effective" and covid era interventions have proven the opposite is true. expose-news.com At the best of times, the mantra "safe and effective" is drivel. But in the case of covid injections, it is an outright lie. According to Dr. David Martin's estimations at the …
(2023-06-14). Alex Saab's Illegal Detention Reaches 3 Years. orinocotribune.com This Monday marked three years of Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab's illegal detention in a United States prison, in a case in which violations of international law and diplomatic conventions by the US regime stand out. | On June 12, 2020, Alex Saab was traveling to Iran on a diplomatic mission for the Venezuelan government to negotiate medical supplies and food for the Venezuelan people amid the crisis unleashed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the strengthening of illegal US and European sanctions. | The Venezuelan government plane Saab was traveling in stopped on Sal island in Cape Verde, an archipelago country off t…
(2023-06-14). mRNA & Pregnancy: Infants Who Died Shortly After Delivery, Born to Mothers Who Were COVID-19 mRNA Vaccinated During Pregnancy! globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-14). Matt Taibbi: On The Explosive Coronavirus Story. scheerpost.com 