(2023-06-24). Editorial] Diabetes: a defining disease of the 21st century. thelancet.com New estimates published this week in The Lancet indicate that more than 1 ∑31 billion people could be living with diabetes by 2050 worldwide. That's 1 ∑31 billion people living with a disease that causes life-altering morbidity, high rates of mortality, and interacts with and exacerbates many other diseases. The increase in prevalence (up from 529 million in 2021) is expected to be driven by increases in type 2 diabetes, which in turn will be caused by a rise in the prevalence of obesity and by demographic shifts.
(2023-06-23). China strives for more measures to facilitate cross-border exchanges. ecns.cn Since China downgraded COVID-19 to a Class-B infectious disease in January, the country has adjusted policies to facilitate cross-border people-to-people exchange, Director-General of the Department of Consular Affairs at the Foreign Ministry Wu Xi told media in Beijing. "ÄÄ…
(2023-06-23). Science Saturday: Study finds senescent immune cells promote lung tumor growth. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that are among the body's first line of defense against infection. In addition to killing harmful microorganisms, macrophages typically can initiate a response against tumors. However, macrophages, like other cells, can enter a state called senescence, which is linked to aging, disease and multiple physiological problems. When cells become senescent, they stop dividing, but they do not die and are not always eliminated from the body. They…
(2023-06-23). Mayo Clinic Minute: Testicular cancer is highly treatable. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org June is Men's Health Month. It's an opportunity to recognize the signs and symptoms of testicular cancer. The disease is not common. Just 1 in 250 men will develop testicular cancer at some point in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Most of those cases are in young and middle-aged men. And usually, the cancer is highly treatable. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/PkWz0ZYinzo Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at…
(2023-06-23). Mayo Clinic Minute: Preventing cancer for future generations of Black families. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The statistics are staggering. Black people are more likely to die from cancer than other racial and ethnic groups. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, African Americans have the highest death rate from cancer overall. National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week is June 15—21. Dr. Kim Barbel Johnson, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, says educating patients is essential to reducing and preventing cancer deaths…
(2023-06-23). Mayo Clinic Health System now offering Saturday appointments for cervical cancer screening. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org OWATONNA, Minn. — Cervical cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women, with the American Cancer Society estimating that almost 14,000 new cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed in 2023. Of those cases, over 4,000 women will likely die from the disease. Fortunately, precancerous cervical lesions are easy to diagnose with a Pap test, or cervical cancer screening, leading to better outcomes for treatment. But for many women, finding…
(2023-06-23). Is a cancer clinical trial right for me? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Clinical trials, also known as clinical studies, help medical researchers understand how to diagnose, treat and prevent cancer and other diseases and conditions. Healthcare professionals translate findings from clinical trials into treatments that can lead to longer, healthier lives for people with cancer. Clinical trials are an important option to consider if you're facing a cancer diagnosis. Joining a clinical trial may provide experimental treatment options you may not otherwise have. What is a clinical…
(2023-06-23). Maximize memory function with a nutrient-rich diet. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Research suggests that the ability to maximize memory function may be related to what you eat. Following an eating plan that provides a healthier selection of dietary fats and a variety of plant foods rich in phytonutrients could positively affect your health. Phytonutrients are substances found in certain plants that are believed to be beneficial for human health and help prevent certain diseases. There's still much to learn about what makes up a brain-healthy diet. Studies are finding that…
(2023-06-23). Does Joe Biden Have Alzheimers Disease? U.S. President Whose Domestic Job-Approval is 41% Calls Chinese President Whose Domestic Job-Approval is Above 80% China's 'Dictator'. theduran.com
(2023-06-24). Comment] The 2023 Wakley Prize: spotlight themes in The Lancet's bicentenary year. thelancet.com What would Thomas Wakley, who founded The Lancet in 1823, make of medicine today? Progress over the past two centuries has been remarkable. Antiseptics and anaesthetics in surgery, life-saving devices and drugs, childhood and adult immunisation, the development of clinical trials, and digital health care are just a few of the advances that have improved patients' lives. There has also been increased scrutiny of medical power, including medical paternalism, the colonial foundations of global health, the inequities of race-based medicine, and medical misogyny.
(2023-06-24). World Report] How the Denver Principles changed health care for everyone. thelancet.com The Denver Principles, a bill of rights for people living with HIV, was written 40 years ago. Miriam Lewis Sabin, The Lancet's North American Editor, reports from Washington, DC.
(2023-06-24). World Report] South Africa passes National Health Insurance Bill. thelancet.com A landmark new law aims to pave the way for universal health coverage. Munyaradzi Makoni reports from Cape Town.
(2023-06-24). Correspondence] Loneliness in the time of COVID-19: an alarming rise. thelancet.com It has been 3 years since WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Globally, WHO reports 764‚Äà474‚Äà387 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and more than 6 ∑9 million deaths at the time of writing this letter. The pandemic has brought about a plethora of health challenges, both physical and mental. Among these challenges, the sense of isolation and loneliness experienced by many people is particularly noteworthy. Consider a scenario where a person was away from home for work purposes but became stranded due to the pandemic.
(2023-06-24). Perspectives] Paula Rochon: championing the health needs of older women. thelancet.com Paula Rochon's inspiration to improve the lives of older women came partly from her fortunate experience of watching her parents and grandparents enjoy long and healthy lives. In 2021, Rochon founded Women's Age Lab at Women's College Hospital in Toronto, ON, Canada, a research centre focusing on the health and wellbeing of older women. Alongside this work, she is also a Professor of Medicine and Public Health and inaugural RTOERO Chair in Geriatric Medicine at the University of Toronto, Canada.
(2023-06-23). Health solutions, not taxes, are needed reduce tobacco addiction. greenleft.org.au 
Budget measures to raise the tax on tobacco products are supposedely about "harm minimisation" and discouraging smoking, in fact it's another attack on the poor. Isaac Nellist reports.
(2023-06-24). World Report] How the Denver Principles changed health care for everyone. thelancet.com The Denver Principles, a bill of rights for people living with HIV, was written 40 years ago. Miriam Lewis Sabin, The Lancet's North American Editor, reports from Washington, DC.
(2023-06-24). World Report] South Africa passes National Health Insurance Bill. thelancet.com A landmark new law aims to pave the way for universal health coverage. Munyaradzi Makoni reports from Cape Town.
(2023-06-24). Correspondence] Loneliness in the time of COVID-19: an alarming rise. thelancet.com It has been 3 years since WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Globally, WHO reports 764‚Äà474‚Äà387 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and more than 6 ∑9 million deaths at the time of writing this letter. The pandemic has brought about a plethora of health challenges, both physical and mental. Among these challenges, the sense of isolation and loneliness experienced by many people is particularly noteworthy. Consider a scenario where a person was away from home for work purposes but became stranded due to the pandemic.
(2023-06-24). Perspectives] Paula Rochon: championing the health needs of older women. thelancet.com Paula Rochon's inspiration to improve the lives of older women came partly from her fortunate experience of watching her parents and grandparents enjoy long and healthy lives. In 2021, Rochon founded Women's Age Lab at Women's College Hospital in Toronto, ON, Canada, a research centre focusing on the health and wellbeing of older women. Alongside this work, she is also a Professor of Medicine and Public Health and inaugural RTOERO Chair in Geriatric Medicine at the University of Toronto, Canada.
(2023-06-23). Health solutions, not taxes, are needed reduce tobacco addiction. greenleft.org.au Budget measures to raise the tax on tobacco products are supposedely about "harm minimisation" and discouraging smoking, in fact it's another attack on the poor. Isaac Nellist reports.
(2023-06-23). Addressing cancer concerns in the LGBTQ+ community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org During June, many cities and towns around the U.S. and the world celebrate and raise awareness of the LGBTQ+ community's accomplishments and the ongoing fight for equality and acceptance. When it comes to health, the LGBTQ+ community faces increased cancer concerns. Stigma and discrimination create barriers to health care, placing the LGBTQ+ community at heightened risk for certain forms of cancer. Being aware of cancer risks and finding ways to overcome these challenges can be lifesaving. Mayo…
(2023-06-23). Consumer Health: The lifesaving gift of blood donation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Blood Donor Day, which is observed Wednesday, June 14, is an effort by the World Health Organization to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products, and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their lifesaving gifts of blood. Nearly 16 million blood components are transfused each year in the U.S., according to the American Red Cross. Daily needs include 29,000 units of red blood cells, 5,000 units of platelets and 6,500 units of plasma. People…
(2023-06-23). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Keeping children's teeth healthy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 7-month-old daughter recently got her first tooth. She likes to chew on her teething ring. I want to start good dental habits early and create a routine of brushing her teeth twice a day. When should I introduce a toothbrush so she can get comfortable with it? Do you have any other tips for establishing good oral hygiene early? ANSWER: Dental infections are one of the most common infections in children. Even though…
(2023-06-23). Reminding men of the importance of screenings during Men's Health Month. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — June is National Men's Health Month, which is a great time to schedule an appointment with your primary care provider and learn which screenings you might be due for. Historically, men have been hesitant to seek medical attention when something seems wrong with their health. Also, men aren't as likely as women to have preventive screenings and checkups with their health care team. "This is a problem because early detection of a…
(2023-06-23). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Black women should consider screening for breast cancer earlier. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Age recommendations for when women should start yearly mammograms to screen for breast cancer vary. However, Mayo Clinic healthcare professionals have been firm for more than a decade that women should start breast cancer screening at age 40. Starting mammograms early is especially important for non-Hispanic Black women, who have higher rates of breast cancer compared to non-Hispanic white women. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Sandhya Pruthi, with Mayo Clinic's Breast Diagnostic Clinic and Mayo…
(2023-06-23). Treating sleep apnea made easier: Upper airway stimulation therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A restful night's sleep is more than just rejuvenating, it improves your health, memory and mood. Yet for millions of U.S. adults, restful sleep is elusive because they have obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops partially or completely. These events can result in low oxygen levels and cause frequent episodes of waking. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form of sleep apnea, and occurs…
(2023-06-23). The importance of prioritizing mental health for the LGBTQ+ community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org People who identify as LGBTQ+ are at greater risk of experiencing mental health conditions, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Jennifer Vencill, a Mayo Clinic psychologist, explains how added stressors can put members of the LGBTQ+ community at higher risk and what steps they can take to prioritize their mental health. Watch: The importance of mental health youtu.be/dHgTkKlmpVU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 39) is in the downloads at…
(2023-06-23). Cancer and the LGBTQ+ community: Mayo Clinic expert addresses key topics. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Being diagnosed with cancer is a hardship on its own, but it's especially challenging if a person is a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Jewel Kling, M.D., director of women's health at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, explains that stigma and discrimination create barriers to healthcare, placing the LGBTQ+ community at heightened risk for certain forms of cancer due to delayed cancer screenings as well as challenges with survivorship care. Increased cancer risks…
(2023-06-23). Democrats continue attacks on immigrants in Chicago and Illinois. wsws.org Far from providing sanctuary to immigrants, Democrats in Chicago and Illinois are attacking their rights and leaving them to languish in unsanitary conditions with little access to food while health care and housing assistance benefits are cut.
(2023-06-23). Millions losing Medicaid coverage, other benefits, after Biden-Republican deals. wsws.org The dumping of people off the government program that provides health insurance for low-income adults and children is a direct result of the bipartisan budget deal approved by Biden last December.
(2023-06-23). Millions losing Medicaid coverage because Biden ended COVID-19 public health emergency. wsws.org The dumping of people off the government program that provides health insurance for low-income adults and children is a direct result of the Biden administration's ending of the COVID-19 public health emergency, which took effect May 11, 2023.
(2023-06-22). WHO chief calls for stern control in formula milk trades. plenglish.com Geneva, Jun 22 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday called for stricter regulations to prevent companies that manufacture and market milk formulas from putting their interests before the health of children and families.
(2023-06-22). US Non-Compliance With 'Mexico Talks' Agreement Affects Venezuela's Electrical Grid. orinocotribune.com When the "Second Agreement for the Social Protection of the People" was signed in Mexico, within the framework of the Dialogue and Negotiation Table, also known as the Mexico Talks, the priority consisted of addressing, with the expected unfrozen financial resources, the most decisive social and economic injuries to the Venezuelan population. These hardships occur as a consequence of the expansive and generalized use of US illegal "sanctions" including economic and wage limitations, difficulties in accessing food, reduced availability of vaccines and other supplies in public healthcare centers, and failures in bo…
(2023-06-22). American Airlines fined $15,000 after worker was sucked into plane engine. wsws.org An Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) report stated that the airline did not provide "a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death of serious physical harm to employees that were exposed to ingestion and jet blast hazards."
(2023-06-22). Scapegoated nurse RaDonda Vaught fights for reinstatement of nursing license. wsws.org As nurses warned, Vaught's persecution has opened the door for increased attacks on healthcare workers made to pay for dangerous short staffing and conditions in hospitals driven by profit interests.
(2023-06-22). Australia records 205 COVID deaths, highest weekly figure since February. wsws.org With no public health measures in place, very low levels of vaccine-induced immunity, and a bubbling "variant soup," ordinary people now confront an unending cycle of infection and reinfection.
(2023-06-23). Sri Lankan government intensifies witch-hunting of Ceylon Petroleum Corporation union leaders and activists. wsws.org The ongoing persecution CPC workers, along with the victimisation of two Insurance General Employees Union officials is part of a wider crackdown on the working class by the Wickremesinghe government.
(2023-06-23). Insurance industry refuses policies to those most in need as climate change unfolds. mronline.org 
State Farm recently announced that it is halting new insurance policies for homeowners in the state of California, where the agency is currently the top insurance provider, due to rising "catastrophe exposure" coupled with inflating construction costs.
(2023-06-23). "Human rights" vs the Rights of Humanity. podcasters.spotify.com In this episode, we talk about how frequent it is conveyed that the most important thing to humankind are these vague notions of human rights. Yet as Dr. Fidel Castro told us many times, there is a difference between human rights and the rights of humanity. There can be no discussion of human rights in the name of billions who live without so much as a piece of bread. There can be no discussion of human rights in the world plagued with destructive and imperialist wars. It is the rights of humanity, which must be discussed, that demand an end to all colonial, imperialist, and capitalist wars. And it can only be th…
(2023-06-23). Solving Audio glitches With Judge Napolitano and Ukraine's Clone Problem. sonar21.com 
I think I found a temporary solution to the video glitches that have plagued some of my appearances on various podcasts. I moved to a different room, closer to the…
(2023-06-22). Australian Cricket Legend 52 Year-Old Shane Warne Died Suddenly From Pfizer COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Heart Injuries on March 4, 2022. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-22). Vaccines not only cause SADS they also cause SIDS — and have done so for decades. expose-news.com Once A MidWestern Doctor ("MWD") realised the public was becoming aware of the covid-19 "vaccines" causing sudden adult death syndrome ("SADS"), MWD decided we'd reached a point where something else needed to …
(2023-06-24). Correspondence] Disrespectful language about patients with long COVID. thelancet.com In the March Editorial, The Lancet stated that "Because of long COVID's [also known as post-COVID-19 condition] diverse symptomatology, reliance on self-reported symptoms, and a lack of diagnostic tests and consensus definition, many patients struggle to obtain a definitive diagnosis. As a result, long COVID is often easily dismissed as a psychosomatic condition. Given what we now know about the effects of long COVID and its biological basis, it must be taken seriously."1 Although this was surely not the intention, this statement is deeply offensive.
(2023-06-23). NHS Whistleblower: 'We were ordered to "Euthanise" Patients to falsely increase COVID Death Counts while Hospitals were Empty'… expose-news.com An NHS whistleblower, who wishes to remain anonymous, has come forward with allegations that the NHS hospitals were not overwhelmed during the Covid-19 pandemic, as was reported by authorities and the mainstream …
(2023-06-22). Turbo Gallbladder Cancer: 61-Year-Old Michael Jones (United Airlines Flight Attendant) Died Within Three Months. 1000s of COVID-19 Vaccinated Are Having Gallbladder Problems. Are Lipid Nanoparticles to Blame? globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-22). NHS Director of End-of-Life "Care" confirms Doctors lied about COVID being Cause of Death to create illusion of a Pandemic. expose-news.com Before Covid, four types of pneumonia added together were the highest cause of death in the UK. In a newly implemented Medical Examiner System to certify deaths, the Medical Examiner was certifying …