Monthly Archives: August 2023

2023-08-06: News Headlines

Ryan Cristián (2023-08-05). EPA Accidentally Admits East Palestine In Danger, "Politically Useful" Bioweapons, Pharma Child Experiments & The Big Flu Lie. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (8/5/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth

Patricia Harrity (2023-08-05). Bombshell: Pfizer Employees Were Given "Special" Batch of Vaccine. expose-news.com In a shocking revelation during a Senate hearing in Australia, a Pfizer spokesperson revealed that the pharmaceutical giant had imported a special batch of COVID-19 vaccines solely for their employee vaccination programme. …

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-08-05). Chinese scientists highlight the social impact of Cuban medicine. plenglish.com On behalf of the Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology, Dr. Qin Shukui thanked the Sino-Cuban joint venture Biotech Pharma (BPL) for expanding the application of this drug here, beyond the therapy against nasopharyngeal cancer. | According to the researcher, the positive results of the Nimotuzumab clinical trial may benefit more patients with this type of cancer. | According to the doctor, despite the commonness of this condition, the results of treatment at a global level are very poor, that is why new advances are urgently needed and there is a great unmet clinical need. | He also praised the Cuban Academy of S…

Ed Grystar, Counter Punch. (2023-08-06). Why Has Progress In The National Single-Payer Movement Stalled? popularresistance.org With the public support for a national single payer system remaining strong and the need greater than ever, why is the movement stalled? What are the key sources of our power? Who are our allies? What can we do and how do we focus our energies to build the power necessary to end profiteering and make health care free at the point of service? | More than a decade after the misnamed Affordable Care Act, (ACA) we still have tens of millions without any coverage while millions more are saddled with high deductible, narrow network "junk health insurance" plans. The pandemic exposed the USA's bankrupt for-profit privat…

midwesternmarx (2023-08-05). Why has the Progress in Building a National Single-Payer Movement Stalled? By: Ed Grystar. midwesternmarx.com ​With the public support for a national single payer system remaining strong and the need greater than ever, why is the movement stalled? What are the key sources of our power? Who are our allies? What can we do and how do we focus our energies to build the power necessary to end profiteering and make health care free at the point of service?More than a decade after the misnamed Affordable Care Act, (ACA) we still have tens of millions without any coverage while millions more are sa …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: ABCs of hepatitis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Hepatitis Day takes places every year on July 28, bringing the world together to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis. Hepatitis is a disease characterized by inflammation of the liver. It comes in many forms, including hepatitis A, B and C. But what do those letter designations mean, and how do they differ from one another? Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/3bfI2lLGOdM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 58) is in the downloads at…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. In a recent report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says more than 110,000 suspected cases of alpha-gal syndrome were identified between 2010 and 2022. However, the CDC says that number may be much higher because people need to be tested for alpha-gal syndrome and there are many healthcare providers who may not be familiar with the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-06). Science Saturday: Mayo Clinic scientists cracking the genetic code of disease-causing bacterial species to improve patient outcomes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic scientists are building an expansive library of DNA blueprints of disease-causing bacterial species. The unique collection of genomic sequences is serving as a reference database to help doctors provide rapid and precise diagnoses and pinpoint targeted treatments to potentially improve patient outcomes. The vast data set is also being studied by researchers in an effort to develop new individualized treatments to combat bacteria-related diseases. Bacterial infections were linked to more than 7 million global…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Breaking through radiation therapy myths. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org People who have cancer might have the disease treated with several therapies, including chemotherapy and radiation. Radiation therapy, which more than half of all people with cancer receive as part of their treatment, uses high-powered energy beams, such as X-rays or protons, to kill cancer cells. Some patients may be nervous about receiving radiation therapy. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Jennifer L. Peterson, a radiation oncologist, helps clear up some of the misconceptions about…

Peter Koenig (2023-08-05). The Plan: WHO's Ten Years of Infectious Diseases (2020 to 2030), Leading to World Tyranny. globalresearch.ca

Scott J Adams, Eric J Topol (2023-08-05). Perspectives] Rebooting cancer screening with artificial intelligence. thelancet.com Cancer screening typically relies on a reductionist, all-comer population approach, with screening eligibility based predominantly on age. This approach does not account for the multidimensional complexity of each individual, including a person's biological, physiological, and environmental data, and can miss those who may be at high risk of disease. As the total number of cancer cases continues to increase, and at younger ages, a rebooting of cancer screening is needed.

Repost (2023-08-06). Apple Whistleblower Ashley Gjà∏vik Part 1 & Part 2. indybay.org Apple Whistleblower Ashley Gjà∏vik talks about her struggle for health and safety at the super-fund toxic dump site that her Apple office was on in Silicon Valley…

Luis Linares Petrov (2023-08-06). India confirms its role as speaker for the Global South. plenglish.com New Delhi, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) The Indian Health Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, affirmed that India's presidency over the Group of 20 (G20) provides a new platform to expose the concerns of the Global South.

Matthew Cunningham-Cook (2023-08-06). Rail Unions Win Where Lawmakers Fall Short. levernews.com In the six months since the East Palestine disaster brought railroads into national focus, we've been covering the aftermath — the health implications for residents, the empty rhetoric from politicians, and the seemingly never-ending saga of the Railway Safety Act of 2023. As craven bipartisanship and corporate pandering have predictably stalled efforts to ensure a safer industry through legislation, two new major victories — on paid sick leave for rail workers and a better monitoring policy for dangerous train equipment— illustrates how collective action, not partisan dealmaking, can make our…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-06). Consumer Health: What is a sunburn? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org July is UV Safety Month, which makes this a good time to learn about sunburn and why it's important to avoid one by protecting your skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet, or UV, radiation from sunlight. Sunburn is inflamed, painful skin that feels hot to the touch. It's caused by too much exposure to UV light. That UV light may be from the sun or artificial sources, such as sunlamps and tanning beds. UVA is the wavelength of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-06). Consumer Health: Reducing your risk of lung cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Lung Cancer Day will be observed Tuesday, Aug. 1, which makes this a good time to learn more about reducing your risk of lung cancer. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., accounting for about 1 in 5 of all cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society. Lung cancer claims more lives each year than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. More than 238,000 people in the U.S. will be…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-06). Consumer Health: Questions about breastfeeding. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Breastfeeding Week will be observed Aug. 1—7. This year's campaign focuses on enabling breastfeeding for working parents. The American Academy of Pediatrics has affirmed its recommendation and advocacy for breastfeeding, stating, "Research has shown that breastfeeding is linked to decreased rates of lower respiratory tract infections, severe diarrhea, ear infections and obesity. Breastfeeding is associated with lower risk of sudden infant death syndrome, as well as other protective effects." Specifically, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation is…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-06). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Tips for cancer patients to stay safe in the summer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have diabetes and high blood pressure. I take medication but have committed to a healthier lifestyle, including daily walks outside, swimming and other outdoor activities with my family. Recently, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. As temperatures begin to soar, I am concerned about whether the heat will affect me. Are there things I should know or do to stay safe? ANSWER: Keeping your body cool during extremely high temperatures is important, regardless…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-06). Mayo Clinic hospitals again earn Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic hospitals received star ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for overall hospital quality. Mayo leaders thank staff for their commitment to deliver high-quality care with empathy and attention to detail Mayo Clinic hospitals across the organization received star ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on July 26. The ratings — for Overall Hospital Quality and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems — provide patients with information…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-06). Memorial Health System in Ohio, West Virginia joins Mayo Clinic Care Network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Memorial Health System and Mayo Clinic announced that the health system with clinic locations in southeastern Ohio and northwestern West Virginia has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a group of carefully vetted, independent healthcare organizations, have special access to Mayo Clinic's knowledge and expertise. "This is a very exciting day for our system, patients and community," says Scott Cantley, president and CEO, Memorial Health…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-06). Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate graduation provides glimpse into future of medicine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate celebrated the graduation of its third cohort of health tech startups, including 12 national and international innovative businesses. During the event, held in Rochester, Minnesota, on July 28, each company presented progress and outcomes from the Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate program, providing a glimpse into the future of medicine. Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate is an immersive 20-week accelerator program giving participants an opportunity to validate the clinical readiness of their artificial intelligence-driven solutions…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-06). Study explores impact of childhood trauma on sexual function in midlife women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org One out of three children will have at least one stressful or traumatic childhood experience, including things such as their parents divorcing or a family member with a drug or alcohol problem, according to the latest National Survey of Children's Health. In a new study, Mayo Clinic researchers found that such adverse childhood experiences may be linked to sexual inactivity and sexual dysfunction in women later in life. Their findings are published in The Journal…

Editor (2023-08-05). Anxious about the climate? there's a solution. mronline.org Mental health challenges are rising alongside temperatures. Research suggests that taking action can help.

Luis Feliz Leon, Labor Notes. (2023-08-05). Wage Gains At UPS Have Amazon Workers Demanding More. popularresistance.org Amazon warehouse worker Paul Blundell has spent the past year talking to his co-workers about how UPS Teamsters were getting organized to strike. So recently, he had big news to share: "A few days before the strike deadline, UPS caved." | "Everybody's jaw dropped" when they heard that night shift workers at the Philly UPS air hub will get an immediate raise to $24.75, Blundell said. "We top out around $20.90 after three years, so UPS is now starting well above that—with raises for the rest of the contract." | UPS part-timers also have low-deductible health insurance coverage with no premiums, and pensions.

2023 Lancet Breastfeeding Series Group (2023-08-05). Correspondence] Women and authorship in the Lancet Series on breastfeeding — Authors' reply. thelancet.com As the authors of the 2023 Lancet Series on breastfeeding, we share Mélissa Mialon's view that women should have the central role in matters affecting their human rights and that more work must be done to ensure that women around the world are leading important global health initiatives, Commissions, and research efforts. However, her assertion that the majority of authors of our Series are White men from high-income countries is factually incorrect. More than half (14/25; 56%) of the Series authors are women, and we represent 11 countries across six continents.

Bo Zhang, Si Qin (2023-08-05). Correspondence] Mental health at the forefront of women-centred health-care systems. thelancet.com The Lancet Editorial on breastfeeding reveals the dark side of the formula milk industry, which reminds us to offer greater support for breastfeeding and to rationally treat the real effect of formula milk.1…

Dhanraj Ganapathy, Saravanan Sekaran (2023-08-05). Correspondence] Breastfeeding and the role of the commercial milk formula industry. thelancet.com Our interest was piqued by the Series paper by Nigel Rollins and colleagues.1 The paper raises awareness about the dangers of misrepresenting scientific evidence to sell products and underscores the need for greater transparency and accountability in the marketing practices of the infant formula industry. The paper serves as a call to action for health-care providers, policy makers, and parents to question the validity of marketing claims made by the formula industry, and to promote evidence-based recommendations that prioritise breastfeeding and healthy infant feeding practices.

The Lancet (2023-08-05). Editorial] Indigenous health: self-determination is key. thelancet.com August 9 marks the UN's International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, a day to raise awareness and highlight the rights of the 476 million Indigenous people across 90 countries. The anniversary comes in what could be a landmark year for Indigenous people and their health.

WSWS (2023-08-05). Striking healthcare workers at Loretto Hospital in Chicago speak on conditions. wsws.org Loretto hospital healthcare workers have concluded five days of strike action.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Protecting kids from cancer with HPV vaccine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As the back-to-school checklist grows, one detail that parents and caregivers should prioritize is ensuring all children have their appropriate vaccines.Mayo Clinic's Dr. Kim Barbel Johnson says the HPV vaccine should be part of a routine vaccination schedule. It's a preventive measure that can save lives later. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/TQkZ97bKqoY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-08-05). The Covid "Killer Vaccine". People Are Dying All Over the World. It's A Criminal Undertaking. globalresearch.ca First published on November 26, 2022 | *** | We are being accused of "spreading disinformation" regarding the Covid-19 vaccine. | The Reuters and AP media "trackers" and "fact checkers" will be out to smear the testimonies of parents who have lost their …

Patricia Harrity (2023-08-05). Just In: Serious Concerns Raised About the Legalities and Ethics of Moderna's New Covid Vaccine Children's Trial. expose-news.com

Robert Inlakesh (2023-08-06). Debunking Robert F. Kennedy Jr's Pro-Israel Talking Points. thelastamericanvagabond.com US Democratic Party Presidential candidate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr recently sat down with celebrity rabbi Shmuley Boteach at an event in New York to perform a pre-prepared set of pro-Israel talking points. This came after the politician stated that Covid-19 didn't effect Jewish and Asian people as much as White and Black Americans, drawing complaints

Rhoda Wilson (2023-08-06). Scotland's Covid Inquiry publishes damning report: No evidence to support face masks, lockdowns and other covid measures. expose-news.com The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry has published a damning report of the Government's measures taken in response to covid. It states that in 2020, there was either insufficient or no evidence to support …

Dr. Pascal Sacré (2023-08-05). The COVID-19 RT-PCR Test: How to Mislead All Humanity. Using a "Test" To Lock Down Society. globalresearch.ca The misuse of the RT-PCR technique is used as an intentional strategy by some governments, supported by scientific safety councils and by the dominant media, to justify the violation of a large number of constitutional rights, the destruction of the economy with the bankruptcy of entire active sectors of society,…

Rhoda Wilson (2023-08-05). Covid Related News: Corporate journalists have become experts at disinformation journalism. expose-news.com As independent experts dismantle the official covid pandemic narrative, corporate "experts" try to resurrect it and corporate media warns "covid is on the rise." We can only guess corporate media has been …

WSWS (2023-08-05). COVID-19 wastewater levels and hospitalizations continue to rise across the US. wsws.org The latest summer surge, which is the fourth in four years of the pandemic, upends all the lies that COVID-19 is now "endemic" and equivalent to the cold or flu.

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2023-08-04: News Headlines

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-04). Science Saturday: Preclinical research identifies brain circuit connected to addictive behaviors. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Confocal microscopy image of a tissue sample showing brain cells in the external globus pallidus (red) that are important for suppressing addictive-like behaviors. Courtesy of Matthew Baker, Ph.D. As a graduate student conducting basic science research, Matthew Baker, Ph.D., focused over the last few years on one mysterious process of the brain — specifically, what takes place in cases of addiction. His mentor, molecular pharmacologist Doo-Sup Choi, Ph.D., leads a research team that aims to understand…

Ryan Cristián (2023-08-03). Pfizer Hearings Expose Blatant Pharma Dishonesty, Niger Revolution & East Palestine Just Got Worse. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (8/3/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth

Scott J Adams, Eric J Topol (2023-08-05). Perspectives] Rebooting cancer screening with artificial intelligence. thelancet.com Cancer screening typically relies on a reductionist, all-comer population approach, with screening eligibility based predominantly on age. This approach does not account for the multidimensional complexity of each individual, including a person's biological, physiological, and environmental data, and can miss those who may be at high risk of disease. As the total number of cancer cases continues to increase, and at younger ages, a rebooting of cancer screening is needed.

WSWS (2023-08-04). CDC investigation finds the ancient disease leprosy may be endemic in Central Floria. wsws.org The spread of a disease that usually affects "persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas" raises significant concerns about the general state of public health in the United States.

WSWS (2023-08-04). CDC investigation finds the ancient disease leprosy may be endemic in Central Florida. wsws.org The spread of a disease that usually affects "persons who had immigrated from leprosy-endemic areas" raises significant concerns about the general state of public health in the United States.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: ABCs of hepatitis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Hepatitis Day takes places every year on July 28, bringing the world together to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis. Hepatitis is a disease characterized by inflammation of the liver. It comes in many forms, including hepatitis A, B and C. But what do those letter designations mean, and how do they differ from one another? Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/3bfI2lLGOdM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 58) is in the downloads at…


newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. In a recent report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says more than 110,000 suspected cases of alpha-gal syndrome were identified between 2010 and 2022. However, the CDC says that number may be much higher because people need to be tested for alpha-gal syndrome and there are many healthcare providers who may not be familiar with the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-04). Consumer Health: Are you at risk for hepatitis? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Hepatitis Day will be observed Friday, July 28, which makes this a good time to learn more about three types of hepatitis and the risk factors for each. Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. The five main strains of the hepatitis virus are referred to as types A, B, C, D and E. While they all cause liver disease, they differ in geographic prevalence, modes of transmission, severity of illness and prevention methods, according to the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-04). Science Saturday: Mayo Clinic scientists cracking the genetic code of disease-causing bacterial species to improve patient outcomes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic scientists are building an expansive library of DNA blueprints of disease-causing bacterial species. The unique collection of genomic sequences is serving as a reference database to help doctors provide rapid and precise diagnoses and pinpoint targeted treatments to potentially improve patient outcomes. The vast data set is also being studied by researchers in an effort to develop new individualized treatments to combat bacteria-related diseases. Bacterial infections were linked to more than 7 million global…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Breaking through radiation therapy myths. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org People who have cancer might have the disease treated with several therapies, including chemotherapy and radiation. Radiation therapy, which more than half of all people with cancer receive as part of their treatment, uses high-powered energy beams, such as X-rays or protons, to kill cancer cells. Some patients may be nervous about receiving radiation therapy. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Jennifer L. Peterson, a radiation oncologist, helps clear up some of the misconceptions about…

scorinoco (2023-08-04). Government of Venezuela Bans Use and Sale of E-Cigarettes. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan government has implemented a ban on the utilization and sale of electronic cigarettes, commonly referred to as "vapes." This action comes in response to the presence of harmful toxic substances within these devices, which can lead to addiction and pose significant risks to health, including increased risk of heart disease, lung disorders, and other chronic complications. | The resolution, designed to protect children and adolescents throughout the country against these substances, was published in Official Gazette No. 42,682, dated August 1, 2023, stipulating the prohibition of the manufacture, sto…

Pavel López Lazo (2023-08-03). Conflicts, climate crisis aggravate food insecurity — UN. plenglish.com United Nations, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) Conflicts are key factors in hunger and food insecurity aggravated by climate and economic crises, the UN Famine Prevention and Response Coordinator Reena Ghelani said. She said that while the threat of famine — people starving slowly to death — must be a red line, amid the multiple challenges the world is facing today, the number of people suffering from acute food insecurity reached a quarter billion in 2022 — the highest recorded in recent years.


The Lancet (2023-08-05). Editorial] Indigenous health: self-determination is key. thelancet.com August 9 marks the UN's International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, a day to raise awareness and highlight the rights of the 476 million Indigenous people across 90 countries. The anniversary comes in what could be a landmark year for Indigenous people and their health.

Bo Zhang, Si Qin (2023-08-05). Correspondence] Mental health at the forefront of women-centred health-care systems. thelancet.com The Lancet Editorial on breastfeeding reveals the dark side of the formula milk industry, which reminds us to offer greater support for breastfeeding and to rationally treat the real effect of formula milk.1…

Dhanraj Ganapathy, Saravanan Sekaran (2023-08-05). Correspondence] Breastfeeding and the role of the commercial milk formula industry. thelancet.com Our interest was piqued by the Series paper by Nigel Rollins and colleagues.1 The paper raises awareness about the dangers of misrepresenting scientific evidence to sell products and underscores the need for greater transparency and accountability in the marketing practices of the infant formula industry. The paper serves as a call to action for health-care providers, policy makers, and parents to question the validity of marketing claims made by the formula industry, and to promote evidence-based recommendations that prioritise breastfeeding and healthy infant feeding practices.

2023 Lancet Breastfeeding Series Group (2023-08-05). Correspondence] Women and authorship in the Lancet Series on breastfeeding — Authors' reply. thelancet.com As the authors of the 2023 Lancet Series on breastfeeding, we share Mélissa Mialon's view that women should have the central role in matters affecting their human rights and that more work must be done to ensure that women around the world are leading important global health initiatives, Commissions, and research efforts. However, her assertion that the majority of authors of our Series are White men from high-income countries is factually incorrect. More than half (14/25; 56%) of the Series authors are women, and we represent 11 countries across six continents.

Repost (2023-08-04). Apple Whistleblower Ashley Gjà∏vik Part 1 & Part 2. indybay.org Apple Whistleblower Ashley Gjà∏vik talks about her struggle for health and safety at the super-fund toxic dump site that her Apple office was on in Silicon Valley…

WSWS (2023-08-04). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: NLC India workers strike for permanent jobs; Sri Lankan health workers protest inferior medicines; Australia: Bulk liquid terminal workers demand higher pay; New Zealand teachers hit with below-inflation wage deal.

The Lancet (2023-08-05). Editorial] Indigenous health: self-determination is key. thelancet.com August 9 marks the UN's International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, a day to raise awareness and highlight the rights of the 476 million Indigenous people across 90 countries. The anniversary comes in what could be a landmark year for Indigenous people and their health.

Bo Zhang, Si Qin (2023-08-05). Correspondence] Mental health at the forefront of women-centred health-care systems. thelancet.com The Lancet Editorial on breastfeeding reveals the dark side of the formula milk industry, which reminds us to offer greater support for breastfeeding and to rationally treat the real effect of formula milk.1…

Dhanraj Ganapathy, Saravanan Sekaran (2023-08-05). Correspondence] Breastfeeding and the role of the commercial milk formula industry. thelancet.com Our interest was piqued by the Series paper by Nigel Rollins and colleagues.1 The paper raises awareness about the dangers of misrepresenting scientific evidence to sell products and underscores the need for greater transparency and accountability in the marketing practices of the infant formula industry. The paper serves as a call to action for health-care providers, policy makers, and parents to question the validity of marketing claims made by the formula industry, and to promote evidence-based recommendations that prioritise breastfeeding and healthy infant feeding practices.

2023 Lancet Breastfeeding Series Group (2023-08-05). Correspondence] Women and authorship in the Lancet Series on breastfeeding — Authors' reply. thelancet.com As the authors of the 2023 Lancet Series on breastfeeding, we share Mélissa Mialon's view that women should have the central role in matters affecting their human rights and that more work must be done to ensure that women around the world are leading important global health initiatives, Commissions, and research efforts. However, her assertion that the majority of authors of our Series are White men from high-income countries is factually incorrect. More than half (14/25; 56%) of the Series authors are women, and we represent 11 countries across six continents.

Repost (2023-08-04). Apple Whistleblower Ashley Gjà∏vik Part 1 & Part 2. indybay.org Apple Whistleblower Ashley Gjà∏vik talks about her struggle for health and safety at the super-fund toxic dump site that her Apple office was on in Silicon Valley…

WSWS (2023-08-04). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: NLC India workers strike for permanent jobs; Sri Lankan health workers protest inferior medicines; Australia: Bulk liquid terminal workers demand higher pay; New Zealand teachers hit with below-inflation wage deal.

Yasiel Betancourt Clavijo (2023-08-04). Ecuador vaccinates 3.4 million children against polio, other viruses. plenglish.com Quito, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Public Health of Ecuador informed that 3.4 million children were vaccinated against polio, rubella and measles in a campaign that concluded on July 31.

Jomo Kwame Sundaram (2023-08-04). Government health financing for all, not insurance. mronline.org To achieve universal health coverage, all people need access to public healthcare. This should be an entitlement for all, regardless of means, requiring adequate long term sustainable financing.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-04). Consumer Health: What is a sunburn? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org July is UV Safety Month, which makes this a good time to learn about sunburn and why it's important to avoid one by protecting your skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet, or UV, radiation from sunlight. Sunburn is inflamed, painful skin that feels hot to the touch. It's caused by too much exposure to UV light. That UV light may be from the sun or artificial sources, such as sunlamps and tanning beds. UVA is the wavelength of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-04). Consumer Health: Reducing your risk of lung cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Lung Cancer Day will be observed Tuesday, Aug. 1, which makes this a good time to learn more about reducing your risk of lung cancer. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., accounting for about 1 in 5 of all cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society. Lung cancer claims more lives each year than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. More than 238,000 people in the U.S. will be…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-04). Consumer Health: Questions about breastfeeding. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Breastfeeding Week will be observed Aug. 1—7. This year's campaign focuses on enabling breastfeeding for working parents. The American Academy of Pediatrics has affirmed its recommendation and advocacy for breastfeeding, stating, "Research has shown that breastfeeding is linked to decreased rates of lower respiratory tract infections, severe diarrhea, ear infections and obesity. Breastfeeding is associated with lower risk of sudden infant death syndrome, as well as other protective effects." Specifically, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation is…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Is there a connection between ultraprocessed food and cancer? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org There is a growing body of evidence that shows ultraprocessed foods are not only unhealthy but increase the risk of cancers. The term ultraprocessed food was created as a way to categorize food, known as the NOVA classification. The system allows experts to better understand the health impact of different food categories. Mayo Clinic's Dr. Dawn Mussallem talks more about the connection between ultraprocessed food and cancer. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/DIlcsPX9LAo Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 07) is in the downloads…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-04). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Pay attention to symptoms for good men's health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband recently celebrated his 49th birthday. He is generally healthy, and we follow a Mediterranean diet and exercise together several times a week. But he hasn't been to the doctor in years, as we moved just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Do you think it's necessary for him to have an annual health check at this time or wait until his milestone birthday next year? ANSWER: As men age, even those accustomed to…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-04). For older adults at risk of cognitive decline, hearing aids may reduce risk by half. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Using hearing aids can slow cognitive decline in older adults with hearing loss who are also at risk for memory and thinking problems, according to recent research. A large clinical trial found that for older adults at risk of cognitive issues, using hearing aids for three years cut their rates of cognitive decline in half. While previous research has shown that hearing loss is a risk for developing dementia, the Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-04). Mayo Clinic hospitals again earn Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic hospitals received star ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for overall hospital quality. Mayo leaders thank staff for their commitment to deliver high-quality care with empathy and attention to detail Mayo Clinic hospitals across the organization received star ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on July 26. The ratings — for Overall Hospital Quality and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems — provide patients with information…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-04). Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate graduation provides glimpse into future of medicine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate celebrated the graduation of its third cohort of health tech startups, including 12 national and international innovative businesses. During the event, held in Rochester, Minnesota, on July 28, each company presented progress and outcomes from the Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate program, providing a glimpse into the future of medicine. Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate is an immersive 20-week accelerator program giving participants an opportunity to validate the clinical readiness of their artificial intelligence-driven solutions…

cameron orr (2023-08-03). Bringing out the red: what being an EMS worker taught me. cpusa.org When I first started down my path in Emergency Medical Services, I was not a Marxist, however the years of dealing with the unfortunate realities of an uncaring capitalist system that commodifies the public's health and wellbeing changed that. The experiences which unfolded within the walls of ambulances and emergency rooms served as an ideological catalyst, igniting in me a profound realization: the very healthcare system I had dedicated my career to was not one dedicated to saving lives, but one which prioritizes profit above all else. As I reflect on my journey through Emergency Medical Services, I am compe…

Megan Schuller (2023-08-03). 33 Years After the ADA, Our Legal System Still Victimizes Disabled People. truthout.org When police officers found Daniel Prude naked and wandering the streets of Rochester, New York, as snow was falling the evening of March 23, 2020, they did not call for social workers or mental health experts. They pointed a Taser at him and demanded he lie on the ground. Prude had run out of his brother's house during a mental health crisis, and after a few minutes of sitting handcuffed on the… |

Peoples Health Dispatch (2023-08-03). Supporting breastfeeding in the workplace and beyond. peoplesdispatch.org World Breastfeeding Week 2023 highlights the importance of workplace protections in promoting breastfeeding. It is equally crucial to strengthen public health systems worldwide to improve maternal and child health…

Peter Certo (2023-08-03). In OtherWords: August 3, 2023. otherwords.org July was the hottest month in world history — and unfortunately, that record may not last long. | If all that has you feeling a bit anxious, you're not alone. This week in OtherWords, Fatima Gutierrez writes about " The good news, Fatima explains, is that research also suggests a promising complement to other mental health treatments: taking action locally. That's right — doing a little environmental work in your community, however s…

William J. Kinsella, Consortium News. (2023-08-03). Nuclear Weapons: Devastation Inside The US. popularresistance.org Christopher Nolan's film Oppenheimer has focused new attention on the legacies of the Manhattan Project — the World War II program to develop nuclear weapons. | As the anniversaries of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on Aug. 6 and Aug. 9, 1945, approach, it's a timely moment to look further at dilemmas wrought by the creation of the atomic bomb. | The Manhattan Project spawned a trinity of interconnected legacies. It initiated a global arms race that threatens the survival of humanity and the planet as we know it. It also led to widespread public health and environmental damage from nuclear weapons p…

WSWS (2023-08-03). Healthcare workers at Loretto safety-net hospital on Chicago's West Side go on strike. wsws.org Around 200 healthcare workers at Loretto Hospital, a safety-net hospital on Chicago's West Side, went on strike for living wages.

Dr. William Makis (2023-08-04). mRNA COVID Vaccines and Pregnancy: Turbo Cancers in New Mothers (COVID-19 mRNA Vaccinated). globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2023-08-03). Turbo Cancer in Doctors: Top Breast Cancer Surgeon and Top 20 Oncologist Influencers. globalresearch.ca

Rhoda Wilson (2023-08-04). Dr. Ana Maria Mihalcea: Just like Pfizer's covid injection, quantum dots in long-acting insulin are assembling "rubbery blood clots" made of hydrogel. expose-news.com Dr. Ana Maria Mihalcea has been analysing long-acting insulin and what she has found is shocking. One of her patients recently suffered from congestive heart failure and now he is wondering if …

Roger Stoll (2023-08-04). The East is Still Red: Chinese Socialism in the 21st Century by Carlos Martinez (Book Review). orinocotribune.com By Roger Stoll — Aug 1, 2023 | Introduction | Western media never stop warning us of China: it menaces Taiwan, threatens its neighbors and shipping lanes in the South China Sea, and sticks military bases on Cuba. China, we are told, spies on us by the most devious means, through TikTok, Huawei 5G, and weather balloons. And China, say our media, ensnares Africa with debt traps. Meanwhile, the US government and its media-echo decry China's abuses of its own people. China, the US says, has committed "cultural" and literal genocide against Uyghur muslims in Xinjiang. As for the Covid-19 pandemic, the West with w…

Allen Jennings (2023-08-03). Cuban visitors speak on world leading COVID-19 response. greenleft.org.au Two young Cubans, currently touring Australia with the Australia-Cuba Friendship Society, are speaking at a public meeting on Cuba's challenges and latest achievements. Allen Jennings reports.

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