(2023-10-28). Gaza on brink of massive health hazard, disease risk looming, UNRWA warns. presstv.ir The UN authority in Palestine warns Gaza is on the brink of a massive health hazard with disease risk looming.
(2023-10-28). Biobot Analytics files protest against CDC issuing wastewater surveillance contract to Verily. wsws.org The contract dispute highlights the financialization of public health, whereby critical information disease outbreak, the opioid crisis, and the population's general health indices can be accumulated and monopolized by giant conglomerates like Alphabet.
(2023-10-29). Mayo Clinic expert explains parvovirus B19, a common childhood infection. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A bright red rash on the cheeks is a distinctive sign of parvovirus infection. Parvovirus B19 is the cause of fifth disease, a mild rash typically seen in children, although adults can contract the virus. Parvovirus B19 affects only humans. You can't contract it or transmit it to dogs or cats. However, different parvoviruses can affect pets. "Fifth disease is a relatively common infection in childhood," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center….
(2023-10-29). Mayo Clinic and Oxford Nanopore announce collaboration to advance precision medicine for cancer and genetic disorders. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Joint development collaboration to bring leading-edge nanopore sequencing into clinical laboratories at Mayo Clinic to increase understanding and improve treatment of cancer and genetic disorders ROCHESTER, Minn., and OXFORD, UK — Mayo Clinic and Oxford Nanopore Technologies, the company delivering a new generation of nanopore-based molecular sensing technology, today unveiled a multi-year joint development collaboration to develop new clinical tests for diseases and improve patient care. Mayo Clinic and Oxford Nanopore have identified several areas…
(2023-10-29). Israeli Colonizer Kills A Palestinian Man Near Salfit. indybay.org An illegal paramilitary Israeli colonizer shot and killed, on the morning of October 28, a Palestinian man while he was picking olives on his land, in the central West Bank town of As-Sawiya, east of Salfit, the Ministry of Health confirmed.
(2023-10-29). How Do You Buy Groceries When There's No Grocery Store? popularresistance.org When a new mobile grocery market launched in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, its first stop was Maple City Apartments, a 40-unit complex for low-income, elderly relatives. Maple City's residents have felt the region's lack of grocery stores acutely. The nearest full-service grocery store is at least five miles away,[1] which leaves few options for people who don't have access to a car or good public transit. But the County's residents can now buy groceries from a farmers market on wheels. It started when the Cooperage Project, a regional nonprofit organization, wanted to get fresh, healthy food to people during the p…
(2023-10-29). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 21: Gaza Health Ministry Lists Martyrs' Names. popularresistance.org The Ministry of Health in Gaza released on Thursday evening a list of 6,747 Palestinians confirmed killed since Israel began carpet bombing the blockaded enclave on October 7. | The list, which includes names, ages, gender, and ID numbers for each casualty identified as of the afternoon of October 26, does not include people still trapped under rubble, those who were buried directly without being brought to hospitals, and those whose details had yet to be confirmed and processed by health officials — meaning that hundreds have yet to be officially identified, according to the ministry's own estimates.
(2023-10-29). End to the occupation needed to fulfil right to health in Palestine. peoplesdispatch.org As Israeli bombardments on the Gaza Strip continue for a third week, health infrastructure finds itself on the brink. The lack of water, food, and medical supplies exacerbated by the siege of Gaza are putting additional burden on people's health and health workers. Layth Hanbali, a health worker and activist from Palestine, talks about the current situation in Gaza and the West Bank, reflecting on how the current health crisis is connected to settler colonialism and the occupation of Palestine.
(2023-10-29). Ramallah demonstrators show solidarity with Gazans. presstv.ir According to the Palestinian health ministry, the Israeli aggression has so far killed more than 7,000 people.
(2023-10-28). Perspectives] Vanessa Gamble: pioneer in histories of race and racism in medicine. thelancet.com Vanessa Northington Gamble was confirmed as a member of the National Council on the Humanities by the US Senate in 2022. The nomination for that role from US President Joe Biden had followed Gamble's appointment as the first woman, and African American, to hold the esteemed position of University Professor of Medical Humanities at George Washington University in Washington, DC, USA, where she is also Professor of Health Policy, Professor of American Studies, and Professor of Medicine. Her work encompasses the history of race and racism in US medicine and public health, health equity, and bioethics.
(2023-10-28). Chile's Proposed New Constitution Threatens Women's Rights. popularresistance.org Chilean society is once again at the culmination of a transformative constitutional process. This pivotal juncture will decide whether the constitution drafted by a legislature dominated by conservative and right-wing parties will replace the current constitution which was established during Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship. After a first failed attempt to establish a new constitution, this new draft introduces stricter measures concerning irregular migration, firmly entrenches the existing pension and healthcare systems—both subjects of substantial critique. It additionally introduces provisions that pose s…
(2023-10-28). Obituary] Hoosen Mahomed Coovadia. thelancet.com Paediatrician, HIV researcher, and anti-apartheid and health activist. Born on Aug 2, 1940, in Durban, South Africa, he died in Durban on Oct 4, 2023, aged 83 years.
(2023-10-28). Migrant Health In Chicago Suffers Due To Lack Of Planning And Support. popularresistance.org Over 17,000 migrants from Latin American and Caribbean countries have been bused into Chicago since August 2022, the majority arriving since May 2023 when Title 42 expulsions ended. Chicago has struggled to house these new arrivals, and has resorted to hosting many in park field houses and police stations. As of October 13, about 3,000 migrants are being hosted at police stations, with hundreds of these families sleeping outside in recreational camping tents as the number of people allowed to stay inside the stations has been limited. To address the overflow problem, the city plans to create "base camps" where mi…
(2023-10-28). Migrant health in Chicago suffers due to lack of planning and support. peoplesdispatch.org 
Over 17,000 migrants from Latin American and Caribbean countries have been
(2023-10-28). Correspondence] Shortage of paediatric intensive care unit beds in Italy. thelancet.com In view of the present situation and the ongoing transformations of the Italian health-care system, we want to highlight the great shortage of paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) beds in Italy.
(2023-10-28). Treat Climate And Biodiversity Crises As One Global Health Emergency. popularresistance.org A new editorial published in more than 200 health journals challenges health professionals and world leaders to look at global biodiversity loss and climate change as "one indivisible crisis" that must be confronted as a whole. | The authors of the editorial call separating the two emergencies a "dangerous mistake," and encourage the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare a global health emergency, a press release from The BMJ said. | "The climate crisis and loss of biodiversity both damage human health, and they are interlinked. That's why we must consider them together and declare a global health emergency.
(2023-10-28). Wang Yi: Deepen dialogue for healthy U.S.-China ties. ecns.cn China and the United States have disagreements but also share important interests, so they need to have "in-depth" and "comprehensive" dialogue to reduce misunderstanding and stabilize the relations, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at the start of his U.S. visit on Thursday.
(2023-10-28). Israel-Palestine: Names released of 7,028 Palestinians killed after Biden questions death toll. mronline.org 
Health ministry says U.S. administration 'devoid of human standards, morals' for 'shamelessly' questioning validity of figures.
(2023-10-28). Mexico receives 2,8 million doses of Cuban anticovid vaccines. plenglish.com México, 28 Oct, (Prensa Latina) In two flights, Mexico received 2 million 851 thousand doses of the Cuban anticovid-19 vaccine Abdala, which will be applied during the National Winter Vaccination Campaign, the health secretary informed today.
(2023-10-28). US Media Is Still Avoiding the Word Genocide — It's Past Time to Start Using It. truthout.org The images that have emerged from Gaza over the last several weeks are not ones we can easily forget: a once vibrant city reduced to rubble by Israeli occupation forces. A Ministry of Health press conference held in the aftermath of a massacre, where the bodies of murdered Palestinians are piled up around the podium. Young children, visibly in shock, covered in the blood of their families and… |
(2023-10-28). Gaza Health Ministry Releases Detailed List of Nearly 7,000 Palestinians Killed, Following US Accusations. orinocotribune.com
(2023-10-28). Social Security Funding Bill to deal new blow to healthcare in France. peoplesdispatch.org A heated debate surrounds the new Social Security Funding Bill (PLFSS 2024) in France. Although the proposal was met with resistance in the National Assembly on October 24, the bill was The bill aims to achieve a 3.5 billion euro saving on health expenditure, further exacerbating the existing health and social crisis. Among other things, the PLFSS 2024 foresees stricter…
(2023-10-28). Ramallah demonstrators show solidarity with Gazans. presstv.ir According to the Palestinian health ministry, the Israeli aggression has so far killed more than 7,000 people.
(2023-10-28). Correspondence] Accountability and protection for health care in conflict zones. thelancet.com We agree with the Editorial1 that attacks on medical facilities and health-care workers violate human rights2 and require immediate attention. Although the International Criminal Court prosecutes war crimes,3 its slow processes cause problems. We propose four measures for addressing this crisis.
(2023-10-28). Thousands March in Caracas in Solidarity With Palestine. orinocotribune.com Thousands of Venezuelans participated in a demonstration of solidarity with the people of Palestine, which went from Plaza Morelos on Mexico Avenue to the headquarters of the National Assembly in Caracas. The October 19 demonstration is the third march in the Venezuelan capital since the beginning of the genocidal Israeli bombing on Palestine after the October 7 Palestinian Resistance offensive. The Israeli assault has killed more than 7 thousand Palestinians according to its Health Ministry, almost 3 thousand of them defenseless children. | The action was headed by Caracas head of government, Nahúm Fernández, wh…
(2023-10-28). Thousands March in Caracas this Thursday in Solidarity with Palestine. orinocotribune.com Thousands of Venezuelans participated in a demonstration of solidarity with the people of Palestine, which went from Plaza Morelos on Mexico Avenue to the headquarters of the National Assembly in Caracas. The October 19 demonstration is the third march in the Venezuelan capital since the beginning of the genocidal Israeli bombing on Palestine after the October 7 Palestinian Resistance offensive. The Israeli assault has killed more than 7 thousand Palestinians according to its Health Ministry, almost 3 thousand of them defenseless children. | The action was headed by Caracas head of government, Nahúm Fernández, wh…
(2023-10-28). Editorial] Sri Lanka at 75: safeguarding its health achievements. thelancet.com This year, Sri Lanka marks 75 years of independence from the British as well as the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the Malaiyaha Tamil community, brought from South India to work on colonial plantations. Much is owed to this community, whose labour powered the country's tea industry, generating substantial revenue to Sri Lanka's economy. Since independence, Sri Lanka has been mired in conflict and turmoil rooted in historical political tensions between ethnoreligious communities entrenched in the legacy of British imperialism and nationalist identity politics.
(2023-10-29). Consumer Health: Breast cancer screening. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National Mammography Day will be observed Saturday, Oct. 21, which makes this a good time to learn about the importance of breast cancer screening with mammograms. Breast cancer accounts for 1 in 3 of all new cancers diagnosed in women in the U.S. each year, according to the American Cancer Society. It's estimated that nearly 44,000 women in the U.S. will die from breast cancer this year. Mammograms play a key role in early breast cancer detection….
(2023-10-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Managing sleep during menopause. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's Note: October 18th is World Menopause Day Women typically go through menopause between the ages of 45-55. It's a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's reproductive cycle. This transition can usher in many symptoms, including hot flashes, anxiety and difficulty sleeping. Dr. Stephanie Faubion, director of Mayo Clinic Women's Health and medical director of the North American Menopause Society, says simple lifestyle changes can help women get a good night's…
(2023-10-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips for healthy heart from a Mayo Clinic cardiologist. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Today's age of quick access to information, constant updates on medical advancements and health recommendations make it easy to get overwhelmed. But when it comes to maintaining a healthy heart, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, has some important and simple tips he'd like to share with everyone. youtu.be/hjRWc3a5_is Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-10-29). Fourth Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate cohort shows depth, variety of AI healthcare startups. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate is excited to announce its fourth cohort consisting of nine innovative health tech startups from around the globe. The 20-week accelerator program offers the startups an opportunity to refine their AI-driven solutions, helping them move their business plans forward and providing them resources to improve patient care, faster. "We are thrilled to welcome the new cohort of Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate," says Jamie Sundsbak, partner relationship manager with Mayo Clinic…
(2023-10-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Boosting kids' health literacy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org October is National Health Literacy Month. Health literacy refers to the ability of people to find, understand, and use information and services to make informed health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Angela Mattke, a pediatrician with Mayo Clinic's Children's Center, explains how Mayo Clinic is leading the way to enhance health literacy for kids through engaging books to inform and inspire young people. Watch: The Mayo Clinic…
(2023-10-29). Healthcare professionals, caregivers, people living with dementia to connect at Mayo Clinic Conference on Brain Health and Dementia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Artwork by Anne Labovitz ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic and community partners working to advance the health of older adults and people impacted by dementia will host a conference Saturday, Nov. 4, to share the newest research and strategies for reducing dementia risk and living well with cognitive decline. The Mayo Clinic Conference on Brain Health and Dementia is hosted with collaborators AARP Minnesota and Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota, and offers people living with dementia…
(2023-10-29). Over 8,100 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks. plenglish.com Ramallah, Oct 29 (Prensa Latina) More than 8,100 Palestinians have died in the last 23 days as a result of the Israeli bombings over the Gaza Strip and also of the surge in violence in the West Bank, the Ministry of Health reported Sunday.
(2023-10-29). Death Toll From Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Has Surpassed 8,000. telesurenglish.net As of Sunday morning, the Gazan Health Ministry has recorded 8,005 people who have lost their lives due to Israel's bombardment of Gaza, which commenced on Oct. 7. | RELATED: | Among the victims, there are 3,342 children, 2,062 women, and 460 elderly individuals. The Health Ministry spokesperson, Ashraf al Qudra, also reported that 57 healthcare facilities and 25 ambulances have been destroyed. | Al Qudra reiterated t…
(2023-10-28). No Medical Exam Life Insurance Can Cost You Significantly More Money: 5 Things To Know. moguldom.com Considering purchasing a life insurance policy? Most insurance companies tend to require a medical exam as part of the underwriting process. If you don't want to undergo a medical examination, there is an alternative — the no-exam life insurance policy. But this option will cost you. Here are five things to know. 1. What is …
(2023-10-28). Fifth Generation (5G) Directed Energy Radiation Emissions In the Context of Contaminated Nanometal Covid-19 Vaccines with Graphite Ferrous Oxide Antennas. globalresearch.ca
(2023-10-28). UK Government's Covid-19 Inquiry — Frightened of the Truth? expose-news.com I hate to sound immodest but the last few years have proved beyond any doubt that I know more about covid-19 and the associated and infamous 'vaccine' than anyone working for the …
(2023-10-28). Treatment of covid vaccine injury should include natural self-managed approaches. expose-news.com Dr. Guy Hatchard reviews newly published research studies on the adverse effects of mRNA injections. He draws out the implications of a meditation and whole food diet programme which could play a …
(2023-10-28). Graphene COVID Kill Shots: Let the Evidence Speak for Itself. globalresearch.ca
(2023-10-29). THEY LIED TO YOU!: NHS Director confirms Hospitals lied about Cause of Death to create illusion of COVID Pandemic. expose-news.com Before the alleged emergence of Covid-19, four types of pneumonia grouped together were the highest cause of death in the UK. But a former Director of End-of-Life Care has confirmed that following …
(2023-10-29). Can you get COVID-19 and the flu at the same time? A Mayo Clinic expert weighs in. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Influenza, COVID-19, the common cold and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are among the respiratory viruses that will be circulating this fall and winter seasons. These highly contagious viruses cause similar symptoms, making it difficult to differentiate between them. Those symptoms include: Fever Cough Sore throat Runny nose Body aches Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, says it is possible for people to contract more than one virus at the…
(2023-10-29). Gaza Genocide Was Always The Plan & FDA Admits Dangers Of Getting Flu/COVID Jabs Together. 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 (10/29/23). 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