Monthly Archives: December 2023

2023-12-03: News Headlines

Orion Rummler (2023-12-02). Small Grants Are Helping Southern Families Access Gender-Affirming Care. truthout.org Jody Freeman is still trying to find gender-affirming care for her 17-year-old son, Finn. She hasn't been able to get a refill for his testosterone prescription since mid-September. In the past few months, they've been denied at various pharmacies near where they live in Grove Hill, Alabama, including Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, and a mom-and-pop store. Finn's doctor keeps transferring the… |

Jyotsna Singh (2023-12-02). Pandemic Treaty continues to negate principles of equity and justice. peoplesdispatch.org The seventh round of intergovernmental negotiations (INB 7) for the Pandemic Treaty recommences on December 4. In the deliberations, government officials will put forth positions regarding the current draft and negotiate for a common position. So far, arguments from pharmaceutical companies, represented by the Global North, are taking precedence over a just and fair deal — a deal that should represent people and not greed. | High-income countries are also pushing for a focus on surveillance and security, ignoring concerns regarding prevention and equitable access to medical products during a pandemic. | Whi…

ecns.cn (2023-12-03). HIV treatment coverage and effective rate now over 90 percent: China CDC. ecns.cn The treatment coverage and effective rate of HIV treatment have reached over 90 percent, and the rapid rise of the infectious disease in key areas has been basically contained.

Andrew Green (2023-12-02). Obituary] Wu Zunyou. thelancet.com Chief Epidemiologist at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Born on June 24, 1963, in China's Anhui Province, he died of pancreatic cancer in Beijing, China, on Oct 27, 2023, aged 60 years.

ecns.cn (2023-12-02). HIV treatment coverage and effective rate now over 90 percent: China CDC. ecns.cn The treatment coverage and effective rate of HIV treatment have reached over 90 percent, and the rapid rise of the infectious disease in key areas has been basically contained.

Mandip Aujla, Manjulaa Narasimhan (2023-12-02). Perspectives] The cycling of self-care through history. thelancet.com Self-care is an established term in the modern English vernacular with popular culture and social media extolling the virtues of all manner of methods to improve wellbeing. Yet self-care—when taken as "the ability of individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a health worker", as defined by WHO—extends far beyond the common perception of individual acts of self-interest, to a set of behaviours and practices determined by a person's cultural, environmental, and socioeconomic circumstances…

The Lancet (2023-12-02). Editorial] Non-communicable diseases in China: a rising tide. thelancet.com The 9th annual Lancet—Chinese Academy Medical Sciences (CAMS) health conference, Nov 23—24, showcased some of the very best research from China, fostered international collaboration, and underscored the pressing health challenges within the country and elsewhere. Foremost of these challenges is the rising tide of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Speakers presented alarming evidence suggesting huge gaps in the delivery of services to address NCDs in China.

Peoples Health Dispatch (2023-12-02). Risks of infectious diseases, malnutrition soar as Israel resumes attacks on Gaza Strip. peoplesdispatch.org

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating Dupuytren contracture without surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dupuytren (DOO-puh-tren) contracture is a disorder that can cause the fingers to curl in, primarily the ring and small fingers. It's a genetic condition mostly affecting men over 60 of Northern European descent. Others at risk include people with diabetes and those with a family history of the condition. Dr. Shelley Noland, a Mayo Clinic hand and peripheral nerve surgeon, says there is help for patients who suffer from this disease. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/VWc-Ap3nqP0

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: GERD is not 'just' heartburn. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world. It happens when acid comes up from the stomach, which is acid-resistant, into the esophagus, which is less acid-resistant. Dr. James East, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, says GERD may be common, but there can be potentially severe complications if it's ongoing and left untreated. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/zFZETgXW_3U Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 08) is…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Help with kyphosis, or roundback. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Kyphosis is a condition where there is an exaggerated, forward rounding of the upper back. Mild forms of this usually cause few physical problems, but severe forms of kyphosis can be painful and disfiguring. One type of kyphosis, called Scheuermann's disease, is the most common, requiring attention of a medical professional. And as Dr. Jamal McClendon Jr., a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, explains, surgery to correct the condition is usually the final option. Watch: The…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-03). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Who should get the latest COVID-19 vaccine? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: The Food and Drug Administration recently approved two new COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna. What are the recommendations for who should get it? ANSWER: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended the 2023-2024 COVID-19 (mRNA) vaccine for everyone 6 months or older. The COVID-19 vaccine is strongly recommended for people who face the highest risk of experiencing complications from the virus. This group includes older people, those with compromised…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-03). Study shows immune molecule may play key role in the progression of ALS. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers and collaborators have identified a protein expressed by immune cells that may play a key role in the development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The team also found that an immunomodulatory treatment that blocks the protein was able to restore motor function in preclinical models. The findings suggest that the protein, known as Œ±5 integrin (pronounced alpha 5 integrin), is a potential therapeutic target for ALS. The study was…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-03). Signs and symptoms of salmonella infection. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A salmonella outbreak in North America is being linked to cantaloupe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Salmonella infection, or salmonellosis, is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. Salmonella bacteria typically live in animal and human intestines and are shed through feces. Humans become infected most frequently through contaminated water or food. Typically, people with salmonella infection have no symptoms. Others develop diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps within eight to 72 hours. Most…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating Dupuytren contracture without surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dupuytren (DOO-puh-tren) contracture is a disorder that can cause the fingers to curl in, primarily the ring and small fingers. It's a genetic condition mostly affecting men over 60 of Northern European descent. Others at risk include people with diabetes and those with a family history of the condition. Dr. Shelley Noland, a Mayo Clinic hand and peripheral nerve surgeon, says there is help for patients who suffer from this disease. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/VWc-Ap3nqP0

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: GERD is not 'just' heartburn. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world. It happens when acid comes up from the stomach, which is acid-resistant, into the esophagus, which is less acid-resistant. Dr. James East, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, says GERD may be common, but there can be potentially severe complications if it's ongoing and left untreated. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/zFZETgXW_3U Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 08) is…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: Help with kyphosis, or roundback. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Kyphosis is a condition where there is an exaggerated, forward rounding of the upper back. Mild forms of this usually cause few physical problems, but severe forms of kyphosis can be painful and disfiguring. One type of kyphosis, called Scheuermann's disease, is the most common, requiring attention of a medical professional. And as Dr. Jamal McClendon Jr., a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, explains, surgery to correct the condition is usually the final option. Watch: The…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-02). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Who should get the latest COVID-19 vaccine? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: The Food and Drug Administration recently approved two new COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna. What are the recommendations for who should get it? ANSWER: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended the 2023-2024 COVID-19 (mRNA) vaccine for everyone 6 months or older. The COVID-19 vaccine is strongly recommended for people who face the highest risk of experiencing complications from the virus. This group includes older people, those with compromised…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-02). Study shows immune molecule may play key role in the progression of ALS. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers and collaborators have identified a protein expressed by immune cells that may play a key role in the development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The team also found that an immunomodulatory treatment that blocks the protein was able to restore motor function in preclinical models. The findings suggest that the protein, known as Œ±5 integrin (pronounced alpha 5 integrin), is a potential therapeutic target for ALS. The study was…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-02). Signs and symptoms of salmonella infection. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A salmonella outbreak in North America is being linked to cantaloupe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Salmonella infection, or salmonellosis, is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. Salmonella bacteria typically live in animal and human intestines and are shed through feces. Humans become infected most frequently through contaminated water or food. Typically, people with salmonella infection have no symptoms. Others develop diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps within eight to 72 hours. Most…

Dongsheng News (2023-12-02). No New "Epidemic" in China. dissidentvoice.org This week's News on China. Sources: ‚Ä¢ Spike in respiratory illnesses "China Tells WHO Known Germs Are Causing Surge in Child Pneumonia" "Upsurge of respiratory illnesses among children-Northern China" ‚Ä¢ Taiwan opposition parties run on separate tickets "Taiwan opposition parties register separate bids for presidential race in a boost for DPP and a worry for …

Amy Booth (2023-12-02). World Report] Argentine medics raise alarm after Milei election. thelancet.com Argentina's new president has campaigned on an agenda of privatisation and charges for health care. Amy Booth reports.

ecns.cn (2023-12-02). Price drop coming for 30 medical devices. ecns.cn The fourth round of China's centralized bulk medical procurement has resulted in a 70-percent drop in the average price of 30 types of medical devices, according to the National Healthcare Security Administration on Thursday.

Editor (2023-12-02). An Autopsy on Israel's Historic Assault on the Palestinians. scheerpost.com Click to subscribe on: Apple / Spotify / Google Play/ Amazon / YouTube / Rumble This week's episode of Scheer Intelligence welcomes someone with extraordinary courage and experience not only in Palestine but the Middle East as a whole. Dr. Tarek Loubani, a Kuwait-born, Canada-based Palestinian doctor, who also serves as the medical director at Gila, a global humanitarian healthcare organization, provides an indispensable account …

John Zarocostas (2023-12-02). World Report] Deaths from work-related illnesses are increasing. thelancet.com Calls to strengthen occupational health and safety systems to reduce work-related morbidity are escalating after a report by the International Labour Organization. John Zarocostas reports.

Mary T Bassett (2023-12-02). Perspectives] A luta continua: the struggle for health continues. thelancet.com In 1985, David Sanders published the first edition of The Struggle for Health, completing it in his native Harare, Zimbabwe, which had gained its independence 5 years earlier. The second edition of this book, finalised by Wim De Ceukelaire and Barbara Hutton, was published posthumously this year after Sanders' untimely death in 2019. The Struggle for Health: Medicine and the Politics of Underdevelopment allows for a stocktaking of the past decades in this area.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2023-12-02). Pope Francis spurs to speed up the ecological transition after COP28. plenglish.com Dubai, Dec 2 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis requested on Saturday in his speech sent to the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP28), as he was unable to attend here for health reasons, his political willingness to speed up the ecological transition.

SCC Single Payer Health Care Coalition (2023-12-02). Saturday 12/2: Health Care Justice Dialogue w/ SCC Single Payer Health Care Coalition. indybay.org San Jose Public Library – Tully Rd | 880 Tully Road | San Jose CA 95111…

Vijay Prashad, Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. (2023-12-02). The Dangerously Appealing Style Of The Far Right. popularresistance.org Before he won Argentina's presidential election on 19 November, Javier Milei circulated a video of himself in front of a series of white boards. Pasted on one board were the names of various state institutions, such as the ministries of health, education, women and gender diversities, public works, and culture, all recognised as typical elements of any modern state project. Walking along the board, Milei ripped off the names of these and other ministries while crying afuera! ('out!') and declaring that if elected president, he would abolish them. Milei vowed not only to shrink the state but to 'blow up' the syste…

Chris Hedges, Scheer Post. (2023-12-03). Israel Reopens The Gaza Slaughterhouse. popularresistance.org The skies over Gaza are filled — after a seven-day truce — with projectiles of death. Warplanes. Attack helicopters. Drones. Artillery shells. Tank shells. Mortars. Bombs. Missiles. Gaza is a cacophony of explosions and forlorn screams and cries for help beneath collapsed buildings. Fear, once again, is coiling itself around every heart in the Gazan concentration camp. | By Friday evening, 184 Palestinians — including three journalists and two doctors — had been killed by Israeli air strikes in the north, south and central Gaza, and at least 589 injured, according to the Ministry of Health…

Palestine Bureau, Mondoweiss. (2023-12-03). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 57: 'Not An Inch' Of Gaza Is Spared By Israel. popularresistance.org The resumption of Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip on Friday after a weeklong truce killed at least 193 Palestinians and wounded 652 in the first 24 hours, the Gaza Ministry of Health reported. | While the ministry has struggled to keep track of the death toll since mid-November due, in part, to a breakdown in communication with the northern Gaza Strip, it said on Saturday that its latest estimates stood at at 15,207 Palestinians killed and 40,752 wounded in the besieged enclave, adding that 70 percent of them were women and children, and 280 were medical personnel. | The ministry also said that Israeli force…

The Independent (2023-12-03). Activists campaign for organic food to promote health, save the environment. independent.co.ug Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Civil society actors have partnered with vendors and market leaders to promote organically grown foods in a bid to promote good health and save the environment. The activists said this on Friday during the climax of a three-day training for selected market leaders from Uganda, Rwanda and Zimbabwe …

Angela (2023-12-03). Monday 12/4: Commemoration of Palestinian Public Health Heroes. indybay.org Berkeley Way West Front Patio | 2121 Berkeley Way | Berkeley, CA…

geo.tv (2023-12-03). German man killed, two others injured in Paris stabbing attack. geo.tv Suspect had history of mental health issues and served four years in prison for plotting an attack in 2016…

Juan M. Garcia (2023-12-03). Cuba highlights unique values on Latin American Medicine Day. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) Cuban health workers, trained with the highest quality, high ethical, revolutionary, humanistic values, and with altruism and solidarity inside and outside the country, are celebrating Latin American Medicine Day on Sunday.

Juan M. Garcia (2023-12-03). Cuban President congratulates health workers on LatAm Medicine Day. plenglish.com On his X account, the head of State expressed gratitude to "the great family of Latin American medicine due o their professionality, consecration and deep sense of human solidarity with which they accomplish defying missions inside and outside the Homeland." | Also on X, National People's Power Assembly President (Parliament) Esteban Lazo conveyed his congratulations and acknowledgement of the health workers, whom he described as people with a deep humanistic vocation, professionalism and dedication in Cuba and the world. | Latin American Medicine Day pays tribute to one of the most outstanding Cuban scientists…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-03). Heart-smart cranberry apple crisp recipe for the holidays. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cranberries have become a Thanksgiving dinner staple. How about making a heart-smart cranberry apple crisp this year? Jen Welper, a wellness executive chef with the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, demonstrates how to make a delicious dessert for your Thanksgiving table that is full of fiber, low in fat but rich in flavor. Mayo Clinic News Network photojournalist Kevin Sullivan joined Jen in the kitchen to find out how a few ingredients and 40 minutes can…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to make healthy holiday food choices. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org During Thanksgiving, food often takes center stage at gatherings of friends and family. The focus is on turkey, pie and all the sides. But it also can challenge healthy eating habits. Andrea Delgado, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, says that by paying attention to how much you eat and how often, you can make healthy food choices during the holidays. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/nR-biL5MVSw Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 01) is in the downloads at the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-03). Mayo Clinic researchers demonstrate nearly 20% boost in adolescent HPV vaccination rates using comprehensive strategy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers demonstrated a nearly 20% increase in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates among adolescents through a combination intervention approach, a new Mayo Clinic study finds. The strategy involved mailing reminders to parents about their child's eligibility for the HPV vaccine and simultaneously giving healthcare providers feedback about successful HPV vaccine administration among the patients they had recently seen. The findings, published in JAMA Pediatrics, suggest healthcare practices could adopt this evidence-based approach to…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-03). Pass the turkey — and your family health insights — this Thanksgiving. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Thanksgiving Day is also Family Health History Day, an annual national campaign to promote awareness of hereditary health traits in families. Has your grandmother, mother, aunt or sister had breast or ovarian cancer? Has your grandfather, father or uncle had prostate, breast or pancreatic cancer? Is there a history in your family of colon cancer, diabetes or high cholesterol? If any of these scenarios resonate within your family, you could also be at risk. Many hereditary…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-03). Deer hunting safety tips not normally discussed. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LA CROSSE, Wis. — Tree stand accidents, firearm injuries and heart issues are the more high-profile injuries reported during deer hunting season. But some of the most common injuries occur before or after the hunt is over. Foot and ankle sprains, fractured ankles, ruptured Achilles tendons, and sore or overused muscles in the shoulders, arms and legs might have prolonged health ramifications. "Oftentimes when we go out hunting, due to a lack of physical fitness,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-03). Healthy for the Holidays: Mayo says 'planning, practice, positivity' keys to overcoming holiday stress. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ST. JAMES, Minn. — The holiday season is upon us once again, and we all know how easy it is to get caught up in the stress and chaos of it all. Already demanding lives become even more hectic as Thanksgiving cooking rolls into hectic shopping and then preparation for holiday events. For many people, the result can be overwhelming. "The key here is to get ahead of the stress as much as possible by…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-03). Telehealth's lasting impact on cancer care delivery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic retrospective study shows that cancer practices can integrate telehealth without duplicative care, allowing for a more streamlined healthcare experience for patients and their caregivers. Researchers analyzed trends in telehealth use from 2019 to 2021 across Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. The study looked at hematology and oncology visits conducted across Mayo Clinic campuses in Minnesota, Florida and Arizona, as well as at community-based clinics across Mayo Clinic Health System. In 2019, telehealth visits accounted for…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-03). Healthy for the Holidays: Mayo urges precaution while shoveling to protect your heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Last year's heavy snow season has many people thinking about what Mother Nature has in store this year. To stay healthy this holiday season and beyond, Mayo Clinic Health System is recommending people pace themselves while clearing snow. "Many people don't realize the workout involved while shoveling and digging out from a heavy snowfall," says Vinayak Nagaraja, M.D., interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic. "It's an arduous activity that puts extra strain on…

teleSUR (2023-12-03). Since Octuber 7: At Least 15 500 Killed in Palestine. telesurenglish.net The Palestinian health ministry said this Sunday, that at least the killed by Israeli atttacks figures in Gaza since Octuber 7 tolls to 15 500. | RELATED: Gaza: | Only in the last 24 hours, Palestinian authorities also confirmed the death of more than 700 Palestinian people, at just 2 days since the truce pact between Israel and Hamas ended. | Of those figures of killed people in the Gaza Strip and Occupied West Bank, news media…

english.almanar.com.lb (2023-12-02). Gaza Health Ministry: The number of martyrs since the resumption of 'Israeli' aggression on Friday morning rises to 200, the wounded to 589. english.almanar.com.lb

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-02). Heart-smart cranberry apple crisp recipe for the holidays. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cranberries have become a Thanksgiving dinner staple. How about making a heart-smart cranberry apple crisp this year? Jen Welper, a wellness executive chef with the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, demonstrates how to make a delicious dessert for your Thanksgiving table that is full of fiber, low in fat but rich in flavor. Mayo Clinic News Network photojournalist Kevin Sullivan joined Jen in the kitchen to find out how a few ingredients and 40 minutes can…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to make healthy holiday food choices. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org During Thanksgiving, food often takes center stage at gatherings of friends and family. The focus is on turkey, pie and all the sides. But it also can challenge healthy eating habits. Andrea Delgado, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, says that by paying attention to how much you eat and how often, you can make healthy food choices during the holidays. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/nR-biL5MVSw Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 01) is in the downloads at the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-02). Mayo Clinic researchers demonstrate nearly 20% boost in adolescent HPV vaccination rates using comprehensive strategy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers demonstrated a nearly 20% increase in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates among adolescents through a combination intervention approach, a new Mayo Clinic study finds. The strategy involved mailing reminders to parents about their child's eligibility for the HPV vaccine and simultaneously giving healthcare providers feedback about successful HPV vaccine administration among the patients they had recently seen. The findings, published in JAMA Pediatrics, suggest healthcare practices could adopt this evidence-based approach to…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-02). Pass the turkey — and your family health insights — this Thanksgiving. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Thanksgiving Day is also Family Health History Day, an annual national campaign to promote awareness of hereditary health traits in families. Has your grandmother, mother, aunt or sister had breast or ovarian cancer? Has your grandfather, father or uncle had prostate, breast or pancreatic cancer? Is there a history in your family of colon cancer, diabetes or high cholesterol? If any of these scenarios resonate within your family, you could also be at risk. Many hereditary…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-02). Deer hunting safety tips not normally discussed. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LA CROSSE, Wis. — Tree stand accidents, firearm injuries and heart issues are the more high-profile injuries reported during deer hunting season. But some of the most common injuries occur before or after the hunt is over. Foot and ankle sprains, fractured ankles, ruptured Achilles tendons, and sore or overused muscles in the shoulders, arms and legs might have prolonged health ramifications. "Oftentimes when we go out hunting, due to a lack of physical fitness,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-02). Healthy for the Holidays: Mayo says 'planning, practice, positivity' keys to overcoming holiday stress. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ST. JAMES, Minn. — The holiday season is upon us once again, and we all know how easy it is to get caught up in the stress and chaos of it all. Already demanding lives become even more hectic as Thanksgiving cooking rolls into hectic shopping and then preparation for holiday events. For many people, the result can be overwhelming. "The key here is to get ahead of the stress as much as possible by…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-02). Telehealth's lasting impact on cancer care delivery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic retrospective study shows that cancer practices can integrate telehealth without duplicative care, allowing for a more streamlined healthcare experience for patients and their caregivers. Researchers analyzed trends in telehealth use from 2019 to 2021 across Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. The study looked at hematology and oncology visits conducted across Mayo Clinic campuses in Minnesota, Florida and Arizona, as well as at community-based clinics across Mayo Clinic Health System. In 2019, telehealth visits accounted for…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-02). Healthy for the Holidays: Mayo urges precaution while shoveling to protect your heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Last year's heavy snow season has many people thinking about what Mother Nature has in store this year. To stay healthy this holiday season and beyond, Mayo Clinic Health System is recommending people pace themselves while clearing snow. "Many people don't realize the workout involved while shoveling and digging out from a heavy snowfall," says Vinayak Nagaraja, M.D., interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic. "It's an arduous activity that puts extra strain on…

Mike Adams (2023-12-02). The US Meat Supply May Soon be Widely Contaminated with mRNA Proteins From Biotech "Vaccines" globalresearch.ca

Patricia Harrity (2023-12-02). New Zealand Whistleblower Reveals Shocking Number of Covid Vaccine Deaths. expose-news.com An administrator overseeing New Zealand's Covid vaccine database has come forward as a whistleblower and is disclosing that a concerning proportion of individuals who received the Covid vaccine died shortly afterward. A …

Ryan Cristián (2023-12-02). Jabbing Back: After Being Fired For Vaccine Refusal This Man Defended Himself & Won. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today is Patrick Flood, here to discuss the grueling process that he endured while fighting in court (and all the work that led up to it) against a team of lawyers hired by the company that unjustly fired him. The company terminated his employment when he refused to take the experimental COVID-19 injection

SUN (2023-12-02). COVID-19 Vaccines: Proof of Lethality. Over One Thousand Scientific Studies. globalresearch.ca

The Exposé (2023-12-02). Moderna confirms COVID mRNA Vaccines cause Cancer. expose-news.com Moderna has admitted its mRNA COVID vaccine causes CANCER after billions of DNA fragments were found in vials of the dangerous injection. The revelation was made after Dr. Robert Malone recently made an …

The Exposé (2023-12-03). CIA, DoD & Rockefeller Foundation exposed as Masterminds behind Deagel's eerie 2025 Depopulaton Forecast; COVID Vaccine Death Data confirms they're right on track! expose-news.com In a world where reality often seems stranger than fiction, the machinations behind global events can be an enigma wrapped in mystery. One such intrigue revolves around Deagel.com, an obscure online entity …

The Exposé (2023-12-03). DIED SUDDENLY: Fauci Lied & Hundreds of Thousands of Children Died: Secret CDC Report confirms over 100k Youngsters 'Died Suddenly' in the USA following roll-out of COVID-19 Vaccines. expose-news.com Time and time again throughout 2021, Dr. Anthony Fauci, stood at the podium, the bright lights of the cameras blinding him as he faced the nation. With a steady hand, he held …

The Exposé (2023-12-03). Top Scientists prove Graphene Nanobots in COVID Vaccines are Shedding from the Vaccinated to the Unvaccinated; But there is a way to remove them. expose-news.com Prepare yourself for a journey into the heart of darkness, where science fiction becomes reality, and the true horrors of nanotechnology are revealed. In this bone-chilling exposé, we expose the malevolent truth …

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-12-03). Finlay Vaccines Institute, more than three decades making history. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) The Finlay Vaccines Institute (IFV) is celebrating its anniversary and that of its Plant III on Sunday, with dreams fulfilled and others yet to come true in pursuit of improving the people's quality of life.

The Exposé (2023-12-02). COVID Vaccination is Suddenly Changing the Personality of Recipients. expose-news.com In this video, experts explain how the mRNA "trans"jections not only cause physical damage to organs but how they also damage the small capillaries in the brain, override the blood-brain barrier and …

WSWS (2023-12-02). Jacobin once again endorses Sweden's "herd immunity" COVID policies. wsws.org Jacobin's positions on the pandemic are fundamentally indistinguishable from the talking points of right-wing COVID fanatics who have gushed over Sweden's response.

WSWS (2023-12-02). CDC's provisional US life expectancy and suicide rates for 2022: An indictment of the capitalist system. wsws.org Provisional data from the CDC indicate a rise in life expectancy of 1.1 years due to a decline in COVID deaths for 2022. However, this does not make up for the 2.4 years lost during the first two years of the pandemic.

WSWS (2023-12-02). Governors Newsom and DeSantis affirm Israel's "right" to genocide against Palestinians in right-wing Fox News debate. wsws.org Newsom, a proxy for the Biden-Harris campaign and future presidential candidate, attacked DeSantis from the right on COVID-19, the war on immigrants and the genocide in Gaza.

The Exposé (2023-12-03). How your Government tricked you into taking part in a Deadly Experiment that killed Millions through Midazolam Poisoning & COVID Vaccination. expose-news.com The world was thrown into chaos when a new virus, Covid-19, was declared a pandemic by the government. Fear propaganda was broadcast non-stop on television and radio, all paid for by the …

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-12-02). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SRAS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years in 2002.

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2023-12-01: News Headlines

Andrew Green (2023-12-02). Obituary] Wu Zunyou. thelancet.com Chief Epidemiologist at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Born on June 24, 1963, in China's Anhui Province, he died of pancreatic cancer in Beijing, China, on Oct 27, 2023, aged 60 years.

Mandip Aujla, Manjulaa Narasimhan (2023-12-02). Perspectives] The cycling of self-care through history. thelancet.com Self-care is an established term in the modern English vernacular with popular culture and social media extolling the virtues of all manner of methods to improve wellbeing. Yet self-care—when taken as "the ability of individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a health worker", as defined by WHO—extends far beyond the common perception of individual acts of self-interest, to a set of behaviours and practices determined by a person's cultural, environmental, and socioeconomic circumstances…

The Lancet (2023-12-02). Editorial] Non-communicable diseases in China: a rising tide. thelancet.com The 9th annual Lancet—Chinese Academy Medical Sciences (CAMS) health conference, Nov 23—24, showcased some of the very best research from China, fostered international collaboration, and underscored the pressing health challenges within the country and elsewhere. Foremost of these challenges is the rising tide of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Speakers presented alarming evidence suggesting huge gaps in the delivery of services to address NCDs in China.

ecns.cn (2023-12-01). HIV treatment coverage and effective rate now over 90 percent: China CDC. ecns.cn The treatment coverage and effective rate of HIV treatment have reached over 90 percent, and the rapid rise of the infectious disease in key areas has been basically contained.

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-11-30). Uruguayan experts research alleged cases of equine encephalomyelitis. plenglish.com The General Directorate of Livestock Services at the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP) is waiting for the results of samples sent to the laboratory. | Technicians from the MAGP Animal Health Directorate are attending to notifications of suspicions through epidemiological research and the extraction of blood samples from the sick equines with nervous and respiratory symptoms. | Livestock Services Deputy Director Jorge Viera told Subrayado, a local media outlet, that the technicians visited 13 farms where animals were suspected of having contracted the disease. | Viera added that morbidity an…

RONALD MUSOKE (2023-11-30). Zambian President Hichilema calls for more public health cooperation as Africa continues to battle disease burden. independent.co.ug Lusaka, Zambia | RONALD MUSOKE | President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia has rallied the continent to collaborate more if it is to build more resilient health systems that are able to effectively deal with the disease burden that the continent continues to grapple with. "Public health and other health aspects require us to work in unison. …

SCC Single Payer Health Care Coalition (2023-12-01). Saturday 12/2: Health Care Justice Dialogue w/ SCC Single Payer Health Care Coalition. indybay.org San Jose Public Library – Tully Rd | 880 Tully Road | San Jose CA 95111…

Amy Booth (2023-12-02). World Report] Argentine medics raise alarm after Milei election. thelancet.com Argentina's new president has campaigned on an agenda of privatisation and charges for health care. Amy Booth reports.

John Zarocostas (2023-12-02). World Report] Deaths from work-related illnesses are increasing. thelancet.com Calls to strengthen occupational health and safety systems to reduce work-related morbidity are escalating after a report by the International Labour Organization. John Zarocostas reports.

Mary T Bassett (2023-12-02). Perspectives] A luta continua: the struggle for health continues. thelancet.com In 1985, David Sanders published the first edition of The Struggle for Health, completing it in his native Harare, Zimbabwe, which had gained its independence 5 years earlier. The second edition of this book, finalised by Wim De Ceukelaire and Barbara Hutton, was published posthumously this year after Sanders' untimely death in 2019. The Struggle for Health: Medicine and the Politics of Underdevelopment allows for a stocktaking of the past decades in this area.

ecns.cn (2023-11-30). Experts seek to reassure public on spike in respiratory illnesses. ecns.cn The recent surge in respiratory illnesses in China has not been caused by novel coronavirus mutations nor immune deficiency induced by the virus, said top Chinese health experts.

ecns.cn (2023-12-01). Price drop coming for 30 medical devices. ecns.cn The fourth round of China's centralized bulk medical procurement has resulted in a 70-percent drop in the average price of 30 types of medical devices, according to the National Healthcare Security Administration on Thursday.

Joe Allen (2023-12-01). Why are the Teamsters Courting the Far Right? counterpunch.org Since the ratification of the UPS contract in August, the media coverage of the Teamsters has dropped off significantly, overshadowed by the UAW's historic strikes against the auto industry. However, Teamster General President Sean O'Brien did make a brief media comeback when Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R.-OK) challenged him to a fight when he testified before the U.S. Senate Health,

Judy Albert, Claire Cohen, Ed Grystar, Ana Malinow, Martha Schmidt, Kay Tillow, Counter Punch. (2023-12-01). National Single Payer Denounces Targeting Of Hospitals In Gaza. popularresistance.org As a national, grassroots, social justice organization that organizes locally in the struggle for national single payer health care in the U.S., united by the common principles that health care is a human right, must be free from corporate profit, and must be achieved through national legislation, the Steering Committee of National Single Payerfeels it is our moral duty to take a stand on what is happening to the hospitals, health care providers, patients, and civilians in Gaza. Our voice is small, and our statement will alienate some, nevertheless, it is our sincere belief that we are witnesses to a time in hist…

Maya Richard-Craven, Scalawag. (2023-12-01). Hidden Toll Of Hurricane Katrina On The Mental Health Of Black Survivors. popularresistance.org When Hurricane Katrina touched down in New Orleans in late August 2005, nine-year-old Nia Burnett was too young to realize that her life would never be the same. | Nia's family had chosen to stay in the city and wait out the storm. They all headed to a local hospital for safety. What they found were corpses lining the hallways. The whole building smelled like rotten flesh. Nia remembers later standing on the roof after the hospital started flooding, waiting to be rescued. Below her, she watched as all the neighborhoods she used to play in with her friends were swallowed up by the rising waters. Meanwhile, even mo…

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-11-30). Unemployment rate continues upward trend in Chile. plenglish.com The institution pointed out in a press release that in the Metropolitan Region, where the capital is, the unemployment rate is even higher and reached 9.8 percent. | As usual, women are the most affected by the lack of jobs, with a nationwide indicator of 9.1 percent compared to men (8.7 percent). | According to INE, the growth of Chile's working age population remains above the capacity to create new jobs. | The economic sectors with the highest employment during the analyzed quarter were health care, public administration and commerce. | Informal employment fell slightly to 27.0 percent, with a 0.2-percent dro…

Daniel Chang (2023-11-30). Health Care Will Be Front and Center at DeSantis-Newsom Debate Tonight. truthout.org Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis and Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom — political rivals from opposite coasts and proxies for red and blue America — are set to square off for a first-of-its-kind debate Nov. 30 in Georgia. Newsom, a liberal firebrand in his second term as governor of California, isn't running for president in 2024. But he goaded DeSantis, in his second term as governor of… |

ecns.cn (2023-11-30). CEO calls for closer Sino-U.S. ties in medical devices. ecns.cn Increased cooperation between Chinese and U.S. companies in the medical device sector can drive technological advancements in both countries and contribute to the betterment of global healthcare, said a senior executive with MitrAssist Lifesciences.

ecns.cn (2023-11-30). Comicomment: Actions and collaborations needed for a healthy planet. ecns.cn The 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, will be held in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12. COP28 will mark a significant milestone as it responds to the first-ever Global Stocktake of the Paris Agreement.

Frank Cappello (2023-11-30). LEVER TIME: Artificial Intelligence Is Denying Americans Health Care. levernews.com

imperial.ac.uk (2023-11-30). Health Minister visits White City to see pioneering dementia research. imperial.ac.uk The Minister for Health and Secondary Care Andrew Stephenson MP visited the UK Dementia Research Institute at White City.

imperial.ac.uk (2023-11-30). Health Minister visits White City to see pioneering dementia research. imperial.ac.uk The Minister for Health and Secondary Care Andrew Stephenson MP visited the UK Dementia Research Institute at White City.

Pavel López Lazo (2023-11-30). One million Brazilian people lived with HIV in 2022 — Study. plenglish.com Brasilia, Nov 30 (Prensa Latina) At least one million people were living with HIV in Brazil in 2022, where 350,000 out of them were women and 650,000 were men, according to Brazil ¥s Health Ministry.

Pavel López Lazo (2023-11-30). PAHO praises role of communities to fight off HIV/AIDS. plenglish.com Washington, Nov 30 (Prensa Latina) Health agencies on Thursday heaped praise on the key role by communities and civil society in Latin America and the Caribbean in the fight against HIV-AIDS testing, prevention and treatment services.

Pavel López Lazo (2023-11-30). WHO initiates critical review of coca leaf. plenglish.com La Paz, Nov 30 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially initiated procedures for a critical review of the coca leaf, a move that could have significant implications for international drug policy and indigenous cultures in South America. This undertaking comes in response to a request from a Member State seeking to reassess the properties of the coca leaf.

Peoples Health Dispatch (2023-11-30). Activists expect multiple obstacles during health discussions at COP28. peoplesdispatch.org While health is on the agenda at the COP28 summit in the UAE, activists fear significant progress on climate and health will not be achieved due to a number of factors such as the presence of lobbyists from the fossil fuel sector…

Peoples Health Dispatch (2023-11-30). Activists expect multiple obstacles during health discussions at COP28. peoplesdispatch.org While health is on the agenda at the COP28 summit in the UAE, activists fear significant progress on climate and health will not be achieved due to a number of factors such as the presence of lobbyists from the fossil fuel sector…

Rhoda Wilson (2023-11-30). MEPs notify WHO that IHR amendments "adopted" in 2022 are null and void in the absence of evidence of a vote having taken place. expose-news.com 12 Members of the European Parliament ("MEPs") wrote to the World Health Organisation demanding "conclusive and unambiguous evidence" that International Health Regulations ("IHR") amendments "adopted" by the World Health Assembly in May …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-11-30). MEPs notify WHO that IHR amendments "adopted" in 2022 are null and void in the absence of evidence of a vote having taken place. expose-news.com 12 Members of the European Parliament ("MEPs") wrote to the World Health Organisation demanding "conclusive and unambiguous evidence" that International Health Regulations ("IHR") amendments "adopted" by the World Health Assembly in May …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-11-30). WHO notified that the Netherlands can only be bound by IHR amendments after approval by Parliament, and that hasn't happened. expose-news.com On Tuesday, Member of the Netherlands Parliament Wybren van Haga wrote to the World Health Organisation's ("WHO's") Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, to inform him that the 2022 amendments to the International …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-11-30). WHO notified that the Netherlands can only be bound by IHR amendments after approval by Parliament, and that hasn't happened. expose-news.com On Tuesday, Member of the Netherlands Parliament Wybren van Haga wrote to the World Health Organisation's ("WHO's") Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, to inform him that the 2022 amendments to the International …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-11-30). Philippines notifies WHO it rejects the amendments to International Health Regulations "in toto" expose-news.com On Tuesday, the House of Representatives ("HOR") of the Republic of the Philippines passed a resolution to reject the World Health Organisation's ("WHO's") amendments to the International Health Regulations ("IHR") adopted by …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-11-30). Philippines notifies WHO it rejects the amendments to International Health Regulations "in toto" expose-news.com On Tuesday, the House of Representatives ("HOR") of the Republic of the Philippines passed a resolution to reject the World Health Organisation's ("WHO's") amendments to the International Health Regulations ("IHR") adopted by …

Vijay Prashad (2023-11-30). The Dangerously Appealing Style of the Far Right. dissidentvoice.org Emilio Pettoruti (Argentina), ArlequiÃÅn ('Harlequin'), 1928. Before he won Argentina's presidential election on 19 November, Javier Milei circulated a video of himself in front of a series of white boards. Pasted on one board were the names of various state institutions, such as the ministries of health, education, women and gender diversities, public works, and culture, all recognised …

The Independent (2023-12-01). IRA unveils 2023 insurance innovation awards. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda has unveiled the 2023 insurance innovation awards for all players licensed by the Authority, including insurers, Health Membership Organisations, Brokers, Bancassurance Agents, Individual Agents and loss assessors. The Uganda Chief Executive Officer, Alhaj Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega said on Nov.23 that this year, they have …

EcoWaste Coalition (2023-11-30). Baguio City, Philippines Ramps Up Advocacy for Safe E-Waste Management. pressenza.com 30 November 2023, Quezon City. The Baguio City Government is dead serious in promoting the safe management of electronic waste, or e-waste, to prevent toxic pollution and to protect the health of citizens and the ecosystems. | At a lively forum held last Tuesday (November 28, 2023) at Bakakeng Central, Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong exhorted the people, especially the youth, to take steps to prevent and reduce e-waste, which includes a wide range of discarded electrical and electronic products and their parts that often contain hazardous materials. Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong pushes for proper manag…

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). 'Gaza health situation catastrophic despite truce; hospitals buckle under shortage'. presstv.ir Gaza Health Ministry spokesman warns about the "catastrophic" situation of hospitals in Gaza despite a truce.

The Independent (2023-11-30). Experts warn against placing children top of Boda Boda fuel tanks. independent.co.ug a Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Road safety experts and activists, including representatives from Hope for Victims of Traffic Accidents (HOVITA), United Nations Association Uganda (UNAU), Zembo Motors, and Africa Youth Leadership Development and Health (AYLDH), have cautioned parents against transporting their children top of motorcycle fuel tanks, stressing that it poses significant risks …

Alexandra Jacobo (2023-11-30). The veiled threat of fiscal commission as gateway to Social Security and Medicare cuts. nationofchange.org In a controversial move, the GOP-led House Budget Committee's hearing to establish a fiscal commission raises alarms for potential cuts in Social Security and Medicare, sparking widespread criticism and concerns for the future of these essential programs.

The Exposé (2023-11-30). COVID Vaccines linked to Explosive Rates of Cancer Deaths in Young People with 4x Vaccinated Teens, Young Adults & Middle-Aged up to SHOCKING 318% more likely to Die of any cause than the Unvaccinated. expose-news.com

The Exposé (2023-11-30). COVID Vaccines linked to Explosive Rates of Cancer Deaths in Young People with 4x Vaccinated Teens, Young Adults & Middle-Aged up to SHOCKING 318% more likely to Die of any cause than the Unvaccinated. expose-news.com

ecns.cn (2023-11-30). Snow tourism set for robust growth. ecns.cn This winter, or the first skiing season after China optimized its COVID-19 response measures, the ice and snow-related tourism sector in China is poised for strong growth.

John C. A. Manley (2023-11-30). Acclaimed Novelist Criticizes Liberal Arts Community for Selling Their Souls to the COVID Agenda. globalresearch.ca

National Citizen's Inquiry (2023-11-30). National Citizens Inquiry Commissioners Report: Inquiry Into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada. globalresearch.ca

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