(2024-08-11). Detecting pancreatic cancer through changes in body composition and metabolism. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Abdominal CT scans in the same individual shows profound changes in body composition from 14 months prior (left) to nine months prior (center) to time of pancreatic cancer diagnosis (right). Pancreatic cancer is a formidable disease, often diagnosed too late for effective treatment. However, new research from Mayo Clinic represents a promising step toward identifying biological signals or biomarkers that may aid in early detection. By tracking changes in body composition and metabolism, researchers are…
(2024-08-11). What you need to know about listeria. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an alert after a listeria outbreak in several states. There have been at least two fatalities, and dozens have become sickened. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases expert, discusses the risks associated with listeria. "Listeria is a type of bacteria that is usually transmitted through food and food products. It is especially a concern if you're pregnant, if you're elderly or if you…
(2024-08-11). Preventing measles outbreaks in the US through vaccination. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports more than a dozen outbreaks of measles in the U.S., with more than 165 confirmed cases of the highly contagious viral disease. Most of the cases are among children under age 5, and more than half of all cases have resulted in hospitalization. "Measles is a viral infection that is highly contagious if you're not immune to it," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. "It's generally characterized by…
(2024-08-11). Lebanon only has '4 months worth of food' in case of Israel war. newarab.com 
Nasser Yassin, the minister overseeing contingency planning for a wider conflict, told Reuters Lebanon would need $100 million monthly for food, shelter, healthcare and other needs in a worst-case scenario. | "A small fraction…
(2024-08-11). Gaza death toll nears 39,800 as Israel kills 40 more Palestinians. muslimmirror.com ANKARA : The Israeli army has killed 40 more Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, taking the overall death toll to 39,790 since last Oct. 7, the Health Ministry in the enclave said on Saturday A ministry statement added that some 91,702 other people have been injured in the assault. "Israeli forces killed 40 people and …
(2024-08-11). Genetically modified crops are extremely hazardous and have serious health and environmental effects. expose-news.com Natural farming and genetically modified ("GM")crops are fundamentally incompatible. The promotion of natural farming methods, which prioritise ecological balance and biodiversity, cannot coexist with the widespread cultivation of GM crops. Natural farming …
(2024-08-11). Afghanistan: Stable electricity supply elevates health care at Mirwais Regional Hospital. icrc.org
(2024-08-11). China: Health interventions in crisis situations. icrc.org
(2024-08-11). Sudan faces health crisis as conflict devastates medical infrastructure. icrc.org
(2024-08-11). Working together to address Africa's health challenges and to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs). icrc.org —ICRC holds session at the Global Health Forum of Boao Forum for Asia…
(2024-08-11). NIH award supports new center at Mayo Clinic for health disparities in uterine fibroid treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Uterine fibroids, noncancerous tumors of the uterus, affect about 70% of white women and up to 90% of Black women according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Fibroid symptoms may include heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, bowel and bladder problems, and sometimes infertility and miscarriage. For women of African descent, fibroids may develop at an earlier age and be more frequent and severe. Many women, particularly Black women, are likely to undergo hysterectomy to…
(2024-08-11). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: Why skipping breakfast can be bad for your heart Some say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is it really? That's up for debate. However, skipping the first meal is not the healthiest choice and can even put someone at risk for health issues. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Francisco…
(2024-08-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why skipping breakfast can be bad for your heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Some say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is it really? That's up for debate. However, skipping the first meal is not the healthiest choice and can even put someone at risk for health issues. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains why. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/NOPItPAnq70 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: …
(2024-08-11). Your wearable says your heart rate variability has changed. Now what? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert explains what it means — and what to do with the information LONDON — Wearables measure several aspects of health, and heart rate variability might be one of those. It may be surprising when your device informs you that your heart rate variability is high or low, but what does it mean? Elijah Behr, M.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, explains heart rate variability and how it factors…
(2024-08-11). Health concerns with wildfire smoke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Canadian and California wildfires are generating a lot of smoke, which is causing air quality issues in some places. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, warns, "Smoke, in general, can affect anyone's health, particularly if they're in areas where wildfires are occurring. It can cause anything from eye irritation to respiratory infection; Generally, respiratory issues and difficulty breathing; even placing your heart at risk for cardiac strain." He adds that the smoky…
(2024-08-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: How untreated hearing loss can result in a negative health spiral. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hearing loss often is thought of as a normal part of aging, but recent studies have shown untreated hearing loss can significantly affect overall health. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nicholas Deep, a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist, explains how untreated hearing loss can affect cognitive, social and physical health. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/Ge_hjOAgkew Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network."…
(2024-08-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Navigating nutrition for heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Could a short diet questionnaire encourage patients to make better food choices and improve heart health? In the past, your healthcare team had to rely on lengthy surveys to better understand what you were eating. But that's all changed with the Mini-EAT assessment tool. Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains how this free, relatively new technology is helping patients and healthcare professionals. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/kmDKDTbg_78 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is…
(2024-08-11). Gov laws, policies failing to address Uganda's teenage pregnancies. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda gears up to join the rest of the world in celebrating International Youth Day on August 12th, 2024, data from the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) 2016 indicates that 43% of women in Uganda aged 25-49 years were married before the age of 18, a rate …
(2024-08-11). KITEEZI TRAGEDY: Insufficient funding limited garbage relocation, KCCA confesses. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eng. David Luyimbazi, Deputy Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), has revealed that although KCCA was aware that the Kiteezi landfill had reached its maximum capacity, they were unable to relocate due to insufficient funding. KCCA's Public Health Directorate 2023 site visit report recommended that government address the Kiteezi landfill's …
(2024-08-11). Bombshell: 'You Were Right, Vaccines Are Killing Millions of Our Loved Ones'. Japan's Former Minister of Internal Affairs Apologizes to the Unvaccinated. globalresearch.ca
(2024-08-11). Tomorrow's Cure: How personalized vaccines combat cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The new episode of Tomorrow's Cure highlights the efforts of research scientists who are equipping a vaccine with bits of proteins that redirect the immune system's efforts to specifically fight cancer. The vaccine aims to prevent breast cancer tumors from returning, as relapsing cancer is often more aggressive and difficult to treat. The latest research also seeks to understand why some breast cancer tumors evade the body's immune response. Featured experts are Dr. Keith Knutson,…