(2024-09-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is whooping cough? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are on the rise. The U.S. is beginning to return to the level of cases reported before the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC says roughly four times as many cases of pertussis have been reported in 2024 compared to the same time last year. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains…
(2024-09-30). 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: What is whooping cough? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are on the rise. Roughly four times as many cases of pertussis have been reported in 2024 compared to the same time last year.‚Å Mayo Clinic Minute: What is TIL therapy? Approximately 100,000…
(2024-09-30). The first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease in Rwanda. wsws.org Six people have died and 20 others are being treated for Marburg virus disease in Rwanda. This is the first-ever outbreak of the deadly hemorrhagic disease in the country.
(2024-09-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why more preventive screenings are needed in the Hispanic community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to a recent study by the American Cancer Society, cancer is a leading cause of death among those of Hispanic heritage living in the U.S. Hispanic and Latino people are less likely to be diagnosed with lung, colon, breast and prostate cancers than non-Hispanic white men and women. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says preventive screenings for cancer and other diseases are effective ways to help reduce these burdens. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2024-09-30). 3 facts about acute lymphocytic leukemia in children. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The most common type of childhood cancer is acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), a blood and bone marrow cancer that creates immature white blood cells that can't perform their typical functions. Because of this, the disease worsens quickly. Most likely to occur in early childhood, ALL is more common in boys than girls, according to the American Cancer Society. Children younger than five are at highest risk for developing ALL. Asmaa Ferdjallah,…
(2024-09-30). As blood cancer treatments evolve, so does the patient journey. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's Note: September is Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month ROCHESTER, Minn. — Treatment for blood cancers is advancing, giving more options to people living with the disease. Sikander Ailawadhi, M.D., an oncologist and hematologist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, says that physicians are identifying, monitoring and eliminating disease earlier and more deeply, thanks to targeted drug therapies and novel treatments like CAR-T cell therapy. Dr. Ailawadhi is an expert in blood cancers, particularly myeloma….
(2024-09-30). Space: A new frontier for exploring stem cell therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Stem cells grown in microgravity aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have unique qualities that could one day help accelerate new biotherapies and heal complex disease, two Mayo Clinic researchers say. The research analysis by Fay Abdul Ghani and Abba Zubair, M.D., Ph.D., published in NPJ Microgravity, finds microgravity can strengthen the regenerative potential of cells. Dr. Zubair is a laboratory medicine expert and medical director for the Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics at Mayo Clinic…
(2024-09-30). Peripheral artery disease: Leg pain, leg cramps, lingering foot wounds among symptoms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Heart Day is September 29 JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Leg pain and leg cramps aren't always an orthopedic issue: Both can be signs of peripheral artery disease, or PAD, a serious blood-flow issue with implications for the heart. In this expert alert, Young Erben, M.D., a vascular surgeon at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, explains how the most common form, PAD that affects the legs and feet, is treated. Options include a surgical technique from…
(2024-09-30). Report: Israeli army conducts targeted raids in south Lebanon ahead of ground offensive. haaretz.com Hamas says Lebanon chief killed in IDF attack amid Israeli strikes across country ‚ñ Iranian official says 'criminal acts of Zionist regime' will not go unanswered ‚ñ U.S. officials reportedly concerned Tehran planning retaliation against Israel for Nasrallah killing ‚ñ Palestinian militant group says three of its leaders killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut ‚ñ 109 people killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon, Health Ministry says ‚ñ IDF says air force struck militants in northern Gaza Hamas compound once used as a school…
(2024-09-30). Israeli army strikes throughout Lebanon; Hamas says Lebanon chief killed in IDF attack. haaretz.com PFLP says three of its leaders killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut ‚ñ 45 killed in separate Israeli strikes in Lebanon, local health ministry says ‚ñ Report: U.S. officials say 'small-scale border movements' into Lebanon may have begun ‚ñ IDF says air force struck militants in northern Gaza Hamas compound once used as a school ‚ñ Iran's FM: killing of Revolutionary Guards Deputy chief in Beirut 'will not go unanswered'…
(2024-09-30). India Pledges Commitment to Health Sector Collaboration with Ethiopia. infobrics.org Ethiopia's Health Minister, Dr. Mekdes Daba, met with a delegation from India, led by Ambassador Anil Kumar Rai, to discuss deepening cooperation in healthcare between the two nations…
(2024-09-30). 123 killed in Lebanon air strikes in 24 hours — Health Ministry. tass.com According to a report by the Elnashra portal, 359 were injured…
(2024-09-30). Muslim groups to voters: back Jill Stein, Cornel West or other pro-Palestine candidates. indybay.org Widespread anger at the Democratic Party has led to movements like the Abandon Harris campaign (formerly Abandon Biden), a movement of Muslim and Arab Americans dedicated to making sure Harris and the Democrats lose this presidential election over their support for Israel's war. Israeli forces have so far killed more than 41,000 Palestinians in Gaza, which is the official death toll determined by the Palestinian health ministry and deemed a highly conservative underestimate of the actual number of Palestinian deaths.
(2024-09-30). Closing in on the Kill: Heat and the Breadth of Land Animal Vulnerabiliity Including People, Bison, Grizzlies, and Moose. counterpunch.org 
While this article will be nowhere near a comprehensive review, a sampling of just three studies offers an introductory glimpse into heat's broad capacity to govern and regulate behavior, health and death across the realm of Earth's land animals. Some further detail will surface in subsequent paragraphs. For a first example of heat's broad impacts
(2024-09-30). Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu Outbreak Strikes Saxony Farm. devdiscourse.com Germany has reported a significant outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu on a farm in the eastern region of Saxony. The farm, located near the Czech Republic border, has seen 76 out of its 184 birds succumb to the virus, according to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).
(2024-09-30). 18 seek compensation for injuries sustained in factory fire. independent.co.ug 
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eighteen workers who sustained serious injuries from a fire that broke out at Landy Industries in Mukono district are demanding compensation. The factory manufactures Plastic shoes, Sandals, boots, and health sandals. The fire broke out after an explosion was heard in the factory. Vicky Akello, 19, from Pader District in Northern …
(2024-09-30). Ex-oil tycoon OK Lim and children to file for bankruptcy as judgment for US$3.5 billion entered against them. channelnewsasia.com Lim Oon Kuin and his two children stated they would be consenting to the judgment without admitting liability for various reasons, including health and not wishing to take up any more of the court's time.
(2024-09-30). Let's talk low libido. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It may feel uncomfortable to talk about low libido with your partner and your healthcare team. Unfortunately, it's a common problem that affects adults everywhere, yet many people have never been asked about their sexual health by their healthcare teams. Although it may be difficult to discuss, sexual health is important and factors that are causing low libido should be addressed. Many primary care, psychology and OB-GYN professionals are trained to care for and treat…
(2024-09-30). American Hospital and Koàß University Hospital in Turkey join Mayo Clinic Care Network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ISTANBUL and ROCHESTER, Minn. — Koàß Healthcare and Mayo Clinic have announced that two Koàß Healthcare hospitals, American Hospital and Koàß University Hospital, are the newest members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. American Hospital and Koàß University Hospital are the first institutions in Europe to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a group of carefully vetted healthcare organizations with special access to Mayo Clinic's knowledge and expertise. The announcement ceremony on Sept. 18 was…
(2024-09-30). Mayo Clinic recognized in Newsweek's 2025 rankings for World's Best Smart and Specialized Hospitals. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic is recognized in Newsweek's list of "World's Best Smart Hospitals" with seven No. 1 rankings in "World's Best Specialized Hospitals." Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is recognized as a Best Smart Hospital and Best Specialized Hospital with seven No. 1 specialty rankings, more than any other hospital, according to Newsweek's "World's Best Smart Hospitals 2025" and "World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2025." The "World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks 350 healthcare organizations from 28 countries…
(2024-09-30). Harris campaign issues report detailing how repealing ACA would effect Pennsylvanians. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? The Republican candidates hoping to win the White House — Donald Trump and JD Vance — are facing criticism for their Democrats are using the crack in specific policy as an opening t…
(2024-09-30). How close are we to artificial hearts? New advancements in heart health. whyy.org This story is from Find it on
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(2024-09-30). Russian government to submit draft budget for 2025-2027 to State Duma. tass.com Along with the main financial document, the Duma will be introduced to the "budget package" bills – on the budget of the Social Fund and the Compulsory Medical Insurance Fund for the same three years, on the minimum wage, social and medical insurance…
(2024-09-30). Three cops killed in Iran, Jaish al-Adl claims responsibility for two of the attacks. gnnhd.tv 
Sistan-Baluchistan has long been plagued by unrest involving drug-smuggling gangs…
(2024-09-30). Ex-UK prime minister reveals London planned 'raid' on NATO ally. presstv.ir Ex-UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson reveals a planned "raid" on a NATO ally to steal COVID vaccines.
(2024-09-30). Before New Zealand's covid vaccine rollout, 2,000 people attended A&E for chest pains in a year — now it is more than 30,000. expose-news.com
(2024-09-30). Austria's Freedom Party secures first far-right national election win since World War II. scmp.com Like other far-right parties in Europe, the Freedom Party's popularity has surged, fed by voter anger over migration, inflation and Covid restrictions.