(2024-10-08). Infectious disease and national security. onlineopinion.com.au Traditionally Australia's national security has been defined in terms of international relations, the defence of national integrity and the protection of citizens and states from external threats.
(2024-10-08). Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis: Urgency for Intervention. devdiscourse.com An escalating war in Sudan poses a dire humanitarian threat, with the World Health Organization warning of a worsening crisis. Both man-made and natural challenges exacerbate the situation, leading to widespread famine and disease.
(2024-10-08). 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…
(2024-10-08). 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,…
(2024-10-08). 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…
(2024-10-08). 250,000 Lebanese people crossed to Syria amid Israeli strikes. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) chief Filippo Grandi, around 250,000 refugees have crossed from Lebanon into Syria in the wake of continuous Israeli strikes.Local authorities, the Syrian Red Crescent, the United Nations, and partners are working tirelessly to offer a compassionate and efficient response to the inflow, he added.‚ùùWomen and children have no bathrooms, people become to feel itchy, almost like an epidemic‚ùû | Syrian refugees who migrate to Lebanon due to civil war in their country have become victims once again because of Isra…
(2024-10-08). Ona cancer clarion call. independent.co.ug 
Onapito Ekomoloit's shocking death: A painful wake up call for the urgent need for Uganda to holistically address the silent 'epidemic' of cancers COMMENT | DR AMBROSE OTAU TALISUNA | On the 27th of September 2024, we woke up to the devastating news that our colleague, veteran journalist, former Member of Parliament, former Presidential Press Secretary, former …
(2024-10-08). Sudan's warring sides target aid volunteers fighting famine. newarab.com 
Local volunteers who have helped to feed Sudan's most destitute during 17 months of Many volunteers have fled under threat of arrest or violence, and
(2024-10-08). Joshua Craze: Taxonomies of Hunger. newleftreview.org Death by hunger stalks millions in the Sahel and Horn of Africa—the upshot of West-led political and economic processes as much as climate change and war. Yet only a few instances can pass the demanding criteria for famine set by the humanitarian technocrats of the international bodies charged with its alleviation.
(2024-10-08). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Health support workers are fighting poverty pay that forces many to rely on food banks to survive.
(2024-10-08). Qatar launches aid airlift to Lebanon amid Israeli bombardment. newarab.com 
Lolwah Al-Khater, Qatar's Minister of State for International Cooperation, announced the initiative in a joint press conference with Firas al-Abiad, Lebanon's Minister of Health, and Nasser Yassin, coordinator of Lebanon's National Disaster and Crisis Response. | Ten C-17 planes will be dispatc…
(2024-10-08). How the world marked 7 October attack and start of war on Gaza. newarab.com 
People around the world heldvigils, ceremonies and protests to mark The Palestinian factions and Israeli counter-attack led to the deaths of some 1,200 people with about 250 hostages taken to Gaza during the 7 October attacks. | Nearly 42,000 people have been killed in Gaza, according to Palestinian health authorities, and most of the 2.3-m…
(2024-10-08). Iran Quds Force's Qaani 'in good health' following death claims. newarab.com 
The commander of Iraj Masjedi said Qaani, who heads the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) expeditionary force was safe and no further statement on the issue is needed. | It follows comments made by two senior Iranian security officials on Sunday that Qaani had not been heard from since a huge wave of Israeli airstrikes on Beirut late last week, which is…
(2024-10-08). Israeli strike kills 10 firefighters in south Lebanon: official. newarab.com 
Lebanon's health ministry said on Monday an Israeli strike in "An Israeli strike overnight targeted a local firefighting centre in Baraasheet where 10 civil defence members were present," municipal official Reda Ashour said. | The health ministry reported the "killing of 10 firefighters" who were "in the building ready to go out on rescue missions", adding efforts to remove the rubble were ongoing. | The latest report brings to 115 the number of rescuers
(2024-10-08). Proposed Northern Ireland Public Health Bill sets into law mandatory vaccines. expose-news.com The proposed Northern Ireland Public Health Bill is attempting to implement mandatory vaccinations. UK solicitor Anna de Buisseret has written to the UK representative to the World Health Organisation's ("WHO's") ethics group, …
(2024-10-08). Statement of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement on Lebanon: "Health-care workers and facilities must be respected and protected" icrc.org
(2024-10-08). 10 years after Flint water crisis, Biden sets deadline for US cities to replace lead pipes. scmp.com Biden mandated a 10-year deadline for US cities to replace lead pipes, to make drinking water safer, addressing a critical public health issue.
(2024-10-08). Queensland health crisis being hidden by government and media. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-10-08). Four new Polio cases surface in Pakistan. gnnhd.tv 
Health officials have appealed to parents to urgently vaccinate their children…
(2024-10-08). How Asian-American heart health is impacted by immigration status and racism. scmp.com Report highlights effect of social factors on Asian-Americans' heart health, urges researchers to consider different subgroups' experiences.
(2024-10-08). 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…
(2024-10-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating breast cancer through surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Globally, 2.3 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, according to the World Health Organization. Advances in treating breast cancer are improving care and quality of life. Hear from Dr. Sarah McLaughlin, a Mayo Clinic breast surgical oncologist, in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Treating breast…
(2024-10-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to prepare for a sensitive medical appointment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An appointment with your healthcare professional can be particularly stressful when it involves sensitive or intimate concerns about your body. However, addressing these concerns early is crucial for potentially detecting or identifying serious conditions like cancer. Dr. Kristina Butler, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic oncologist, understands that discussing gynecological health issues can be challenging. Finding a healthcare professional you trust and coming prepared to your appointment can make all the difference in ensuring your concerns are…
(2024-10-08). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Setting boundaries for your well-being. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm a people-pleaser by nature and have difficulty saying no or setting limits in my relationships. How can I start to create healthier boundaries in a kind yet firm way? ANSWER: People have various types of relationships, including partners, spouses, children, friends, co-workers, neighbors and acquaintances. Different relationships involve different interactions, responsibilities and influences. Every relationship has boundaries or rules of engagement. You may be deliberate and conscientious about these boundaries, or…
(2024-10-08). GSK, Pfizer RSV vaccine sales fall in US as millions fewer people line up. gnnhd.tv 
The shots are important for both Pfizer and GSK…
(2024-10-08). Surge in holiday visitors boosts HK business prospects. ecns.cn Following a 36.1 percent surge in visitors during the weeklong National Day holiday, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's government and business community are hoping that year-round inbound travel numbers and consumer spending will bounce back to pre-COVID levels.
(2024-10-08). This Serangoon cafe specialises in ngoh hiang made by a former fashion designer's mum. channelnewsasia.com Former fashion designer Samuel Wong started the Mum's Ngoh Hiang online shop with his mother during the COVID-19 pandemic to sell her unusual homemade ngoh hiang, which is shaped like a flat little 'chou chou'.