(2024-11-09). EU sanctions directly impact Iran's medicine imports: Official. presstv.ir The deputy head of Iran's Food and Drug Administration (IFDA) says the European Union's sanctions have directly affected the country's pharmaceutical imports.
(2024-11-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: Reducing risk of Alzheimer's disease in families. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurologic disorder that causes memory loss and other cognitive decline due to brain cell degeneration. It's the most common cause of dementia — a clinical syndrome characterized by a collection of symptoms that affect cognitive abilities, memory, thinking behavior. Dementia is not a specific disease itself. It's estimated that more than 55 million people worldwide live with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. And that number continues to grow….
(2024-11-09). Hourglass-shaped stent could ease severe chest pain from microvascular disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A study at Mayo Clinic suggests that an hourglass-shaped stent could improve blood flow and ease severe and reoccurring chest pain in people with microvascular disease. Of 30 participants in a phase 2 clinical trial, 76% saw improvement in their day-to-day life. For example, some participants who reported not being able to walk around the block or up a flight of stairs without chest pain were able to do these ordinary physical…
(2024-11-09). 'Strong likelihood' of imminent famine in north Gaza: Food security experts. aljazeera.com Famine thresholds 'may have already been crossed or else will be in the near future', Famine Review Committee warns.
(2024-11-09). UN warns of imminent famine in Gaza, urges humanitarian action. aljazeera.com
(2024-11-09). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Downballot Victories Enshrine Worker, Voter, And Reproductive Rights. levernews.com Good things are (still) happening! While the presidential race has received most of the attention, Election Day delivered considerable wins downballot. Thanks to state ballot measures across the country, voters enshrined abortion rights, struck back at oligarch election meddling, funded public schools, and championed workers' rights, among other issues.Voters Choose The Right To Choose: Voters in seven states dramatically expanded access to reproductive health by passing measures to guarantee abortion rights in their state constitutions. The votes come in the wake of states enacting abortion bans in the t…
(2024-11-09). The Palestinian Struggle's Necessary Realignment. popularresistance.org Over the last year, Palestine has been irrevocably changed in ways that, for many of us, were once inconceivable. | Since the beginning of the genocide, the Israeli regime has killed over 50,000 Palestinians in Gaza — an estimate provided by the Palestinian Ministry of Health that includes over 6,000 unidentified bodies in the ministry's possession and an additional 10,000 assumed to be still buried under the rubble. Devastatingly, some will never be retrieved. | Meanwhile, a July article in The Lancet medical journal on the importance of accounting for Gaza's fatalities argued that a conservative estimate…
(2024-11-09). In Vermont, Where Almost Everyone Has Insurance, Many Can't Get Care. popularresistance.org On a warm autumn morning, Roger Brown walked through a grove of towering trees whose sap fuels his maple syrup business. He was checking for damage after recent flooding. But these days, his workers' health worries him more than his trees'. | The cost of Slopeside Syrup's employee health insurance premiums spiked 24% this year. Next year it will rise 14%. | The jumps mean less money to pay workers, and expensive insurance coverage that doesn't ensure employees can get care, Brown said. "Vermont is seen as the most progressive state, so how is healthcare here so screwed up?"
(2024-11-09). Australia: New guidelines for toxic "forever chemicals" in drinking water allow levels 50 times higher than US. wsws.org The National Health and Medical Research Council is aiming to play down the major health risks posed by the presence of PFAS in the drinking water supply.
(2024-11-09). Israel kills paramedic in south Lebanon, Hezbollah targets bases. newarab.com 
Israel and Hezbollah continued to trade fire on Friday as Israeli airstrikes killed more civilians in At least one paramedic from the privately-run Islamic Health Authority was killed in a raid in south Lebanon's Tyre district. Nearly 180
(2024-11-09). Pakistan choked: Multan's AQI crosses 2,000-mark; Punjab closes schools, amusement parks and museums amid hazardous smog levels. ptcnews.tv Pakistan choked: The Punjab government in Pakistan has announced a 10-day closure of amusement parks, museums, and schools across multiple districts from November 8 to 17 due to hazardous smog levels. The restrictions, which were implemented on Friday, affect areas such as Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Multan, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Nankana Sahib, Gujarat, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Chiniot, Jhang, and Toba Tek Singh, along with Lodhran, Vehari, and Khanewal.Multan, the largest city in southern Punjab, reported an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 2,135 between 8 am and 9 am on Friday…
(2024-11-09). Is white pasta bad for you. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA White pasta, a staple food for many, often gets labeled as "unhealthy" due to its refined nature. But is it really bad for you? Let's break down the nutritional facts and health implications. 1. Refined Carbohydrates and Nutrient Loss: White pasta is made from refined wheat flour, which has the bran and germ removed, stripping it of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. This leaves mostly the starchy endosperm, which is quickly digested and can spike blood sugar levels. In contrast, whole-grain pasta retains more nutrients and fiber, supporting digestive health and stable blood…
(2024-11-09). Israeli forces kill Palestinian man in raid on occupied West Bank town. aljazeera.com The Health Ministry says a young man was killed and two people were injured in an assault in the town of Aqqaba.
(2024-11-09). UKHSA Launches "Climate Mental Health Distress" Project With Taxpayer Money. dailysceptic.org The U.K. Health Security Agency has launched a "climate mental health distress" project. It's absurd, says Chris Morrison. They spend taxpayer money alarming people and then they spend even more trying to soothe them.
(2024-11-09). Death Toll From Israel's Operation in Gaza Since October 2023 Tops 43,500 – Health Ministry. sputnikglobe.com DOHA (Sputnik) – The death toll from Israel's military operation among the population of Palestine's Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023 has exceeded 43,500 people, the Palestinian Health Ministry said.
(2024-11-09). 'Drought definitely can kill a tree or shrub': How to keep your trees healthy during ongoing drought. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? We're used to seeing trees dropping their leaves in the fall — but according to Pennsylvania arborist Jason Parker, district manager at the
(2024-11-09). Gaza women, kids are nearly 70pc of verified war dead, UN. gnnhd.tv 
8,119 victims verified is a much lower number than the toll of over 43,000 provided by Palestinian health authorities…
(2024-11-09). Nadda Lauds Modi's Leadership, Targets Jharkhand Poll Triumph. devdiscourse.com BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda praised India's progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, particularly in healthcare, infrastructure, and poverty alleviation, during a gathering in Ranchi.
(2024-11-09). Awash with investment funds, private healthcare and pet care sectors grapple with putting profits or patients first. channelnewsasia.com While it brings opportunities for growth, innovation and efficiency in the healthcare sector, an injection of private capital can also pose potential challenges for those involved in balancing profit goals with patient care.
(2024-11-09). Feeling stagnant? It may be time to 'break up' with your therapist. channelnewsasia.com People attending therapy sessions over a long period may sometimes feel it's helpful to switch therapists even though they may have become very close to the one they have.
(2024-11-09). Private hospitals in Singapore will share patient health records on national platform from 2025. channelnewsasia.com The National Electronic Health Record system was introduced in 2011 to serve as a centralised repository for essential health data such as diagnoses, medications, allergies and laboratory reports.
(2024-11-09). China's Generous Aid for Flood-Ravaged Sri Lanka. devdiscourse.com China has extended substantial financial aid to Sri Lanka, amounting to Rs 30 million, to mitigate the impact of natural disasters that have plagued the nation from January to October. A statement from the President's Media Division confirmed this on Saturday.
(2024-11-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 misconceptions about COVID-19 and flu vaccines. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Misconceptions about the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines may make some people hesitant to roll up their sleeves. What better way to clear up the confusion than hearing straight from a Mayo Clinic expert? In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Robert Jacobson, medical director for Mayo Clinic's Primary Care Immunization Program, clears up some misconceptions about COVID-19 and the flu. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/WGcqiTAR5hY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the…