(2024-11-27). RFK Jr., Physicians' Pay Schedules, and the Elites' Big Lie. counterpunch.org 
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is known first and foremost for his anti-vaccine crusades. However, he has also been saying some things that make sense. When Donald Trump first announced him as his pick for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), he announced his plans to go after the corruption in the pharmaceutical industry. This
(2024-11-27). Big Pharma's "License to Kill" globalresearch.ca Over the past 50 years, the leading pharmaceutical companies in the United States have caused the injuries and deaths of millions of Americans. This troubling reality has reached such widespread acknowledgment that iatrogenic harm—injuries and deaths caused by medical treatment …
(2024-11-27). Innovative blood analysis technique reveals insights into giant cell arteritis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers have identified key protein patterns in the blood that could improve how doctors diagnose and monitor giant cell arteritis, a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in blood vessels. The condition often affects arteries in the head and can lead to vision loss or stroke if untreated. The new research, led by Jaeyun Sung, Ph.D., and Kenneth Warrington, M.D., lays the groundwork for more accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment approaches. In the…
(2024-11-27). (VIDEO) Multiple sclerosis fuels artist's work. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org How does someone deal with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS), a potentially disabling disease that attacks nerves in the brain and spinal cord? For May Ling Kopecky, who was diagnosed with MS at Mayo Clinic as a teen, making art and music helps her share what it's like to live with a chronic disease. "When I'm playing music, I feel like I'm able to just let myself express these things without really thinking too…
(2024-11-27). (VIDEO) Mpox strain detected in new regions: A Mayo Clinic expert explains. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A colorized transmission electron microscopic image of mpox virus particles (red), found within an infected cell (blue), that had been cultured in the laboratory. The image was captured and color-enhanced at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Integrated Research Facility (IRF), located in Fort Detrick, Maryland. Mpox, a disease caused by the monkeypox virus, is a global health concern, with outbreaks in Western and Central African countries spreading into other regions. Recently,…
(2024-11-27). (VIDEO) The reality of RSV, who should get vaccinated. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is something many parents know as a cause of bronchiolitis, but others may not have heard of it until recently. RSV causes infections of the lungs and respiratory tract. It's common in children, but it can also infect adults. "A very common disease, the most common reason why a child under 5 ends up in the hospital, 10% of all hospitalizations in that age group in the U.S. are due…
(2024-11-27). A diagnosis and hope for a journey back to health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org JoAnne Michael on vacation in Croatia. JoAnne Michael doesn't remember much about 2018. That year, at the age of 45, she began having cognitive issues, including memory loss, confusion, and brain seizures. Her symptoms were caused by a rare autoimmune disease called GABA-A-R antibody encephalitis, but JoAnne, an environmental consultant from Carson City, Nevada, didn't know that until later, when a sample of her cerebrospinal fluid was sent to Mayo Clinic's Neuroimmunology Laboratory in Rochester,…
(2024-11-27). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Tips for living with COPD. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with COPD last year after struggling with multiple symptoms. I quit smoking over 10 years ago, but I'm dealing with the effects of it now. How can I best manage the symptoms and live as fully as possible with this condition? ANSWER: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a leading cause of disability and death in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association. More than 12.5 million people…
(2024-11-27). Robert F. Kennedy Jr's role in Samoan measles epidemic. wsws.org Kennedy's anti-vaccine agitation in Samoa's deadly 2019 measles epidemic is a warning of the global role he will play as Trump's head of the US Department of Health and Human Services.
(2024-11-27). Massive UN food convoy en route to Sudan. rt.com 
Vehicles carrying food for 1.5 million people are heading to 14 severely deprived areas, a UN spokesperson has said | More than 700 trucks carrying food aid have been sent to famine-hit regions of Sudan, the UN World Food Program announced on Tuesday. | Sudan's Sovereign Council leader, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, confirmed on Monday that the airports in El Obeid, Kadugli, and Damazine would function as humanitarian hubs. The locations, previously inaccessible due the current armed conflict, will now facilitate aid distribution for UN agencies, according to officials. | "In total, the trucks will carry about 17,50…
(2024-11-27). Israel's genocide against Gaza persisting for the 418th consecutive day and more martyrs. sana.sy Occupied Jerusalem, SANA- Palestinian Health Ministry announced Wednesday committing the Israeli occupier over the past 24 hours, three massacres in the strip and claiming lives of 33 Palestinians and injuring 134 others. Gaza death toll from the ongoing Israeli aggression for the 418th day in a row has surged to 44,282 dead and 104,880 wounded, …
(2024-11-27). Protesters Vow To Shut Down The Xcel Monticello Nuclear Reactor. popularresistance.org Minneapolis, MN — On Wednesday November 21, 50 members of the newly formed Coalition for a Nuclear-free Mississippi River and their supporters rallied in front of Xcel Energy headquarters on Nicollet Mall in the heart of downtown. They demanded the energy company keep to its 2030 shutdown date for the Monticello Nuclear Reactor, because of the serious threats posed to public health, the Mississippi River, and drinking water for millions. | As rush hour traffic passed by, motorists and pedestrians saw protesters holding signs reading, "Don't nuke our river." Chants like "Xcel let's be clear, Monticello React…
(2024-11-27). Trump nominates COVID-19 lockdown critic as director of NIH. geo.tv 
President-elect of the US Donald Trump and NIH director nominee Dr Jay Bhattacharya. — Reuters/filePresident-elect Donald Trump has decided to appoint Dr Jay Bhattacharya as the next director of the National Institute of Health . Announcing the new appointment, Trump…
(2024-11-27). The spread of H5N1 bird flu among animals and the growing possibility of a pandemic. wsws.org The developing avian influenza panzootic and the growing possibility of a pandemic bring to the fore the existential questions for humanity of climate change and the destruction of public health, both of which must be stopped in order to control the growing threats.
(2024-11-27). Trump Picks "Herd Immunity" Proponent Jay Bhattacharya to Lead NIH. truthout.org President-elect Donald Trump has selected Jay Bhattacharya, a noted skeptic of stay-at-home orders and other measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 during the height of the pandemic, to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In addition to his opposition to the stay-at-home orders (which were an effective initial response to quelling the spread of coronavirus)… |
(2024-11-27). Private Prison Contractor Sues to Block California's Health Inspections. truthout.org GEO Group, one of the nation's largest private prison contractors, filed a federal lawsuit last month against California officials to strike down a state law allowing local public health officials to inspect immigration detention facilities. The Florida-based company argued in a filing that California's law, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in August, is unconstitutional because it steps on the… |
(2024-11-27). Who is Jay Bhattacharya, Trump's anti-lockdown pick to head the NIH? aljazeera.com Bhattacharya would lead the National Institutes of Health, the primary agency in the US for public health research.
(2024-11-27). Afghanistan: Supporting primary health care for people most in need. icrc.org
(2024-11-27). Armenia: Helping health-care professionals acquire essential life-saving skills. icrc.org
(2024-11-27). Project 2025 purge: Public sector firing spree and massive service cuts loom. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Fouled up weather forecasts. Staff shortages slowing services. More workers dying of heat stroke on the job. More pollution, which leads to more asthma and unclean water. Cut down school lunches, with none in the summer. Veterans not getting VA health care. More hate crimes. Weaker labor laws and enforcement. Those are just some practical …
(2024-11-27). Tooth-Friendly Diet: Foods for a Healthier Smile. thecanary.co We all love to occasionally indulge ourselves with tiny guilty pleasures: cookies, candies, and soda, to name the least. However, there is a thin line between these yummies and good old cavities. Daily brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits won't save your smile if your diet lacks essential vitamins and minerals or is rich in …
(2024-11-27). Huel's £200m profit bonanza is merely fuelling toxic workplaces for staff. thecanary.co Meal-replacement drink company Huel has tripled its profits, now earning over £200 million. But behind the slick marketing and huge investment lies health, employee rights, and wellbeing concerns — namely that the ethos of the brand is allowing bosses to foment toxic workplace cultures and erode workers rights. Huel: destroying work-life balance? Marketed as a […] | By
(2024-11-27). Indonesia's free meal initiative to begin pilot next month; aims to benefit 82.9 million people by 2027. channelnewsasia.com Each meal is estimated to cost the government about 15,000 rupiah (US$0.95)…
(2024-11-27). Climate, health experts sound warnings over coal and gas expansion. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-11-27). NSW health budget 'broken', as cuts are made to rural, women's health. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-11-27). (VIDEO) Focus on hope: Brescia's Story. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Brescia Dover studying abroad in Italy Photo courtesy: Brescia Dover At 20 years old, Brescia Dover was ready to take on the world. She was on her way to achieving her dream of being a professional photographer. Everything was going according to plan when her dream came to a halt. Brescia was diagnosed with cancer. With her plans for her future pushed aside, Brescia's focus was now on her health and hope. It's an unexpected…
(2024-11-27). Mayo Clinic hospitals score A grades for patient safety. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic consistently ranks among the top providers nationwide regardless of the quality measure used. See how Mayo Hospitals did in the latest safety ratings. All nine eligible Mayo Clinic hospitals earned A grades from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization that provides safety ratings. The ratings are intended to help patients choose their preferred healthcare destinations. "While quality rankings only tell one part of our story and we are always working to…
(2024-11-27). Prisons are Still Making COVID-19 Era Mistakes. counterpunch.org 
The last chapter of our book Fester is called "The Next Plague." We wrote it to warn everyone in prison administration, prison litigation, and politics, that if considerable reforms are not sought—like an aggressive 50% reduction in prison population—the next plague will provoke calamities similar to COVID-19. Yet two new pieces of information suggest that things
(2024-11-27). Headlines for November 27, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Halts Assault on Lebanon as Ceasefire Takes Effect, 2024 Becomes Deadliest Year for Humanitarian Aid Workers Due to Israel's Assault on Gaza, Trump Taps Kevin Hassett, Who Crafted 2017 Tax Cuts for the Rich, to Lead National Economic Council, Jay Bhattacharya, Who Argued Against COVID Interventions, Picked by Trump to Lead NIH, Trump Nominates Jamieson Greer, Who Helped Wage Trade War with China, as U.S. Trade Representative, Mexican President Blasts Trump's Pledge to Impose Tariffs, Warning Against Trade War, Texas Offers Trump Land for Mass Deportation Camps, Walmart Cancels Diversity, Equity…