(2024-02-07). Is mouthwash bad for your health?>. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA While mouthwash is often associated with promoting oral hygiene and freshening breath, there has been speculation and research suggesting a potential link between the use of certain mouthwashes and serious diseases. Although more evidence is needed to establish concrete causal relationships, some studies have raised concerns about the adverse effects of certain ingredients found in some mouthwashes.One area of concern is the potential association between mouthwash containing alcohol and an increased risk of oral cancer. Alcohol is a common ingredient in many mouthwash formulations d…
(2024-02-07). What do you know about pancreatitis? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hormones that regulate the way your body processes sugar. About 275,000 hospital stays for acute pancreatitis occur in the U.S. each year, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. Chronic pancreatitis is less common, with about 86,000 hospital stays per year. And although pancreatitis is rare in children,…
(2024-02-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Syphilis surge is cause for concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that cases of syphilis continue to rise in the U.S. This is while rates of other forms of sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia and gonorrhea are flat or declining. Learn more about what syphilis is, what the symptoms are and how it can be prevented in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/hFJIE8UnNjA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 58) is in the downloads…
(2024-02-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: How precise diagnosis of lymphoma offers patients best treatment options. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Lisa Rimsza is a pathologist, director of the Mayo Clinic Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory and researcher with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her research specializes in lymphoma, with a focus on developing tests for accurate patient diagnoses and assessing disease aggressiveness. Dr. Rimsza has made significant advances in this field of research. She says having a precise diagnosis allows physicians to provide patients with the best possible treatment. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/M6ARKpwlWYU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 05) is in…
(2024-02-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do for a healthier heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart disease refers to a range of conditions, of which many can be prevented or treated by making healthy lifestyle choices. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/wXk1Nj28Hm4 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-02-07). New 4D imaging may detect poor pumping in deadly heart disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Researchers at Mayo Clinic in Florida have found that a newer imaging technique may find subtle changes in heart dysfunction during acute stages of myocarditis and also heart functional differences by sex.
(2024-02-07). Save the date! RegenBio Summit: Transforming Next-Gen Biotherapeutics. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The need for lifesaving options for diseases with no treatment or cure is great, and Mayo Clinic is addressing that challenge in part with a new conference focused on advancing first-of-their kind regenerative biotherapies. RegenBio Summit: Transforming Next-Gen Biotherapeutics will be held Dec. 9 to 11 at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Save the date for an event that will bring together the best minds in medicine, biotechnology and…
(2024-02-07). Growing mini-organs to find new treatments for complex disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Microscopic view of an intestinal organoid Mayo Clinic investigators are growing three-dimensional human intestines in a dish to track disease and find new cures for complex conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease. These mini organs function like human intestines with the ability to process metabolites that convert food into energy on a cellular level and secrete mucus that protects against bacteria. These 3D mini intestines in a dish, known as "organoids," provide a unique platform…
(2024-02-07). Understanding whooping cough with a Mayo Clinic expert. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whooping cough (pertussis) is caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria. Some areas of the U.S. —and abroad — are seeing an uptick in whooping cough (pertussis) cases — including in parts of Wisconsin. Whooping cough is an infectious respiratory illness caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. "This is an infection that causes quite a significant cough," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases expert with the Mayo…
(2024-02-06). What do you know about pancreatitis? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hormones that regulate the way your body processes sugar. About 275,000 hospital stays for acute pancreatitis occur in the U.S. each year, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. Chronic pancreatitis is less common, with about 86,000 hospital stays per year. And although pancreatitis is rare in children,…
(2024-02-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Syphilis surge is cause for concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that cases of syphilis continue to rise in the U.S. This is while rates of other forms of sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia and gonorrhea are flat or declining. Learn more about what syphilis is, what the symptoms are and how it can be prevented in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/hFJIE8UnNjA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 58) is in the downloads…
(2024-02-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: How precise diagnosis of lymphoma offers patients best treatment options. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Lisa Rimsza is a pathologist, director of the Mayo Clinic Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory and researcher with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her research specializes in lymphoma, with a focus on developing tests for accurate patient diagnoses and assessing disease aggressiveness. Dr. Rimsza has made significant advances in this field of research. She says having a precise diagnosis allows physicians to provide patients with the best possible treatment. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/M6ARKpwlWYU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 05) is in…
(2024-02-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do for a healthier heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart disease refers to a range of conditions, of which many can be prevented or treated by making healthy lifestyle choices. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/wXk1Nj28Hm4 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-02-06). New 4D imaging may detect poor pumping in deadly heart disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Researchers at Mayo Clinic in Florida have found that a newer imaging technique may find subtle changes in heart dysfunction during acute stages of myocarditis and also heart functional differences by sex.
(2024-02-06). Save the date! RegenBio Summit: Transforming Next-Gen Biotherapeutics. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The need for lifesaving options for diseases with no treatment or cure is great, and Mayo Clinic is addressing that challenge in part with a new conference focused on advancing first-of-their kind regenerative biotherapies. RegenBio Summit: Transforming Next-Gen Biotherapeutics will be held Dec. 9 to 11 at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Save the date for an event that will bring together the best minds in medicine, biotechnology and…
(2024-02-06). Growing mini-organs to find new treatments for complex disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Microscopic view of an intestinal organoid Mayo Clinic investigators are growing three-dimensional human intestines in a dish to track disease and find new cures for complex conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease. These mini organs function like human intestines with the ability to process metabolites that convert food into energy on a cellular level and secrete mucus that protects against bacteria. These 3D mini intestines in a dish, known as "organoids," provide a unique platform…
(2024-02-06). Understanding whooping cough with a Mayo Clinic expert. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whooping cough (pertussis) is caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria. Some areas of the U.S. —and abroad — are seeing an uptick in whooping cough (pertussis) cases — including in parts of Wisconsin. Whooping cough is an infectious respiratory illness caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. "This is an infection that causes quite a significant cough," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases expert with the Mayo…
(2024-02-06). Govt to import 10 million vaccines to control cattle disease. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government is set to import 10 million doses of vaccines to enable scaling up of ring vaccination as the fight to eradicate Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Ugandan cattle enters a new phase. Cabinet chaired by President Yoweri Museveni on Monday also proposed that once ring vaccination is …
(2024-02-06). Uganda Shows Progress in NTD Control. independent.co.ug 
Renews Commitment at World NTD Day Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda is making significant progress in its fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), a group of chronic conditions that affect millions of people in the developing world. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), NTDs are caused by a variety of pathogens, including viruses, …
(2024-02-06). CDC Warns of Low Vaccination Rates Amid Spike in Respiratory Diseases. jamanetwork.com From November to December 2023, US hospitalization rates increased by 200% for influenza, 51% for COVID-19, and 60% for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among all age groups, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory. Amid growing concern, the CDC issued the advisory about the low vaccination rates for all 3 respiratory illnesses and developed a vaccination conversation guide with talking points to help clinicians encourage uptake.
(2024-02-06). Rh Sensitization and Induced Abortion. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent study posited that analysis of fRBCs in pregnant individuals who had previous induced abortions at less than 12 weeks' gestational age could be used to recommend discontinuation of Rh immunoglobulin prophylaxis in a subset of patients. While this research provides valuable insights into the complex issue of maternal alloimmunization, it does not establish a clear link between fRBC levels and the most important outcome—hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN). First, the study's premise relied on the establishment of a specific threshold of fRBC transfer required to induce all…
(2024-02-06). Serum Urate and Its Association With Gout Flares. jamanetwork.com Gout is a chronic illness that has been underappreciated and poorly understood. Despite being more prevalent than rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, gout has traditionally lagged behind these other diseases in research and quality of care. In addition, poor clinical management of gout is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, chronic kidney disease, and metabolic syndrome. These associations have been described as forming part of a comorbidity cluster in need of treatment optimization.
(2024-02-07). Alzheimer's Disease — and the Myths about Dementia. expose-news.com Dr. Vernon Coleman's short book 'The Dementia Myth' is subtitled 'Most patients with Dementia are Curable'. In the book, he explains why and how he believes that most cases of dementia could …
(2024-02-06). Ethiopia Key Message Update: Emergency (IPC Phase 4) outcomes expected in northern Ethiopia, January 2024. reliefweb.int 
Country: Ethiopia | Source: Famine Early Warning System Network | Please refer to the attached file. | Key Messages | Households in northern Ethiopia increasingly face extreme hardships accessing food and income which are driving ongoing Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes. Households have limited food stocks resulting from the failure of the 2023 meher harvest, and income-earning activities have yet to recover from recent conflict. Additionally, in Afar, where livestock is a key food and income source, livestock herd sizes are low and livestock body conditions are poor due to drought.
(2024-02-07). Musk under fire amid suspending accounts covering Gaza. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Elon Musk is yet again under fire for allegedly suspending accounts on his social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) over covering the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza. X users took to the platform in anger and voiced their concern over "mass suspending" such accounts and claimed that free speech is not a thing anymore on Musk's former bird app. According to the Ministry of Health in Gaza, the ongoing Israeli aggression in the Stip has resulted in the killing of more than 27,000 Palestinians of whom are children who became orphans amid the passing of their parents. Additionally, more than 6…
(2024-02-07). MEC saddened by death of Grade 1 Gauteng learner. sanews.gov.za MEC saddened by death of Grade 1 Gauteng learner | Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed devastation at the death of a Grade 1 girl learner who passed away after allegedly consuming biscuits from a local spaza shop. | In an incident that took place on Tuesday, it is alleged that the learner from Mandlethu Primary School in Tsakane, Brakpan, began experiencing health complications in class just before break at 11am and started vomiting a few minutes later. | According to the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE), the learner's parents were contacted immediately to come to the school, while emergency…
(2024-02-07). Great potential seen in senior tourism market. ecns.cn The senior tourism market in China has significant growth potential that is driven by factors such as the improved health conditions of older adults, their increased purchasing power and their desire for exploration and leisure in retirement.
(2024-02-07). Panama leads fight against smoking, expert assures. plenglish.com Panama, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) Panama is a regional leader in tobacco control, the representative of the Ministry of Health, Reina Roa, said at the COP10, which is on its second day of sessions on Tuesday. During the 10th Conference of the Parties hosted by Panama to evaluate the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on these issues, the coordinator of the National Tobacco Control Commission highlighted the effectiveness of this tool with Law 13, approved in 2008.
(2024-02-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Black women need to be screened for cervical cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While all women can develop cervical cancer, non-Hispanic Black women are more likely to be diagnosed and die of cervical cancer, compared to white women in the U.S.This disparity is not due to genetic differences among white, Black or Hispanic women, but rather related to systemic racism, access to healthcare and socioeconomic factors, says Dr. Olivia Cardenas-Trowers, a Mayo Clinic urogynecologist. That is why she encourages women to learn more about this often-avoidable cancer and…
(2024-02-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: 5 things your blood can tell you about your health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Blood tests are commonly used to help not only monitor one's health but also to diagnose conditions. A blood sample can reveal a lot about a person's health. One of the most frequently ordered tests is a CBC, or complete blood cell count, which tells you the different cells that are in your blood, how many they are, and whether they're abnormal or normal. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/kpdBa9FKSu0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is…
(2024-02-07). Symptoms that may require a consultation with a cardiologist. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — As people age, many start to experience more aches and pains throughout their bodies. While many symptoms can be chalked up to the natural aging process, it's important to pay special attention to the cardiovascular system. "Heart Month is a great time of year to remind people that not all symptoms are created equal when it comes to our cardiovascular health," says Vinayak Nagaraja, M.B.B.S., interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Health System….
(2024-02-07). Statement regarding Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org "Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Mayo Clinic's interest in Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC). Following the completion of the transaction, SSMC will be wholly owned and operated by SEHA. Mayo Clinic and SEHA remain committed to serving patients from the UAE, the surrounding region and abroad." Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) and Mayo Clinic…
(2024-02-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Closing the gaps in cancer care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 2024 could mark a grim milestone in the battle against cancer. In January, the American Cancer Society announced that, for the first time ever, new cancer cases could exceed the 2 million mark. Early detection and the right treatment are among the best weapons to fight cancer. However, today many people don't have equitable access to cancer care because of systemic barriers and health disparities. Mayo Clinic is working to change that with strategic initiatives aimed at health…
(2024-02-07). Brazil ¥s Health Minister calls nationals to unite against dengue. plenglish.com Brasilia, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) Brazil ¥s Health Minister Nísia Trindade has called states, municipalities and civil society to make a joint effort to fight off dengue.
(2024-02-07). Casualties Of A Failed Health Care System. popularresistance.org A couple of weeks ago, a good friend found herself in the emergency room at one of our world-class hospitals, the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. After emergency surgery, the medical team decided to admit her for at least another day to monitor her recovery. | What she encountered next was something out of a makeshift battlefield hospital, as rendered by Hieronymus Bosch. There were no beds available in the patient rooms, so "admitted" patients were being stashed in beds laid end to end in the emergency area. | A bit of delay getting a bed is not unusual. But in this case, there were seriously ill admitte…
(2024-02-07). When in Doubt, Strip Search and Restrain the Unwell. counterpunch.org 
Amid ongoing emergencies, including a would-be autocrat on his way to possibly regaining the American presidency and Israel's war on Gaza (not to mention the flare-ups of global climate change), the U.S. has slipped quietly toward an assault on civil liberties as an answer to plummeting mental health. From coast to coast, state lawmakers of
(2024-02-07). Israeli Bombing Leaves 7 Syrians Dead. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Israel attacked the province of Homs in central Syria with missiles, leaving seven dead and 13 people injured. | RELATED: | Muslim Al-Atassi, the health director in Homs, informed that the death toll has been officially confirmed following the conclusion of rescue operations after the collapse of a residential building on Al-Hamra Street in Homs city which was caused by the attack. | Earlier Wednesday, the Syrian Defense Ministry said Isra…
(2024-02-07). Amid Union-Busting, Starbucks Workers Just Keep Organizing. popularresistance.org If Starbucks executives thought the company's aggressive and illegal anti-union efforts would eventually wear down employees and that enthusiasm would wane for joining together in a union, they were wrong. On Monday, employees at yet another local Starbucks store in Renton Village demanded a union election, saying "business has repeatedly been prioritized over partners' physical and mental health." Amid management's union-busting campaign, Starbucks workers just keep organizing. | There are now 483 Starbucks stores in 46 states that have filed to unionize. Of those, 385 Starbucks stores in 43 states have won unio…
(2024-02-07). Australian and New Zealand doctors condemn bullying of health workers opposing Gaza genocide. wsws.org A group of doctors has sharply condemned a Zionist campaign of intimidation, which aims "to instill fear and silence medical practitioners who advocate for the human rights of the Palestinian people."
(2024-02-06). 27,000$ Reward announced for finding missing dog in Dubai. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA A reward of 100,000 UAE Dirhams is offered to anyone who can assist in finding Cuddles, a three-year-old missing cockatoo in Dubai. The miniature parrot disappeared in the Garhoud area on Saturday, after straying from a pet transportation company's vehicle during a trip to a health inspection facility near the Emirates Airlines headquarters. According to reports, the pet transportation team chased the pets, but Cuddles managed to escape from them.Cuddles' disappearance unfolded during what should have been a routine trip for the pup. Accompanied by a pet relocation company, the miniature puddle was en ro…
(2024-02-06). World: 60+ NGOs urge congress to support supplemental humanitarian assistance. reliefweb.int Countries: United States of America, World | Source: InterAction | As Members and partners of InterAction, the largest alliance of U.S.-based NGOs that implement and advocate for U.S. humanitarian, health, development, and democracy programs, we welcome the inclusion of more than $10 billion in humanitarian assistance in the Senate's supplemental package to address global needs. | While not endorsing the bill in its entirety, we appreciate the bipartisan recognition that supplemental humanitarian assistance is necessary and prudent, and we urge all members of Congress to support this funding to address humanit…
(2024-02-06). Requests for Abortion Medications for Future Use Surged Post- Dobbs. jamanetwork.com Physicians in the US do not typically prescribe abortion medications, such as mifepristone and misoprostol, before pregnancy occurs. However, the number of daily requests for abortion medications for future use—known as advance provision—spiked after the Supreme Court announced the Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization decision and remained high after courts issued rulings concerning the Food and Drug Administration's approval of mifepristone, researchers reported.
(2024-02-06). Bolivia prepares multi-million investments in Oruro department. plenglish.com During the Solemn Session that Arce attended with vice president David Choquehuanca, the governor of Oruro, Johnny Vedia, and other authorities, Arce explained that the funds will cover projects in the educational, healthcare, and agricultural sectors and related to the industrialization of the department. | The President reported that during the current year the Comprehensive Health Center at Curahuara de Carangas and the Health Center at the municipality of Carangas will be built based on agreements signed with the Special Projects Unit of the Presidency, with an investment of eight million bolivianos (more th…
(2024-02-06). 25 Years Into The Revolution, Venezuela Resists US Interference. popularresistance.org February 2 marked the 25th anniversary of the inauguration of President Hugo Chavez in Venezuela, which was the beginning of the Bolivarian Revolution. Over the past 25 years, Venezuela has made remarkable gains in reducing poverty, ending illiteracy and building social infrastructure such as housing, health care, education, transportation and more, despite persistent interference by the United States to impose an economic blockade, fund an opposition, attempt coups and assassinations, delegitimize the elections and threaten military attacks. Clearing the FOG speaks with Leo Flores, a Venezuelan activist, about t…
(2024-02-06). Here's How Non-Police Crisis Response Programs Have Been Working. popularresistance.org Over the past three years, tens of thousands of people in crisis have been met with behavioral health specialists and social workers instead of police officers. Interactions like these are taking place across the country more often today compared to previous years. While unarmed crisis responders have existed for decades, public outrage over the 2020 police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Daniel Prude, and many others prompted cities to create new ways to respond to people in crisis. | Police are often called to respond to situations involving people experiencing mental health crises—with disastro…
(2024-02-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Black women need to be screened for cervical cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While all women can develop cervical cancer, non-Hispanic Black women are more likely to be diagnosed and die of cervical cancer, compared to white women in the U.S.This disparity is not due to genetic differences among white, Black or Hispanic women, but rather related to systemic racism, access to healthcare and socioeconomic factors, says Dr. Olivia Cardenas-Trowers, a Mayo Clinic urogynecologist. That is why she encourages women to learn more about this often-avoidable cancer and…
(2024-02-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: 5 things your blood can tell you about your health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Blood tests are commonly used to help not only monitor one's health but also to diagnose conditions. A blood sample can reveal a lot about a person's health. One of the most frequently ordered tests is a CBC, or complete blood cell count, which tells you the different cells that are in your blood, how many they are, and whether they're abnormal or normal. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/kpdBa9FKSu0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is…
(2024-02-06). Symptoms that may require a consultation with a cardiologist. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — As people age, many start to experience more aches and pains throughout their bodies. While many symptoms can be chalked up to the natural aging process, it's important to pay special attention to the cardiovascular system. "Heart Month is a great time of year to remind people that not all symptoms are created equal when it comes to our cardiovascular health," says Vinayak Nagaraja, M.B.B.S., interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Health System….
(2024-02-06). Statement regarding Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org "Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Mayo Clinic's interest in Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC). Following the completion of the transaction, SSMC will be wholly owned and operated by SEHA. Mayo Clinic and SEHA remain committed to serving patients from the UAE, the surrounding region and abroad." Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) and Mayo Clinic…
(2024-02-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Closing the gaps in cancer care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 2024 could mark a grim milestone in the battle against cancer. In January, the American Cancer Society announced that, for the first time ever, new cancer cases could exceed the 2 million mark. Early detection and the right treatment are among the best weapons to fight cancer. However, today many people don't have equitable access to cancer care because of systemic barriers and health disparities. Mayo Clinic is working to change that with strategic initiatives aimed at health…
(2024-02-06). Lung cancer re-emerges as biggest threat worldwide. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that lung cancer remains the most commonly occurring cancer worldwide. It has 2.5 million new cases, accounting for 12.4% of the total 20 million new cases. Experts attribute this to the persistent use of tobacco products in many …
(2024-02-06). International Coalition To Stop Genocide In Palestine Demands Full Funding Of UNRWA. popularresistance.org On January 26, 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) released its ruling in the case of South Africa v. Israel in which the court found there was sufficient evidence to support South Africa's allegations of genocide against the Palestinian people (see our previous press release for more details) and rejected Israel's claim to be acting in 'self-defense'. The World Court ordered the state of Israel to "take all measures within its power to prevent the commission of" acts of genocide, including deaths, harm to mental and physical health and conditions that threaten the well-being of the Palestinian people,…
(2024-02-06). Sedentary Behavior and Dementia—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We thank Dr Hecht for his comment on our recent research article examining sedentary behavior and incident dementia. We agree that the possibility of ascertainment bias is an important issue that warrants careful consideration. As we discussed in the Limitations section of our article, the use of hospital records and death registry data for dementia diagnoses may provide less accurate diagnoses or may underestimate cases in this cohort, leading to the potential for ascertainment bias related to links between physical activity and overall health. To help address this limitation, we included presence of ch…
(2024-02-06). Sedentary Behavior and Dementia. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent study on physical activity and risk of dementia has several strengths, including the large population and an objective measure of physical activity. There is an important limitation that the authors do not appear to fully address, however: ascertainment bias. As the diagnosis of dementia depended on either having a death certificate or hospitalization (in which inpatient diagnostic codes would be assigned), the outcome could be ascertained only in participants with these health outcomes. Participants without either of these 2 health events could not be classified as having dementia regardle…
(2024-02-06). Rh Sensitization and Induced Abortion. jamanetwork.com To the Editor Rh immunoglobulin use by Rh-negative pregnant individuals reduces the risk of HDFN—having saved hundreds of thousands of lives and preserved the reproductive capacities of millions of individuals. HDFN, including due to Rh sensitization, still remains a public health issue, with an estimated incidence of 1.6 per 1000 live births. As reported in 1970, the immunization risk among pregnant individuals with prior abortions directly correlated with gestational age, increasing from the first to the third month of gestation and was observed in 2.8% (26/932) of these individuals. In contrast, a recent…
(2024-02-06). Tedros the Terrorist tries to push WHO's Pandemic Treaty using university students. expose-news.com Over the weekend, the University of Warwick concluded its Warwick Economics Summit. On the second day, 3 February, the World Health Organisation ("WHO") Dictator-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, joined the Summit via Zoom …
(2024-02-06). "Unconscionable": American Pediatrician Who Worked in Gaza Hospital Recalls Horrors of Israel's War. democracynow.org 
Democracy Now! speaks with Dr. Seema Jilani, a pediatrician who spent two weeks in Central Gaza volunteering in the Al-Aqsa Hospital emergency room. "I saw the fall of a hospital before my very own eyes," says Jilani, who shares recorded voice notes from her time in the besieged territory while trying to save children in a health system collapsing under Israeli pressure and bombing. "I have never treated this many war-wounded children in my career." Finally, Jilani shares why she continues to serve as a doctor in war zones with the International Rescue Committee. "It is the absolute…
(2024-02-06). A child dies every two hours in displacement camps in Sudan: MSF>. albawaba.com ALBAWBA – According to a report by the medical NGO, Doctors Without Borders, a child dies in displacement camps in Sudan's Northern Darfur, as the war continues to tear through the African country since April 15, 2023.The MSF report said it estimates that there are around 13 child deaths each day, according to the rapid nutrition and mortality assessment conducted in January. "Their malnutrition is treatable if they can access a health care facility, but due to lack of resources many are left without support as their condition worsens," the report reads.Claire Nicolet, head of MSF's emergency response in Sudan st…
(2024-02-06). Watch: How are women giving birth in Gaza? electronicintifada.net "There are so few healthcare facilities that can deliver a baby when something goes wrong," says Laila Baker of UN agency for sexual and reproductive health.
(2024-02-06). Right-Wing Coalition Plans to Further Privatize Medicare Under Trump. truthout.org A right-wing coalition that's been laying the policy groundwork for another Trump presidency has developed a plan to further privatize Medicare by making fraud-riddled Medicare Advantage "the default enrollment option" for newly eligible beneficiaries. The plan, highlighted Monday by Rolling Stone's Andrew Perez, is outlined about halfway through Project 2025's 920-page playbook for the first six… |
(2024-02-06). Most Adults Support Medicare Coverage for Weight Loss Drugs. jamanetwork.com Medicare does not currently cover weight management medications, but 76% of adults think it should, according to results from a survey polling the attitudes of roughly 2700 adults aged 50 to 80 years and published by the University of Michigan.
(2024-02-06). Millions infected, thousands dead in winter surge of COVID-19 in the US. wsws.org COVID transmission across the US remains at an alarming level. Deaths from COVID and rates of Long COVID continue to plague the population.
(2024-02-06). Pathologist Arne Burkhardt Revealing the Grave Dangers of MRNA Vaccines. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-06). Selected Articles: The Ottawa Freedom Convoy 2022 Against the COVID-19 "Vaccine" Mandates: Was the Emergencies Act Justifiable? Was Media Accurate? globalresearch.ca 
By People ruled over by mask mandates, lock-downs, and other restr…
(2024-02-06). Effectiveness of Bivalent mRNA Vaccines in Preventing SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Children. jamanetwork.com This study uses data from 3 prospective cohort studies conducted in the US to assess vaccine effectiveness of bivalent COVID-19 vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 infection and symptomatic COVID-19 among children and adolescents.
(2024-02-06). The Real Reason Your Grocery Bill Is Still So High. counterpunch.org 
Americans have had to weather much in the years since the COVID-19 pandemic first began, including price inflation of basic necessities. Grocery bills, especially, are a drain on household finances. But, as recent reports show, inflation is easing across many industries, and yet food prices overall have remained stubbornly high. Not only is that an indication of
(2024-02-06). Neonatal Outcomes After COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnancy. jamanetwork.com This cohort study evaluates the risks of neonatal adverse events after exposure to COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy.
(2024-02-07). Professor Norman Fenton: The climate crisis, like the covid crisis, is massively exaggerated by flawed models and statistics. expose-news.com On Monday, Professor Norman Fenton joined Australian political commentator Alexandra Marshall to discuss censorship, misinformation, net zero, the farmers' rebellion in Europe and the fracture of the "freedom movement." Also joining the …