Monthly Archives: March 2024

2024-03-13: News Headlines

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). JN.1 variant of COVID-19 now the dominant strain in China. ecns.cn The JN.1 variant of the COVID-19 virus has become the dominant strain in China, according to an update released by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) on Monday.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). What's the difference between kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the difference between two kidney disorders — kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease. Your kidneys are situated in the back of your abdomen under your lower ribs, one on each side of your spine. One of the important jobs of the kidneys is to clean the blood. As blood moves through the body, it picks up extra fluid, chemicals and waste….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). Peripheral artery system at risk of disease due to family history, lifestyle. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eau Claire, Wis. — Most people have heard of heart attacks occurring because of a blocked coronary artery. But the body has two types of artery systems: the coronary artery system, which relates to the heart, and peripheral artery system, which involves the arteries carrying oxygenated blood to the arms, legs, brain and the rest of the body. "Just like coronary arteries, peripheral arteries can become diseased," says Michel Barsoum, M.B., Ch.B., a cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist at…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Diet and heart disease in the Black community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiovascular disease kills more Americans than any other condition. However, African Americans are at a greater risk for heart disease and stroke than any other racial group, according to the American Heart Association. There are several contributing factors, including genetics, hypertension, obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Diet can play a key role in the development of heart disease and its risk factors. This is particularly true for Black people in the U.S., for whom traditional dishes,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Black Americans are at higher risk of chronic kidney disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Chronic kidney disease is a condition where your kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and fluid from your blood. This can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke and kidney failure.The Black community faces a higher risk of chronic kidney disease. This can be due to genetics, higher rates of hypertension and diabetes, and socioeconomic issues such as access to healthcare and structural racism. Dr. Ivan Porter II, a Mayo Clinic nephrologist, says these factors create a…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). Advancing rare disease breakthroughs with genomics, AI and innovation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org From the forefront of medical research to the front lines of patient care, scientists and clinicians at the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine are making notable progress in rare disease diagnostics and treatments. Patient by patient, they are dedicated to bringing hope, answers and healing to those who have tirelessly searched for solutions to their conditions. The pioneers in the field, including Margot Cousin, Ph.D., and Filippo Pinto e Vairo, M.D., Ph.D., are harnessing…

newarab (2024-03-13). UAE-funded aid ship sets sail for north Gaza as famine grips. newarab.com An aid ship, mostly funded by the The ship, which is part of a pilot project for the opening of a humanitarian sea corridor to

Tareq S. Hajjaj (2024-03-13). Palestinians in Gaza face famine during Ramadan. mondoweiss.net Ramadan has arrived, and northern Gaza has been overtaken by famine. "People fast without the promise of breaking it, and the world watches on without doing anything," Ghazi Oweis, a refugee from northern Gaza, tells Mondoweiss.

Vijay Prashad (2024-03-13). Starvation is a war crime: Note from the Israeli genocide against the Palestinians. peoplesdispatch.org Famine looms in Gaza due to Israel's refusal to let aid trucks into the besieged territory. This is in violation of the Geneva Conventions which say that "starvation of civilians as a method of combat is prohibited"

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Israel Kills Civilians While They Wait for Help. telesurenglish.net Israel again attacked Palestinians awaiting humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip. This while the occupation forces subdue the Gazati people through famine. | RELATED: | As the famine intensifies, the Zionist army bombards a group of civilians who were waiting for humanitarian aid, leaving 400 dead and 1300 injured. | The Gaza Press Office has denounced this by calling the massacres against civilian groups awaiting aid a fabrication of what is said about at…

albawaba (2024-03-13). 230,000 mothers and children likely to die from hunger in Sudan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to the UK-based NGO Save The Children, nearly 230,000 pregnant women, new mothers and children are facing death from hunger if no immediate action is taken to save them from the deteriorating situation in Sudan.According to new figures released by the Nutrition Cluster in Sudan, a partnership of organizations including the UN, Federal Ministry of Health, and NGOs including Save the Children, over 2.9 million children in Sudan are acutely malnourished, with an additional 729,000 children under the age of five suffering from severe acute malnutrition.Save The Children Country Director, Arif Noo…

Editor (2024-03-13). The great unwinding. mronline.org The Failing Battle for Health and Healthcare in These All Too Disunited States.

imperial.ac.uk (2024-03-13). Largest study explores impact of dust on Tube staff. imperial.ac.uk Researchers have carried out the largest study to date on the potential health impacts from | airborne dust on the London Underground.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). South Korea 'seriously concerned' over doctors' escalating strike. presstv.ir South Korea's health minister expresses concern over a potential danger to patients' lives after medical professors indicated they may support the striking junior doctors.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Save the Children: Gaza kids suffer from 'complete psychological destruction'. presstv.ir The organization said before October 7, 2023, children in Gaza were already living with exceptionally poor mental health.

The Exposé (2024-03-13). Wealth over Health: Decision to withdraw Rotavirus Vaccine in 1999 & NOT withdraw COVID-19 Vaccines proves Health Authorities are Corrupt & only care about Wealth. expose-news.com The decision in 1999 to withdraw the Rotashield rotavirus vaccine from the market due to its association with an increased risk of intussusception—a rare but serious bowel obstruction—set a precedent for vaccine …

Children's Health Defense (2024-03-13). Video: COVID Vaccine Injury — Heart Attack After Two Pfizer Doses. globalresearch.ca

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-13). Israeli Prison Service transfers cancer-stricken Palestinian prisoner Walid Daqqa to Assaf Harofeh Medical Center over health deterioration, prevents lawyer visit: family. english.almanar.com.lb

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). Study shows daylight saving time has minimal effect on heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A recent Mayo Clinic study examining the effects of daylight saving time (DST) on heart health suggests that the impact is likely minimal. In the nationwide study, researchers applied an advanced statistical model to look for any connections between DST and serious cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks and strokes. The study looked at 36,116,951 adults aged 18 and up across most U.S. states. (Arizona and Hawaii were excluded since these states do…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). Understanding your heart test: What to expect, how to prepare. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart health is an essential part of your overall health and well-being. Your primary care provider will monitor your blood pressure and lab work during an annual physical exam or more frequently. If you have symptoms that indicate your heart may not be functioning properly, such as blood pressure higher than the recommended level, chest pain or swelling in your feet or legs, you may be referred to a cardiologist. A cardiologist uses diagnostic testing to…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). Mayo Clinic's strong performance in 2023 ignites healthcare transformation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Fueled by strong performance across all activities in 2023, Mayo Clinic achieved remarkable progress toward its goal of transforming healthcare for people everywhere by making critical investments in valued staff, innovative facilities and pioneering digital technologies. Key performance highlights include: Industry-leading rankings from Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report. A record high of more than 2,500 active clinical trials for patients seeking new cures. Delivering high-quality, convenient care to patients through…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). Type 2 diabetes no longer a barrier to becoming a living kidney donor. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — People who are overall healthy and living with well-controlled Type 2 diabetes can donate a kidney, thanks to a change in national policy. Naim Issa, M.D. The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network updated its living donor criteria. It makes some people with Type 2 diabetes eligible to donate a kidney. This marks a "significant shift" in criteria for living kidney donors, says Naim Issa, M.D., Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist. "This policy change…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). 8 common questions new parents ask about vitamin K. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Vitamin K is a nutrient that helps blood clot or stop bleeding. Most adults get vitamin K from their food. Bacteria in the large intestines also make some vitamin K that the body can absorb. Healthcare professionals recommend all babies receive a vitamin K injection at birth to help their blood clot effectively. New parents often have questions about these preventive measures for newborns, which also may include screenings for genetic conditions and antibiotic eye ointment to…

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). NHS close to collapse. presstv.ir The UK's National Health Service has been a source of pride for millions for over seventy years, but the NHS is now inundated with serious challenges and a great deal of criticism.

Global Research News (2024-03-13). Selected Articles: Turbo Cancer Treatment Race Is On: Johnson & Johnson Just Completed $2 Billion Cancer Drug Buy of Ambrx. globalresearch.ca By While the COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Injured who develop Turbo Cancers are being gaslit by …

Patricia Harrity (2024-03-13). Viruses Don't Exist and Why It Matters — by Dr Sam Bailey. expose-news.com We are now over four years into the COVID-19 fraud and while many things have changed, confusion remains the dominant theme. More people are coming to the realisation that there was no pandemic but there are also plenty of people ramping up "bioweapons" and "gain of function" narratives. Amongst this we have…

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-03-13). Estudio confirma que esperanza de vida disminuyó con la Covid-19. telesurtv.net La tasa de mortalidad para personas mayores de 15 años aumentó en un 22 por ciento para los hombres y un 17 por ciento para las mujeres.

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2024-03-11: News Headlines

Chris Walker (2024-03-11). Study: Patients With Cardiovascular Disease Had Higher Rates of Microplastics. truthout.org A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that there may be a strong link between microplastics and cardiovascular disease. The study, which examined 257 patients in Italy who had cardiovascular disease and surgery to remove plaque within their arteries, discovered that more than half of those who were looked at had measurable amounts of microplastics and nanoplastics… |

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). What's the difference between kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the difference between two kidney disorders — kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease. Your kidneys are situated in the back of your abdomen under your lower ribs, one on each side of your spine. One of the important jobs of the kidneys is to clean the blood. As blood moves through the body, it picks up extra fluid, chemicals and waste….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). Why confirmed cases of Lyme disease have increased. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A bite from an infected tick can cause Lyme disease Recent tracking rule changes led to a significant increase in reported Lyme disease cases in the U.S. The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated definitions to better understand the tick-borne disease. In 2022, reported cases rose by 68.5% after the new definition went into effect. "The new Lyme disease case definition allows us to get a more accurate…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). Spotlight on early detection of 3 heart diseases using ECG-AI. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Too often, the first sign of cardiovascular disease may be a major event like a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest. Now, researchers and clinicians at Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to flag heart problems earlier, boosting the abilities of a diagnostic test that has been around for over a century — the electrocardiogram (ECG). Early detection of heart disease can make a significant difference in a patient's…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). Peripheral artery system at risk of disease due to family history, lifestyle. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eau Claire, Wis. — Most people have heard of heart attacks occurring because of a blocked coronary artery. But the body has two types of artery systems: the coronary artery system, which relates to the heart, and peripheral artery system, which involves the arteries carrying oxygenated blood to the arms, legs, brain and the rest of the body. "Just like coronary arteries, peripheral arteries can become diseased," says Michel Barsoum, M.B., Ch.B., a cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist at…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). Advancing rare disease breakthroughs with genomics, AI and innovation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org From the forefront of medical research to the front lines of patient care, scientists and clinicians at the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine are making notable progress in rare disease diagnostics and treatments. Patient by patient, they are dedicated to bringing hope, answers and healing to those who have tirelessly searched for solutions to their conditions. The pioneers in the field, including Margot Cousin, Ph.D., and Filippo Pinto e Vairo, M.D., Ph.D., are harnessing…

David Kattenburg (2024-03-11). UN expert: Israel is engineering famine in Gaza. mondoweiss.net UN Special Rapporteur Michael Fakhri says Israel's intentional starvation of Gaza is unprecedented. "We've never seen a civilian population made to go hungry so completely and so quickly," he tells Mondoweiss. "Never in modern history."

newarab (2024-03-11). Gaza: Boat carrying humanitarian aid 'ready' to leave Cyprus. newarab.com The New Arab's live blog on Israel's war in Gaza has now ended, and will resume tomorrow at 0800 GMT. | A boat laden with food for Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza was "ready" to set sail from Cyprus, an NGO said Saturday, as Israel's war in the enclave ahead of Ramadan. | The sea route aims to counter aid access restrictions, which humanitarians and foreign governments have blamed on Israel, more than five months into the war which has left Gaza's 2.4 million people struggling to survive. | The United Nations has repeatedly warned of looming famine, particularly in the Palestinian territory's north where no o…

Chris Mills Rodrigo (2024-03-11). Life Happens. That's Why We Need a Safety Net. inequality.org Things don't always work out the way you expect. I've gotten to mix with celebrities and travel to the other side of the world. But I'm also a single mother who's experienced health crises, homelessness, and food insecurity. What I've learned is we need public policies that look out for people no matter where they …

George Ochenski (2024-03-11). Montanans Oppose Catbox Cleanups of Superfund Sites. counterpunch.org Montanan's 1972 Constitution is very direct about what it means when it comes to pollution. All Montanans are guaranteed the "inalienable right" to "clean and healthful environment." Equally unambiguous is the mandate that "all lands disturbed by the taking of natural resources shall be reclaimed." And finally, "the state and each person shall maintain and improve a clean and

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-11). Health Situation "Catastrophic" as Gaza Genocide Enters Sixth Month. libya360.wordpress.com Nora Barrows-Friedman A wounded child is treated by physicians at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir El-Balah following Israeli attacks, 7 March. Doctors, nurses and medical staff in Gaza are being forced to treat patients in increasingly dire situations as Israel continues to block food, water, medicine and basic supplies with the backing and complicity of the United…

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-11). Governments exploited public health emergencies to violate human rights and gain extraordinary powers during covid era, says World Council for Health. expose-news.com To raise awareness of what constitutes an emergency and countries' obligations, last month World Council for Health published a 'Legal Brief on Preventing the Abuse of Public Health Emergencies'. The document explains …

WorkWeek (2024-03-11). Saturday 3/9: The Healthcare Struggles In East Palestine and The Lessons Of The Rail Derailment. indybay.org To Join The Event: | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrc–…

Amy Goodman (2024-03-11). The World Is Participating in the Occupation of Haiti Unwittingly, Scholar Says. truthout.org Caribbean leaders are holding an emergency meeting in Jamaica today to discuss the crisis in Haiti, where armed groups are calling for the resignation of unelected Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Haiti is under a state of emergency, with tens of thousands displaced amid the fighting, and United Nations officials warn the country's health system is nearing collapse. Ariel Henry was appointed prime… |

Dr. William Makis (2024-03-11). COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake by UK Healthcare Workers. globalresearch.ca

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-11). Day 157: Women and Children Bear Brunt of Israeli Aggression on Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb The death toll in Gaza has reached a devastating 31,112, with a staggering 72% of the victims being women and children, according to a report by the Ministry of Health. Since the start of the Israeli occupation aggression on the 7th of last October, thousands remain trapped under rubble as the violence continues. Ramadan …

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-11). Arizona's Health Department Adds Chief Heat Officer. ecowatch.com

Liz Theoharis (2024-03-11). 16 Million Americans Have Lost Health Care Coverage Since March 2023. truthout.org The slang definition of "unwinding" means "to chill." Other definitions include: to relax, disentangle, undo — all words that, on the surface, appear both passive and peaceful. And yet in Google searches involving such seemingly harmless definitions of decompressing and resting, news articles abound about the end of pandemic-era Medicaid expansion programs — a topic that, for the millions of… |

newarab (2024-03-11). Ramadan: The surprising health benefits of fasting. newarab.com This month over one billion Muslims across the world will begin fasting for Ramadan. Their daylight hours will be spent without any food, water, smoking and sex. | But research has found that many health benefits come from fasting. | As well as being a spiritual detox, where Muslims give up materialistic pursuits, arguments and sexual relations in a bid to become closer to God and gain taqwa (God-consciousness), fasting can help detox our bodies, improve our health and even lose weight. | newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). Study shows daylight saving time has minimal effect on heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A recent Mayo Clinic study examining the effects of daylight saving time (DST) on heart health suggests that the impact is likely minimal. In the nationwide study, researchers applied an advanced statistical model to look for any connections between DST and serious cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks and strokes. The study looked at 36,116,951 adults aged 18 and up across most U.S. states. (Arizona and Hawaii were excluded since these states do…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). Brain stimulation shows promise in treating drug addiction. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon and his colleagues believe deep brain stimulation is poised to solve one of the greatest public health challenges: drug addiction.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). Understanding your heart test: What to expect, how to prepare. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart health is an essential part of your overall health and well-being. Your primary care provider will monitor your blood pressure and lab work during an annual physical exam or more frequently. If you have symptoms that indicate your heart may not be functioning properly, such as blood pressure higher than the recommended level, chest pain or swelling in your feet or legs, you may be referred to a cardiologist. A cardiologist uses diagnostic testing to…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). Mayo Clinic's strong performance in 2023 ignites healthcare transformation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Fueled by strong performance across all activities in 2023, Mayo Clinic achieved remarkable progress toward its goal of transforming healthcare for people everywhere by making critical investments in valued staff, innovative facilities and pioneering digital technologies. Key performance highlights include: Industry-leading rankings from Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report. A record high of more than 2,500 active clinical trials for patients seeking new cures. Delivering high-quality, convenient care to patients through…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). Type 2 diabetes no longer a barrier to becoming a living kidney donor. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — People who are overall healthy and living with well-controlled Type 2 diabetes can donate a kidney, thanks to a change in national policy. Naim Issa, M.D. The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network updated its living donor criteria. It makes some people with Type 2 diabetes eligible to donate a kidney. This marks a "significant shift" in criteria for living kidney donors, says Naim Issa, M.D., Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist. "This policy change…

ontariohealthcoalition (2024-03-11). Exposing a 'Wild West' of for-profit healthcare in Ottawa private clinics. ontariohealthcoalition.ca Fraud, criminal conviction, misrepresentation and unlawful user fees.

Ian Angus (2024-03-11). Capitalism's New Age of Plagues (Part 1). mronline.org In our time, pandemics will occur more often, spread more rapidly, and kill more people.

Dr. William Makis (2024-03-11). 20 Year old Student Died Suddenly, COVID-19 Vaccine-mandated Brain Aneurysms. globalresearch.ca

imperial.ac.uk (2024-03-11). Global human challenge consortium to push for next generation of vaccines. imperial.ac.uk An international group of researchers specialising in human challenge studies is embarking on a project to develop advanced virus-blocking vaccines.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-03-11). Biggest Lie in World History: There Never Was A Pandemic. The Data Base is Flawed. The Covid Mandates including the Vaccine are Invalid. globalresearch.ca Fake science was supportive of this devastating agenda. The lies were sustained by a massive media disinformation campaign. The historic March 11, 2020 lockdown triggered economic and social chaos Worldwide. It was an act of "economic warfare": a war against humanity.

Dr. Peter McCullough (2024-03-11). Adverse Effects: A Critical Review of COVID Vaxgenes: Do You Choose to Understand? globalresearch.ca

EDWIN (2024-03-11). PSC study makes recommendations on hybrid work arrangements. sanews.gov.za PSC study makes recommendations on hybrid work arrangements | The Public Service Commission (PSC) has completed a study on the impact of hybrid work arrangements on service delivery in the public service. | PSC Commissioner Anele Gxoyiya says the COVID-19 pandemic forced most organisations, including government, to consider alternative working arrangements in order to limit human and physical interaction. | "This resulted in the introduction of hybrid workspaces and the working from home (WFH) option that was new for most employees, as only a few private companies offered this option pre-COVID-19," Gxoyiya said a…

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