(2024-09-21). Federal Trade Commission Sues Big Pharma Middlemen for Inflating Insulin Prices. truthout.org The Federal Trade Commission on Friday initiated a legal process against middlemen that collectively administer about 80% of all prescriptions in the United States, accusing them of artificially inflating the list price of insulin drugs and blocking patients from accessing cheaper products. The FTC action targets the "Big Three" pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs): CVS Health's Caremark Rx… |
(2024-09-21). Japan: Replicon "vaccines" could turn people into mobile "vaccine" factories. expose-news.com We've all heard of mRNA "vaccines" by now. In fact, no matter where you are in the world and no matter how switched on to Big Pharma and its scamdemic tricks you …
(2024-09-21). Mayo collaborates in ARPA-H funded research to explore environment's role in drug response. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine will play a key role in groundbreaking research funded by an award from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The research will explore how environmental exposures interact with genetics to affect people's responses to medications — a field known as pharmacoexposomics. The five-year award, called IndiPHARM, aspires to develop and execute a state-of-the-art high-resolution, precision monitoring system…
(2024-09-21). Latest 'omics' technology studies the environment's influence on drug response. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pharmacoexposomics is an emerging field of research focused on understanding how environmental exposures influence a person's response to medication. This new "omics" technology lies at the intersection of pharmacology, exposure science and personalized medicine. Pharmacology is the study of drugs and their effects, while exposomics is the study of the exposures and other variable factors a person encounters over a lifetime, including chemical exposures, pollutants, diet and lifestyle. The combination of the two disciplines—pharmacoexposomics—explores external…
(2024-09-21). MHT CET Pharmacy 2024 Merit List Today – Direct Link to Check. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is set to publish today i.e. Wednesday September 18, 2024 on its official website ph2024.mahacet.org Provisional Merit List containing the names of the students who have registered for admission to First Year Undergraduate B Pharmacy and Postgraduate Pharm D courses for the year 2024-25.
(2024-09-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to prepare for the 2024-25 influenza season. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's time to protect yourself and your family for the upcoming flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released updated 2024-25 vaccine recommendations for the upcoming influenza season. As always, it's strongly recommended that everyone 6 months of age and older get vaccinated for influenza. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center, says the flu vaccine is one of the most effective ways to reduce the severity of…
(2024-09-21). (Video)Keeping an eye on avian influenza. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that a person from Missouri has become the 14th person in the U.S. to contract avian influenza, also called bird flu. This is believed to be the first case where the patient had no known contact with infected animals. "Why is this concerning? Because the more we see avian influenza move from a bird virus to a virus that can infect and be…
(2024-09-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is whooping cough? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are on the rise. The U.S. is beginning to return to the level of cases reported before the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC says roughly four times as many cases of pertussis have been reported in 2024 compared to the same time last year. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains…
(2024-09-21). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.
(2024-09-21). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.
(2024-09-21). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-09-21). It's a "Killer" Vaccine Worldwide: Japanese researchers say side effects of COVID vaccines linked to 201 types of diseases. globalresearch.ca "ÅÇ"Å™"Åü"ÅØÊ≠£"Åó"Åã"Å£"Åü"ÄÅ"ÉØ"ÇØ"ÉÅ"É≥"ÅØÁßÅ"Åü"Å°"ÅÆÊÑõ"Åô"Çã‰∫∫"ÅƉΩïÁôæ‰∏á‰∫∫"ÇÇ"&A…
(2024-09-21). Mpox: South Sudan refugee tests positive in Adjumani. independent.co.ug 
Adjumani, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Adjumani district health authorities have confirmed an outbreak of Mpox disease and registered four suspected new cases. The case was registered on a 12-year-old South Sudan refugee girl whose sample tested positive for the viral disease. The result was released by the Health Ministry following tests conducted at the Uganda Virus …
(2024-09-21). 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…
(2024-09-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Palliative medicine for cancer patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Patients undergoing cancer treatments often use palliative medicine to cope with nausea, fatigue and other bothersome symptoms. Palliative medicine is a medical specialty whose main focus is supporting patients and families/caregivers who need help managing symptoms related to cancer or side effects related to the treatment of cancer, along with other life-limiting diseases. Dr. Touré Barksdale, a Mayo Clinic cancer rehabilitation and palliative medicine specialist, explains the benefits of palliative care. Watch: The Mayo Clinic…
(2024-09-21). To combat heart disease and cancer, genomics researcher looks abroad. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic cardiologist Iftikhar Kullo, M.D., believes that global collaboration is needed to refine polygenic risk scores so they perform equitably across people from diverse groups. Genetic technology has the potential to significantly improve human health by improving disease risk prediction and guiding prevention strategies. The development of a new genetic test called a polygenic risk score is a major advance. Still, it may widen health disparities because such scores may not work equally well…
(2024-09-21). Mayo Clinic Q and A: My mom has Alzheimer's. What does that mean for me? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's Note: September is World Alzheimer's Month DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am part of what I hear called the Sandwich Generation. I have kids living at home and an aging parent in ill health. My mom is 83 and in an assisted living facility with physical and cognitive problems. She has been diagnosed with mild dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. It makes me sad for my mom and also concerned for myself. Whenever I can't…
(2024-09-21). Space: A new frontier for exploring stem cell therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Stem cells grown in microgravity aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have unique qualities that could one day help accelerate new biotherapies and heal complex disease, two Mayo Clinic researchers say. The research analysis by Fay Abdul Ghani and Abba Zubair, M.D., Ph.D., published in NPJ Microgravity, finds microgravity can strengthen the regenerative potential of cells. Dr. Zubair is a laboratory medicine expert and medical director for the Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics at Mayo Clinic…
(2024-09-21). Lebanese health workers hailed for saving hundreds after blasts. newarab.com 
Lebanon's healthcare sector is being praised by the country's officials for its rapid response to the aftermath of The attacks targeted communication devices used by Lebanese group Hezbollah and have widely been blamed on Israel. | With the attacks mostly taking place in southern Beirut and the provinces of Bekaa and Baalbek-Hermel, officials told The New Arab's sister site Al-Araby Jadeed th…
(2024-09-21). Airspace closed in northern Israel due to security situation after Beirut strike. haaretz.com Residents of Safed, other northern Israeli communities asked to stay near shelters ‚ñ Lebanese health minister: 31 killed in Israeli attack in Beirut; Hezbollah confirms top commanders, senior figures killed in attack ‚ñ Air Force attacks Hamas operatives in building previously used by Gaza City school; medical sources in Gaza say 17 people killed…
(2024-09-21). Fires in north Israel after 65 rockets from Lebanon; 22 reportedly killed in Gaza strike. haaretz.com Airspace from Hadera northwards closed ‚ñ Residents of Safed, other northern Israeli communities asked to stay near shelters ‚ñ IDF reportedly conducts over 100 strikes in Lebanon ‚ñ Lebanese health minister: 37 killed in Israeli attack in Beirut Friday; Hezbollah confirms top commanders, senior figures killed in attack ‚ñ Air Force attacks Hamas operatives in Gaza City building previously used as school; medical sources in Gaza say 22 people killed…
(2024-09-21). Hezbollah confirms top commander Ibrahim Aqil and senior figures killed in Beirut strike. haaretz.com IDF assassinated Ibrahim Aqil, Hezbollah's head of operations, in Beirut ‚ñ Some 150 rockets fired into northern Israel, most fall in open areas, causing fires ‚ñ IDF: Israeli soldier severely wounded in southern Gaza combat ‚ñ Lebanese Health Ministry: 9 dead and 59 wounded in Israeli strike on Beirut ‚ñ Two Israeli soldiers killed by Hezbollah fire near Israel-Lebanon border…
(2024-09-21). Hezbollah confirms senior commander Ibrahim Aqil killed in Beirut strike. haaretz.com IDF assassinated Ibrahim Aqil, Hezbollah's head of operations, in Beirut ‚ñ Some 150 rockets fired into northern Israel, most fall in open areas, causing fires ‚ñ IDF: Israeli soldier severely wounded in southern Gaza combat ‚ñ Lebanese Health Ministry: 9 dead and 59 wounded in Israeli strike on Beirut ‚ñ Two Israeli soldiers killed by Hezbollah fire near Israel-Lebanon border…
(2024-09-21). Hezbollah in turmoil after Israeli strike kills top commanders. newarab.com 
Lebanese Health Minister Firass Abiad said three children were among the dead in Friday's strike on an und…
(2024-09-21). Venezuela Condemns UN Fact-Finding Mission's Human Rights Report. orinocotribune.com Venezuela categorically condemned a report presented before the United Nations Human Rights Council by the UN Fact-Finding Mission linked to the Lima Group, which intends to distort the human rights situation in the country and President Nicolás Maduro's government's human rights record. | The Venezuelan government issued a statement in this regard on Thursday, September 19, stressing that the Fact-Finding Mission is trying to turn the victims of the Venezuelan far-right's fascism into victimizers while omiting the actions of the "comanditos" that murdered 27 Venezuelans and inflicted damage on public healthcare,…
(2024-09-21). New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens freed by Papua rebels after 19 months. aljazeera.com Indonesian police say Mehrtens has been flown out of mountainous Nduga and appears in good health.
(2024-09-21). On The Ground In Gaza: Report Back From Healthcare Workers At SF General Hospital. indybay.org
(2024-09-21). Does coffee help postpone face wrinkles. albawaba.com ALBAWABA Coffee is a beloved beverage for millions, known for its energy-boosting effects, but does it have a role in skincare, specifically in postponing wrinkles? While no single food or drink can prevent aging entirely, certain compounds in coffee may contribute to healthier skin, potentially delaying the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.1. Antioxidant Power: One of the primary ways coffee could help reduce wrinkles is through its rich antioxidant content. Coffee contains polyphenols, like chlorogenic acid, which help fight free radicals—unstable molecules that damage skin cells and accelerat…
(2024-09-21). Australia: Melbourne man dies, four hours after emergency call for ambulance. wsws.org The tragic death is a direct result of decades of government underfunding of ambulance services and other vital public health needs.
(2024-09-21). EY employee's death: "Workers are humans not machines", says psychiatrist. devdiscourse.com As the death of an EY employee allegedly due to 'overwork' sparked a nationwide debate on work-life balance, mental health, and corporate accountability, a psychiatrist at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital urged employers to recognise the fact that workers are human beings and not machines. Psychiatrist Rajiv Mehta has also advised the employees to be assertive with the "too demanding" employers.
(2024-09-21). Saving the planet from plastics. independent.co.ug 
While the current debate about plastics often centers on reducing consumption, this narrow focus overlooks the urgent need to curb fossil-fuel-based plastic production COMMENT | JAYATI GHOSH | There is no denying that plastics have delivered tremendous benefits over the past century, driving technological innovation, transforming health care, and fueling global economic growth. But as we …
(2024-09-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: What does a diagnosis of dense breasts mean? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration issued a rule in March of 2023 that requires healthcare professionals to notify people if they have dense breasts. Facilities subject to the Mammography Quality Standards ACT (MQSA) must comply with this requirement no later than Sept. 10 of this year. Studies have shown that dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to detect breast cancer early. Dr. Kristin Robinson, a Mayo Clinic breast radiologist, says women with dense breast…
(2024-09-21). 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…
(2024-09-21). More Mayo neuroscience: Brain cells 'crosstalk' and cancer growth; Preoperative radiotherapy survival; Rare mutation causes memory loss. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A brain region abundant in cells originating from neural stem cells is highlighted in green. Glioblastoma cells are shown in red. The magenta color indicates non-cancerous cells undergoing deleterious changes in response to cancer cells, highlighting the harmful effect of cancer cells on surrounding healthy tissue. Already the most aggressive form of brain cancer, glioblastoma can become even more deadly when it arises near the brain's C-shaped, fluid-filled cavities called the lateral ventricles. What makes…
(2024-09-21). Participate in Mayo Clinic Health System's upcoming Transforming Community and Rural Healthcare 2024 symposium. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Mayo Clinic Health System will hold its second annual national symposium, Transforming Community and Rural Healthcare 2024: Inspiring Partnerships and Scaling Collaborative Impact, Oct. 21—22 at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and by livestream. This unique event will bring together healthcare professionals, community organizations, educators and researchers. Presentations and discussions will address the most pressing healthcare issues facing rural America, including workforce shortages, challenges in coordination of care, behavioral health and health…
(2024-09-21). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lifespan vs. healthspan. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editors Note: September is Healthy Aging Awareness Month DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've been hearing a lot lately about healthspan versus lifespan when it comes to aging. What do they each mean? And what is the difference? ANSWER: We get a lot of questions about what distinguishes between lifespan and healthspan. The simplest answer is to paraphrase a quote from President John F. Kennedy, "It is not enough for a great nation merely to have added…
(2024-09-21). Mayo Clinic to expand access to state-of-the-art cancer care through transformational gift. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic will enhance and expand access to cancer care and clinical trials for patients and communities, thanks to a generous philanthropic commitment from Stephen M. and Barbara J. Slaggie of Marco Island, Florida, and Winona, Minnesota. The Slaggies' $50 million investment accelerates Mayo Clinic's Bold. Forward. strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform healthcare by supporting Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in revolutionizing the delivery of cancer care. Mayo Clinic is leading…
(2024-09-21). Nascentia Health Honored with the 2024 President's Award for Excellence in Philanthropic Service by Upstate Medical University. urbancny.com 
Nascentia Health has announced that they have been awarded the prestigious 2024 President's Award for Excellence in Philanthropic Service by Upstate Medical University in recognition of the organization's longstanding commitment to supporting the Upstate Foundation. This award celebrates individuals and organizations outside of Upstate Medical University who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and contributions to Upstate's mission and initiatives. For over three decades, Nascentia Health has been a steadfast supporter of the Upstate Foundation, providing unwavering assistance to various programs and campaig…
(2024-09-21). In Montana, 911 calls reveal impact of heat waves on rural seniors. grist.org Missoula is one of Montana's largest cities but is surrounded by rural mountain communities where cattle ranching is king. Despite the latitude and altitude, in recent years this region has experienced punishing summer heat waves. | It has been difficult for residents to adapt to the warming climate and new seasonal swings. Many don't have air conditioning and are unprepared for the new pattern of daytime temperatures hovering in the 90s — for days or even weeks on end. Dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and abnormalities in heart rate and blood pressure are among the many health complications tha…
(2024-09-21). America's Healthcare: Dead Last in Rich Nation Rankings. sputnikglobe.com The percentage of Americans able to access quality healthcare hit a new low of 55% in 2024, according to the West Health-Gallup Healthcare Affordability Index. Affordability of healthcare has become one of the top issues ahead of the 2024 US presidential election.
(2024-09-21). California governor signs law to protect children from social media addiction. scmp.com The legislation addresses concerns that social media is taking a toll on the mental health of young children.
(2024-09-21). Kuwait a climate change harbinger, so hot birds and fish die and life is lived indoors. scmp.com Air-conditioned malls and cars offer an escape from dangerous outdoor temperatures in Kuwait. Will climate change turn more places like it?
(2024-09-21). Rutgers researchers are exploring the impact of microplastics on the digestive system. whyy.org
(2024-09-21). March 11, 2020, 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.
(2024-09-21). Disturbing Differences Between Batches of Pfizer's Covid Vaccines in the Czech Republic. dailysceptic.org Tomas Furst, a Czech mathematician, has studied the correlation between an early batch of the Pfizer vaccine in the Czech Republic and a large number of adverse events, including death. His findings are disturbing.
(2024-09-21). BREAKING: NHS Director Blows Whistle — Hospitals Fabricated Cause of Death to Inflate COVID Pandemic Numbers! expose-news.com Before Covid, four types of pneumonia added together were the highest cause of death in the UK. In a newly implemented Medical Examiner System to certify deaths, the Medical Examiner was certifying …
(2024-09-21). The IMF and the World Bank in the time of Coronavirus: the failed campaign for a new image. cadtm.org
(2024-09-21). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years ago in 2003.