(2023-02-06). Defence Therapeutics begins manufacturing of it's ARM vaccine. healtheuropa.com 
Defence Therapeutics Inc., a Canadian biopharmaceutical company specialising in the development of immune-oncology vaccines and drug delivery technologies, is pleased to announce the start of it's ARM vaccine manufacturing in preparation for it's Phase I clinical trial targeting patients with solid cancer tumours. Defence is continuously striving to exploit it's AccumTM technology in many spaces. …
(2023-02-07). Common heartburn drugs could accelerate TB treatment. healtheuropa.com 
Researchers have found that over-the-counter heartburn medications could shorten tuberculosis (TB) treatment. TB typically takes months to treat, using a range of drugs. As a result, this can pose a challenge with completing treatment. To tackle this, shortening TB treatment is necessary to reduce the global burden of the disease. A research team, led by …
(2023-02-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Relationship between food, disease stronger than you may think. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The phrase "you are what you eat" is commonly used in conversations about health and the connection between food and the body. Eating an unhealthy diet can have serious consequences and can increase someone's risk of dying from heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes.In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a preventive cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, discusses the relationship between food and disease. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/aNmXH5WIzb0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 13) is in…
(2023-02-06). Defence Therapeutics begins manufacturing of it's ARM vaccine. healtheuropa.com Defence Therapeutics Inc., a Canadian biopharmaceutical company specialising in the development of immune-oncology vaccines and drug delivery technologies, is pleased to announce the start of it's ARM vaccine manufacturing in preparation for it's Phase I clinical trial targeting patients with solid cancer tumours. Defence is continuously striving to exploit it's AccumTM technology in many spaces. …
(2023-02-07). Common heartburn drugs could accelerate TB treatment. healtheuropa.com Researchers have found that over-the-counter heartburn medications could shorten tuberculosis (TB) treatment. TB typically takes months to treat, using a range of drugs. As a result, this can pose a challenge with completing treatment. To tackle this, shortening TB treatment is necessary to reduce the global burden of the disease. A research team, led by …
(2023-02-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Relationship between food, disease stronger than you may think. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The phrase "you are what you eat" is commonly used in conversations about health and the connection between food and the body. Eating an unhealthy diet can have serious consequences and can increase someone's risk of dying from heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes.In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a preventive cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, discusses the relationship between food and disease. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/aNmXH5WIzb0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 13) is in…
(2023-02-07). Science Saturday: Mayo researchers streamline genetic testing in heart failure clinic, improve clinical care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In a new study published in Genetics in Medicine, Mayo Clinic researchers streamlined genetic testing and counseling for patients with dilated cardiomyopathy, a type of heart muscle disease that causes the heart chambers (ventricles) to thin and stretch, growing larger. "We showed that this practice intervention increased the uptake and yield of genetic testing and counseling in our Heart Failure Clinic," says Naveen Pereira, M.D., a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and senior author of the study. "This may have…
(2023-02-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is heart disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says heart disease is a leading cause of death is the U.S. And the risk of heart disease death differs by race and ethnicity. February is American Heart Month. But what is heart disease? Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains.Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/8E_NPCZCNdo Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 58) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-02-07). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is degenerative disk disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've been struggling with back stiffness and pain for a long time, but it has gotten worse in the last few years. My doctor told me that I have degenerative disk disease. What exactly does that mean? Is it common and what can I do to feel better? ANSWER: Degenerative disk disease is a common cause of back pain. Our spinal disks wear out with age and use. About 20% of all U.S. adults…
(2023-02-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Protecting your eyesight from glaucoma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Glaucoma is one of the world's leading causes of blindness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Half of people with glaucoma don't even know they have it. If you're over 60 or have a family history of glaucoma, your risk is higher. But there is a way to protect your vision. Dr. Dave Patel, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist, explains one of the most important things you can do to prevent glaucoma from stealing your sight. Watch: The Mayo…
(2023-02-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Postpartum depression is more than baby blues. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Postpartum depression is real. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 1 out of every 10 new moms suffer from it. It's much more than what's called the "baby blues" because it lasts longer and tends to be more severe. Symptoms include mood swings, anxiety, sadness, crying irritability and feeling overwhelmed. Prompt treatment is important, and Mayo Clinic experts say it works. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/WhmJuesp9ck Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 57) is…
(2023-02-06). WHO release new guidelines for leishmaniasis. healtheuropa.com 
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new operation manual on the control, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation of leishmaniasis. Leishmaniasis is caused by Leishmania‚ÄØparasites, which spread the disease through the bites of infected female phlebotomine sand flies. The flies then feed on human blood before producing eggs, which can make patients seriously ill. WHO …
(2023-02-07). Schools prepare to fully resume after China's COVID management downgrade. ecns.cn Schools will fully resume in-person classroom teaching and are making full preparations for the new semester as around 300 million students and teachers are about to return to school after the country downgraded the management of COVID-19 epidemic.
(2023-02-06). First Chinese outbound tourist groups depart, with Asian countries a popular destination. ecns.cn The first flight in three years carrying a Chinese outbound tourist group took off early Monday morning after China resumed pilot outbound tours following the country's optimization of epidemic control measures.
(2023-02-07). How do gender stereotypes impact developmental language disorder? healtheuropa.com Researchers from the cognition and language research group, Grecil, have reviewed the impact of gender stereotypes on children with developmental language disorder. Developmental language disorder is a condition which affects a child's acquisition and development of language. Children with developmental language disorder may struggle with speaking, communicating, and understanding others. Developmental language disorder is considered …
(2023-02-07). Consumer Health: What is vascular dementia? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Vascular dementia is a general term describing problems with reasoning, planning, judgment, memory and other thought processes caused by brain damage from impaired blood flow to your brain. There's no specific test that can confirm vascular dementia. Instead, health care professionals make a judgment based on any medical history for stroke or disorders of the heart and blood vessels, and results of tests that can clarify the diagnosis. Symptoms Vascular dementia symptoms vary, depending on…
(2023-02-07). Consumer Health: Cancer education at Mayo Clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and Saturday, Feb. 4, is World Cancer Day, which is a global initiative to raise awareness, improve education and promote action to create a cancer-free world. This is a good time to learn more about cancer education at Mayo Clinic. Patients with cancer who come to Mayo Clinic benefit from the knowledge of Mayo Clinic's specialists and the integrated approach to treating each patient. Mayo Clinic's approach to medical care means that…
(2023-02-07). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Turmeric for healthier diet, pain relief. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a breast cancer survivor who still suffers from various aches and pains, including arthritis. A friend told me that her arthritis pain improved after she started taking turmeric. I'm committed to making this new year a healthier one, and I want to improve my overall health and diet. Can you tell me more about this supplement? Is it something I can add into my diet to feel better? ANSWER: Turmeric is becoming…
(2023-02-07). Check out chickpeas for year-round healthy eating. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As you look to reboot your healthy eating after the holidays, check out chickpeas. Also known as garbanzo beans, chickpeas may not be as familiar as other legumes, like black beans and green peas. But golden, nutty chickpeas are nutrient powerhouses, budget-friendly and a versatile option for year-round healthy eating. Loaded with nutrients, naturally low in saturated fat Nearly three-quarters of Americans exceed the daily recommended amount of saturated fat, much of which comes from…
(2023-02-07). Mayo hospitals continue to earn patients' trust, 5-star ratings for patient experience. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic hospitals in Arizona, Florida and Rochester, Minnesota, have again received five-star ratings and most qualifying Mayo Clinic Health System hospitals have received at least a four-star rating for patient experience from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. "We are pleased to share that all DMC (Destination Medical Center) sites continue to earn five-star ratings," says Sean Dowdy, M.D., Mayo Clinic's chief value…
(2023-02-07). Black History Month: Dr. Alyx Porter on shaping the future generation of physicians. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Alyx Porter Black History Month is commemorated every February. It's a month for all people to celebrate and learn about diverse and important contributions of African Americans to American society and culture, as well as to reflect on the ongoing fight against racism, inequity and discrimination. Mayo Clinic News Network is profiling several Mayo Clinic physicians who are focused every day on achieving health equity through their work. Meet Mayo Clinic's Dr. Alyx Porter,…
(2023-02-07). Interval training for heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — When it comes to exercise, what's best for your heart: slow and steady, or fast and furious? How about a combination of both? Interval training — alternating short bouts of higher-intensity effort with longer bouts of less-intense activity — has big benefits for your heart. "Interval training makes your heart alternate between working hard and recovering," says Melinda Hahm, a clinical exercise physiologist in Cardiology at Mayo Clinic Health System in…
(2023-02-07). Death Toll From Syria Earthquake Rises to 711. telesurenglish.net The Syrian Ministry of Health reported Monday that the death toll from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake rose to 711, while 1,431 people were injured in Latakia, Aleppo, Hama and Tartous regions. | However, the deputy minister of the agency, Ahmed Damiriya, clarified that the figure is preliminary, as there are still many missing and rubble to be removed where people may be trapped. | RELATED: | Damiriya also said that fo…
(2023-02-07). Estimate by Airfinity places COVID-19 deaths in China over 1.3 million. wsws.org Health based analytics estimates that COVID deaths in China have reached 1.3 million fatalities.
(2023-02-07). Support the Socialist Equality Party in the NSW election! No to War! Lives before profits! Billions for healthcare and education! wsws.org The SEP is running in the NSW election to help build a revolutionary party of the working class, directed against capitalism, which offers nothing but social misery and an expanding series of existential crises that threaten the very future of humanity.
(2023-02-06). Three hours of therapy could resolve phobias in children. healtheuropa.com Common phobias in children could be resolved in a single three-hour therapy session, compared to several sessions, a study has found. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is offered as a one-hour session every week for between four and 12 weeks to treat phobias in children. These fears can prevent children from enjoying common childhood activities, such …
(2023-02-06). New CAR T-cell therapy offers new hope to ovarian cancer patients. healtheuropa.com CAR T-cell therapy has shown to be effective in mice with ovarian cancer, offering new hope to patients who require effective treatment. CAR T-cell therapy is a new type of immunotherapy that involves extracting a patient's immune cells (known as T cells) from the blood and injecting them in a laboratory with a new gene …
(2023-02-06). Fertility treatment has no effect on the cardiovascular health of offspring. healtheuropa.com According to a study led by the University of Bristol, there is no link between fertility treatment and the cardiovascular health of children conceived this way. The large-scale study found no differences in blood pressure, heart rate, lipids, and glucose measurements in children conceived naturally and children conceived through assisted reproductive technologies (ART) or fertility …
(2023-02-06). Cochrane Review finds that vitamin D does not reduce asthma attacks. healtheuropa.com 
According to a new review, taking vitamin D supplements does not reduce the risk of asthma attacks in children or adults. In a previous Cochrane review, research suggested a reduction in asthma attacks correlated with people taking vitamin D. Contrastingly, the latest findings illuminate that the supplements do not reduce the risk of asthma attacks; …
(2023-02-06). Police Violence, Self-Hatred, and the Death of Tyre Nichols (OPINION). latinorebels.com Police departments need to do a better job of vetting, training, and supporting officers, so that citizens may regain a healthy respect for those in uniform.
(2023-02-06). Syria earthquake toll rises to 237, injures 639: health ministry. ecns.cn Syria's deadly earthquake has so far killed 237 people and injured 639 others in four provinces, said the health ministry on Monday.
(2023-02-06). Strikes, private nuisance, protest Bill: The Weekly Round up. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In the news The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill has been voted through the House of Commons amidst historic industrial action across the UK. Workers in health, education, transport and the civil service came out on strike in disputes over pay, jobs and conditions, and members of the Fire Brigades Union have voted overwhelmingly in favour of walking out. The synchronisation …
(2023-02-06). Behold, the new GOP culture wars. nationofchange.org The Republican Party's latest wave of attacks against anyone who threatens the white supremacist patriarchy is couched in false concern for health and well-being.
(2023-02-06). Health Care Workers Stage Largest NHS Strike in UK's History. truthout.org Condemning the United Kingdom's Conservative-controlled government for putting "patients at risk" by refusing to pay nurses fairly and forcing healthcare providers out of the profession, tens of thousands of nurses and ambulance workers joined forces on Monday to stage the largest work stoppage in the history of the venerated National Health Service. The workers, who along with teachers and other… |
(2023-02-06). English Nurses & Ambulance Staff Protest To Demand Pay Rises. telesurenglish.net On Monday, over 20,000 English nurses and ambulance service staff took to the streets to demand a pay rise that reflects inflation rate, which is currently over 10 percent. | RELATED: | "The government needs to listen and discuss pay rather than just saying the National Health Service (NHS) does not have money. We cannot survive with what we are being paid," said nurse Ethna Vaughan, who was protesting outside St. Thomas' Ho…
(2023-02-06). Germany drops all requirements to wear masks—but coronavirus remains. wsws.org By lifting the requirement to wear a mask on busses and trains and abandoning workplace health regulations, the government is opening the door to the spread of new, even more dangerous variants of the coronavirus.
(2023-02-06). Howard University And Georgetown To Launch Medical Humanities Center Aimed At Reducing Health Disparities. newsone.com 
Source: FG Trade / Getty | Howard University has been a driving force behind groundbreaking research that explores the correlation between racial inequities and health disparities. The historically Black university will be able to advance its efforts through a The Center for Medical Humanities and Health Justice is grounded in the needs of the D.C. community. It will apply a medical humanities approach in addressing key h…
(2023-02-07). Biden aide says door is open to discussing spending cuts with Republicans. wsws.org Washington Post urges attack on Social Security and Medicare after debt ceiling is raised.
(2023-02-06). White House says GOP bill would force 'one of the biggest Medicare benefit cuts' in US history. nationofchange.org "House Republicans are trying to slash lifelines for middle-class families on behalf of rich special interests," said a White House spokesperson.
(2023-02-06). Social Security and Medicare advocates urge support for petition to Biden. peoplesworld.org 
Social Security Works, a national group dedicated to protecting Social Security, is urging that everyone sign an emergency petition to President Biden before he gives his scheduled State of the Union message to Congress and the nation on Tuesday. "On Tuesday, President Biden will address a joint session of Congress, giving his constitutionally-required State of …
(2023-02-07). Bolivia registra disminución de casos de Covid-19 por sexta semana. telesurtv.net En esta semana se detectaron 2.191 nuevos contagios, lo que representa una disminución del 34 por ciento.
(2023-02-07). Seniors, children in rural areas priority in COVID protection. ecns.cn Authorities have pledged to continue to prioritize seniors and young children in rural areas as the group that needs the most protection against COVID-19, even though the virus had subsided nationwide.
(2023-02-07). TCM's role in COVID-19 treatment to be promoted. ecns.cn Traditional Chinese medicine will be promoted to play a more prominent role in the medical mix used to treat COVID-19, according to the National Medical Products Administration.
(2023-02-06). Fauci's Quiet Cop-Out, WHO Treaty Destroys Sovereignty & The Disingenuous MSM COVID-19 Mea Culpas. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (2/6/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2023-02-06). Vietnam sees shared future with China. peoplesdispatch.org The resignation of Vietnam's President Nguyen Xuan Phuc a fortnight ago had an air of Several dozen officials, including two deputy prime ministers, were earlier removed from their positions in major scandals of price fixing and kickbacks for COVID-19 test kits, as well as bribes for seats on charter flights returning Vietnamese citizens to the country during the pandemic.