(2024-11-22). Vulnerability To Financial Scams In Aging Adults Could Be An Early Indicator Of Alzheimer's Disease, New Research Shows #Vulnerability #Financial #Scams #Aging #Adults #Early #Indicator #Alzheimer's #Disease, #Research #Shows #Vaccines #Pills #Doctor #Hospital #Pandemic. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | A brain region affected very early in Alzheimer's disease may explain why some aging people are at greater risk of financial exploitation. That is the key finding of …
(2024-11-22). Innovative blood analysis technique reveals insights into giant cell arteritis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers have identified key protein patterns in the blood that could improve how doctors diagnose and monitor giant cell arteritis, a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in blood vessels. The condition often affects arteries in the head and can lead to vision loss or stroke if untreated. The new research, led by Jaeyun Sung, Ph.D., and Kenneth Warrington, M.D., lays the groundwork for more accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment approaches. In the…
(2024-11-22). A diagnosis and hope for a journey back to health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org JoAnne Michael on vacation in Croatia. JoAnne Michael doesn't remember much about 2018. That year, at the age of 45, she began having cognitive issues, including memory loss, confusion, and brain seizures. Her symptoms were caused by a rare autoimmune disease called GABA-A-R antibody encephalitis, but JoAnne, an environmental consultant from Carson City, Nevada, didn't know that until later, when a sample of her cerebrospinal fluid was sent to Mayo Clinic's Neuroimmunology Laboratory in Rochester,…
(2024-11-22). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Tips for living with COPD. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with COPD last year after struggling with multiple symptoms. I quit smoking over 10 years ago, but I'm dealing with the effects of it now. How can I best manage the symptoms and live as fully as possible with this condition? ANSWER: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a leading cause of disability and death in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association. More than 12.5 million people…
(2024-11-22). (VIDEO) Mpox strain detected in new regions: A Mayo Clinic expert explains. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A colorized transmission electron microscopic image of mpox virus particles (red), found within an infected cell (blue), that had been cultured in the laboratory. The image was captured and color-enhanced at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Integrated Research Facility (IRF), located in Fort Detrick, Maryland. Mpox, a disease caused by the monkeypox virus, is a global health concern, with outbreaks in Western and Central African countries spreading into other regions. Recently,…
(2024-11-22). (VIDEO) The reality of RSV, who should get vaccinated. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is something many parents know as a cause of bronchiolitis, but others may not have heard of it until recently. RSV causes infections of the lungs and respiratory tract. It's common in children, but it can also infect adults. "A very common disease, the most common reason why a child under 5 ends up in the hospital, 10% of all hospitalizations in that age group in the U.S. are due…
(2024-11-22). (VIDEO) Multiple sclerosis fuels artist's work. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org How does someone deal with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS), a potentially disabling disease that attacks nerves in the brain and spinal cord? For May Ling Kopecky, who was diagnosed with MS at Mayo Clinic as a teen, making art and music helps her share what it's like to live with a chronic disease. "When I'm playing music, I feel like I'm able to just let myself express these things without really thinking too…
(2024-11-22). (VIDEO) Mayo Clinic virologist explains concern about avian flu and why flu vaccine is important. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For the first time in the U.S., H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as the bird flu, has been detected in a pig. The virus is widespread among wild birds globally. It continues to cause outbreaks in American poultry and dairy cows, and it has infected humans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 46 confirmed human cases of bird flu in the U.S., all linked to animal exposure with "no evidence of human-to-human transmission." "The strain…
(2024-11-22). Mayo researchers study stool to unlock microbiome's role in cancer treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org At Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine, scientists are investigating stool samples to uncover new insights into cancer treatment. Often seen as waste, stool may provide valuable information about the microbiome — a complex ecosystem of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi and viruses in the gut. Growing evidence shows the microbiome plays a significant role in health, including how the body responds to diseases like cancer and how it influences treatment outcomes. A new frontier in…
(2024-11-22). No Child Should Be A Target. popularresistance.org The Palestine-Global Mental Health Network, along with its international counterparts, is now launching an international campaign to demand that world governments hold Israel accountable to the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child—principles which prioritize the inherent right to life and uphold the best interests of all children. | The genocidal intentions of the Zionist settler-colonial state, recognized by many as Israel, (hereinafter referred to as Israel), are made clear in various documented statements by its officials. The former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant…
(2024-11-22). Israel bombards Beirut suburbs as fighting rages in southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Five healthcare workers killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, Ministry of Public Health says.
(2024-11-22). Daily death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon nears 60 — health ministry. tass.com The overall death toll from Israeli bombardments and artillery attacks since the outbreak of the current escalation in October 2023 has reached 3,642, with 15,356 people being wounded…
(2024-11-22). Gaza hospitals face shutdown in 48 hours. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – On Friday, the Ministry of Health warned that fuel shortages will close Gazan hospitals within 48 hours. Israel's embargo has stopped petroleum from entering the besieged region, where the fighting has lasted over a year.At a news conference in Khan Younis, Dr. Marwan Al-Hamas, Director General of Field Hospitals, warned, "Without immediate action to allow fuel entry, all hospitals in Gaza will halt operations or significantly reduce services within the next two days."He urged international bodies to obey the International Criminal Court's ruling on "genocide in Gaza." He appealed for gasoline, medicat…
(2024-11-22). University of California 2-day strike ends without resolution to core issues. wsws.org Workers, with healthcare and immigrant workers in the front rank, will be thrust into struggle against Trump's program for dictatorship, which includes mass deportations and the evisceration of public health.
(2024-11-22). Mpox and H5N1 bird flu viruses continue on the march. wsws.org Amidst a lackadaisical public health response, two viruses with pandemic potential continue to spread in the United States.
(2024-11-22). Afghanistan: Supporting primary health care for people most in need. icrc.org
(2024-11-22). Armenia: Helping health-care professionals acquire essential life-saving skills. icrc.org
(2024-11-22). How climate change threatens HIV care in vulnerable US communities. nationofchange.org These disasters not only wreak havoc on infrastructure and displace communities, but also disrupt access to critical healthcare services.
(2024-11-22). WHO says mpox remains public health emergency of international concern. aljazeera.com UN health agency says its decision is 'based on the rising number and continuing geographic spread of cases.'…
(2024-11-22). DMSO is an invaluable tool for promoting health in various ways. expose-news.com Earlier this month, we published a book summary of 'Healing with DMSO'. Last week, its author naturopath Amandha Vollmer published an article with an accompanying short video giving a brief introduction to …
(2024-11-22). 226 health workers killed in Lebanon since October 7, says WHO. scmp.com The high percentage of fatal attacks on healthcare might be due to the fact that 'more ambulances have been targeted'.
(2024-11-22). Climate, health experts sound warnings over coal and gas expansion. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-11-22). Mayo Clinic hospitals score A grades for patient safety. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic consistently ranks among the top providers nationwide regardless of the quality measure used. See how Mayo Hospitals did in the latest safety ratings. All nine eligible Mayo Clinic hospitals earned A grades from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization that provides safety ratings. The ratings are intended to help patients choose their preferred healthcare destinations. "While quality rankings only tell one part of our story and we are always working to…
(2024-11-22). (VIDEO) Focus on hope: Brescia's Story. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Brescia Dover studying abroad in Italy Photo courtesy: Brescia Dover At 20 years old, Brescia Dover was ready to take on the world. She was on her way to achieving her dream of being a professional photographer. Everything was going according to plan when her dream came to a halt. Brescia was diagnosed with cancer. With her plans for her future pushed aside, Brescia's focus was now on her health and hope. It's an unexpected…
(2024-11-22). New Rochester Construction Updates webpage launches for patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Mayo Clinic in Rochester Construction Updates webpage was launched to help patients and their loved ones navigate to appointments across Mayo Clinic's downtown Rochester, Minnesota, campus. Construction as part of Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester kicked off this fall, marking an exciting milestone in Mayo Clinic's Bold. Forward. strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform healthcare for the benefit of patients everywhere. While work begins to transform the downtown campus, Mayo Clinic is also ensuring…
(2024-11-22). Activism On Foot: When Indigenous Activists Walk The Land To Honor Their Past And Reshape Their Future #Activism #Foot: #When #Indigenous #Activists #Walk #Land #Honor #Their #Past #Reshape #Their #Future #Vaccines #Pills #Doctor #Hospital #Pandemic. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | More than a decade ago, I spent a week working in Gatineau, a city on the southern edge of Que bec, with the Cree Board of Health and Social Services. I was helping …
(2024-11-22). 'A new perch': Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz confirms US Congress departure. aljazeera.com In an interview, the scandal-plagued Gaetz reaffirmed his commitment to being a member of Trump's 'America First army'.
(2024-11-22). While some corporate media in some Western nations are admitting covid vaccine injuries, New Zealand continues to keep the public in the dark. expose-news.com Corporate media in the UK and Australia are beginning to report on the adverse effects of covid injections, with some papers sounding the alarm on the dangers of biotechnology research. However, corporate …
(2024-11-22). Hancock Admits Do Not Resuscitate Orders Were Wrongly Applied During Covid as He Calls on Lockdown Defenders to "Unite" Against Sceptics. dailysceptic.org Matt Hancock has admitted "do not resuscitate orders" were "wrongly applied" during Covid and should be "reviewed" — but defended lockdown and said its supporters need to "unite" to defeat sceptics.
(2024-11-22). Genetic clues explain why children develop rare post-COVID condition. imperial.ac.uk An Imperial-led study has highlighted how rare variants of a gene regulating the gut lining may increase the risk of MIS-C by up to four times.
(2024-11-22). Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro taps federal highway aid to help SEPTA. whyy.org Gov. Josh Shapiro said Friday that he will divert more than $150 million in federal highway funding to provide a one-time injection of cash into Philadelphia's mass transit system to help it avoid near-term service cutbacks and delay fare increases. | Shapiro's announcement comes as many transit agencies are in a severe financial crunch. | Federal COVID-19 relief for transit agencies is phasing out and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority and other major transit agencies around the country are struggling to regain ridership after the pandemic. | Shapiro, a Democrat, said the $153 million can hel…
(2024-11-22). Former Eagles player Wendell Smallwood charged with COVID-19, tax fraud. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood has been charged with defrauding the federal government to receive COVID relief loans. | Filed in the U.S. District Court in Delaware, pro…
Several US government agencies helped to fund lab work that led to the creation of the coronavirus, according to Robert Redfield | Robert Redfield, a former director of the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC), has claimed that Covid-19 was artificially developed, and that the US played a "substantial" role in starting the pandemic. | Redfield, who led the agency under the administration of US President Donald Trump, made the claim in an interview that was released on November 14, but only drew media attention this week. | Speaking to author and podcaster Dana Parish, he suggested that the virus was "intention…
The third Thursday of November marks the annual observation of the Great American Smokeout Æ (GASO). To recognize the event, Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon and City of Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh issued a proclamation to the Tobacco Action Coalition of Onondaga County and Tobacco-Free CNY highlighting the day and the progress made in decreasing tobacco use. The City of Syracuse has made great effort to reduce youth tobacco use by reducing tobacco retailers over time, making sure retailers don't open near schools and parks, and by helping to enforce NYS minimum age to purchase tobacco products through t…
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health workers have urged the public to consider regular screening for diabetes to make treatment easier and avoid complications associated with the disease. Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough of the hormone insulin, which regulates blood glucose, or when the body cannot …
The Latin American School of Medicine (ELAM for its Spanish language initials) is a masterpiece of Cuba's remarkable healthcare system. A conference of ELAM graduates took place in Havana from Nov. 11 to 15; two sets of them attended. The gathering marked the 25th anniversary of ELAM's founding in 1999. What happened and what was …
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Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mukono district leaders have praised the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) programs for strengthening the country's healthcare system. Speaking at the celebration of 50 years of the Expanded Programme on Immunization at Katoogo Health Centre III at Nama Sub County on Monday under the theme 'Reinventing the …
OPINION | George Mubiru | In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, companies have the opportunity and responsibility to impact more than just the bottom line. Corporations now play an integral role in shaping a nation's socioeconomic health, transcending profit margins to foster resilience and well-being in the communities around them. As we adapt to an ever-changing …
ARUA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has called on the media and local leaders in the West Nile region to take an active role in educating the public about the Tobacco Control Act of 2015, which aims to reduce tobacco use and the associated health risks. The Act prohibits tobacco advertising, promotion, …
Home insurance rates are rising in the United States, not only in Florida, which saw tens of billions of dollars in losses from hurricanes Helene and Milton, but across the country. According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, homeowners insurance increased an average of 11.3% nationwide in 2023, with some states, including Texas, Arizona and Utah,