(2024-09-24). Lebanon: Israeli bombing kills 11 members of one family. middleeasteye.net 
Lebanon: Israeli bombing kills 11 members of one family | Strikes in a Beqaa Valley village flatten a home where a man and his nephews were gathered | | A rescuer inspects the debris at the site of an overnight Israeli strike on a pharmacy in the southern Lebanese village of Akbi…
(2024-09-24). FTC sues Big Pharma middlemen over skyrocketing insulin prices, targeting PBM practices. nationofchange.org The suit also includes their affiliated group purchasing organizations (GPOs), accusing them of blocking patients from accessing cheaper alternatives and distorting drug markets for profit.
(2024-09-24). 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…
(2024-09-24). Egypt to increase Israeli gas imports by 20 percent. newarab.com 
The This increase will see Egypt importing 1.2 billion cubic feet per day, up from 850 million cubic feet in July. | The revelation came last weekend when Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced at a press conference that there would be no…
(2024-09-24). 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…
(2024-09-24). (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…
(2024-09-24). 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…
(2024-09-24). 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…
(2024-09-24). 3 facts about acute lymphocytic leukemia in children. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The most common type of childhood cancer is acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), a blood and bone marrow cancer that creates immature white blood cells that can't perform their typical functions. Because of this, the disease worsens quickly. Most likely to occur in early childhood, ALL is more common in boys than girls, according to the American Cancer Society. Children younger than five are at highest risk for developing ALL. Asmaa Ferdjallah,…
(2024-09-24). 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…
(2024-09-24). 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…
(2024-09-24). 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…
(2024-09-24). 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…
(2024-09-24). Joshua Craze: Taxonomies of Hunger. newleftreview.org Death by hunger stalks millions in the Sahel and Horn of Africa—the upshot of West-led political and economic processes as much as climate change and war. Yet only a few instances can pass the demanding criteria for famine set by the humanitarian technocrats of the international bodies charged with its alleviation.
(2024-09-24). UN chief condemns 'get out of jail free' card on wars. gnnhd.tv 
Antonio Guterres says a humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding as famine spreads…
(2024-09-24). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 353: Israel Bombs Lebanon. popularresistance.org At least 274 Lebanese have been killed and 1,024 have been wounded by Israeli airstrikes, the Lebanese Health Ministry said on Monday as Israeli bombings continue on dozens of Lebanese towns in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley in the eastern part of the country. | On Monday morning, the Israeli army announced that it was going to engage in a "difficult day of fighting" in Lebanon, as its spokesperson claimed that Hezbollah was storing missiles in homes and civilian areas. The spokesperson illustrated a digital drawing made by the army as "proof" of his claims, calling upon Lebanese citizens — in Hebrew…
(2024-09-24). Yasmina Nassar, Lebanese girl final message breaks hearts. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Israel is currently carrying out its most violent attack on Lebanon since 2006, killing at least 492 people, including 35 children, and injuring over 1,200 others, according to data released by the Lebanese Ministry of Health. Yesterday, the Israeli army claimed to have targeted hundreds of Hezbollah positions and weapons across Lebanon. Thousands of people fled their homes, especially after the intensified attacks carried out by the Israeli air forces.On Sept. 23, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the Lebanese that the war is not against them but against the Iranian-backed group and asked…
(2024-09-24). Lebanon Health Minister: 'Majority, If Not All' of 558 Killed by Israel Were Civilians. news.antiwar.com Lebanese Health Minister Dr. Firass Abiad told The New York Times on Tuesday that the "overwhelming majority, if not all," of the people killed and wounded by Israel's bombardment in Lebanon on Monday were civilians. The latest health toll from Lebanon's Health Ministry puts the number of killed by the Monday bombing at 558, which …
(2024-09-24). Lebanese Health Minister revises death toll of Israeli aggression on Lebanon: 558 martyrs, including 50 children and 94 women. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-09-24). Lebanese Health Minister: 1,835 people wounded in the Israeli aggression. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-09-24). Hundreds Killed as Israelis Expand Attack on Lebanon. orinocotribune.com Several civilian homes have been struck by Israeli warplanes over the last few hours | Over 180 people have been killed in a massive wave of Israeli airstrikes targeting southern and eastern Lebanon on 23 September. | Lebanon's Ministry of Health: The death toll of the Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon has risen to 182 and over 700 injuries. — Eye on Palestine (@EyeonPalestine) "These raids have led, until the issuance of th…
(2024-09-24). Israeli Airstrikes Kill at Least 492 in Lebanon, Including 35 Children, As Attacks Intensify. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — At least 492 people, including 35 children, were killed in a day of relentless Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.
(2024-09-24). Israeli Forces Kill 12 More Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said Tuesday that Israeli forces killed 12 Palestinians and wounded 43 others in the previous 24-hour period. The latest violence brings the Health Ministry's death toll since October 7 to 41,467 and the number of wounded to 95,921. The figures are considered an undercount since they don't account for the thousands who …
(2024-09-24). Sales Jobs Make People Neurotic, But Employers Can Protect Workers' Health Just Look At The Construction Industry #Sales #Jobs #Make #People #Neurotic, #Employers #Protect #Workers' #Health #Just #Look #Construction #Industry #Vaccines #Pills #Doctor #Hospital #Pandemic. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Neuroticism is one of the Big Five personality traits, characterised by a tendency to experience negative emotions like anxiety, fear, and frustration. Individuals with …
(2024-09-24). Teamsters union shuts down BorgWarner auto parts strike with third vote on sellout agreement. wsws.org The new agreement was ratified only under duress, after the company shut off workers' health insurance last Tuesday.
(2024-09-24). 15 detained after healthcare fraud scheme. ecns.cn Police in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, in East China have detained 15 suspects at a hospital involved in a healthcare fraud scheme, including the hospital president and its legal representative, the municipal healthcare security administration said on Tuesday morning.
(2024-09-24). Pet sector drives innovations for healthier lives. ecns.cn Driven by the increasing number of pets and the evolving demands of consumers, China's pet industry has seen strong growth in recent years, propelling product innovations that prioritize health and nutrition.
(2024-09-24). 15 involved in Wuxi hospital medical insurance fraud taken into custody. ecns.cn A total of 15 individuals involved in a health care fraud in Wuxi Hongqiao Hospital, including the legal representative and president, were taken into custody by police on Monday, local authorities reported on Tuesday.
(2024-09-24). Nursing home held not to be a public authority for the purposes of an Article 2 claim. ukhumanrightsblog.com In Sammut v Next Steps Mental Healthcare Ltd and Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust [2024] EWHC 2265(KB), HHJ Bird sitting as a judge of the High Court gave summary judgment in favour of the first defendant in a claim against a care home brought on behalf of the estate of a mental health patient …
(2024-09-24). Global Health News Briefs: From Vaccines to Medical Ethical Dilemmas. devdiscourse.com In a landmark move, the United States has pledged to donate 1 million mpox vaccine doses and $500 million to African countries to combat the ongoing outbreak. Announced by President Joe Biden at the United Nations General Assembly, the initiative aims to boost the global response to the crisis, urging other nations to follow suit.
(2024-09-24). 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…
(2024-09-24). 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…
(2024-09-24). 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…
(2024-09-24). 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…
(2024-09-24). Fleming Initiative raises first £100m in the global fight against AMR. imperial.ac.uk As world leaders gather in New York to discuss the growing global health threat, the Fleming Initiative is poised to break down barriers to progress.
(2024-09-24). Fruit of baobab, Africa's 'tree of life', is new superfood yet harvesters live in poverty. scmp.com Demand for baobab fruit, which is full of healthy properties, is growing worldwide, but their harvesters live on the poverty line.
(2024-09-24). Climate impacts put insurance commissioner races in the spotlight. grist.org 
This story is part of During the presidential debate earlier this month, Vice President Kamala Harris was
(2024-09-24). Loneliness May Not Make You Ill After All, Says New Study But That Doesn't Mean We Shouldn't Tackle It #Loneliness #Make #Study #That #Doesn't #Mean #Shouldn't #Tackle #Vaccines #Pills #Doctor #Hospital #Pandemic. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | When was the last time that you felt lonely? It's an uncomfortable question, but for 3.83 million people in the UK, 7.1% of the population, the answer is probably right …
(2024-09-24). Surrogacy Is Booming. But New Research Suggests These Pregnancies Could Be Higher Risk For Women And Babies #Surrogacy #Booming. #Research #Suggests #These #Pregnancies #Higher #Risk #Women #Babies #Vaccines #Pills #Doctor #Hospital #Pandemic. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | A new study from Canada has found women who agree to carry and birth babies in surrogacy arrangements face a higher risk of complications than other pregnant …
(2024-09-24). Food, Clothes, Men, Gas, and other Problems. dissidentvoice.org 
How Covid Increased Housing Rage Covid may have reduced road rage and cut gas and transportation bills but it has increased housing rage. Many in apartment or condo buildings have had their fill of the following irritants after more than a year of seclusion (not to mention their fill of family or roommates). Here are …
(2024-09-24). Study by international researchers zeroes in on the natural origin of the COVID pandemic. wsws.org The latest research deals a fatal blow to the fascistic conspiracy theory claiming the virus was created in a Chinese lab in Wuhan.
(2024-09-24). The IMF and the World Bank in the time of Coronavirus: the failed campaign for a new image. cadtm.org
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 …
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…
Lebanese Health Minister Firass Abiad said three children were among the dead in Friday's strike on an und…
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 …
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…