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2023-04-20: News Headlines

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Innovative vaccine campaigns called for to better inform elderly. ecns.cn With China's swelling elderly population, health experts have called for developing vaccines to tackle diseases primarily affecting seniors and devising innovative methods to expand vaccine acceptance among the age group.

Dr. William Makis (2023-04-20). Young Chefs Are Dying Suddenly and Unexpectedly. 28 Sudden Deaths, COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates? globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Chinese experts stress improving seniors' immunization as society rapidly ages. ecns.cn Health experts have called for developing vaccines to tackle diseases primarily affecting seniors and devising innovative methods to expand vaccine acceptance among the age group with China's swelling elderly population.

The Exposé (2023-04-20). Ex-NZ PM Jacinda Ardern's COVID Dictatorship caused 3203% increase in Excess Deaths due to Mandatory C-19 Vaccination Laws. expose-news.com The year 2021 was one of hope and promise for New Zealand, as the world began to recover from the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. But according to official figures quietly …

trtworld (2023-04-20). 67M children missed out on vaccines due to Covid disruptions: UNICEF. trtworld.com New UN data revealed that the share of vaccinated children fell five percentage points to 81 percent during the pandemic, while confidence in childhood vaccines declined by 44 percent in some countries. | 67M children missed out on vaccines due to Covid disruptions: UNICEF…

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Commentary: The world economy needs more from China. channelnewsasia.com Economic rebounds in the United States often get picked apart for their flaws. Now, it's China's turn, says Bloomberg Opinion columnist Daniel Moss.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Innovative vaccine campaigns called for to better inform elderly. ecns.cn With China's swelling elderly population, health experts have called for developing vaccines to tackle diseases primarily affecting seniors and devising innovative methods to expand vaccine acceptance among the age group.

Dr. William Makis (2023-04-20). Young Chefs Are Dying Suddenly and Unexpectedly. 28 Sudden Deaths, COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates? globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Chinese experts stress improving seniors' immunization as society rapidly ages. ecns.cn Health experts have called for developing vaccines to tackle diseases primarily affecting seniors and devising innovative methods to expand vaccine acceptance among the age group with China's swelling elderly population.

The Exposé (2023-04-20). Ex-NZ PM Jacinda Ardern's COVID Dictatorship caused 3203% increase in Excess Deaths due to Mandatory C-19 Vaccination Laws. expose-news.com The year 2021 was one of hope and promise for New Zealand, as the world began to recover from the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. But according to official figures quietly …

trtworld (2023-04-20). 67M children missed out on vaccines due to Covid disruptions: UNICEF. trtworld.com New UN data revealed that the share of vaccinated children fell five percentage points to 81 percent during the pandemic, while confidence in childhood vaccines declined by 44 percent in some countries. | 67M children missed out on vaccines due to Covid disruptions: UNICEF…

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Commentary: The world economy needs more from China. channelnewsasia.com Economic rebounds in the United States often get picked apart for their flaws. Now, it's China's turn, says Bloomberg Opinion columnist Daniel Moss.

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). TCM specialists sent to 29 countries during COVID-19 fight: official. ecns.cn China had dispatched traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) specialists to 29 countries to aid the fight against COVID-19 during the pandemic, an official told a press conference on Thursday.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Science Saturday: COVID-19 — the pandemic that's forever changed laboratory testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Like many people throughout the world, Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., remembers exactly where he was and what he was doing when COVID-19 was classified as a pandemic. "Those first few months of the pandemic will be forever ingrained in my memory," he says. For Dr. Binnicker, director of Mayo Clinic's Clinical Virology Laboratory, two important dates stand out above the rest. "One was Feb. 17, 2020, when Dr. (William) Morice and I were talking about whether the department should…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why early treatment of esophageal cancer is critical. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Esophageal cancer, which is cancer that occurs in the esophagus — a long, hollow tube that runs from your throat to your stomach — is on the rise in the U.S. "We think esophageal cancer is on the rise with the obesity pandemic as well as with the problem with the increase in reflux in the United States," says Dr. Shanda Blackmon, a Mayo Clinic thoracic surgeon. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/FpI7dt2izHc Journalists: Broadcast-quality…

Rhoda Wilson (2023-04-20). MPs debate Pandemic Treaty: It gives a massive extension of powers to unelected WHO officials but Labour and SNP fully support it. expose-news.com Andrew Bridgen MP gave an informative speech during a Westminster Hall debate on Monday warning of the dangers of handing more powers over to the World Health Organisation by way of the …

WSWS (2023-04-19). Australian central bank and Labor government cover up corporate profit-gouging. wsws.org There is undeniable evidence that the inflation has been fuelled by profiteering, on top of the pouring trillions of dollars into the financial markets, the impact of pandemic and the US-NATO war against Russia, not workers' wages.

Editor (2023-04-19). NYT Blames US Public for Collapse of Pandemic Safety Net. scheerpost.com By Conor Smyth / Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting (FAIR) A ban on evictions. Required paid leave. Continuous Medicaid coverage. Free school meals. Emergency SNAP allotments. An extra $600 a week in unemployment benefits. Child tax credit expansion. Thousands in stimulus checks. These measures were part of a suite of policies the US government passed …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Mayo Clinic expert talks about the new omicron variant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While COVID-19 rates in the U.S. are relatively low and are declining, the World Health Organization (WHO) is keeping an eye on a new COVID-19 variant. The omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, known as "Arcturus," has been listed by the WHO as a variant under monitoring since March 22. Experts say this variant has a higher transmissibility rate than previous strains but doesn't appear to be more dangerous. "It is causing increasing case counts in certain parts…

Pacifica's Covid, Race & Democracy (2023-04-20). Earth Crisis Mass Environmental Protests Against Cop City; War In Ukraine & VT Van Deusen. indybay.org CRD covers Earth Crisis Mass Environmental Protests Against Cop City; War In Ukraine & Labor with Vermont AFL-CIO President; Remembering Revolutionary Artist & Activist Paul Robeson…

Brucha Weisberger (2023-04-20). Australia, A Tragic Window into the Truth. Excess Mortality in 2021-22 Following Roll-out of Covid Injections. globalresearch.ca

Colin Todhunter (2023-04-20). Hunger Profiteers, Granny Killers, and Skin-Deep Morality. dissidentvoice.org Today, a fifth (278 million) of the African population are undernourished, and 55 million of that continent's children under the age of five are stunted due to severe malnutrition. In 2021, an Oxfam review of IMF COVID-19 loans showed that 33 African countries were encouraged to pursue austerity policies. Oxfam and Development Finance International also revealed that 43 out …

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). US CDC signs off on second Omicron-updated COVID-19 booster for older adults. channelnewsasia.com

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). HPV infection may cause throat, mouth cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of the human papillomavirus (HPV). April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Head and neck cancers, including mouth and throat, occur in the head and neck region. You may have heard about the connection between HPV infection and certain types of cervical cancer, but did you know HPV infection is also related to a higher risk of throat and mouth cancer? To prevent these cancers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). What you need to know about the avian influenza outbreak. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Scientists continue to monitor the ongoing global avian influenza outbreak — also referred to as bird flu — that has killed millions of birds and has now crossed over to some species of mammals. Currently, the risk to humans remains low; however, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred. "Rarely, we see crossover from birds into humans, with the current circulating strain of avian influenza causing a large outbreak among wild birds and poultry. We have seen…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Does my child need ear tubes? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Middle ear infections are caused by bacteria or a virus that infects fluid that has builds up in the middle ear. These infections often happen when a child has a cold, allergy or upper respiratory illness. Ear infections can be painful and cause difficulty sleeping or hearing. Unfortunately, they also are one of the most common infections for children. Inserting tubes in the ear is a treatment for chronic ear infections. Here are answers to questions about…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Candida auris: This fungus is a health care concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of Candida auris Candida auris (C. auris) is an emerging fungus that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking. Fungi live just about everywhere, including on and inside of the body. Fungal infections are more common in people with weakened immune systems, or when fungi are introduced to areas where they are not normally found, such as in a wound. Candida species are the most common yeast responsible for fungal infections. Many…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Consumer Health: Recognizing the signs of irritable bowel syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Research suggests that about 12% of people in the U.S. have irritable bowel syndrome, and it's more common among women than men and in people younger than 50, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine. Even though the digestive…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome, also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says most diagnosed cases are in the southern, eastern and central parts of the U.S. It also has been diagnosed in Europe, Australia, Asia, South Africa, and South and Central America. It can be a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. The American Gastroenterological Association recently added guidance to medical professionals to watch for…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Regenerative biotherapeutics: Pivoting toward a new strategy for fighting disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has made significant strides biomanufacturing early-stage therapeutics. The focus is on new medicines derived from the human body, called biotherapeutics, which are shaping the future of medicine. "Our commitment to delivering new cures for unmet conditions is behind Mayo's pivot to biomanufacturing," says Julie Allickson, Ph.D., the Michael S. and Mary Sue Shannon Family Director of Mayo Clinic's Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics and the Otto Bremer Trust Director, Biomanufacturing and…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Consumer Health: Parkinson's disease — are you at risk? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the causes and risk factors of Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. People with Parkinson's disease can experience tremors, slowed movement, rigid muscles, loss of automatic movements, speech and writing changes, and impaired posture and balance. An estimated 1 million people in the U.S. and more than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson's…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Young man's disease: Testicular cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The risk of many types of cancer increases with age. Prostate, skin, breast and lung cancers are more common among older people. However, testicular cancer is considered a "young man's disease" because people under 45 are at the greatest risk. Testicular cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the testicles, which are located in the loose bag of skin underneath the penis. The testicles make sperm and the hormone testosterone. There is good and bad news about testicular cancer. The…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Saving more lives by expanding the donor pool. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart failure continues to be an epidemic in the U.S. Despite efforts put into awareness and prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. A heart transplant is the gold standard to treat advanced heart failure. With more than 100,000 people on the transplant waiting list, Mayo Clinic is hoping to save more lives by adopting strategies for expanding the donor pool for heart transplants. Watch: The Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-20). Consumer Health: Testicular cancer — are you at risk? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms and risk factors of testicular cancer. Compared with other types of cancer, testicular cancer is rare. But, in the U.S., it's the most common cancer in men between the ages of 20 and 35. Approximately 9,190 new cases of testicular cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2023, and 470 people will die from the disease, according to…

ecns.cn (2023-04-20). Traditional Chinese medicine spreads to 196 countries, regions: official. ecns.cn Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has spread to 196 countries and regions and gained worldwide recognition for its unique strengths in disease prevention and control and rehabilitation.

Jake Johnson (2023-04-19). Poverty Is the 4th Leading Cause of Death in the US, Research Shows. truthout.org Research published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association estimated that poverty was linked to at least 183,000 deaths in the United States in 2019 among people aged 15 or older, making inadequate income the nation's fourth-leading mortality driver that year behind heart disease, cancer, and smoking. "Poverty kills as much as dementia, accidents, stroke, Alzheimer's… |

Emily Potts (2023-04-19). Improving care and awareness of kidney diseases. healtheuropa.com Raymond Vanholder and Eveline Scheres from the European Kidney Health Alliance highlight where further efforts are needed to improve the prevention and care of kidney diseases. EKHA is a Brussels-based European Nephrology advocacy platform in which a broad scope of organisations and individuals of the Nephrology community work together for healthy kidneys and the benefit …

Ann Brown (2023-04-20). Remembering Dr. Sebi's Teaching On Health Benefits Of Sea Moss. moguldom.com In some circles, Dr. Sebi is a well-respected herbalist and natural healer, particularly in the hip-hop community. Born Alfredo Bowman in 1933 in the village of Ilanga, Honduras, Sebi was known for his holistic approach to healing. He once claimed to have the cure for cancer and AIDS. On his website, Dr. Sebi claimed to be …

channelnewsasia (2023-04-20). Over 11kg of drugs worth S$560,000 seized in raids, 35 people arrested. channelnewsasia.com The nine-day operation was targeted at drug transactions conducted through encrypted chat applications, said the Central Narcotics Bureau.

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