newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-11-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 misconceptions about COVID-19 and flu vaccines. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Misconceptions about the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines may make some people hesitant to roll up their sleeves. What better way to clear up the confusion than hearing straight from a Mayo Clinic expert? In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Robert Jacobson, medical director for Mayo Clinic's Primary Care Immunization Program, clears up some misconceptions about COVID-19 and the flu. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/WGcqiTAR5hY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-11-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: Reducing risk of Alzheimer's disease in families. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurologic disorder that causes memory loss and other cognitive decline due to brain cell degeneration. It's the most common cause of dementia — a clinical syndrome characterized by a collection of symptoms that affect cognitive abilities, memory, thinking behavior. Dementia is not a specific disease itself. It's estimated that more than 55 million people worldwide live with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. And that number continues to grow….

The Canary. (2024-11-09). COP29 Must Not Be Another Greenwashing Event. popularresistance.org Countries must find real solutions for climate action and climate finance and reject false solutions such as biomass energy, says the Biomass Action Network as the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Climate Convention is set to open in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 11 November. COP29 will focus on finance, as did the Biodiversity COP16 which was suspended last weekend due to the lack of agreement. Developed countries refuse to commit to sufficient financial support for developing countries. Instead, they promote false solutions like centralised (large scale) biomass energy.

ecns.cn (2024-11-06). Countries in countries. ecns.cn In the year 2020 Pavel Tavares, during the quarantine of Covid-19, makes his first garden remembering his experience in Longji, China. Surprisingly, he have the opportunity to participate in Looking China 2020, where he meets Poli and another reality of farmers in that country, which inspires him. A beautiful friendship is born, surrounded by farming and family.

imperial.ac.uk (2024-11-06). Early warning system for viruses led by Imperial alumnus wins GBx award. imperial.ac.uk An early warning system for viruses developed by an Imperial alumus has won an award at the prestigious GREAT GBx Gala in San Francisco.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-11-06). Manufacturing engineers on the cusp of delivering new biotherapies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Manufacturing engineers are at the forefront of bringing new medicines derived from human sources such as cells, blood and genes to patients. They produce what are often first-of-their kind biotherapies for diseases that previously had few or no treatment options. "The most interesting thing about our job is being able to be part of a team that brings transformative cell-based therapies to the clinic," says Kyle Ecker, advanced biomanufacturing engineer supervisor at Mayo Clinic in…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-11-06). Mayo Clinic's data-driven quest to advance individualized medicine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Inside every person are nearly 3 billion DNA base pairs, trillions of cells and microbes, thousands of genes and hundreds of thousands of proteins and other key molecules — a vast collection of data holding clues to health and disease. At Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine, a digital transformation is equipping clinicians with tools to analyze this data and unlock critical insights for patient care. This advancement has the potential to enhance diagnoses and…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-11-06). Mayo Clinic experts highlight advances in breast cancer research: Decreasing the need for chemotherapy and reducing the intensity of radiation therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Lifesaving cancer therapies can cause serious side effects, both immediately and later in life. "It is essential to continue to study innovative approaches that will eradicate the disease but won't diminish the quality of life for patients diagnosed with cancer," says Roberto Leon-Ferre, M.D., a breast medical oncologist at Mayo Clinic. With breast cancer rates rising among younger people, the need for treatments that provide excellent outcomes with fewer side effects is…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-11-06). Research shows new method helps doctors safely remove dangerous heart infections without surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Doctors at Mayo Clinic used a new catheter-based approach to draw out resistant pockets of infection that settle in the heart, known as right-sided infective endocarditis, without surgery. Unless treated quickly, the walled-off infections can grow, severely damaging heart valves and potentially affecting other organs as well. In a recent study, over 90% of the participants had their infection cleared, and they had lower in-hospital mortality compared to those whose infections remained….

ecns.cn (2024-11-05). Guangdong steps up fight against dengue. ecns.cn Guangdong province in South China has stepped up preventive measures to control the spread of dengue fever, with more than 10,300 confirmed cases having been reported by the end of October.

Rhoda Wilson (2024-10-30). "Godfather of vaccines" admits vaccine researchers experimented on orphans, the mentally handicapped and babies of mothers in prison. expose-news.com In the early 1960s, Stanley Plotkin was doing a paediatric residency in London, England, at the Hospital for Sick Children (now the Great Ormond Street Hospital). It was during this time, as …

NEOB (2024-10-30). Government non-interest expenditure expected to increase. sanews.gov.za Government non-interest expenditure expected to increase | Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says government non-interest expenditure is expected to increase in 2024/25. | He was delivering the Medium-Term Budget Policy (MTBPS) statement speech in Parliament on Wednesday. | The increase is mainly attributed to: | Rollovers from the previous financial year, to the value of R2.1 billion. | R2.7 billion expenditure that was announced at the time of the main budget, mainly for the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant. | Unforeseeable and unavoidable expenditure of R2.1 billion, mainly for disaster relief. | A sp…

Bharat Dogra (2024-10-30). New Formulations of Glyphosate-Round Up: When Complaints Against Highly Hazardous Products Are Made, These Are Replaced with Even More Hazardous Products. globalresearch.ca In recent times a subject of great concern for health has been that powerful multinational companies are introducing several products which are highly hazardous for people, exposing them to several serious ailments and diseases including cancer. | As the incidence of …

Reuters (2024-10-30). McDonald's sued by US consumers in proposed class action over E coli outbreak. scmp.com One person was killed at at least 75 sickened by infections linked to onions in the fast-food chain's Quarter Pounder burgers.

Paul M. Renfro (2024-10-30). "I Am the Face of AIDS:" Ryan White and the Politics of Innocence in the History of HIV/AIDS. counterpunch.org While Ryan's "innocence" pushed the federal government to act on AIDS, the "guilt" of marginalized groups fueled the urge "to punish sick people for their alleged lack of moral purity," as one Philadelphia Daily News editorial put it. Specifically, the CARE Act contained punitive HIV criminalization and notification statutes and prohibited federal funding for needle-exchange programs.

Mohammad Yunus (2024-10-30). The case for an eco-friendly alternative to GDP. scmp.com We need new metrics that recognise the full value of biodiversity and the ecosystem, and new financial tools that reward conservation.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: Protect your family from seasonal respiratory infections. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cold, flu, RSV and COVID-19 all have one thing in common: they are respiratory infections that cause similar symptoms such as coughing, fever and fatigue. These illnesses can range from mild to severe, especially in people who are more vulnerable. Dr. Tina Ardon, a family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic, says these respiratory infections also share common preventive measures. She offers these tips to help keep you and your family safe. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/sgcSYHY-5Z8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality…

Pressenza Philippines (2024-10-26). Forest Fire Prevention in the Cordillera Administrative Region for Climate Resilience. pressenza.com by Alaska J. Turaray | The Philippines, an archipelago with a rich biodiversity, is especially vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Among its regions, the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) stands out for its unique geography as the country's only landlocked area. CAR's lush mountainous landscape, coupled with its cool climate, has earned it the reputation as a top tourist destination. This natural charm has also contributed to the region's high Human Development Index (HDI), with Benguet leading the charge as one of the top-ranked provinces, according to the 2023 Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA…

The Independent (2024-10-24). Uganda confirms 1st mpox death as infections rise to 164. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda on Wednesday confirmed its first death of mpox as the cumulative number of laboratory-confirmed infections hit 164 in the East African country. Henry Kyobe Bosa, incident commander at Uganda's Ministry of Health, told Xinhua over the phone on Wednesday that the death was registered in the mid-western district of …

Ana Vračar (2024-10-24). Final phase of polio vaccination in Gaza suspended amid Israeli attacks. indybay.org Health workers had managed to vaccinate 94% of children under ten in central and southern regions over the past week, but attacks on civilian infrastructure in the north are leaving nearly 120,000 children without their second dose, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported. The head of WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, warned that this disruption will affect the overall impact of the vaccination campaign.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Protect your family from seasonal respiratory infections. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cold, flu, RSV and COVID-19 all have one thing in common: they are respiratory infections that cause similar symptoms such as coughing, fever and fatigue. These illnesses can range from mild to severe, especially in people who are more vulnerable. Dr. Tina Ardon, a family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic, says these respiratory infections also share common preventive measures. She offers these tips to help keep you and your family safe. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/sgcSYHY-5Z8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-24). Magnifying U.S. gastrointestinal disease mortality reveals health disparities. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org U.S. map depicting digestive disease mortality rate per 100,000 American Indian and Alaska Natives in 2019. Diseases affecting the digestive system, including the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, inflammatory bowel disease and others, are significant causes of death worldwide. Mayo Clinic and North Dakota State University researchers recently delved into demographic data at the national, state and county level in the U.S. to see which populations are most affected by digestive diseases…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Food recalls and sickness. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products are being recalled because of possible listeria contamination, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician, explains the risks associated with listeria and how to best avoid foodborne illness. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 03) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: …

newarab (2024-10-24). War-stricken Sudan battles cholera and other deadly diseases. newarab.com

DikelediM (2024-10-24). DWS inspects water infrastructure in North West. sanews.gov.za DWS inspects water infrastructure in North West | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo will today assess the conditions of water and waste water treatment infrastructure in the North West following the recent detection of the cholera causing bacterium in raw water. | The Deputy Minister will begin his programme by meeting with various stakeholders at the Lekwa-Teemane Council Chambers in Bloemhof. He will then proceed to site inspection visits at Bloemhof Dam, Christiana Waste Water Treatment Works and the Bloemhof Water Treatment Works. | "The Deputy Minister will meet different stakeholders an…

DikelediM (2024-10-24). DWS inspects water infrastructure in North West. sanews.gov.za DWS inspects water infrastructure in North West | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo will today assess the conditions of water and waste water treatment infrastructure in the North West following the recent detection of the cholera causing bacterium in raw water. | The Deputy Minister will begin his programme by meeting with various stakeholders at the Lekwa-Teemane Council Chambers in Bloemhof. He will then proceed to site inspection visits at Bloemhof Dam, Christiana Waste Water Treatment Works and the Bloemhof Water Treatment Works. | "The Deputy Minister will meet different stakeholders an…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Health screenings in underserved populations. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cancer is a leading cause of death among Hispanic people in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Compared to non-Hispanic white people, Hispanic men and women are less likely to be diagnosed with common cancers such as lung, colorectal, breast and prostate cancer, and they are more likely to develop cancers in the liver, stomach and cervix, often linked to infections like HPV. Early detection through screening can prevent serious health issues. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Wash your hands for better health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Note: Oct. 15 is Global Handwashing Day As respiratory infections rise in the fall months, washing your hands with soap and water is more important than ever. Regular hand-washing stops germs from spreading and lowers your chances of getting sick. Always wash your hands after using the bathroom, before eating or cooking, and after coughing or sneezing. Washing your hands for 20 seconds with warm water and soap is simple yet effective. It can prevent 1 in 3 cases of diarrhea…

IMEMC News (2024-10-24). Israeli Airforce Continues Bombing Civilians in Lebanon, Syria; Bombs News Station. imemc.org Israel's expansion of airstrikes to its northern neighbors, Lebanon and Syria, continued with renewed bombing of civilian areas in both countries on Wednesday. Israeli occupation aircraft launched a series of raids on the southern suburb of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on Wednesday evening, causing widespread destruction to buildings, facilities and infrastructure. According to local sources, …

albawaba (2024-10-24). Israeli raids target Beirut and Hezbollah strikes Tel Aviv. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli air raids have targeted multiple sites in the southern suburbs of Beirut, including the Al-Hadath area, escalating tensions in the region. The strikes included an attack on the office of Al-Mayadeen TV, which had already evacuated its staff at the onset of the aggression on Lebanon. The raids were conducted without prior warning, as reported by Israeli media. Additional strikes were carried out in the town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon.In response to the Israeli attacks, Hezbollah launched a heavy missile barrage on Tel Aviv, with sirens sounding across the city. According to a statem…

aljazeera (2024-10-24). Israeli air attack causes huge explosions in southern Beirut. aljazeera.com Huge explosions hit the Lebanese capital Beirut as Israeli forces carried out air raids, said to be targeting Hezbollah…

EDWIN (2024-10-24). Zikalala to address KZN investment conference. sanews.gov.za Zikalala to address KZN investment conference | Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minster Sihle Zikalala is today expected to deliver a keynote address at the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality (RNM) Investment Conference., , Held under the theme: "Driving sustainable growth through strategic investments", Thursday's conference aims to unlock sustainable investment opportunities within RNM and the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast region. , , Zikalala is expected to speak on programmes such as the new harbour development in the South Coast and support infrastructure for the new Smart City Project under the District Developme…

EDWIN (2024-10-24). Zikalala to address KZN investment conference. sanews.gov.za Zikalala to address KZN investment conference | Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minster Sihle Zikalala is today expected to deliver a keynote address at the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality (RNM) Investment Conference., , Held under the theme: "Driving sustainable growth through strategic investments", Thursday's conference aims to unlock sustainable investment opportunities within RNM and the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast region. , , Zikalala is expected to speak on programmes such as the new harbour development in the South Coast and support infrastructure for the new Smart City Project under the District Developme…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-24). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Penicillin allergy or not? Why you should find out. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As a kid, I remember having a rash after taking penicillin. To this day, my doctor prescribes something other than penicillin if needed when I am ill. I have heard that people who think they are allergic to penicillin may not be. Should I check whether I truly am allergic? ANSWER: Penicillin refers to two things. One is a specific antibiotic prescribed to treat some common illnesses. Penicillin also refers to a…

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-10-24). Intense academic agenda during COP16 in Colombia. plenglish.com The Ministry of Science of Colombia proposes a panel of experts who will discuss the advances, learnings and lessons learnt in the recognition, protection and use of traditional and ancestral knowledge systems; the Autonomous University of the West proposes several activities such as the International Meeting Economies for Life 2024 and the National Seminar on Forests; while the National Planning Directorate prepared talks about Agricultural Extension at the service of climate-adapted agriculture and Rural Communities protectors of Agrobiodiversity, among others. | Prior to the event, the Secretary of Education…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-23). Mayo Clinic Minute: Protect your family from seasonal respiratory infections. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cold, flu, RSV and COVID-19 all have one thing in common: they are respiratory infections that cause similar symptoms such as coughing, fever and fatigue. These illnesses can range from mild to severe, especially in people who are more vulnerable. Dr. Tina Ardon, a family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic, says these respiratory infections also share common preventive measures. She offers these tips to help keep you and your family safe. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/sgcSYHY-5Z8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality…

ptcnews.tv (2024-10-23). PM Modi at BRICS: Key highlights from Prime Minister's remarks at the summit. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 16th BRICS Summit held under Russia's Chairmanship, in Kazan today. The BRICS leaders had productive discussions including on strengthening multilateralism, countering terrorism, fostering economic growth, pursing sustainable development and bringing spotlight on the concerns of the Global South. The leaders welcomed the 13 new BRICS partner countries.Here are top quotes from PM Modi's remarks at BRICS summit: | 1. We support dialogue and diplomacy and, just as we together defeated a challenge like COVID, in the same way we are fully capable of crea…

ptcnews.tv (2024-10-23). PM Modi at BRICS: Key highlights from Prime Minister's remarks at the summit. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 16th BRICS Summit held under Russia's Chairmanship, in Kazan today. The BRICS leaders had productive discussions including on strengthening multilateralism, countering terrorism, fostering economic growth, pursing sustainable development and bringing spotlight on the concerns of the Global South. The leaders welcomed the 13 new BRICS partner countries.Here are top quotes from PM Modi's remarks at BRICS summit: | 1. We support dialogue and diplomacy and, just as we together defeated a challenge like COVID, in the same way we are fully capable of crea…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-23). Magnifying U.S. gastrointestinal disease mortality reveals health disparities. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org U.S. map depicting digestive disease mortality rate per 100,000 American Indian and Alaska Natives in 2019. Diseases affecting the digestive system, including the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, inflammatory bowel disease and others, are significant causes of death worldwide. Mayo Clinic and North Dakota State University researchers recently delved into demographic data at the national, state and county level in the U.S. to see which populations are most affected by digestive diseases…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-23). Mayo Clinic Minute: Food recalls and sickness. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products are being recalled because of possible listeria contamination, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician, explains the risks associated with listeria and how to best avoid foodborne illness. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 03) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: …

newarab (2024-10-23). War-stricken Sudan battles cholera and other deadly diseases. newarab.com

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-23). Mayo Clinic Minute: Health screenings in underserved populations. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cancer is a leading cause of death among Hispanic people in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Compared to non-Hispanic white people, Hispanic men and women are less likely to be diagnosed with common cancers such as lung, colorectal, breast and prostate cancer, and they are more likely to develop cancers in the liver, stomach and cervix, often linked to infections like HPV. Early detection through screening can prevent serious health issues. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-23). Mayo Clinic Minute: Wash your hands for better health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Note: Oct. 15 is Global Handwashing Day As respiratory infections rise in the fall months, washing your hands with soap and water is more important than ever. Regular hand-washing stops germs from spreading and lowers your chances of getting sick. Always wash your hands after using the bathroom, before eating or cooking, and after coughing or sneezing. Washing your hands for 20 seconds with warm water and soap is simple yet effective. It can prevent 1 in 3 cases of diarrhea…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-23). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Penicillin allergy or not? Why you should find out. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As a kid, I remember having a rash after taking penicillin. To this day, my doctor prescribes something other than penicillin if needed when I am ill. I have heard that people who think they are allergic to penicillin may not be. Should I check whether I truly am allergic? ANSWER: Penicillin refers to two things. One is a specific antibiotic prescribed to treat some common illnesses. Penicillin also refers to a…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Food recalls and sickness. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products are being recalled because of possible listeria contamination, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician, explains the risks associated with listeria and how to best avoid foodborne illness. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 03) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: …

Peoples Health Dispatch, People's Dispatch. (2024-10-21). Health Activists Picket Against High Cost Of Nutritious Food. popularresistance.org On World Food Day, October 16, the People's Health Movement (PHM) South Africa organized a picket in front of the National Parliament to protest the high cost of healthy and nutritious food in the country. | While the South African Constitution guarantees the right to food, PHM South Africa argued that only the wealthy can afford healthy meals today. "The soaring prices of nutritious food have placed it beyond the reach of millions, forcing many to resort to cheaper, ultra-processed foods," they said. Ultra-processed foods, which have been linked to a long list of non-communicable diseases, including cancer and d…

presstv.ir (2024-10-21). Fresh round of Israeli raids hit Beirut, several other Lebanese areas. presstv.ir A fresh round of Israeli airstrikes have hit the suburb of Dahiyeh in the south of Lebanon's capital Beirut and several areas in the country's east.

albawaba (2024-10-21). Israel intensifies airstrikes on Southern Beirut Suburbsa. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to Al-Jazeera, The Israeli military launched a series of airstrikes on Sunday night on the southern suburbs of Beirut and other targets, claiming the raids were intended to target buildings associated with Hezbollah's finance branch.Before the attacks, the Israeli army warned that it will attack structures connected to the "Kard Hassan" group in the next several hours and urged locals to leave the area."We will strike multiple targets in the hours ahead," Israeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari said at a press conference, adding that Lebanese citizens in Beirut and other locations would r…

Adriaan Alsema (2024-10-21). Colombia inaugurates UN biodiversity summit. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro, indigenous authorities and artists inaugurated a United Nations biodiversity summit in the city of Cali. The so-called Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the UN Convention…

nosihle (2024-10-21). SA participates in UN biodiversity conference. sanews.gov.za SA participates in UN biodiversity conference | Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, will lead the South African delegation to the 16th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD COP 16) in Cali, Colombia., , The delegation will actively engage in negotiations to promote global biodiversity conservation priorities, enhance sustainable use, and advocate for fair and equitable benefit-sharing from the utilisation of genetic resources and digital sequence information on genetic resources., , "We approach COP16 with a c…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-20). Magnifying U.S. gastrointestinal disease mortality reveals health disparities. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org U.S. map depicting digestive disease mortality rate per 100,000 American Indian and Alaska Natives in 2019. Diseases affecting the digestive system, including the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, inflammatory bowel disease and others, are significant causes of death worldwide. Mayo Clinic and North Dakota State University researchers recently delved into demographic data at the national, state and county level in the U.S. to see which populations are most affected by digestive diseases…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: The importance of breast cancer screening. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in women across the U.S. And rates of the disease continue to climb, notably among younger women. A recent report from the American Cancer Society calculates that 1 in 50 women will develop invasive breast cancer by the age of 50. Early detection through screening can lead to more treatable and curable breast cancers. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: What to know about bats and rabies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Bats play an important role in many ecosystems around the world. They are a major predator of night-flying insects, including pests that cost farmers billions of dollars annually. However, bats pose the biggest rabies threat in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most bats are not rabid. However, because rabies can only be determined by laboratory testing, there is concern about possible exposure. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/wz0yNYGJk4w Journalists: …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Food recalls and sickness. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products are being recalled because of possible listeria contamination, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician, explains the risks associated with listeria and how to best avoid foodborne illness. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 03) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Health screenings in underserved populations. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cancer is a leading cause of death among Hispanic people in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Compared to non-Hispanic white people, Hispanic men and women are less likely to be diagnosed with common cancers such as lung, colorectal, breast and prostate cancer, and they are more likely to develop cancers in the liver, stomach and cervix, often linked to infections like HPV. Early detection through screening can prevent serious health issues. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Wash your hands for better health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Note: Oct. 15 is Global Handwashing Day As respiratory infections rise in the fall months, washing your hands with soap and water is more important than ever. Regular hand-washing stops germs from spreading and lowers your chances of getting sick. Always wash your hands after using the bathroom, before eating or cooking, and after coughing or sneezing. Washing your hands for 20 seconds with warm water and soap is simple yet effective. It can prevent 1 in 3 cases of diarrhea…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-20). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Penicillin allergy or not? Why you should find out. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As a kid, I remember having a rash after taking penicillin. To this day, my doctor prescribes something other than penicillin if needed when I am ill. I have heard that people who think they are allergic to penicillin may not be. Should I check whether I truly am allergic? ANSWER: Penicillin refers to two things. One is a specific antibiotic prescribed to treat some common illnesses. Penicillin also refers to a…

aljazeera (2024-10-19). COVID, mpox, cholera: Is the world prepared for another pandemic? aljazeera.com About 4.5 billion people are currently without adequate access to essential healthcare.

Dr. Mark Trozzi (2024-10-19). DNA Contamination in Bivalent COVID-19 "Vaccines": Insights from Kevin McKernan. globalresearch.ca The greatly respected geneticist Using five different laboratory methods, McKernan and his team studied two vials each of Moderna's and Pfizer's bivalent "vaccines." Both …

Peoples Health Dispatch (2024-10-19). Health activists picket against high cost of nutritious food on World Food Day. peoplesdispatch.org On World Food Day, October 16, the People's Health Movement (PHM) South Africa organized a picket in front of the National Parliament to protest the high cost of healthy and nutritious food in the country. | While the South African Constitution guarantees the right to food, PHM South Africa argued that only the wealthy can afford healthy meals today. "The soaring prices of nutritious food have placed it beyond the reach of millions, forcing many to resort to cheaper, ultra-processed foods," they said. Ultra-processed foods, which have been linked to a long list of non-communicable diseases, including cancer and d…

Gemma Murray (2024-10-15). Vaccine Protest: Northern Ireland Man Tells How Life Ruined by Pfizer COVID Booster. globalresearch.ca Larry Lowe says his life changed after he got the Pfizer Covid booster on December 15, 2021. | Then 54-years-old and fit running 10km most days, Mr Lowe says his life changed after getting the vaccination. | The …

sputnikglobe (2024-10-15). GT Exclusive: Latest Report Shows US Cyber Weapon Can 'Frame Other Countries' for Own Espionage Ops. sputnikglobe.com China's National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center on Monday released its latest report on Volt Typhoon, once again exposing cyber espionage and disinformation operations conducted by US government agencies, including a US cyber weapon that can mislead investigation and frame other countries for its own cyber espionage activities.

____ (2024-10-15). Cocoa Surge: Ivory Coast's Sweet Return to Production Peak. devdiscourse.com The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) forecasts that Ivory Coast's cocoa production will bounce back to 2 million metric tons during the 2024/25 season. This marks a recovery from last season's 1.8 million tons, affected by unfavorable weather and plant diseases. An ICCO expert shared this anonymously with Reuters.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Advanced imaging provides hope by seeing the previously unseen. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic remains a leader in healthcare innovation, applying advanced technologies like the 7-Tesla MRI to help improve patient care. This imaging system uses a stronger magnetic field to produce more detailed images of the body's interior. Dr. Justin Cramer, a Mayo Clinic neuroradiologist, explains how detailed brain scans help Mayo Clinic care teams diagnose and treat patients with epilepsy and other neurologic diseases. Learn more about how Mayo Clinic experts are utilizing these tools…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-15). Uterine cancer rates are increasing: What can you do to protect yourself? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Uterine cancer is the most common type of gynecologic cancer. It's estimated that about 67,880 new cases will be diagnosed in 2024. Approximately 13,250 people will die from this disease in the U.S. in 2024, according to the National Cancer Institute. Researchers recently reported that while death rates for the most common type of uterine cancer — endometrioid cancer — remained stable, deaths from rare and aggressive types of uterine cancer increased significantly each year…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-15). Radiopharmaceutical therapy shows favorable results for people with tough-to-treat meningioma brain tumors, Mayo Clinic study finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The following press release was distributed by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Phase 2 clinical trial finds 177Lu-Dotatate may extend progression-free survival for patients with no other options to manage recurrent disease WASHINGTON — A radiopharmaceutical therapy that has successfully extended progression-free survival for patients with neuroendocrine tumors shows early signs for delivering similar benefits to patients with difficult-to-treat meningioma, a type of brain tumor. The nonrandomized phase 2 study's findings were presented…