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HEALTH6d agoPortuguese hospital lets pets visit owners on wards: a new model?In northern and central Europe, pets stay outside hospitals. São João's flexible model unites clinical benefits and safety, with no infections yet. "There is too much fear," says the doctor who helped draft the project's rules.EuroNews [en]
HEALTH6d agoThe best time to get your flu vaccine, according to an epidemiologistHealth authorities often advise people to get their flu vaccine by the end of OctoberThe Independent World
HEALTH6d agoRussia's public health watchdog denies second infection in suspected plague caseRussia’s public health watchdog has denied that a lab worker who died in Siberia had spread infection to another person as global concerns swirled about suspected pneumonic plagueABC News
HEALTH6d agoFDA says its abortion pill safety review will continue into next yearThe FDA says its ongoing safety review​ of the nation's main abortion pill​ will continue into next year, a timeline quickly condemned by abortion rights foes hoping to see the drug's use curtailed.CBS News
HEALTH6d agoRussia’s public health watchdog denies a second infection in suspected pneumonic plague casewtop · united states of america
HEALTH6d agoICE detainees were sprayed with a cleaner during COVID crisis. Now they have a settlementHundreds of detainees said they suffered lasting health issues when guards sprayed a toxic cleaning agent during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.LA Times
HEALTH6d agoWomen in this Sardinian village live exceptionally long. Researchers are asking whyResearchers say Bolotana, a town of just a bit more than 2,000 inhabitants in Sardinia, may join Japan’s Okinawa and Greece’s Ikaria among the world's longevity hotspots.EuroNews [en]
HEALTH6d agoHorror as 'American Covid' cases soar in UK - full list of grim symptomsMutations are thought to have made the variant more infectious than previous strainsexpresscouk · united kingdom
HEALTH6d ago"The Axios Show": Inside Bryan Johnson's quest to make 300 the new 70Bryan Johnson, the face of the longevity movement, wants to make staying alive more important than making money.The famous/infamous biohacker spends over $2 million a year on his health, talks about living forever and publicly tracks everything from his erections to his sperm strength.Why it matters: As Johnson fights to "live forever," he's doing so with a wink to his 8 million social media followers, a link to his business in his bio and a knack for drawing attention to himself.What they're saying: In his interview with The Axios Show, he offered some advice for Elon Musk, said he'd love to Axios
HEALTH6d agoLead Found in 99% of Cat Foods Tested as New Study Flags Heavy Metals in Popular Wet and Dry Pet Food BrandsA Clean Label Project study detected lead in 99 of 100 cat food products tested, along with widespread cadmium, arsenic and other contaminants, though industry groups disputed the findings' significance.ibtimes · australia
HEALTH6d agoMedical debt is crushing hospital patients in LA. Health officials may have a fixIn Los Angeles County, the nation's most populous, a new system could screen hospital patients for financial aid, preventing hundreds of thousands from getting bills they can't pay.NPR News
HEALTH6d agoWest Baton Rouge Parish Health Clinic hosts free health screening fairPORT ALLEN — On Thursday morning, the West Baton Rouge Parish Health Clinic is hosting a free health screening fair. This is a great chance for citizens to get their BMI, height, weight, glucose, blood sugar, blood pressure and more checked. “People need to know their numbers so that they can know how to take care of their bodies,” Mary Winfield, director of the clinic, said. Participants will also have the chance to get food demonstrations provided by Southern University’s Agriculture Center, as well as hands-on CPR demonstrations and free Narcan. This health screening is for WBR residents only and will include: Free Flu shots Hands-Only CPR Blood Pressure, blood sugar, & cholesterol screenings Height, weight and BMI screenings The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon at 685 Louisiana Avenue in Port Allen. Permalink| Commentswbrz · united states of america
HEALTH6d agoWas it the plague? Conflicting accounts concerning the death of a Russian laboratory technicianBBC Afrique
HEALTH6d agoLongevity: the new way of measuring health that seeks to anticipate physical and mental deteriorationLa capacidad intrínseca se está convirtiendo en la forma preferida de medir y evaluar el envejecimiento humano.Clarín
HEALTH6d agoAmericans' trust in the food safety net is spoilingData: Gallup; Chart: Avery Lotz/AxiosAmericans' confidence in the safety of food on grocery store shelves — and in the federal government's ability to regulate it — has plummeted to new lows according to a new Gallup poll.The big picture: Simultaneous illness outbreaks put federal regulators under a microscope earlier this year, as layoffs across the nation's health apparatus were already causing food safety angst.By the numbers: Less than half of U.S. adults have a great deal (11%) or a fair amount (36%) of confidence in the federal government to ensure food safety, according to the poll, whiAxios
HEALTH6d agoSupreme Court orders Centre to form panel to regulate unethical pharma marketingThe petition had raised concerns over pharmaceutical companies allegedly offering doctors expensive gifts, overseas trips, and other incentives to encourage the prescription of particular drugsThe Hindu
HEALTH6d agoWhat was the plague really like in Germany? Experts explain the factsGlobal concern after an incident at a Russian plague lab is making headlines. German plague experts tell Euronews what lessons the "Black Death" holds today.EuroNews [en]
HEALTH6d agoType 1 diabetes 'should not set the limits on a child's sports dreams''Exercise, know your body, monitor your glucose and learn to adjust your insulin and your diet correctly,' a Greek professor tells those who have type 1 diabetes.EuroNews [en]
HEALTH6d agoPatient footfall at NIMS Hyderabad rises; daily OP registrations up from 3,500 to over 5,600Patient registrations at NIMS Hyderabad have significantly increased, indicating a rise in demand for healthcare services at the institution. This shows a growing volume of patients seeking medical attention.The Hindu
HEALTH6d agoCUSAT suspends offline classes amid rising chickenpox casesFunctioning of all departments of schools and centres at Thrikkakara and Marine campuses has been shifted to online mode after cases were reported on the campus. All infected students have left the campus, says a CUSAT officialThe Hindu
HEALTH6d agoPortuguese hospital lets pets visit owners in wards: a paradigm shift?In northern and central Europe, pets stay outside hospitals. São João’s flexible model balances benefits and safety, with no infections so far. "There is excessive fear", says the doctor who helped draft the rules.EuroNews [en]
HEALTH6d agoKenya boosts Ebola preparedness after registering first caseAfricanews [en]
HEALTH6d agoWhy single Ebola death in Kenya has sparked fears of wider African spreadAccording to the WHO, the Kenyan patient first got sick in the DRC, where they had been living, and was treated there.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTH6d agoFernando Samper, psychologist: “In ‘The Black Ball’ characters are not simply good or bad, sometimes you are on one side to survive or flee”El especialista explica cómo el cine y las series pueden convertirse en herramientas para trabajar la salud mental en terapia.Clarín
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