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HEALTHSep 14Why cold mornings can affect your productivityAs temperatures drop across parts of Kenya, getting out of bed early can become more challenging, especially whenk24tv · kenya
HEALTHSep 14NARD backs LASUTH doctors’ strike, urges Lagos govt to resolve disputeNARD noted that the unresolved welfare concerns had disrupted medical services at the tertiary hospital. The post NARD backs LASUTH doctors’ strike, urges Lagos govt to resolve dispute appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHSep 14Suicide rates are gradually falling in the EU, but men are still more drastically affected than womenMental health is a growing political and social priority in Europe, including suicide prevention, and the numbers have been slightly falling across the EU. However, member states are not affected equally.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHSep 14Huge gaps in sanitary pad absorption speeds, over half poorly labelled: surveyDisposable sanitary pads sold in Hong Kong show wide discrepancies in absorption speed, with more than half of tested products also lacking adequate labelling, the consumer watchdog has found. The Consumer Council on Monday revealed the results of a survey of 36 winged sanitary towels, in which one sample took 73 seconds to fully absorb simulated menstrual blood – exceeding the mainland China national standard recommendation of no more than 60 seconds. “The council calls on suppliers to...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 14Girl dies after suspected overdose in Qld state care - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting CorporationGirl dies after suspected overdose in Qld state care ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporationgoogle · australia
HEALTHSep 14Unqualified practitioners found treating patients, prescribing allopathic medicines in HyderabadUnqualified individuals have been discovered treating patients and prescribing allopathic medicines in Hyderabad, posing a risk to public health. This highlights a significant issue in medical practice oversight.The Hindu
HEALTHSep 14Low-fat vegan diet may help people lose weight without eating lessWASHINGTON DC (ANI): A low-fat vegan diet might support weight loss without the need to count calories, reduce portion sizes, or constantly battle hunger. In a 16-week clinical trial, participants following a diet centred on fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes consumed around 357 fewer calories per day, despite eating nearly the same amount of food overall.jamaicagleaner · jamaica
HEALTHSep 14US push to cut drug prices could mean longer waits for European patientsEurope’s patients could face longer waits for some new medicines as US efforts to drive down drug prices risk encouraging pharmaceutical companies to delay launches in lower-price markets, according to a new modelling study.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHSep 14Data from Greater Bay Area’s 88 million residents to help improve healthcare policy: GSKBritish pharmaceutical company GSK is turning to patient data gathered from the 88 million residents of the Greater Bay Area’s 11 cities to speed up drug development in vaccines and cancer care, as officials push for closer cross-border medical cooperation. GSK Hong Kong and Macau general manager Nicholas Teo said patient data was very important because it could form “supplementary evidence” to support regulatory filings and potential label expansions, and also help to “discover benefits other...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 14ANMAT banned a disinfectant and detected expired medical implants that were reconditioned for saleClarín
HEALTHSep 14Seoul man found dead days later as intellectually disabled family was unawareA man in his 20s was found dead at his Jungnang District home in Seoul days after a sudden cardiac death. Police said his mother and younger brother, who also have severe intellectual disabilities, were unaware of his death.koreajoongangdaily_joins · south korea
HEALTHSep 14FDA approves Telix brain cancer imaging drug PixclaraThe FDA has approved Telix's brain cancer imaging drug, Pixclara. This approval provides a new diagnostic tool for brain cancer.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHSep 14Man up, break down: unpacking the Philippines’ male suicide crisisRichardson Mojica is no stranger to thoughts of ending it all. The 40-year-old university professor and mental health advocate was diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder and depression in his early 20s. He finds fulfilment in his job, yet suicidal ideation has always lingered. “We call it passively suicidal – you don’t want to live, but you don’t want to stop everything,” he said, revealing that he had survived a self-inflicted attempt on his life months ago. Survival is a...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 13Weight-loss drug may also slow ageing – StudyBy Sola Ogundipe A drug already transforming the treatment of obesity and diabetes may have another, unexpected effect: slowing some aspects of ageing. Researchers have found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular weight-loss medicines such as Ozempic and Wegovy, extended the lifespan of elderly female mice and improved several measures associated with healthy ageing. […] The post Weight-loss drug may also slow ageing – Study appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 134 Steps for the Perfect Fall Reset, According to a Mental Health ExpertI don’t know about you, but autumn has always felt like the ideal time to start fresh and make some much-needed shifts to my everyday routines—especially coming off a wild and social summer. “Typically, summer is busy and a lot less structured. We travel, schedules get weird, maybe we’re going out more, staying up later, [...] The post 4 Steps for the Perfect Fall Reset, According to a Mental Health Expert appeared first on VICE .vice · united states of america
HEALTHSep 13Pennsylvania says an unvaccinated woman has died from measles-related complicationsNPR News
HEALTHSep 13One more epidemic we are not paying attention toSiete de cada diez adultos en la Argentina tiene exceso de peso. Entre los chicos de 5 a 17 años, el 41% presenta sobrepeso u obesidad. Si no es por conciencia, que sea por interés: el costo económico de este flagelo es altísimo.Clarín
HEALTHSep 13A third person has died of measles in the US, health officials sayPennsylvania reports that a 40-year-old woman died from the disease, which was declared eliminated in the US in 2000.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTHSep 13Zamfara Extends School Resumption By Two Weeks To Strengthen Diphtheria Prevention MeasuresIt also encouraged schools to use the period to clean and decontaminate their premises and ensure the availability of adequate handwashing facilities. The post Zamfara Extends School Resumption By Two Weeks To Strengthen Diphtheria Prevention Measures appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HEALTHSep 13Pennsylvania reports third measles death of the year in the US amid record contagionsUna tercera víctima del sarampión en Pensilvania marca un año crítico en EE.UU., con cifras de contagios sin precedentes desde 2000. El debate político se intensifica al cuestionarse la veracidad de los decesos, mientras caen los índices de vacunación infantil.Clarín
HEALTHSep 13Psychotherapy for older adultsCurrent knowledge reveals that people continue to change, process, desire, fear, love, lose, and rebuild throughout their lives.Clarín
HEALTHSep 13Elevance leads UBS health benefits survey as employers brace for higher costsElevance is identified as a leader in a UBS health benefits survey, occurring as employers prepare for increased healthcare costs. This highlights trends and concerns within the corporate health benefits landscape.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHSep 13What became of Ardi Rizal, the child who became famous for smoking 40 cigarettes a dayEn 2010, cuando ni siquiera llegaba a los dos años de edad, se viralizó un video en el que se lo veía fumando tabaco.Cómo avanzó su adicción y qué estado de salud tiene actualmente.Clarín
HEALTHSep 13Scholar Rock jumps 12% after FDA approves isembyld for spinal muscular atrophyScholar Rock's stock increased by 12% following FDA approval of its drug, isembyld, for spinal muscular atrophy. This article reports on a significant pharmaceutical development and its immediate financial impact.Seeking Alpha Tech