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HEALTHAug 20Extreme heat: 'We're really starting now to understand how global climate is impacting our health'Annette Young is pleased to welcome Dr. Simon Williams, Behavioural Scientist, WHO Consultant, Lecturer in psychology and a public health researcher at Swansea University. What concerns Dr. Williams most is that the health consequences of extreme heat, particularly for older adults, are emerging sooner and at lower levels of warming than we had previously understood. We are already living with approximately 1.3°C of global warming, and increasingly severe summers are exposing profound age-related vulnerabilities, from reduced physiological capacity to cool the body to underlying cardiovascularFrance 24 [en]
HEALTHAug 20Expert warns against practices that can cause condom failureThe United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (US-CDC) advises people using latex condoms to use water-based or silicone-based lubricants rather than oil-based products The post Expert warns against practices that can cause condom failure appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHAug 20Comprehensive Healthcare Expands Bridges Evaluation & Treatment Facility to Offer Secure Detox ServicesComprehensive Healthcare is expanding its Bridges Evaluation & Treatment Facility to include secure detox services. This expansion enhances healthcare options for individuals needing specialized treatment.manilatimes.net · Philippines
HEALTHAug 20DR Congo receives 70,000 Ebola vaccine doses for outbreak responseWHO experts say early evidence, including animal studies, suggests Ervebo could offer some protection—and the new trial will seek to establish whether that protection extends to humans.Africanews [en]
HEALTHAug 20Will personalised mRNA vaccines transform cancer treatments?A personalised mRNA cancer vaccine has produced positive results in a final-stage trial involving skin cancer, raising hopes that this approach could work against many cancersNew Scientist
HEALTHAug 20NCDC, partners launch guide to strengthen states’ public health lawsThe guide provides a structured approach for states to identify gaps in existing legislation, develop appropriate legal reforms and navigate the executive and legislative processes required to enact them. The post NCDC, partners launch guide to strengthen states’ public health laws appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHAug 20Congo gets Ebola vaccine that helped in other outbreaksCongo has received an Ebola vaccine that has proven effective in previous outbreaks. This development aims to bolster the country's response to potential or ongoing Ebola threats.mandurahmail.com.au · Australia
HEALTHAug 20Two emerging tick viruses that can be deadly are spreading in the USHeartland virus and Bourbon virus, which are transmitted by lone star ticks, have killed at least seven people in the USNew Scientist
HEALTHAug 20Should you buy a Medicare Advantage plan from Costco? What you'll want to know.Yahoo Finance
HEALTHAug 20DR Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ebola vaccine used in past outbreaks, WHO saysThe International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision, which includes the WHO and other partners, said the doses will be released immediately following a request from DR Congo’s government.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHAug 20Depression doesn’t shrink the brain like we thought it didFor the past decade, depression has been linked to a shrunken hippocampus, which has a vital role in memory. But a large study using up-to-date scanning techniques suggests this may not be the caseNew Scientist
HEALTHAug 20Medicare’s Access Model Is a Worthy ExperimentDespite the uncertainty around its ultimate results, ACCESS should be given a chance to succeed. After decades of improved treatment of acute conditions, the Medicare population is living longer but with more chronic disease. New technology might improve the management of the symptoms of these conditions. The potential payoff more than justifies the risk of potentially doing no better than the status quo. The post Medicare’s Access Model Is a Worthy Experiment appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
HEALTHAug 20DRC’s Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases, outpaces response efforts at unprecedented speedFrance 24 [en]
HEALTHAug 20SPECIAL REPORT: Before they could finish school, Nigeria’s health system made them mothersThis investigation found that adolescent girls who seek family planning in South-west Nigeria often encounter a health system that is inconsistent or inaccessible. The post SPECIAL REPORT: Before they could finish school, Nigeria’s health system made them mothers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHAug 20Nuvation granted Fast Track status for safusidenib for brain tumorsNuvation has received Fast Track status for safusidenib, a potential treatment for brain tumors. This status aims to expedite the development and review of drugs for serious conditions.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHAug 20An unproven autism drug got a boost after a White House briefingAn unproven drug for autism reportedly received a boost in attention following a briefing at the White House.sciencenews.org · United States
HEALTHAug 20AC Immune gains on early-stage trial data for anti-inflammatory agentAC Immune's stock gained following the release of early-stage trial data for its anti-inflammatory agent. This news reflects progress in pharmaceutical development and its market impact.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHAug 20 Deeply concerning : mass deaths spark bird flu alarmMass deaths of animals are causing alarm over a potential bird flu outbreak. This indicates a concerning development regarding public health and animal welfare.standard.net.au · Australia
HEALTHAug 20Personalised mRNA skin cancer vaccine shows major promise in trialA personalized mRNA vaccine for skin cancer is showing significant potential in ongoing trials. This represents a promising development in cancer treatment research.ewn.co.za · South Africa
HEALTHAug 20MCC NEET UG Seat Allotment Result 2026 releasing tomorrow at mcc . nic . in , here how to checkThe MCC NEET UG Seat Allotment Result for 2026 is scheduled for release tomorrow on mcc.nic.in. This news provides crucial information for students awaiting their medical admission results.hindustantimes.com · India
HEALTHAug 20“I wanna try it so bad”: How TikTok shapes what teenagers eat — and the role parents can playTikTok trends are influencing what teenagers eat, from viral restaurant dishes and fast food to recipes and influencer diets. But new research suggests parents may also have a role in limiting the platform’s influence.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHAug 20Local healthcare providers join unhoused outreach effortLocal healthcare providers are participating in an outreach effort aimed at assisting unhoused individuals. This initiative addresses community health and social welfare needs.gjsentinel.com · United States
HEALTHAug 2024 - year - old Faridkot woman dies of heart attack in Canada WinnipegA 24-year-old woman from Faridkot passed away due to a heart attack in Winnipeg, Canada. This reports a personal health incident.tribuneindia.com · India
HEALTHAug 20Ebola cases in Congo climb to 5 , 000saltlakecitysun.com · United States