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HEALTH1d agoWhat to know about ACA open enrollment this yearAs open enrollment for Affordable Care Act health insurance kicks off, consumers face rising premiums, additional identity checks, and fewer brokers.CBS News
HEALTH1d agoBreast cancer in the new era : From early detection to precision oncologyThe article discusses the evolution of breast cancer treatment, from early detection methods to precision oncology, highlighting advancements in medical science.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
HEALTH1d agoAfrica faces 'complex' Ebola outbreak after spread to Nigeria: WHOFrance 24 [en]
HEALTH1d agoEbola: Swiss government says Nigeria’s patient likely contracted virus in UgandaHowever, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said they had not received verified information that the woman travelled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where the current Ebola outbreak began. The post Ebola: Swiss government says Nigeria’s patient likely contracted virus in Uganda appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHBREAKING1d agoFG intensifies response to confirmed Ebola case in FCTVanguard Nigeria
HEALTH1d agoWHO warns Africa faces ‘complex’ Ebola outbreak as virus reaches NigeriaSouth China Morning Post
HEALTH1d agoPsychology says that people who seek to solve others' problems are not only supportive: they actually carry a hyper-responsible childhoodLa necesidad de solucionar los problemas de los demás puede esconder una búsqueda de aprobación, miedo al rechazo o dificultades para establecer límites.Cómo influye la infancia en este comportamiento y cuáles son las señales que permiten identificarlo.Clarín
HEALTH1d agoGoulburn Base Hospital shuts unit as health bosses deny cuts | Goulburn PostA hospital unit has been shut down in Goulburn, while health officials deny that this action constitutes service cuts. This development impacts local healthcare provision.goulburnpost.com.au · Australia
HEALTH1d agoSurvivor shares story during Domestic Violence Awareness MonthA survivor is sharing their experience during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to highlight the issue. This raises awareness about a critical social problem.kpax.com · United States
HEALTH1d agoPromising injection in treatment reduces risk of skin cancer recurrenceEen nieuwe behandeling, bedacht door de Amerikaanse geneesmiddelenfabrikanten Moderna en Merck, verlaagt het risico op overlijden en de terugkeer van huidkanker met ruim 40 procent. Dat claimen de twee farmaceuten na een grootschalig onderzoek. De behandeling bestaat uit een nieuw medicijn dat aan de behandeling met immunotherapie wordt toegevoegd. Door de combinatie van de prik en immunotherapie daalt de kans dat een patiënt doodgaat of de ziekte opnieuw krijgt met 42 procent. Onderzoekers ontdekten dat de combinatie als behandeling beter werkt dan immunotherapie alleen. Het gaat niet om een NOS Buitenland
HEALTH1d agoNigeria and Kenya Ebola patients may have crossed paths at Uganda airport, officials sayBBC World
HEALTH1d agoEbola: FG quarantines high-risk contacts, allays fears; patient zero shows signs of recoveryVanguard Nigeria
HEALTHBREAKING1d agoWHO: Africa facing 'complex' Ebola outbreak after Nigeria reports first caseAfricanews [en]
HEALTH1d agoGood-quality diets associated with better cholesterol levels even among those with genetic loadChennai-based study reveals the essential link between the quality of diet and cholesterol levels in Asian IndiansThe Hindu
HEALTH1d agoUS Pharmacist Urges Australians to Be Cautious About Expanding Access to Medicinal CannabisA US pharmacist is advising Australians to exercise caution regarding increased access to medicinal cannabis. This counsel contributes to the ongoing debate about the regulation and use of medicinal cannabis.theepochtimes.com · United States
HEALTH1d agoEbola : Tinubu Calls For Preventive Action , Sustainable Healthcare SolutionsTinubu has urged for preventive measures and sustainable healthcare solutions in response to the threat of Ebola. This highlights concerns about public health and the need for preparedness against infectious diseases.leadership.ng · Nigeria
HEALTH2d agoPsychology says that growing up with broken promises, emotionally distant parents, or family members who didn't provide support in important moments can have consequences for years. Some people who went through these experiences develop strong independence and learn to cope.Why some people who suffered family disappointments during childhood develop great resilience: what psychology says.Clarín
HEALTH2d agoChina cancer patient who inspired hit film hopes to stop treatment after 35,000 pills over 2 decadesLu Yong, who has a slow-growing blood and bone marrow cancer and inspired the 2018 blockbuster Dying to Survive, has begun reducing his medication and hopes to stop taking it completely within three months. The acclaimed film is based on Lu’s experience. He has chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) and helped patients across China obtain affordable, life-saving generic drugs from India, but was prosecuted by Chinese authorities for selling “fake drugs”. Before his diagnosis, 58-year-old Lu was a...South China Morning Post
HEALTH2d agoHong Kong elderly urged to stay indoors as air pollution spikes to serious levelsSevere haze in Hong Kong over the past two days has prompted a government warning of serious health risks, with experts urging the elderly and vulnerable to stay indoors until sunset. Air quality health risk levels at some of Hong Kong’s roadside monitoring stations rose on Wednesday and Thursday, with experts attributing the surge to elevated ozone levels caused by sunlight and high temperatures and warning that conditions were likely to persist over the next few days. On Wednesday afternoon,...South China Morning Post
HEALTH2d agoA greying population, a strained care systemGaps in geriatric healthcare and support systems leave many older people struggling to access medical care, find reliable caregivers, and cope with mental health concerns and social isolation. These challenges threaten their independence and quality of life, particularly among those from economically weaker backgrounds. With Telangana’s population aged 60 and above projected to grow over the next decade, the shortcomings in healthcare, mental health support and community services need urgent attention, finds K. Shiva ShankerThe Hindu
HEALTH2d agomRNA cancer vaccine helps reduce the chances of melanoma tumors returningAn mRNA cancer vaccine has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing the recurrence of melanoma tumors. This represents a significant advancement in cancer treatment research.4029tv.com · United States
HEALTH2d agoPort Macquarie Base Hospital upgrade questioned by nurse | Port Macquarie NewsA nurse has raised concerns about the upgrade project at Port Macquarie Base Hospital. This suggests potential issues or questions surrounding the public health infrastructure development.portnews.com.au · Australia
HEALTH2d agoHealth – Call for more equitable health delivery – NZNO – LiveNews . co . nzThere is a call for more equitable health delivery, as reported by NZNO. This highlights an ongoing discussion or initiative concerning fairness in healthcare access.livenews.co.nz · New Zealand
HEALTH2d agoPsychiatrists seek home-grown research to tackle Africa’s mental health crisis… Say Nigeria’s Mental Health Act needs action, not just legislationBy Chioma Obinna Nigeria and other African countries must invest in home-grown mental health research and translate policies into action to improve care for millions of people facing mental health challenges, psychiatrists have said. The experts warned that Africa’s low contribution to global mental health […] The post Psychiatrists seek home-grown research to tackle Africa’s mental health crisis appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria