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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
HEALTH2d agoAvoiding medical examinations, postponing surgery... The effects of childhood sexual abuse persist into adulthoodAsahi Shimbun
HEALTH2d agoMore people now use GLP-1s to lose weight than for other health issuesGrowing usage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss is reshaping how consumers shop for food and clothes, according to consulting firm EY-Parthenon.CBS News
HEALTH2d agoChina-made cancer drug to go on sale in US after Americans travel to buy itGlobal pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca said on Thursday it would start selling a cancer drug after coming under criticism for failing to bring it to the US market faster, prompting some Americans to fly to Shanghai to procure the potentially life-saving medicine first developed by China. In recent months, desperate Americans have travelled to China to obtain the Chinese-made cancer drug that was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration but remained unavailable in the country for more than...South China Morning Post
HEALTH2d agoCDC pushes Ebola requirements for international passengers traveling to USThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will require foreign travelers heading to the U.S. to certify they have not traveled to the Congo in the last three weeks amid a widespread outbreak of Ebola. Reuters first reported on the new requirement Thursday, citing a CDC memo. The CDC initially held rules barring any…The Hill
HEALTH2d agoHow High Carb Fueling Strategies Could Change UltrarunningThe article discusses how high-carbohydrate fueling strategies might impact and potentially transform ultrarunning practices. This pertains to advancements in sports nutrition and athletic performance.menshealth.com · United States
HEALTH2d agoResidents urged to vaccinate before flu season escalatesResidents are being advised to get vaccinated in anticipation of an escalating flu season. This is a public health recommendation aimed at mitigating the impact of seasonal illness.thepeterboroughexaminer.com · Canada
HEALTH2d agoHealth insurance costs keep climbing for American workers : survey – NBC ConnecticutA survey indicates that health insurance costs for American workers are continuing to rise. This highlights an ongoing economic and healthcare concern affecting a significant portion of the population.nbcconnecticut.com · United States
HEALTH2d agoEbola: Nigerian govt says no restrictions on large gatherings for nowMr Pate also said the woman at the centre of Nigeria’s first confirmed case is recovering and that laboratory results were showing improvement. The post Ebola: Nigerian govt says no restrictions on large gatherings for now appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH2d agoWhy measles outbreak in Pennsylvania poses risks beyond US bordersThe United States is facing its largest outbreak of measles since the virus was declared eliminated in 2000.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTH2d agoEbola: APC campaign council accuses Atiku of politicising disease outbreak, says N10bn fund intactAtiku had earlier demanded an account of the fund, questioning the government’s handling of the confirmed Ebola case and its preparedness, surveillance and protection of healthcare workers. The post Ebola: APC campaign council accuses Atiku of politicising disease outbreak, says N10bn fund intact appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH2d agomRNA cancer vaccine slashes melanoma death or recurrence risk by 42%Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel said the findings open a new chapter in cancer treatmentThe Independent World
HEALTH2d agoEric Dane Posthumous Memoir Reveals the Subtle ALS Sign He Brushed Off991kcad.iheart.com · United States
HEALTH2d agoEric Dane Posthumous Memoir Reveals the Subtle ALS Sign He Brushed Offmix1029.iheart.com · United States
HEALTH2d agoEric Dane Posthumous Memoir Reveals the Subtle ALS Sign He Brushed Off1150wima.iheart.com · United States
HEALTH2d agoEric Dane Posthumous Memoir Reveals the Subtle ALS Sign He Brushed OffA posthumous memoir by Eric Dane reportedly reveals a subtle sign of ALS that he initially disregarded. This story focuses on personal health experiences and disease awareness.y100.iheart.com · United States
HEALTHBREAKING2d agoWHO warns ‘more complex’ Ebola outbreak now present in 3 African countriesAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTH2d agoGuntur team reports phage therapy success against drug-resistant infectionsThe Hindu
HEALTH2d agoBeatriz Ruiz, psychologist, warns about the frustration generated by some pending conversations: "It's impossible to have a conversation with a person without emotional intelligence"After a breakup or a family fight, many people need an explanation to move on. However, insisting on a conversation can have an unexpected effect on emotional well-being, the specialist points out.Clarín
HEALTH2d agoEric Dane Posthumous Memoir Reveals the Subtle ALS Sign He Brushed Off925kissfm.iheart.com · United States
HEALTH2d agoEbola: FG quarantines high-risk contacts, says no evidence of community transmission yetVanguard Nigeria
HEALTH2d agoFalana to Health Minister: Take over Ebola task forceHuman rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has called on the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, to take over the Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats following the confirmation of an imported case of the disease in Nigeria. Falana, in a statement, recalled that […] The post Falana to Health Minister: Take over Ebola task force appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH2d ago‘Longer we wait, worse it gets’: Struggle of Gaza’s breast cancer patientsAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTH2d agoCaffeine pouches are trapping children in a 'vicious cycle' - and their use can be hard to detectThe pouches are sometimes referred to on social media as lip pillows, lip cushies and upper or lower deckies, depending on where they are placed in the mouthThe Independent World