HEALTH

Congo is struggling to contain its biggest mpox outbreak. Scientists say a new form of the disease detected in a mining town might more easily spread among people. Since January, Congo has reported more than 4,500 suspected cases and nearly 300 deaths, numbers that have roughly tripled from the same period last year.
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8 months ago Read more at ABC News

Healthcare workers will stop working for two minutes at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday to protest against violence. In these two minutes of silence, they will commemorate an employee of a mental health institution in Heerlen who was stabbed to death at work last month. The professional association of caregivers and nurses, V&VN, will also join the protest.
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8 months ago Read more at NL Times

UNICEF provides some essential safety tips to beat the scorching summer heat. These tips will also ensure the safety of the most vulnerable, especially infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly. Keep indoors cool: Use fans and coolers and close shutters, blinds and curtains during the hottest times of the day. Avoid synthetic fabric: Use cotton bedsheets and clothes, which are considered breathable fabrics.
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8 months ago Read more at Mint

American Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States was 'strongly" encouraging the World Health Organization to reinstate an invitation to Taiwan to participate as an observer in the WHA. Taiwan's expertise, experience and 'exceptional capabilities' can benefit the world and offer 'considerable value'
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8 months ago Read more at Focus Taiwan

This Harvard Grant Study, which started in 1938, tracked participants' physical and mental health and longevity by conducting biennial interviews. In the early 1970s, researchers built on the study’s earlier protocols, conducting follow-up surveys every two years. These extensive data collections have underscored the critical role of sustained social connections in influencing life satisfaction and well-being.
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8 months ago Read more at 코리아타임스

In just one year, we’ve grown to more than 1,700 members across Illinois. The group has become an essential outlet for many women who might not otherwise have support during a pivotal season of their lives. It’s made possible through technology and innovation, which form the foundation of so many positive things in our community.
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8 months ago Read more at Herald & Review

The Move Your Body, Calm Your Mind event highlighted the importance of daily mindfulness and movement to improve one’s mental health and well-being. Siebel Newsom is the co-chair of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Mental Well-being, which organized the event.
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8 months ago Read more at Spectrum News 1

Santa Barbara County Behavioral Wellness said it will again be lighting up green in honor of Mental Health Month in May. The county encourages residents to get out after dark and see the buildings lit up around town. For those who would like to light up green, the county said to please email Suzanne Grimmesey at suzkirk@sbcbwell.org.
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8 months ago Read more at KEYT

In a recent study published in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, researchers assessed how lifestyle and genetic factors are linked to lifespan using a longitudinal cohort dataset. Their results indicate that there are independent associations of lifestyle & genetic factors with lifespan and that following a healthy lifestyle can mitigate the risk of premature death or a shorter lifespan due to genetic factors. Researchers have identified a 'longevity gene apolipoprotein E and other genetic loci significantly correlated with lifespans.
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8 months ago Read more at News-Medical.Net

The Medical and Health Department of Rajasthan issued show-cause notices to 44 staff members who were found absent without prior information during a surprise inspection of various offices of the Jaipur zone on Wednesday. Director of Public Health Department, Dr Ravi Prakash Mathur said that disciplinary action will be taken against those employees who do not come to office on time.
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8 months ago Read more at ETHealthWorld