HEALTH

The online Student Mental Health Survey 2024 is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students. The results will be used to guide improvements to our health and wellbeing provision at the University. You can complete the survey online here or by following the link you will receive to your University email account.
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2 years ago Read more at News

Defecating in the open is an affront to dignity and a risk to community health. The practice is common where sanitation infrastructure and services are not available. Even if toilets are available, behavioural change efforts may still be needed to promote the use of toilets.
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2 years ago Read more at Monitor

Globally, the number of people living with, or dying from, neurological conditions such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and meningitis has risen substantially over the past 30 years. In 2021, 3.4 billion people experienced a nervous system condition, according to a major new analysis from the Global Burden of Disease, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021. The total number of DALYs is increasing in large part due to age
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2 years ago Read more at News-Medical.Net

Mr Kintu is accused of 'disappearing with Shs95m', which was fundraised for the construction of a health centre in his constituency. The Jinja Woman MP, Ms Loy Katali, is said to have been part of the leaders who pushed for the fundraising. Ms Katali’s Political Assistant, Mr Ali Kirume, later pinned Mr Kitu for reportedly "disappointing" with the funds, leaving the construction works in balance
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2 years ago Read more at Monitor

President Biden on Monday announced executive actions to expand federal government’s research into women’s health. The actions come after Mr. Biden late last year said that the first lady, Jill Biden, would spearhead an initiative to address the underrepresentation of women in health research.
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2 years ago Read more at The New York Times

Joe Biden will release an executive order extending US government research on women’s health, with $200 million set aside for next year to better study topics such as sexual and reproductive disorders. According to an administration memo summarising the directive, Biden has also directed his administration to report on progress towards eliminating gender inequalities in research. The $200 million investment that was disclosed on Monday will occur during the fiscal year 2025.
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2 years ago Read more at Firstpost

Israel has waged a military offensive on Gaza since last October. It has killed more than 31,600 Palestinians and pushing the territory to the brink of famine. Israeli army spokesperson says the troops are conducting a “precise operation” in the vicinity of the hospital.
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2 years ago Read more at theSun

Researchers have created a pill that can simulate the health benefits of regular exercise. They say it could provide an alternative for people who are unable to engage in physical activity because of various barriers, such as ageing, illness or medical conditions. This could lead to improved management and prevention of chronic diseases, enhanced cardiovascular function, increased metabolism and better mental health.
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2 years ago Read more at The National

The presidential office said Monday that the government is “open to dialogue” with doctors regarding the policy. The head of the medical school professors’ association offered an official apology to the public. Their comments raised the possibility — and hopes — that the both sides could take a step back and make a concession in any form.
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2 years ago Read more at 코리아타임스

Health Minister Hsueh Jui-yuan apologized and announced plans to improve Taiwan's adoption system. In a five-page written report submitted to the committee, the Ministry of Health and Welfare reviewed factors that may have contributed to the incident. Making local governments responsible for such assessments will eliminate conflicts of interest for adoption agencies, the report said.
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2 years ago Read more at Focus Taiwan